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We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Manager to join the team in North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire & Humberside, working 37.5 hours a week. This role is offered on a hybrid basis working from home and with regular travel to our local offices.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

* Flexible working options including hybrid working
* 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday
* Pension with 5% employer contribution
* Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
* High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
* Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
* Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
* Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the Role:

As Area Manager you will oversee delivery of high-quality services.
Facilitate consultation across the teams and other key stakeholders to develop new and build on existing good practice, implement and support the strategic direction of the area business plan.

Drive continuous improvement of performance through use of data and other operational information to ensure teams perform to the highest standards at all times.

Help build on and lead external relationships promoting positive working relationships to ensure the best possible support and outcomes is provided to eligible service users.
Ensure we are meeting the needs of our service users to a standard as expected of our commissioners and partners.

As Area Manager, you will develop and maintain effective relationships and formal partnerships across organisations and with key stakeholders, and promote and develop the services of VS. You will be responsible for leading the designated area strategically and ensuring it complies with national service delivery standards and best practice guidelines. You will also represent the charity in an appropriate and professional manner to commissioners, stakeholders, external bodies and the media, whilst acting as a voice for victims to the wider community.
Key responsibilities of the role are to ensure the successful delivery of a high quality, efficient and responsive services to victims, the identification of income growth and partnership opportunities and building relationships with relevant commissioning bodies and other stakeholders. A focus on team development, and the monitoring of performance and quality are key within the role.

Please note that travel across a large area is an essential part of this role and you may be asked to work unsociable hours on occasion. You must be able to attend in person meetings with commissioners and partners across North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire & Humberside, as well as attending offices to meet returning staff.

For more information, please do contact Janina Powell (Deputy Services Director - ).

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

£58,000 per annum

Permanent, 35 hours per week (other flexible arrangements will be considered)

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as our ICT Security Manager.

UNICEF UK needs an ICT Security Manager who can take responsibility for overseeing and implementing ICT security standards for our organisation of 400 hybrid-working colleagues in the UK. You will need a good understanding of Microsoft E365 and Microsoft Defender and will be well-versed in ITIL standards, change control processes and risk investigation and assessment.

You will need relevant ICT security qualifications (minimum AZ500, CISSP, CISM) or demonstrable equivalent knowledge derived from significant experience in roles which may have included IT support, network management, security management, server or applications administration. Putting your skills to work in this forward-looking organisation, you will play a critical part in enabling our work for children.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 17 December 2024.

Interview date: Week Commencing 6 January 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open-plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. When answering written pre-selection questions be aware that every question is scored on its own and without reference to your other answers.  AI-generated answers will be discarded.

We anticipate most colleagues will work flexibly in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (and at home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, women and disabled candidates because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 28 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

£57,000 per annum

Fixed term - 12 months (maternity cover)

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Public Relations Manager.

As a senior leader sitting within our Media Team, you will be responsible for leading the strategic thinking and delivery for UNICEF UK’s public fundraising media and communications work, including Soccer Aid for UNICEF.

You will manage high level external stakeholder relationships including funding partners, celebrity publicists, UK media, PR agencies and broadcast partners; and you will manager a small and talented PR team.

We are looking for someone ambitious, strategic and solutions focused. You are a team player and will be a skilled communicator adept at managing a complex range of stakeholders and getting things done!

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 9 January 2025.

Interview dates: First round: Wednesday 22 January 2025 (via MS Teams). Second round: Wednesday 29 January 2025 (in person at UUK offices).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your response and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you because by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Prison Facilitator - HMP Manchester

Location: HMP Manchester
Salary: £27,584
Hours: 35 hours
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Manchester. 

Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

You will have some experience of prison settings, underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. This can be a tough environment, so the ability to work responsively, whilst feeling comfortable in a standalone role, is crucial.

This role is a fixed term role until 1st June 2025 

The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

‍Interviews are planned for Tuesday 14th January 2025

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

REF-218407

Could you lead a team empowering prison leavers to change their lives, develop self-sufficiency and thrive?  We are seeking an energetic and committed CEO who can provide creative leadership to advance the mission and objectives of Change for Good at an exciting time of growth for our charity.

Change for Good Community Chaplaincy is a volunteer mentoring charity that works across London to support prison-leavers before and after release and as they resettle in the community. Central to our mission is the empowerment of those leaving prison to transform their lives through mentoring, advocacy, and peer support. We achieve this by offering support in prison, painstaking ‘through the gate’ work, volunteer mentoring, and our peer support group Next Chapter. 

The last 4 years have seen Change for Good go from a mentoring project in HMP Wandsworth to an innovative resettlement charity serving 5 prisons.  As we grow further, we need a CEO who can lead in the development of our strategic plan; inspire, train and support our small staff group in delivering our programmes; support the vital role of our volunteer mentors; and develop the roles of members of our community peer support group. The role also involves liaising with organisations across the criminal justice sector, working with multi-faith prison chaplaincies in challenging prison environments, and enabling the building of community.

As CEO you will:

● Ensure the effective delivery of Change for Good’s programmes, including in-prison support, through the gate, volunteer mentoring, and our peer support group Next Chapter

● Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency

● Produce and disseminate quality impact reports

● Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of staff to ensure a high-performing team

● Contribute to funding applications, and complete reports to meet funders’ requirements

● Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

● Serve as the ambassador and primary spokesperson for Change for Good, promoting its mission and programmes

● Lead the development and implementation of the organisation's strategic plan

We are looking for a candidate who has:

● A demonstrable track record in a senior management role in the charity sector

● Substantial experience working with vulnerable populations, particularly within the criminal justice system

● Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate a high-performing team

● The ability to work closely with trustees to develop and implement long-term strategic goals

● The ability to build, maintain and promote strong relationships with key stakeholders

● The ability to thrive in a challenging and evolving sector and working environment

● A passion to make a difference and a strong commitment to prisoner and ex-prisoner welfare

● Empathy with Change for Good’s faith-based values and ethos

We are an equal opportunity employer. Those who have lived experience of the criminal justice system are welcome to apply. The role will require an enhanced DBS check, prison clearance and a medical check.

Interviews will be held in Stockwell in December 2024

Ref: ACW-241

Are you a proactive, compassionate and collaborative individual with a proven track record of working successfully with socially excluded unemployed people with support needs and supporting them to move into sustainable employment and progress within work, education or training?  Do you have substantial experience of assessing the needs of children and young people who are at risk of significant harm?

If so, join St Giles as an Alliance ETE Caseworker, where you will work collaboratively to develop a flexible, holistic and personalised pathway towards employment for clients, demonstrating consistently high levels of professional practice to ensure all targets are achieved.

About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this key role

Leading by example, our successful candidate will work in partnership with partner agencies, other St Giles Trust teams and referral organisations to identify and receive appropriate referrals to the project and have responsibility for an ongoing caseload of clients, regularly reviewing progress and applying case management skills to provide a personalised service and meet all set targets.

We will count on you to organise and deliver one-to-one and group activities to prepare clients for employment and to achieve their goals and to carry out comprehensive initial assessments with clients to produce realistic individual action plans which are regularly reviewed and updated.  You will actively support clients to navigate and access provision and support available, making appropriate referrals to specialist support services where required, while also developing and maintaining strong links with employers and potential work placement hosts to open up opportunities, sharing with colleagues and supporting clients to take up opportunities.

What we are looking for

• Substantial experience of working on a high value, target-driven project
• Experience of delivering successful one-to-one and group employment activities, applying a creative approach to planning programmes, workshops and activities
• Extensive experience of managing a caseload of clients presenting with support needs and achieving set targets for employment outcomes
• Substantial experience of engaging successfully with ‘challenging’ young people
• An in-depth knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by the client group in accessing and sustaining employment and methods that result in positive outcomes
• The ability to carry out risk assessments
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date 11 December 2024.

Team Leader

We have an exciting opportunity to join a charity as a Multi-Crime Team Leader in Wiltshire, working 30 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to lead and inspire a team to achieve their goals, continually learn, and adapt to provide the best service for victims of crime? If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…

Position: 5811 Team Leader

Location: Home-based with extensive travel throughout Wiltshire and Swindon

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours Monday- Friday 9:30am-4pm

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £23,664 per annum (£29,580 FTE)

Closing Date: 20th December 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received. 

The Role

This role is home-based, but will require extensive travel across Wiltshire and Swindon to attend in-person meetings and work from various community hubs.

As the Wiltshire Team Leader you will:

• Ensure the delivery of excellent services to victims of crime and retain and develop contracts for services by supporting and managing operational staff

• Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager and management team, in order to achieve the implementation of work force plans and the development of the service to maximise positive outcomes for those that access the service

• Proactively promote the service, raise awareness of services & work with professionals collaboratively to improve the access to and quality of services

About You

An understanding of the Criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses are essential for this role, as well as experience of the following: 

• An understanding of legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding and risk assessments

• A practical understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements

• Experience of working in a challenging and changing environment with an emphasis on customer focus and excellence in service delivery

• Demonstrable experience of providing crisis management, support and guidance in sometimes stressful and difficult situations to a team with a client service focus

• Excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting professionally with a range of agencies and individuals. 

In Return…

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays

• An extra day off for your Birthday

• Pension with 5% employer contribution

• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments

• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts

• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance

• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression

About the Organisation

This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. 

As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

You may have experience in areas such as Criminal Justice, Case Worker, Victim Liaison, Victim Care, Domestic Violence Advocate, Crime Coordinator, Head of Victim Services, IDVA, etc. 

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.         

Wakefield with occasional travel across West Yorkshire 

Ref: ARW-242

Are you a collaborative, compassionate and organised individual with a proven record of working and engaging positively with people who have a history of substance use or offending or other vulnerable groups?  Have you worked on an offender-led support project, had personal experience of the criminal justice system, served a prison sentence, or still be serving a prison sentence in a prison within reach of Wakefield?

If so, St Giles Trust has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to join us as Liaison and Diversion – Assertive Outreach Caseworker, where you will work on our assertive outreach work, a vital ex-offender led  project that works across Wakefield.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this key role

Our successful candidate will assess referred clients, with reference to St Giles Trust assessment practices, and produce support plans and risk management plans based on these assessments, promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process. We will count on you to develop and maintain relationships with referral agencies, including police, treatment provider and Liaison and Diversion, and to deliver a holistic support service working, providing a practical service that will include social and housing support, education, training and employment options, benefits work, and debt advice.

Closing cases efficiently and positively, identifying a success plan for the client that will identify agencies that can be used for on-going support and agencies that can be used if serious problems develop in the future is also a key aspect of the role.

What we are looking for

• If still serving a sentence: to be currently eligible for Release on Temporary License (ROTL); on release, likely to be living within commuting distance of Wakefield; to be willing to provide a DBS check and other disclosure as required, including references from the Prison Service
• Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess client’s needs
• Experience in negotiation with partner agencies to establish links to further aims of the project
• Proven record of engaging successfully with challenging people
• Knowledge of services for offenders and patterns of offending in Wakefield
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply, click the apply button.

Closing date: 16 December 2024.

As an IDVA, you will be able to effectively work with men experiencing domestic abuse, and supporting them to increase their safety and reduce harm. You will be providing high-quality, front-line service to prioritise risk, primarily focusing on males aged 18+.

You will initiate, develop, maintain and monitor multi-agency links through attending meetings such as MARAC and DA (Domestic Abuse) Forums to keep safety central to all services for men suffering/have suffered domestic abuse. You will specialise and be a leading practitioner for Male victims of domestic abuse; providing advice, guidance and single point of contact for male victims. Be willing to co-facilitate workshops across the service to ensure all clients are given the relevant advice in a timely manner.

You will be confident in your DVPO, DAPO, Occupational, restraining and Non-Molestation order knowledge. Be competent in completing the following forms-  DASH (Domestic abuse, Stalking and ‘honour’ based abuse), UPOA (Understanding Picture of abuse), UPOAP (Understanding Picture of a Perpetrator) and safety plans.

Focus on and prioritise high, medium and low risk cases and provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service, through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support. Work with victims of domestic abuse to assist them in accessing services to keep them and their children safe.

Understand the legal framework relating to the protection of children and vulnerable adults, including the policy and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board. Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including exploration of legal and civil options, housing, health and finance.

Support clients through the family and/or criminal justice system.

Maintain accurate and confidential case management records and contribute to monitoring information for the service including producing statistics, as required.

Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures, as well as all legislation connected to your work. Remain up-to-date and comply with organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct - uphold standards of best practice.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Diversion Keyworker

Salary: £22,000 - £27,000

Location: Advance Women’s Centre – Portsmouth & a Portsmouth Police Station

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months from start date (January)

Hours: 1x 35 hours per week and 1x 21 hours

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

The Diversion programme began as a two-year pilot programme launched in July 2019 and funded by MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing & Crime). The aim was to drive multi-agency working between the police, Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) service providers and other statutory partners and was part of a wider programme of work to develop a whole system approach to identifying and addressing the needs of women involved in the criminal justice system in London. The Diversion programme integrates a short-term, holistic package of support for women with an out of court disposal, to improve outcomes for the woman and offer Police officers a robust alternative pathway other than prosecution.

We have recently been awarded funding from Portsmouth City Council to deliver a 12-month pilot of the Diversion Programme in Portsmouth, to support those women of the PO1-PO6 area postcodes, who encounter the Police and as a result are then to be referred to the Diversion service rather than be prosecuted.

The successful post holder is required to pass Police Vetting

About You:

To be successful as Diversion Keyworker you will have an in-depth knowledge of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending; both in and out of the criminal justice system and the ability to see how violence against women and girls interlinks to women in the criminal justice system.

In short, you will have: -

You will bring proven practice of working with women experiencing issues related to offending (e.g. homelessness, substance misuse, domestic abuse, mental health or other relevant work area) preferably within criminal justice setting. You will be able to demonstrate your experience of conducting needs and risk assessments and of risk management crisis management skills and an ability to cope in stressful situations. You will show forth your ability to manage a caseload and a top-quality skill set with prioritising and organising your own workload.

You will be a self-serving uniquely able to undertake working independently and at times be managed remotely. That said, you will have a proven record of collaborative and working partnership with relevant statutory and voluntary groups, demonstrating the ability to develop and maintain strong constructive working relationships.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications that include a cover letter will be considered.

Interviews are taking place week commencing: 12 & 13th December 2024

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

A 35-hour full-time working week

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Bristol Cathedral is seeking an organised and driven Events and Venue Hire Manager to deliver both internal and external events. The breadth of the role makes this post both interesting and challenging, with no two weeks being the same.

Success in the role includes making a significant financial contribution to the Cathedral while also developing our reputation as a high-quality cultural and arts venue. As part of the Visitor Experience Department, the postholder will also share the responsibility of ensuring that all visitors to the Cathedral receive an exceptional welcome, whatever the reason for their visit.

About Us

Bristol Cathedral is open 365 days per year and welcomes over 300,000 visitors annually. Visitors come to us for many reasons. Some come to worship at one of over twenty services per week. Some come to enjoy learning about the history of the building (dating back 900 years). Some come to find a quiet space in a crisis, or as a break in the middle of their working day. And some come to attend one of the sixty or so varied cultural and community events that we run each year. Then, of course, there is our civic role as a gathering place in the city to mark significant national events (most recently the Platinum Jubilee, the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III).

Learning and Development Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Advisor to join the Learning and Development team working from home.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it? If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…

Position: 5870 Learning & Development Advisor - Leadership Development

Location: Home based

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours Monday- Friday 

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,490.14 per annum

Closing Date: 10th December 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received. 

The Role

This is an exciting role that requires a mixture of skills in relation to learning and development.  You will be focusing on leadership and management development across the organisation.  This will include the design and delivery of innovative learning interventions that support the development of leaders and managers.

The L&D team want to step away from ‘traditional’ so you will need to be creative, motivated, and brave, generating and implementing new ways of enhancing the leader’s development.  You will have scope and space to try new interventions, evaluate impact and make a difference to the overall organisational strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Use your creativity and ability to experiment in introducing innovative and modern learning practices across the organisation

• Design and deliver innovative learning interventions that support leadership and management development across the organisation.

• Work with Subject Matter Experts and senior staff within the organisation to understand learning needs and develop the right interventions.

• Create evaluation methods to measure changes in behaviour and performance across leaders and managers

• Act as a valued advisor for leaders and managers across the organisation supporting their development

About You

Modern thinking and practice are essential for this role, as well as a good understanding of leadership and management development. 

You will need experience of:

• Delivering successful leadership and management development programmes using innovative approaches

• Planning courses and evaluating outcomes

• Delivering soft skills training and experiential learning activities

In Return…

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays

• An extra day off for your Birthday

• Pension with 5% employer contribution

• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments

• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts

• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance

• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression

About the Organisation

This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. 

As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

You may have experience in areas such as Learning & Development Advisor, Learning & Development Officer, Learning & Development Administrator, L&D Advisor, L&D, L&D Administrator, HR, Human Resources, Human Resources Officer, Learning & Development Lead. #INDNFP

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.         

Location: HMP Rochester
Salary: £16,550 (£27,584 FTE)
Hours: 21 hours (3 days a week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Rochester. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.

The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Interviews are planned for 10th January 2025.

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

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Hampton Trust is a leading domestic abuse charity with a focus on tackling the root cause of domestic abuse and criminal behaviour. We pride ourselves on being innovators in our field, highlighting gaps in service and testing new approaches. In recent years we have expanded our reach from being a locally based Hampshire charity to now delivering interventions nationwide.

Job Title: Foundation Practitioner

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Band 5: £28, 080 - £31, 999 per annum

(new recruits enter at lower end of salary band)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 with possible extension subject to

funding

Located: Ashurst, Southampton with weekly co-location within police teams

across Hampshire & Southampton

This is a unique opportunity to join Hampton Trust within Project Foundation targeting serial and repeat domestic abuse perpetrators coming to the attention of the police. Recognising that management of perpetrators requires a multi-agency approach, Foundation Practitioners are co-located into police high harm teams across the county to assist with the identification and engagement of domestic abuse perpetrators. For those who do not respond to risk management plans and interventions, Foundation Practitioners support the police in the deployment of monitoring, tracking and disruption tactics.

If you like a fast-paced environment and being part of a multi-agency team delivering innovative solutions to domestic abuse this is the role for you. With a team of Foundation Practitioners working across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton, and Portsmouth you will play a significant role in shaping the criminal justice response to domestic abuse.

We encourage growth and self-awareness within this post.

Rewards and Benefits of working for Hampton Trust

Equal Opportunities

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our company believes that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users and the communities we serve.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We stand against any form of workplace harassment based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we continue to build a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Development and Renumeration

We are committed to the development of our staff and there are plenty of opportunities for growth at Hampton Trust, our roles range from a Band 6 (entry level) to Band 1 (Chief Executive) and we offer continuous training to support you in your development.

This role is a Band 6 and is offered on a part time basis of 22.5 hours across 3 days and requires a minimum of two days in either our Ashurst office in Southampton or at one of our co-location venues across Hampshire.

Benefits:

• Contribution pension scheme – NEST with 3% company contribution.
• Sick pay
• 25 days annual leave – (3 of which are used between Christmas and New Year)
• Annual leave increasing to 3 days after 3 years and an additional 2 days after 5 years
• 8 Days Bank Holiday
• Additional days leave for your birthday
• Ongoing training and development
• Free flue jabs
• Access to free clinical supervision sessions
• Free DBS checks

Next steps

Please visit our website for a full job description and person specification and further information on how to apply for this role. 

In your application please include:

· A cover letter explaining your motivation for applying and outlining how you meet the criteria detailed within the person specification.

*Please note applications submitted without a cover letter will note be considered*

· A full CV including education, professional qualifications and full employment history showing responsibilities and relevant achievements.

Closing date and Interviews

Closing date: The listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received and suitable applicant appointed.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon as sufficient applicants have been received for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview dates to be arranged following receipt of successful applications.

Interviews: To be scheduled – Please note, successful candidates will be asked to attend an in-person interview at our office in Ashurst, Southampton.

All posts are subject to, enhanced DBS checks & satisfactory references and a valid driver’s licence.