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About St Augustine's Centre
‘The St. Augustine Centre lays a clear path of hope for each of us. It is my family. Now I can start to live again.’ (Besara, Centre Member)
‘This place is a deep well of humanity and resilience in a world that needs these things so much.’ (Miles, Volunteer)
At our vibrant community centre in Halifax, we welcome refugees and people seeking asylum. Working across Calderdale with partners, we give people the practical support they need to rebuild their lives with dignity, and we offer a wide range of activities that help them feel happier and more connected.
We are a community of 22 staff (15 full-time equivalent), 150 volunteers, and over a thousand Centre Members from 86 countries. Our ‘Centre Members’ are people seeking sanctuary in Calderdale. 33% of our staff and trustees and 50% of our volunteers have lived experience of the asylum system; their insights and experiences shape what we do.
About you
Do you have a proven track record as a compassionate and inspirational leader or manager?
Do you have the skills to define and execute strategy, secure funding from multiple sources, build diverse partnerships, and ensure organisational compliance with the law and regulatory frameworks - all whilst overseeing the delivery of front-line services and a wide range of life-enhancing activities?
Do you care deeply about the challenges facing people fleeing war and persecution? Are you passionate about leading a unique humanitarian organisation which provides crucial practical support – and a deep sense of belonging – to some of the world’s most vulnerable people?
The role - your main responsibilities
- Provide clear leadership and strategic direction for the whole organisation, in collaboration with the Board of trustees, and with a spirit of positivity and possibility.
- Oversee the effective delivery of a diverse range of services, including immigration and asylum advice and a wide range of support and activities.
- Ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation including budgeting, monitoring and keeping the organisation well-funded and resourced.
- Work collaboratively, compassionately and effectively with trustees, staff, volunteers, Centre Members to inspire and lead an inclusive and enabling culture; including managing staff and overseeing all key processes and policies.
- Model our values of sanctuary, diversity, community, collaboration and growth and deliver on our purpose to provide practical support and challenge injustice.
- Engage with our Centre Members and amplify their voices at all times.
- Manage effective partnerships with voluntary and statutory organisations, funders and donors locally, regionally and nationally.
- Ensure that the work of St Augustine’s conforms to all legal, compliance, regulatory, charitable and funding requirements.
How to apply
- For detailed application instructions, including how to complete the application form, and to review the job pack with the person specification and job description, please visit our website’s job page.
- Application deadline: 10am on Monday 18th November 2024.
- Shortlisting notification: By Thursday 21st November 2024.
- Interview dates: Wednesday 27th or Thursday 28th November 2024.
Key information
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours a week)
- Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire (option to work from home occasionally)
- 7 weeks holiday per annum including bank holidays
- Employer pension contributions
St Augustine’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment of all staff and volunteers is robust and informed by our safer recruitment policy and procedures. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.
At our vibrant centre in Halifax, we welcome and support refugees and people seeking asylum, helping them to rebuild their lives with dignity.
Are you an outstanding leader? The Francis Crick Institute are appointing to a new leadership role which will shape the Crick's future strategic approach to risk, internal audit and compliance and be responsible for working with leaders across the Institute to identify, record, assess, evaluate and manage the risks that may hinder the Crick from achieving its objectives.
A member of the Chief Finance Officer’s senior team, this critical role will support the Chief Finance Officer and General Counsel in ensuring that they are delivering against strategic priorities in relation to the below listed critical capabilities: -
- Corporate Risk Management
- Compliance (some activities such as Data Privacy & Due Diligence are delivered in other teams)
- Internal Audit (via outsourced provider)
- Insurance
The role will aim to consolidate and enhance a number of current activities across the institute under one banner, ensuring common practice, approach and application of the Board’s risk appetite. You will be responsible for developing and delivering an ongoing programme of continuous improvement and cultural change across the organisation, building resilience, and achieving a step change in performance through the embedding of a compliance life-cycle.
A champion and role model for this vision, and the values and behaviours that are important to the organisation, you will identify opportunities for improvement, and create sustainable and innovative solutions which ensure services are compliant, resilient, and fit for the future. There will be an expectation of delivering strong results, being able to work collaboratively and at pace, and ensuring that available resources are continuously focused on those activities which provide the greatest value and benefit to the Crick.
What We Are Looking For
- Degree-level education, with relevant qualifications in finance, risk management, or audit.
- Significant experience in a senior risk, audit or compliance role within a large, complex organisation.
- Strong communication skills, capable of influencing diverse stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to drive strategic change, embed risk management cultures, and deliver impactful results.
- Experience managing teams, with the ability to grow and develop the function to support future objectives.
Why Join The Francis Crick Institute?
- Salary banding starting from £82,000. Please get in touch for full details.
- 28 days holiday each year, plus three additional days and bank holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme, with the Crick contributing between 3 and 16% of salary
- Discounted annual gym membership
- Annual leave purchase
This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in a world-renowned research institute. If you are passionate about driving strategic risk management and compliance in a leading scientific environment, we would love to hear from you.
Ivy Rock Partners are working exclusively with The Francis Crick Institute in the recruitment of this role. For further information, please get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for a confidential conversation.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and driven person with experience in the animal welfare sector to join Raystede. We are the animal welfare charity for Sussex. This role is pivotal within our multi-species and complex charity, especially as we are about to put our new strategy into action. Raystede offers good support and development to managers and staff.
You will report to the CEO and work as part of our Senior Management Team to ensure we achieve our strategic aims. You will be responsible for all aspects of animal care, veterinary services, rehoming & surrender, our animal welfare standards and the development of new facilities for animals at Raystede. You will have a great (amazing) team and therefore you need to be a great manager, and be seen as credible from the start, a go-to person and ensure that Raystede is effectively resourced and directed to achieve its aims in regard to animals.
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate about animal welfare and wants a career move in the sector:
- Broad animal welfare experience which supports some or all of the species Raystede seeks to assist.
- Able to manage and lead expert managers and develop staff.
- Project management skills.
- Understands volunteering in the animal welfare sector.
- Has been involved in improving or developing facilities for animals
- Can work with Trustees and is credible at a high level.
- Able to work well and be able to build excellent working relationships in a complicated charity.
- Confidence and flair to influence and negotiate where needed with all stakeholders.
- A strong networker able to collaborate externally with other organisations and stakeholders.
Please visit our website for more information about Raystede. If you would like a chat with Stephanie Smith, our Chief Executive, about the role, please call to arrange a suitable time to talk over the phone, meet online or come in for a personal tour. Our outgoing Head of Animal Welfare is also willing to have chats before he leaves Raystede to achieve a smooth handover.
Please apply online via our website.
Closing date for applications: 4 November 2024
Interview date: Thursday 14 November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Victim Support is proud to have been commissioned to provide an Affected by Crime (ABC) service across Humberside.
We have an opportunity available to work within the Humberside ABC service and are looking for a dedicated, empathetic and passionate individual to join and enhance our team.
The role of Triage and Early Intervention Officer - Children and Young People (TEIO-CYP) is a fast paced one which requires the post holder to answer incoming calls and make outgoing calls to victims of crime and those accessing the Affected by Crime (ABC) service in Humberside. As the TEIO-CYP worker, you will work primarily with children and young people and/or their parent or guardian, however the role will also support adult service users.
The role will include calls to and from individuals, as well as the administration of cases on the case management system, needs assessing and providing early intervention support.
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
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles).
- 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:
This role will be to primarily focus on children and young people or their parents/guardians contacting, or being referred to, the service. This will include making outgoing calls, carrying out needs assessments and, on occasion, providing early intervention support.
The role is both office and home based, and as a TEIO-CYP, you will;
- answer incoming calls, speak to those affected by crime and offer early intervention support
- make outgoing calls, assess needs and risks and action plan with callers
- work on the case management system to allocate cases, provide administration on cases and assess/ensure data quality
- liaise with other agencies where required to find out more information, give information or make referrals or give signposting information
- work with the team to ensure an effective, trauma informed service is given to those affected by crime
- You will be a confident, compassionate and empathic person who can work well under pressure. You will be speaking to people who may be upset, angry or in emotional difficulties and will need to be composed, empathic and be able to quickly assess situations.
- You will have some experience and an interest in working directly and indirectly with young people who have been affected by trauma.
- You will be confident in using your IT skills to work on a case management system, access phone and online systems, email and Microsoft Office programmes.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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.
The Senior Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering a two-year programme of activities and events at Crystal Palace Park as part of our National Lottery Heritage Funded activity plan to engage and involve existing and new audiences of the park, ensuring we are building relationships and listening to our communities.
Responsible for: This role is responsible for developing the programme of community engagement at Crystal Palace Park in line with the National Lottery Heritage Fund Activity Plan.
Line Managed By: Senior Community Programmes Manager
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, increases by a day each year completed, up to 30 days. Employer Pension Contribution 5%. Employee Assistance Programme. Flexible working by agreement within the role requirements
About the role
The postholder will work with the Senior Community Programmes Manager to establish and deliver a new programme of activities, events and community engagement at the park. You will also work as part of the project team that includes a new Senior Volunteer Officer.
The role is offered on a two year fixed term contract with Crystal Palace Park Trust. Any extension after 31 December 2026 is subject to funding.
This role is funded by the NLHF as part of a partnership project between Crystal Palace Park Trust and the London Borough of Bromley.
How to apply
For more information on how to apply, please download the application pack here. Please submit the required documents to jobs @ crystalpalaceparktrust .org with the subject: ‘Role: Senior Community Engagement Officer’.
Applications must be received by Monday 28 October 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Horticultural Therapist with a track record of coordinating inclusive gardening sessions for the local community.
You will be responsible for supporting people to work towards their goals in a garden setting and developing people's practical and social skills.
You will also have the opportunity to help maintain and develop a beautiful, versatile garden alongside a small and supportive team.
Salary: £25,650 - £28,500 (pro rata rate £15,383 -£17,100) Depending on skills and experience
Hours: 3 days per week including Wednesdays and Thursdays with some weekend and evening work required. Hours have potential to increase subject to funding.
Main purposes of the job:
To facilitate therapeutic placements for people with learning disabilities, mental ill health and long-term health conditions, and complex needs using social and therapeutic horticulture principles, currently held on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
To involve the diverse local community of Hackney and neighbouring boroughs in activities at St Mary’s Secret Garden through participation in accredited training programmes, therapeutic groups, and volunteering activities with an emphasis on individuals and communities who may otherwise be excluded.
To use horticulture and other knowledge relating to growing and caring for plants, nature conservation, garden maintenance and landscaping to engage with people, encourage learning and promote health and wellbeing.
To promote the social care aspects of horticulture to community groups, local statutory services and individuals in the London borough of Hackney and beyond.
To work flexibly within our small team to support each other, to assist with the physical maintenance and general organisation of St Mary’s Secret Garden ensuring that the garden is open and accessible to the wider local community.
To be proactive in the development of St Mary’s Secret Garden as a resource for the local community.
If you think this is the role for you please download our full application pack and follow the instructions closely to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We transform loneliness into connection in Tower Hamlets, and with your help we could reach so many more people. As a self-starter with bags of initiative, you are a good all-rounder who is super organised yet open to change. You’ll enjoy autonomy to develop and build your projects, while benefiting from supervision and support. This varied lynchpin role won’t suit you if you have limited work experience, like each week to look the same, want a large organisation with structured progression pathways, or need to know every detail of the job upfront. Part of the role is to anticipate issues and stay one step ahead. This role was created to support our growth, and to fulfil it, you will ensure the smooth-running of our projects and operations, manage events, assist GCP’s Director in their work, support on finance and recruitment and expand our capability as a small but growing organisation.
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!
Do you want to play a vital role in helping young people discover the life-changing message of Jesus? Are you passionate about nurturing relationships and securing essential funding? If so, this opportunity could be for you!
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Trusts and Legacies Officer to join our mission-driven team. In this key role, you’ll help resource and empower youth workers across Britain, ensuring they have what they need to share the good news of Jesus with young people.
What You’ll Do:
As part of our Fundraising team, you will:
- Lead the grant application process, crafting persuasive bids that communicate the heart and impact of our ministry.
- Support our legacy and stewardship programmes, ensuring that supporters feel valued and invested in our mission.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with Trusts, donors, and other key supporters, securing vital funding to sustain and grow our work.
- Collaborate closely with the wider team, contributing to the overall fundraising strategy and helping us achieve our financial goals.
Why This Role Matters:
Your work will help transform lives. The funds you raise will enable us to reach more young people, equipping youth workers and volunteers across the nation to engage with their communities and bring hope. By securing resources for our projects, you’ll help ensure that the message of Jesus continues to inspire and transform lives for years to come.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Has experience in fundraising, particularly with Trusts, foundations, or legacy giving.
- Can write engaging, persuasive funding bids and has a proven track record of hitting targets.
- Is passionate about relationship-building and enjoys connecting with Trusts, donors and stakeholders.
- Has strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Shares our heart for youth work and is excited about helping us reach the next generation for Jesus Christ.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and make an appointment before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found
Salary: up to £30,000 per annum
Full time: 5 days per week (36.25 hrs) + some evening, overnight, weekends
Location: Head Office, Halesowen. (This has the possibility of being a hybrid/remote role)
Holiday + perks: 20 days + 3 concessionary days + 8% pension
There is a genuine occupation requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
The position is dependent on two suitable references, a DBS check and attendance at regular safeguarding training.
Candidates applying for this role will be expected to comply with safer recruitment initiatives, including a self-disclosure of any criminal history.
We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to being an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
Age UK Kensington & Chelsea is an independent, local charity working at the heart of the community to make sure that older people’s voices are heard, their needs are met and their independence is supported. We provide a wide range of services including befriending, practical help, information and advice and a variety of social and leisure activities.
Employee Benefits
As an employee of Age UK K&C you will benefit from:
• 4% Employer Pension, up to 6% Employee contribution
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Employee Assisted Project including: up to 6 Counselling Sessions
• Staff Wellbeing Events
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Length of Service Recognition
The role
We are seeking a Business Assurance Manager to join our organisation, working closely with the CEO and our Senior Management team. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the organisation, including front of house, quality and governance.
The post holder will oversee timetables, reporting, system quality assurance and processes to ensure they are running smoothly and to agreed timescales.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee the development and implementation of a framework of quality, business assurance and risk management ensuring that all key activity takes place to the desired quality
• Provide high quality and high-level administrative, co-ordination support to the CEO and SMT • Ensure the smooth running of our governance systems including the Board and Sub Committees.
• Under the direction of the CEO, undertake reviews of quality and governance within the organisation Business Assurance Manager 2024
• Manage, organise and prioritise own workload in response to the service and team requirements.
• Track agreed actions to ensure implementation is achieved against targets
• Manage the agenda and produce the required papers for Board and sub-committee meetings
• Update the SMT to ensure that the frameworks remain up to date, relevant and fit for purpose
• Undertake regular compliance checks against our policy review dates
• Work with the CEO and SMT to ensure the risk register is regularly reviewed, updated and actions are followed through
• Interpret, build upon and comply with company quality assurance standards
• To accurately input, collate, extract and deliver electronic data for monitoring purposes and assist with producing reports, in a timely manner
• Produce reports as required
• Ensure the smooth running of our ‘front of house’ service, including first point of contact.
• Line manage front of house staff and volunteers.
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!
Peer Support Development Officer – Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire
About Kinship:
Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We offer kinship carers financial, legal, practical and emotional support and understanding from the moment they need it, for as long as they need it. Our expert advice, information and guidance helps with complicated and stressful decisions that so many kinship families have to make. We are always there to support them through challenging times and celebrate the good.
Kinship carers are strong and determined. Together, they are powerful. We help them build communities of support and action by connecting families locally and across England and Wales.
We are at the heart of kinship networks, partnering with and influencing service providers, local and national government and other organisations. We give everything we have to fight for each family and their rights, changing society until every kinship family is recognised, valued and supported.
Kinship care often begins in crisis. A child has parents who are unable to care for them, for whatever reason. It can be frightening, confusing and heart-breaking.
Instinctively, a loved one steps in – a grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or family friend. They are now a kinship carer, bringing up the children they love. There is often no chance to prepare. Plans may be pushed aside. Relationships, jobs and savings are frequently sacrificed.
It is life changing and challenging raising children who have been hurt or neglected, but kinship carers do it anyway because they put the children first.
We know how hard life can be for kinship carers, but we have seen the amazing things they are capable of, with someone by their side. With the right support, children raised in kinship families can flourish.
That is why we support, connect and campaign – to keep kinship families stronger by keeping them together.
About the Team
The Peer Support and Community team at Kinship is dedicated to enhancing the lives of kinship carers across England and Wales by delivering the first national peer support service. With a focus on building and sustaining networks of peer support groups, the team aims to empower kinship carers through access to resources, training, and development opportunities.
By fostering connections within local, regional, and national ecosystems, the team plays a vital role in ensuring that every kinship carer has access to a supportive community.
As part of our commitment to growth and impact, the team develops innovative approaches to peer support, creating an inclusive environment where kinship carers can share experiences and access essential services. We prioritize collaboration across various departments, ensuring that support group leaders receive high-quality advice and training, facilitating their sustainability and effectiveness. This integrated approach also includes alignment with national and local campaigning efforts to further engage and support the kinship carer community.
In line with our strategic focus on cultivating a vibrant Kinship Community of over 10,000 carers, the team leads initiatives aimed at enhancing community connection and empowering kinship families. By developing a robust model of community engagement that encompasses both in-person and digital services, the team aims to amplify the voices of kinship carers, enabling them to effect meaningful change in their lives and communities.
About the role
This role is community-based and focuses on engaging kinship carers, bringing them together to form Peer Support Groups, and supporting them to achieve independence at which point they will receive ongoing support from our national Hub.
You will do this by working with local authorities, schools, other charities and community groups. Arranging information events such as coffee mornings to engage kinship carers. You’ll create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community for kinship carers, building belonging, resilience, and empowerment.
Funded by the Department of Education, the National Peer Support Service is a game-changing service that creates a sustainable and life-changing legacy. It builds on Kinship’s 10 years of experience in developing peer support groups and two years of delivering a national service that has set up 145 new groups.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an individual located in easy reach of Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire, who possesses the drive, passion, and skills to:
· Develop new Peer Support Groups across a diverse range of communities
· Demonstrate the energy and enthusiasm required to achieve key targets and objectives
· Work collaboratively within the Peer Support and Community Team, as well as throughout the broader organisation, to ensure the development of safe and effective support services for the kinship community.
· Maintain current Peer Support Group levels, taking the lead from the national Hub.
· Maintain accurate records that are used to populate reports, identify learning and share key insights across Kinship that allow the organisation to continuously improve our services and products.
You should have experience in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with various community-based stakeholders such as local authorities, health services, schools, charities, and kinship carers. You will need to understand the key success factors involved in establishing and developing new in-person groups in areas of high need, as well as how to support existing groups in their journey towards sustainability.
As a practical thinker, you will work creatively to identify stakeholders and assets in areas of high need. You will build local connections and bring together kinship carers across the region, empowering them to build resilient and robust peer support communities.
You will be confident in building relationships that generate referrals from external stakeholders and in contacting kinship carers directly to secure engagement with local coffee mornings, community, and training events that will help kick-start a thriving peer support group.
As you establish new groups, you will provide support and training to help them lead their groups effectively, and develop their group culture, resilience, and skills to function independently while offering reassurance and support to empower them.
We are ideally looking for candidates based in easy reach of Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire. Key development areas for this post will initially include; Oldham, Bury, Tameside, Doncaster, York and the East Riding of Yorkshire. You may be required to support the development of groups in North Lincolnshire. This role may also involve work to establish groups on the periphery of this area that currently have no dedicated Development staff.
An essential requirement of the role is to be a driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Key responsibilities:
Service delivery:
- In-person (face-to-face) strategic outreach into local communities including setting up and attending local engagement events.
- Set up and develop sustainable in person peer support groups, initially attending and leading sessions in person before transition to self-sufficiency.
- Working with existing groups that are at risk, closed or need support that need replacing or rejuvenating to maintain DfE service level agreement, in addition to new groups. Targets are subject to change and are not fixed.
- Recruit and retain support group leaders to develop their peer support groups.
- Assist with the delivery of training to support group leaders and groups to become self-sufficient.
- Develop strong boundaried and positive relationships with support group leaders – building resilience, empowerment and community.
- Support established groups (including independent) in your area to access support group leader networks and training (this includes visiting groups in person) to build a peer community.
- Follow (and where appropriate support further development off) the service blueprint to develop sustainable peer support groups.
- Collaborate with the Peer Support Hub team to provide a joined-up and positive user experience for kinship carers.
- Manage special interest groups and regional online groups as required, transitioning to ‘Hub’ team for sustainability and work with partners.
Service quality, development and data management:
- Accurately record all recruitment, contact information and volunteer case management in Salesforce in line with service framework and data protection requirements.
- Ensure accurate data entry in Salesforce to support service performance, evaluation and learning.
- Provide regular reports to ensure targets and SLA are met for the service.
- Support continuous development and improvement of the service (new systems and processes) as required.
Team culture:
- Act in the best interest of Kinship and the families we support.
- Maintain and contribute up to date understanding of kinship care.
- Deliver effective administration with attention to detail and keeping to deadlines.
- Identify and contribute to appropriate case studies to demonstrate the impact of Kinship services and contribute to policy and campaigns work.
- Actively contribute to delivering and evidencing a high performing service.
- Take responsibility for your ongoing continued professional development.
- Work in line with the Kinship values.
Knowledge, abilities, skills and experience (person spec):
Essential:
· Proven experience in reaching and establishing strong relationships with hidden or underserved communities in person.
· Significant experience developing peer support communities.
· Proven experience of recruiting, managing, training and supporting volunteers in community settings with an emphasis on understanding and working with vulnerable volunteers.
· Proven experience of ensuring outcomes and impacts of services are evidenced through high-quality data collection.
· Evidence of developing and delivering training/support to volunteers, based on the needs of service users (in this case kinship carers).
· Strong facilitation skills and essential experience of peer support or user-led groups with charity beneficiaries.
· Proven experience of using a customer relationship management system effectively (we use Salesforce).
· In-depth understanding of safeguarding particularly around vulnerable families.
· Excellent communication and engagement skills, with good attention to detail.
Desirable:
· Lived experience of kinship care.
· Understanding of children’s social care.
· Digital community building (Facebook / WhatsApp etc).
· Full, clean driving licence/own car.
General characteristics and attributes:
· Flexible and willing to travel for work across England.
· Commitment to the values, aims and objectives of Kinship.
· A real commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion within your role and a respectful approach to working with people from a range of backgrounds.
· Excellent written and spoken English.
· Permission to work in the UK.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Candidate Application Information
Please refer to the Job Description for this role to check that you meet the criteria necessary for the job. Closing date and interview details:
Closing date: 1 November 2024 12:00 pm
Interviews: Week Commencing 4 November 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline.
We will guarantee interviews to any candidates with experience of kinship care (either of being in kinship care or of being a kinship carer) who demonstrate they meet the essential skills and experience outlined.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application. If you have a disability, which you would like us to consider, please tell us about this when you apply. Please let us know if we can help and remember that you can request information in large print or in a different format.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge (Mind THNR) is a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.
Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported. We provide an extensive range of support services- including for those in crisis, through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join us in the brand new role of Governance and Executive Officer.
You will provide proactive and efficient secretariat and administrative support to the Executive and Non-Executive Teams, working closely with the Leadership Team to support the fulfilment of their day-to-day tasks and strategic objectives.
The role includes supporting and organising meetings and reports, and minuting of executive meetings. In addition to general PA and administrative duties, you will provide a cohesive secretariat function to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Mind THNR Board and its sub-committees.
You will work closely with the Leadership Team to set agendas, monitor action logs, and provide a high level of support to the Board. You will share collective responsibility for supporting the delivery of business objectives, through active engagement and collaboration with colleagues at all levels in the organisation
This role is flexible in terms of days and hours, although you need to attend Board meetings in person, once a quarter in the evening and committee meetings, which are also in the evening, but on line, so three evening meetings a quarter. We are based in a beautiful office in Tower Hamlets, with lots of outside space and a café, so ideally you would be present in the office two or three days a week ( if full time).
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. The majority of our staff and trustees have live experienced of mental health.
How to apply
You will need to:
- Submit a comprehensive CV and supporting statement
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
Closing Date: Sunday 3 November
Interview date: 7 November (likely to be in person)
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a local Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, run by and for Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs.
We have a vision of a world where Disabled people are able to live their lives independently, in the way they choose, participating fully in society and enjoying equity and respect for diversity.
Our mission is to enable Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs to fully understand our rights, develop collective pride and build skills and experience in self-advocacy and strong civic participation. We believe this will allow Disabled people to lead in challenging discrimination in Bromley and beyond, breaking down barriers to independence, choice and equity.
Our aims are:
- To support Disabled people to get our voices heard and to influence change locally.
- To campaign for an inclusive and accessible society.
- To support, develop and celebrate Disabled people’s skills and leadership.
Our current services include:
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Peer-led Forums - opportunities to voice your experiences, discuss ways to challenge barriers to inclusion and independence and influence local services.
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Disability Pride - annual events to showcase Disabled talent, celebrate our lived experience and help break down stigma attached to Disability.
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Supported volunteering - person-centred support for volunteers to increase their skills, confidence and experience.
As Volunteer Coordinator, you will lead on recruiting, supervising, supporting and developing volunteers, drawing on your own lived experience of Disability to provide a positive role model.
Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Responsible to: Deputy CEO
Location: Role may involve some working from home on occasion, but majority of the hours will be supporting volunteers in our office in Anerley, plus attending face to face meetings and events in Bromley Borough and occasionally in London.
Hours: 14 hours per week (part-time), around volunteer availability and access needs.
Salary: £27,000 per year pro rata to 14 hours per week
Annual leave: 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays, pro rata
Pension: Statutory opt in rules applied to all our jobs
How to apply: Please either fill in the application form or send in a CV that is updated for this role. Whichever you do, your application form or CV must have an additional supporting statement that tells us how you meet the criteria in the person specification.
Interviews will take place at our Anerley office on Thursday 21st November.
Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2024.
What you will do:
- Proactively look for opportunities to recruit volunteers with lived experience of Disability, by promoting our volunteering opportunities across the borough, supporting stalls at community events and contributing articles celebrating volunteer achievements in our monthly newsletter and on our social media.
- Respond promptly to enquiries about volunteering, engage with individuals to encourage them to volunteer and interview potential volunteers to identify their strengths, interests, development and support needs.
- Support volunteers to successfully undertake a programme of induction training, agree ongoing task plans for each volunteer to monitor progress, carry out regular one to one meetinghs with volunteers and providing practical support for volunteers to deliver specific tasks and mini projects.
- Co-ordinate regular volunteer team meetings, review volunteer management policies and procedures, take a lead on initiatives such as volunteers week events and volunteer fayres and keep up-to-date records about volunteers and individual progress.
This job is for you if:
- You have personal lived experience of Disability.
- You have a strong local presence within Bromley Borough.
- You are highly motivated and practical, with a 'can-do' approach to work.
- You have excellent people skills, with experience of motivating others and helping them to overcome barriers to reach their potential.
- You have experience of delivering work to meet targets.
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!
Are you a enthusiastic and self-motivated Fundraiser with the ability to write compelling, high quality applications? Would you like to help give animals a better life?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Trusts Fundraiser to contribute significantly to the development of income generation at Raystede. You will expand our existing programme of Trusts support by creating persuasive applications and undertaking effective research, with the aim of securing funding for a variety of core costs and capital projects.
This is an exciting role as you will help our Funders to engage deeply with our work, and the lives of the animals in our care, as you present tailored cases for support and gratifying evaluations.
An excellent storyteller with a keen eye for detail, you will be able to interpret financial data and funding criteria, as well as strategically plan for existing and future funding needs. You may have experience of Trusts in another fundraising role, or perhaps you’re also an animal-loving fundraiser, or someone who researches, complies and writes reports professionally.
You will also be responsible for setting up a stewardship plan for Trust Supporters and building and maintaining relationships over the phone, through written communications, and on-site or at events. You will be supported in delivering excellent stewardship.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will have autonomy to plan your time and manage and grow the Trusts & Foundations pipeline. You will be encouraged to take an innovative approach to stewardship and be supported to continue your professional development.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are organised and proactive with the ability to prioritise multiple projects strategically
- Have inspirational and concise report-writing skills
- Have strong research abilities and excellent record-keeping
- Can network and build relationships at a senior level, internally and externally
- Have good IT skills, including CRM databases and MS Office applications
- Want to make a real, tangible impact to the lives of animals
- Have the passion and drive to go the extra mile, keeping excellent donor care and animal welfare at the heart of everything you do
About Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
Raystede is a charity that aims to give animals a better life through rehoming, rehabilitation and sanctuary, and give people the support and knowledge they need to treat animals with care and respect. Raystede is Sussex’s biggest animal welfare charity, with nearly 70 years’ experience of caring for and rehoming animals. Uniquely, we care for a huge range of animals - from dogs, cats and donkeys to rabbits, parrots and alpacas. Our experience, expertise and partnerships enable us to deliver an exceptional quality of care for the animals we help. Many of the animals have been neglected, abused or exploited. Raystede helps most of the animals find new homes but also provides life-long sanctuary for elderly horses and other animals that cannot be rehomed. Raystede provides love and safety to those animals that would have nowhere else to go.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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At Cure Parkinson’s we have a simple and powerful mission. We want to find a cure. We have a clear plan to get there. We’re working urgently but it will take some time, and we need the right help.
The Individual Giving and Legacies Manager role sits within the charity’s Public Fundraising team, which as well as Individual Giving, Legacies and In-Memory Fundraising, includes Events and Community Fundraising.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in Cure Parkinson’s continued ambitious growth. Joining us at an exciting time for the charity, you would be part of a small but dynamic team with the opportunity to develop and make your own mark.
You will lead the growth of our Individual Giving programme, bringing new donors on board across traditional and digital streams. You will be responsible for the retention and reactivation of supporters, maximising their lifetime value; ensuring the best possible supporter experience and delivering annual net income growth in individual giving.
You will also lead our small legacy programme, which has huge ambition for growth; maximising the opportunities available to encourage new and current supporters to leave a gift in their Will. You will be responsible for any legacy administration, working alongside internal and external parties to ensure that all estates are correctly administered, and that we realise the full value of the legacies left to Cure Parkinson’s.
You will be working with supporters to answer their questions about legacy and in-memory giving, and working with the next of kin to ensure that their loved one's legacy is cherished.
We are looking for a creative thinker that has enthusiasm and motivation to lead these areas of work. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as being a collaborative team member. You will be supported by the Head of Public Fundraising to achieve transformational results across Individual Giving and Legacies. And ultimately you will be contributing towards changing the future for people living with Parkinson’s across the world.
Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As our new Advocacy & Communications Manager you are passionate about students' voices - both individually and collectively. You will lead our new Advocacy & Communications team in ensuring that students are supported through our advice service, informed through our communications and heard through our campaigns and representation. You will provide expert support and advice to our elected student officer team and play a crucial role supporting the CEO in the leadership and management of the Students' Union.
If this sounds like a purpose you would love to deliver, we would like to receive your application and get to know you!
Detailed job description and person specification for this role is attached to this job advertisement.
All applicants should prepare a CV and statement (1000 words maximum) that answers the following three questions (Candidates are advised to use the person specification to help answer the questions):
- What experience do you have that makes you great for this role?
- How have you demonstrated LMSU's organisational values in your past experience (student-led; inclusive; open; kind; creative; ambitious)?
- What do you bring to the LMSU team?
Application deadline: 1pm on 30th October 2024
Interviews will take place on the week commencing 18th November 2024.
What's in it for you?
- Hybrid and Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development opportunities
- 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, office closure and sick leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- DSE assessments and eye tests
- Free access to Gym & Classes
- Competitive pension contribution scheme
- Interest-free loans - Seasonal ticket and tenancy deposit loans
- Discounts at selected nearby cafes and restaurants
At LMSU we are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce, as we understand the importance of having staff with varied lived experiences and backgrounds that reflect various needs of our student community. We welcome applications from all interested applicants, and we strongly encourage applications from people of ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people with dependants and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We conduct anonymous shortlisting and all of our interview panels have Unconscious Bias Training in order to support a fair recruitment process.
Empowering students to make the most of their time at LMU and transform their lives for the better.