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Supported Lodgings Coordinator

Permanent

Home based with travel across Cheshire West and Chester as required

37.5 hours per week

Our client

Morgan Hunt is working with a national homelessness charity that delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness, including both emergency and longer-term housing and accommodation services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join their new Supported Lodgings service in Cheshire West and Chester. This service aims to provide long term placements for 16- and 17-year-old young people with care experience in the homes of vetted and trained Community Hosts. Working alongside the floating support and accommodation services that provide structured support packages, they enable young people to develop a range of skills as they move towards independent living.

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a difference to the lives of young people! Working remotely for the most part, you will manage your own diary and be given the support and encouragement to truly develop the role of Supported Lodgings Coordinator into its own.

The role

• First point of contact for young people and referral partners wanting to access the supported lodgings service.
• Lead on the assessment of needs and risk, predominantly focused on suitable risk management plans for the safeguarding, matching and placement of young people in the homes of hosts.
• Arrange all aspects of a young person's stay with a host, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported, considering the support needs of individuals.
• Ensure the health and safety of the environment for young people and hosts through regular checks and reporting.
• Provide regular support and planning sessions for young people,
• Work with young people, hosts and other agencies, to prepare them for independent living and access longer term, appropriate accommodation using support plans.
• You will be part of a team responsible for a 24 hour on call service - on call will be subject to staffing levels but currently this is approx. once every 3 months (a week at a time).
• Recruit, vet and train hosts both formally and informally.
• Be proactive in maintaining host' skills and motivation, including training and celebration events, and provide opportunities for them to shape service delivery.
• Carry out regular checks on host accommodation and assisting them to make necessary changes.
• Ensure that all hosts are made to feel safe, secure and valued.
• Proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the wellbeing and ongoing housing needs of young people, working in accordance with safeguarding, data protection and information sharing protocols.
• Lead on the active promotion and selling of the Supported Lodgings service to all potential hosts and referral partners, across the voluntary/statutory sectors and within the wider local community.

The candidate

• Experience and an understanding of working with people experiencing homelessness, or people in crisis.
• Experience of supporting young people with their support needs, working closely with other key professionals.
• Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating risk assessments
• Experience of supervising or supporting staff.
• Experience of working under pressure with the ability to respond to conflicting demands and challenging situations.
• Ability to find creative and positive solutions to problems, using own initiative.
• An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills and the ability to maintain concise and accurate records.
• Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures and follow them through to conclusion.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain them.
• Effective collaborative working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development.
• Respect for the values and ethos of the organisation and its founding partners

Benefits

As well as joining a leading homelessness charity, other benefits include.

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role.
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years' service.
• Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app - 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More.?
• Death in service (4x Base salary).
• Legal Advice line.

If you are passionate about supporting those experiencing homelessness and looking for a role that gives you the opportunity to truly make a difference to the lives of young people, then the role of Supported Lodgings Coordinator could be just the role for you! Apply today to avoid missing out on this opportunity!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We are looking for an organised, experienced, and proactive Fundraising Officer to drive income generation at ELR. This exciting new role will be key in securing essential capital and revenue funds to support all areas of our work, from restoring historic locomotives and repairing bridges and viaducts to supporting education projects in our Transport Museum and covering day-to-day operational costs.

In this role, you will raise the profile of fundraising across the organisation and work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and the Board to increase income from diverse sources, including trusts and foundations, individuals, corporations, and statutory bodies.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and a self-starter, eager to develop and lead new fundraising initiatives with a keen eye for detail. As an enthusiastic ambassador for our work, you will build our supporter base and clearly convey the impact of ELR to potential partners and stakeholders. You should have strong experience in building fundraising relationships, managing administration, and creating compelling content for various marketing channels (social media, website, crowdfunding, print, etc.).

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the fundraising strategy for a leading North West visitor attraction and heritage site. With significant potential to explore new fundraising avenues, accelerate activity, and foster a visible culture of philanthropy, this role offers great scope for professional growth.

The position is initially for two years, with a review after 18 months and the potential to transition into a permanent, full-time role upon the successful achievement of key objectives.

There are four criteria that will disqualify applicants, so please only apply if you meet all of the following requirements:

1. At least three years of fundraising experience.
2. Experience securing funding from various sources, including trusts, foundations, corporations, individuals, and government bodies.
3. Experience providing excellent stewardship and relationship management with supporters.
4. Experience conducting prospect research to identify potential supporters.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 6th January at 12:00.

Remuneration package:

Salary range: £27,000 - £30,000, depending on experience.

• Free travel on East Lancashire Light Railway services
• Rail Staff Travel Scheme, which allows discounted travel on the UK National Rail Network
• Company pension scheme
• Group Life Insurance inc. death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme including BUPA Healthy Minds & Help@Hand app

A full-time office based role but hybrid and flexible working is available to this post.

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for maternity cover for their Fundraising and Engagement Administrator role – a crucial role providing a solid foundation of support to the whole Fundraising team.

The Fundraising and Engagement Administrator will join Sight Scotland at an exciting stage, with a newly formed Cause and Engagement team, a new organisational strategy and direction, and a roadmap for fundraising planned. The charity is recruiting for 5 other fundraising roles alongside this maternity cover.  

This role provides vital administrative support to the fundraising function. You will perform a variety of desk-based tasks ranging from regular banking, data entry and the opening of fundraising post to more ad-hoc tasks such as handling supporter enquiries and working with the fundraising team to support their calendar of activities and key priorities.

For this role, it is vital that interested candidates have experience using a fundraising database and are competent and capable handling financial data. Due to the importance of database management for this role, candidates who can't demonstrate experience using a CRM system to accurately input and review financial data will not be shortlisted. 

This role will involve building relationships across teams to provide customer service, solve problems and spot opportunities for fundraising, so would suit a candidate who enjoys delivering amazing supporter experiences / customer service and speaking to colleagues and supporters face to face, on the phone and via email.  

You might see similar roles called Supporter Care Officer, or Fundraising Assistant.  There is more information on the tasks this role covers in the Candidate Pack. 

If you have experience in a charity but are looking to reduce your hours yet still play a part in having a positive impact on a fundraising function at a national charity, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a popular cause at a pivotal time.

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps. THINK Recruitment holds a screening call with all interested candidates, please see details in the pack for how to arrange a call. 

Executive Assistant to the Director and Business Support

Are you seeking a new challenge using your executive assistance and business support skills, looking to step up in your career and wanting to make a difference as part of a small team in a fascinating and collaborative environment?  This role at Greenwich Hospital could be for you.

About Greenwich Hospital

A unique Crown body, Greenwich Hospital supports the Royal Navy community by awarding grants to support education, welfare and acute need.  As a leading funder working to support the Royal Navy community, our funding and partnerships deliver positive change for those who need it and empower people to thrive.

The role

This is an exciting time to join Greenwich Hospital as we work through a significant change agenda.   With responsibility for supporting the Director of Greenwich Hospital (DGH) and the Senior Leadership team, as well as providing other business support, this is a varied and rewarding role.  You’ll be working closely with other team members to ensure a positive, joined-up and dynamic working environment representing the office of the DGH externally with a wide variety of stakeholders within the Royal Navy, Ministry of Defence and the Naval charity sector.  This is a key role within the Greenwich Hospital team and an opportunity to significantly contribute to our work. 

• Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Circa £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Hybrid, including at least 3 day per week in London
• Very generous annual leave allowance

Further details including the job description and how to apply can be found on our website.

Greenwich Hospital aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, including former members of the Armed Forces.

Deadline for applications is midnight on 1 January 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in person in London on 7 January 2025

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

Main Purpose: To support the Café and Kitchen Manager in day to day running of the CareTrade’s Café Traineeship Programme at the Southwark Resource Centre, SE17 providing hands on work-based training to autistic jobseekers interested in catering and hospitality careers

This post is based on a full-time salary of £28,000 per annum. Holiday is based on annual leave of 5 weeks plus bank holidays. 

Reporting to: Café and Kitchen Manager

Line Management responsibility: Café Assistant and between 3 and 4 Trainee Café Assistants (at any one time)

Working with: Southwark Resource Centre Management, Café and Kitchen Manager, Larcom Kitchen Chef, CareTrade Head of Education, TAP Project Coordinator, Administrator and CEO, Café Assistant, Trainee Café Assistants

Place of work: Southwark Resource Centre, Hithard Court, 10 Bradenham Close, SE17 2 QB and CareTrade’s Office, Larcom House, 9 Larcom Street, SE17 1RT

Core Responsibilities:

1. Supervising CareTrade Café throughout the school year (including half terms)

2. To work with the Café and Kitchen Manager to write and prepare training materials for the Trainee Café Assistants

3. Oversee the training of the Trainee Café Assistants (young people with autism) during work placement

4. Monitor the progress of Trainees and write end of placement reports

5. Line Manage the Café Assistant and the Trainee Café Assistants and report to Café and Kitchen Manager

6. To work closely with the Southwark Resource Manager and CareTrade to develop marketing materials and promotions for the Café and Community involvement

7. Responsible for opening and locking up the café and cashing up

8. Prepare coffee and food including: baking cakes, making sandwiches, salads, cooking hot meals.

9. Restock/refill items as necessary and list items that need ordering from suppliers.

10. Check stock in fridge for out of date products and dispose of as necessary.

11. Customer service including taking orders, serving customers and cash handling.

12. Maintain coffee machine including set up, cleaning and refilling with beans.

13. Ensure daily cash up form is filled in and money is in safe.

14. Ensure café is ready for customers on opening.

15. Create a welcoming and professional environment.

16. To help raise awareness of autism amongst customers.

17. To keep the café clean and ensure a high standard of hygiene.

18. To ensure food safety guidelines and laws are adhered to.

19. To ensure a Healthy and Safe working environment for self, staff, trainees and customers.

General Responsibilities:

1. To attend all staff meetings and participate in staff development as required.

2. Promote a positive image of autism, the Project, Southwark Resource Centre, Project partners and CareTrade.

3. Co-operate with all CareTrade and Southwark Resource Centre staff in maintaining good relationships with outside agencies and the general public in order to promote the charity and win increased support for its work

4. Co-operate with all CareTrade and Southwark Resource Centre staff in maintaining harmonious inter-personal relationships. Ensure that your conduct within and outside of your work place does not conflict with professional expectations.

5. Ensure an awareness and observation of Fire and Health and Safety Regulations at the work place.

6. Ensure the respect, dignity and rights to privacy of both students and staff as far as possible.

7. Work within all CareTrade and Southwark Resource Centre policies and procedures, in particular Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality and Data Protection.

8. Carry out any duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job and the title of the post, as required by your Line Manager.

The job description reflects the present requirements of the post. You will be expected to carry out other activities that are within the scope of the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people who use our services and as such expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must provide a current, adequate and relevant DBS Certificate or be willing for CareTrade to process a new enhanced DBS application. All staff must have a satisfactory enhanced DBS check prior to starting.

Confidentiality: All staff are required to maintain confidentiality for all areas of the CareTrade Charitable Trust, partner organisations, its staff, and its work. The nature of the work entrusts people with confidential information about clients/service users, their families and staff within CareTrade and partner organisations. Any breach of this confidentiality will constitute gross misconduct. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and adults who use our services and as such expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must provide a current, adequate and relevant DBS Certificate or be willing for CareTrade to process a new enhanced DBS application. All staff must have a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB check) prior to starting.

Applications are sought from all suitably qualified sections of the community.

Job Types: Full-time (Monday to Friday) or part-time

Pay: £28,000.00 per year pro rata

Work Location: In person

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity supporting current and former members of the RAF, their partners and families, providing practical, emotional and financial support, whenever they need us. 

This is a brand new role and would suit someone who has excelled in a similar role and can play a big role in defining and shaping the donor engagement strategy. It has been created to support the new fundraising strategy objective to retain over 10k regular donors and to drive deeper engagement with over 30k supporters. The postholder will have an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the Fund’s long-term income. 

You will work as part of the Individual Giving team and maximise supporter engagement through both offline and digital activity. The postholder will take the lead on scoping, proposing and implementing multi-channel stewardship campaigns with the right message to the right people at the right time.

You will have proven experience in managing supporter stewardship campaigns across a broad number of channels as well as setting and managing budgets and meeting KPIs. With experience of fundraising databases, creating supporter journeys and briefing and working with external agencies.

You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and show initiative, flair and enthusiasm for the work of the Fund.

To apply, please click this link and apply with your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and how you meet the person specification

The closing date for applications is 6th January. Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

Title: Male Residential Support Worker (this is a live-in role)

Responsible to: Senior Support Worker

Responsible for: Young people living in the accommodation (4 young people aged 16 – 18 years old seeking asylum in the UK).

Location: This is a live-in, residential role based in a supported accommodation home in Loughborough. Some work will be based in our office buildings.

Hours: 25 hours per week on duty – this is a mixture of day, evening and weekend shifts. Two days a week will be off duty.

Leave: Two nights a month can be taken as nights away from the home. This in addition to annual leave allowance. Annual leave - 33 days (converted into hours) pro-rata for number of hours worked

Salary Band: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum pro rata. Equivalent to £16,100 to £18,506 for 25 hours a week.

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wi-fi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Overall Purpose

To provide advice, assistance and support to young people in the home, as a key member of the Support Team, delivering Baca’s service in line with our Vision and Values. The role includes a consistent adult presence in the home. To attend to their practical and emotional needs whilst supporting the development of living skills. To teach them how to manage and look after a home in order to keep it safe and hygienic. To build trusting relationships within the home to enable young people to feel safe and cared for. To act as an excellent role model and to work closely with them and their Support Worker to enable them to make good progress towards independence.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome newly arrived young people into the accommodation, helping them feel safe and able to rest; with compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• Actively support young people to make progress and develop in the following outcomes; physical wellbeing and emotional wellbeing; personal safety; education and learning; employment and training that is safe and suitable; social engagement (being part of the community and activities outside of the home)
• Be an excellent and positive role model, offering advice, guidance and assistance and consistently modelling behaviours in line with Baca’s values.
• Using Baca’s progress plan, train all young people in living skills and looking after a home such as washing, personal safety, cleaning, cooking and food safety, food shopping and budgeting.
• Providing emotional support at times of difficulty, anxiety or stress.
• Encourage young people settle into and support them to maintain a healthy routine which will include regularly attending education and social activities.
• Act as a co-keyworker for the young people to ensure that their support plans and progress are up to date and that all their needs are being met.
• Enable young people to live with positive values and good boundaries by challenging any unhelpful or unsafe behaviours and encouraging safe and positive behaviours.
• In accordance with the guidelines on Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and report any concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported to rebuild their lives.
• Take responsibility for keeping the home clean, by consistently role modelling to and training young people.
• Maintain very good communication with relevant members of the Rebuild Team and relevant social workers
• Ensure regular appropriate reporting requirements are consistently met, meeting regulations set out by Ofsted.
• Complete and update all admin work as part of the role such as month end reports and support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
• Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.

To work as part of the team

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Actively participate in the delivery of the aims and objectives of the organisation working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them.
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn by be willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
• Actively participate in team meetings, making a positive contribution to enable young people outcomes to be achieved.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Consistently outwork the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy and whistleblowing.
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.

Personal Specification

Baca is looking for a Support Worker who is passionate about seeing unaccompanied young refugees achieving their potential and rebuilding their lives for a better future. The successful applicant will have a personal style that is in line with Baca’s vision and values. They will live in the new arrival house and make it their home. They will be a good self-starter and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire our young people to be the best they can be. The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care. They will be very approachable, enjoy working as part of a wider team but also able to manage their own time and workload. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, personable and willing to set boundaries in line with Baca’s values.

This is a frontline role that will need the successful applicant to be working closely with young people in their houses and will need access to transport young people to different appointments, meetings and activities.

An enhanced DBS check will be required. Shortlisting and interviews will take place as and when applications are received.

Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.

JOB SUMMARY 

Job Title: Senior Children’s Support Worker

Location: Staffordshire Lichfield Office Based

Salary: £27,334  per annum

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week 9am x 5pm

Open to Women only

 This post is open to women only  under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.  We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability 

About Pathway Project

We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.

We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.

We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.

Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.

We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.

We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.

Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.

Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Why work for us?

Pathway Project is an inspiring  place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.

We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion  for excellence in service delivery.

Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.

It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.

We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority  or under-represented groups.

We offer the following benefits:

· 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)

· A competitive pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families

We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.

 About the role

This multifaceted role supports young people who are survivors of domestic abuse. The lead Children’s worker supervises one member of staff – the Children’s Worker, but works collaboratively with the Operations Team and Support Team to provide a cohesive service. No 2 days are ever the same as the needs of the young residents change so this role will suit an adaptable person who can adapt to the ever changing needs of the individuals you support.

The post holder will work with the colleagues in the children’s team  to ensure the needs of the children living at our refuges are met through a series of interventions including activities, after school clubs, play therapy and 121 support sessions. Children living within our refuges deserve the very best care, emotional and practical support that we are able to provide and this role is vital to that support.

The postholder may be creating strategic plans, delivering a creche, creating safe play spaces, organising trips and activities or providing homework support. The ages of the young people at refuge vary as does their needs so the postholder will be able to deliver in a fast paced environment where they can respond to the changing needs of the young people they support.

Being key worker for a small number of young people you will have the rewarding opportunity to support them both emotionally, physically and developmentally to navigate the path to overcoming the domestic abuse they have been subject to and make the journey to a survivor. It’s an immensely rewarding role.

DUTIES OF POST

1. GENERAL

• To plan and implement a programme of crèches, after school clubs and appointment-based childcare across the two refuges, with children of all ages on an individual or group basis.  Flexible working hours may be necessary to achieve this.
• To offer line management to the Children’s Worker  ensuring a programme of supervision and appraisals and the development of the individuals in the team.

• To empower and support children and their non-abusive parent in making their own decisions and taking control of their lives, including supporting the parent in their relationship with the children.
• To organise recreational activities including

o Creative play schemes and activities for different age groups

o Organising day trips and activities throughout school holidays

o Being responsible for maintaining play facilities in the refuge and garden

o Facilitating a young mum's group as and when required

o Assisting with homework as and when required

o Running a mother and toddler group as and when required

o To signpost and support attendance of Children’s Centres services

o Running the after-school club and breakfast club

• To refer to and liaise with other agencies as required, such as Social Services, Home Start and other voluntary agencies. To support parents to engage with these agencies to help meet their needs.
• To facilitate children’s individual learning needs.
• To implement a programme of 1-2-1 parenting with referred parents, across the two refuges. This will include theory and discussion as well as practical support such as shopping, food planning, daily routines etc.  This may help support other agency requirements.
• Administrate the present scheme within refuges, ensuring all children receive gifts for Christmas and birthdays.
• To consult with children in planning activities and events and in the general running of the services.
• Helping to arrange parties for the women and children at various festival times, where possible and according to financial limitations.
• To ensure that each child is given a welcome pack when the first move into the refuge. This must include an age-appropriate Buddy Bag.
• To find all children entering the refuge a place at local schools or nurseries and support parents to engage with education.
• To maintain Ofsted registration including compliance with regulations, ensuring that the facility meets quality standards and completing self-assessments and inspections.
• To maintain the children’s room, health and safety, toys and cleaning.

1.  ADMINISTRATIVE

• To complete inductions with all children entering the refuges and ensure all paperwork is completed and signed.  To add all children onto the case management system.
• To monitor, update and make accessible, information about local agencies and community resources, relating to children.
• To keep appropriate records of children and write up daily notes as is necessary and appropriate to the case management system.  To produce an Individual Support Plan for each child. 
• To complete any reports required by any funding bodies, or statutory agencies in relation to the post.
• Order all the materials for welcome packs, art and crafts and educational needs.
• Participate in regular staff meetings.  Ensure that decisions taken up regarding children’s work are followed up as appropriate.
• Ensure all relevant Health and Safety regulations are complied with.
• Attend appropriate training.
• Help to develop and support Equal Opportunities practices within the refuge, taking part in specific training if necessary
• To monitor and update all policies and procedures in line with Ofsted recommendations.
• To complete risk assessment on all aspects of the childcare provision and trips out.
• To keep all records relating to Under 5’s activities in line with early years and to share this with moms on a regular basis.

1. AWARENESS RAISING

• To support the team in delivering awareness raising sessions and school packs in local schools and agencies.
• To develop links with community resources that will enhance the work undertaken in the refuge with the children.
• To participate in at least 3 fundraising and networking events per year.
• To help lead on the Christmas Present Donations programme.

1. SAFEGUARDING

• To attend core groups and case conferences when required.
• To ensure that the Child Protection Policy is followed and to liaise regularly with the Refuge Manager and Senior Children’s Co Ordinator with updates or concerns.

• Other duties as are required from time to time in the interests of the effective provision of childcare for the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential

NVQ or diploma in Childcare level 4 or 4 or above

Experience of working directly with Children and delivering services to children

Experience of child safeguarding and safety  procedures

An understanding or experience of working with parents

Experience of delivery of after extra-curricular activities and outings and understanding how to plan for and deliver those activities

Demonstrable excellent customer service  delivery for all stakeholders, clients and partners.

Experience of working in an environment with confidential data

Strong commitment to team members, the work team and the wider organisation’s values and ethos.

An understanding that in small charities we often “roll up our sleeves” and support other areas to reach a team objective.

An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities in employment and in-service delivery.

Desirable

Experience of working with Children who display challenging behaviour or who have additional needs

An understanding of early years development and learning

Experience of working with families or children who have experienced domestic abuse

Excellent written skills, with experience of writing reports, guidance or briefings.

Understanding and experience of partnership working in a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary setting.

Other information:

Pathway Project is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes diversity across our services. All employees are required to adhere to our Equality & Diversity policies and to challenge discrimination wherever it is appropriate.

Safeguarding Statement

Pathway Project is committed to safeguarding the vulnerable adults and children who we work with. We have a range of policies and procedures in place to support us to promote a Safeguarding culture  and safe working practices. Pathway Project will employ a safer recruitment process which will include disclosure and baring service checks where applicable and references for all posts.

We strive to be as inclusive as possible and look to recruit individuals with the right skills, experience and attitude, however, for genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.)

The role is subject to a 6 month probationary period.

How to apply:

For an informal chat about the role please contact Rachel at Pathway

Closing date –10pm Monday 6th January 2025  

Shortlisting will be Week commencing Monday 6th January 2025 and successful candidates notified and invited to interview

Interviews will be held Monday 13th January 2025 at  the Hope Centre Lichfield

Please complete an application form  and enclose a  CV together with a covering letter.

Are you a creative communicator ready to use your skills for a meaningful cause? At St Catherine’s Hospice, we’re looking for a Marketing and PR Officer to enhance our marketing efforts, grow our reach, and drive income—so we can continue delivering vital services to those who need us most.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of a supporter-centric, data-driven approach that raises awareness, engages our community, and shares the powerful stories behind our work. If you’re passionate about delivering communications that inspire action, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As Marketing and PR Officer, you will:

• Lead PR Efforts: Build relationships with media outlets, develop engaging stories, secure impactful coverage, and manage press releases to elevate our profile.
• Enhance Internal Communications: Ensure staff and volunteers feel informed and inspired through engaging internal updates and on-brand messaging.
• Deliver Marketing Campaigns: Support the implementation and delivery of multi-channel campaigns that build brand awareness, promote our services, and support fundraising goals.
• Use Data for Growth: Analyse campaign performance and apply insights to refine strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and greater reach.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Proven success in PR and marketing, including campaign delivery and writing for varied audiences.
• Creativity and Clarity: A talented storyteller with a strong eye for detail and the ability to create content that resonates.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage competing demands, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple projects effectively.
• Emotional Intelligence: Sensitivity to the needs of patients and families, with resilience to navigate challenging situations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with digital platforms, content management systems, and marketing tools.

Why Join Us?

At St Catherine’s Hospice, your work will directly contribute to providing compassionate care to those who need it most. You’ll join a supportive, purpose-driven team with opportunities to grow professionally while making a tangible impact on our community.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and an additional day off on your birthday or nearest working day
• Access to an employee assistance programme with a wealth of wellbeing resources
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Hybrid working opportunities
• On-site free parking
• A chance to use your skills for a cause that makes a difference every day
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects
• A supportive environment that values innovation and creativity

Apply Today Ready to make a real difference? Submit a CV and covering letter by 9th January 2025 at 5pm.

Interviews will take place on 24th January 2025

The Worker Support Centre (WSC) is a Scotland based charity that promotes decent work and prevents exploitation. We support marginalised and isolated workers in labour sectors where there is a high risk of abuse and exploitation. We work in partnership with workers to build power to secure and advance workplace rights. We prevent human trafficking for forced labour by acting to reduce the risks of worker exploitation. WSC values include: respect for human rights, representation, transparency, equality and innovation. 

WSC support includes advice, mediation, advocacy and assisted reporting to enforcement agencies. Our worker engagement informs policy change activity to address harms faced by those in high-risk work. In 2023 and 2024 WSC activities were targeted at workers in seasonal agriculture on the UK Seasonal Worker visa (SWV). During this time, we provided advice, support, and information to 1031 people in relation to the SWV. 

About the role

This role is focussed on advancing seasonal agricultural workers’ rights by supporting WSC’s peer engagement work including actively conducting outreach to workers and facilitating worker education and power sessions. In this role you will support WSC meet two of its four core objectives to work together with workers to claim spaces for power and representation in decision making; and to build the field of knowledge about workers and their experiences to influence policy. This role will work closely together with our Peer Engagement team and Outreach Caseworkers.

WSC strives to achieve representation of individuals with lived experience of the issues on which we work at all levels of our organisation and actively promote applications from individuals with experience of the issues on which we work. For this role we would especially welcome applications from individuals with experience of working in seasonal agriculture.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Peer engagement and outreach

· To conduct social engagement and outreach activities in person and remotely.

· To contribute to the development of WSC’s programme of activities to build worker solidarity.

· To ensure that those in need of support access WSC’s Casework service, and/or are signposted to available services, including legal advice.

· To contribute to and translate information for communication with workers, on their rights and entitlements and to support WSC Worker Power work.

· To monitor and respond to email, phone and message enquiries from workers.

· Support workers to access external services when needed

· Liaising with community and civil society organisations to build strong community networks

Participation

· Support participatory analysis workshops with workers to jointly analyse concerns articulated in order to establish standards workers would like to see upheld for seasonal workers.

· Actively support workers to engage in advocacy, including by providing worker-centred briefings on advocacy processes and meetings, ensuring meaningful participation and leadership by workers.

· Engage with workers via social media and other online tools, through clear communications outputs.

General

· Support the whole organisation goal to integrate workers in all our work at all levels of the organisation.

Person Specification

1) KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Understanding of how NGOs operate, and knowledge of the issues on which WSC works: labour rights, migrant rights, organising, anti-trafficking and human rights.
• Experience in worker organising, engaging with workers and upholding labour rights.

2) QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree level in public policy, law, or human rights or equivalent experience.
• A valid UK Driving license

3) EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

•  Experience in labour organising or worker support - 2 years
• Experience of engaging with people with lived experience of the issues on which the organisation works and ensuring they are involved in decision-making processes - 1 year
• Use of equipment and case recording systems & Standard Microsoft Office suite - 1 year
• Fluency in English (verbal and written)
• Working competence in Russian and/or a Central Asian language
• Experience of work in a precarious labour sector (eg seasonal agriculture, social care, or other)
• Experience of work in seasonal agriculture
• Experience of developing and facilitating workshops/educational events- 1 year
• Experience of facilitating public outreach sessions/events - 1 year 
• Experience of building and developing relationships with community and civil society organisations - 1 year
• Experience of communication to wide audiences via a range of social media platforms (eg Tik-tok, Instagram, Telegram, X, Bluesky) - 2 years

4. PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Enthusiastic and committed to advancing workers’ rights.
• Empathy with workers in high-risk labour sectors and the work of WSC.
• Strong work ethic: A self-starter with high-energy levels, ability to use own initiative, prioritise, make decisions and implement them, function to deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative and respectful relationships across the organisation and with workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required, to travel and spend occasional nights away from home. 
• Sound understanding of equal opportunities, data protection and confidentiality. 

Applications to consist of a CV and supporting statement no longer than one side of A4 outlining how you meet the skills and experience required

Be Part of the Fight Against Food Waste in Oxfordshire

Are you a creative, organised, and motivated individual looking to make a real difference in your community? Join Oxford Food Hub, a vibrant and purpose-driven charity dedicated to rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to over 200 charities and community groups across Oxfordshire. Together, we’re not just tackling food waste – we’re feeding communities, reducing carbon emissions, and making Oxfordshire more sustainable.

This is your chance to combine your marketing flair with your administrative expertise to drive impactful change. We’re looking for a dynamic individual who’s as comfortable creating engaging social media content as they are coordinating behind-the-scenes operations.

Job Purpose

The Administrative and Marketing Assistant provides effective and proactive administrative support for the Outreach and Administration Coordinator, CEO, and the Oxford Food Hub staff team. They lead on marketing and communications activities, particularly social media.

The Administrative and Marketing Assistant is often the first point of contact for members of the public, charities, and other partners, handling enquiries and requests with efficiency, compassion, and excellent customer service.

This role supports the smooth running of the charity and helps maintain our excellent reputation across Oxfordshire.

Key Responsibilities

Administration:

• Responding to phone and email enquiries, greeting visitors, triaging queries, and signposting vulnerable callers appropriately and sensitively.

• Supporting the team with administrative tasks such as data inputting, financial processes, and producing reports.

• Maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and other systems, including data inputting and running reports as required to support our operations and fundraising activities.

• Ordering office supplies and other equipment as required by OFH.

• Ensuring all documents and information are treated in line with data protection regulations.

• Processing and recording petty cash payments, expense claims, and banking donations.

• Providing administrative and marketing support to the CEO, Outreach and Administration Coordinator, and team for strategic initiatives and projects as needed.

Marketing and Communication:

• Implementing a social media strategy to raise awareness of our mission, activities, and impact.

• Creating unique content to drive more donations, increase visibility, and educate followers on reducing food waste.

• Monitoring social media channels, engaging with followers, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.

• Tracking and reporting on social media metrics, providing insights and recommendations to improve engagement.

• Collaborating with the team to plan and promote events, campaigns, and fundraising initiatives.

• Staying up-to-date with social media trends and best practices to ensure effective communication.

• Organising Oxford Food Hub events and representing the organisation at partnership events.

Person Specification

Essential Qualities:

• Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to OFH’s mission and values.

• Organisation: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask, manage your workload, and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Resilience: Able to respond to changes and challenges positively, supporting the team to meet objectives. Comfortable working in a warehouse setting year-round.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable communicating with colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the public, including people experiencing food insecurity.

• Inclusivity: Ability to create a safe and inclusive environment for members of the public, volunteers, stakeholders, and employees.

• Innovation: Creative mindset with an eye for design and content creation.

• Team Player: Works well with colleagues in a dynamic environment while also being able to work independently.

• Flexibility: Willing and able to attend occasional evening or weekend events.

Experience and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, or similar platforms.

• Experience creating content using social media, websites, or graphic design packages.

• Experience working in a team.

• Experience handling enquiries from the general public.

• Understanding of confidentiality laws and GDPR guidelines.

Desirable:

• Experience working for a charity or with volunteers.

• Experience in an administrative or marketing role.

• Experience using CRM databases.

The Grants & Services Officer will be the main point of contact for all individuals approaching the charity for support. They will ensure applications are processed efficiently within the grant making guidelines of the Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund, and make sure all requests for support are handled in a professional and empathetic way.

Occasional UK travel might be required, including very occasional evening work. International travel may also be required but is unlikely. The Manager will formally be employed by and work closely with colleagues within the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), though the Ben Fund and IChemE are separate charitable bodies. Initially, the Grants and Services Officer will report to the Benevolent Fund Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Serve as a friendly and helpful first point of contact via webform, email, or phone to welcome individuals seeking support to ensure they feel comfortable and informed about the charity's services.
• Engage with potential applicants through telephone or video calls and by asking relevant questions to understand their circumstances to assess their eligibility for support.
• Provide clear guidance on the charity's grant criteria, services, and application process to help applicants navigate the system and to ensure their requests align with the charity’s grant-making guidelines.
• Respond promptly and accurately to applicant queries to address their concerns to maintain confidence and clarity throughout the application process.
• Prioritise urgent cases and identify safeguarding concerns early to ensure timely intervention in order to protect vulnerable individuals while adhering to the charity’s safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Review applications for completeness to identify missing information or documentation to facilitate efficient processing of grants.
• Assess beneficiaries' entitlement to state benefits or equivalent local support schemes and provide advice or signposting to relevant resources to maximise their income.
• Provide tailored advice on financial wellbeing, budgeting, and income maximisation to empower beneficiaries with actionable steps to help them achieve financial independence and sustainability.
• Prepare impartial and well-documented reports on each case, including recommendations, in order to align decisions with the charity's grant-making guidelines.
• Present cases verbally to the Benevolent Fund Manager and Board of Trustees to offer insights, providing context and answer questions to support informed decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records of beneficiary interactions and case outcomes in the Beacon CRM system to ensure colleagues can clearly understand the case history and actions taken.
• Notify beneficiaries of decisions and any grant conditions promptly and professionally to keep them informed about their support, and to manage expectations.
• Manage an ongoing caseload by diarising and maintaining regular contact with beneficiaries to ensure the charity’s support remains appropriate to their evolving needs.
• Refer beneficiaries to service partners such as counselling, career coaching, or other support services to provide holistic and tailored support.
• Collaborate with colleagues on reviewing, improving, and promoting the Benevolent Fund's services to better meet the needs of our community.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and the charity’s GDPR policy to maintain the security of sensitive information.
• Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge of state benefits, financial wellbeing, and related topics to ensure accurate and relevant support.

Location: Hybrid with a need to work from Bristol Office 2-3 days per week

Closing date: 6th January 2025 

W/C interview date: 13th January 2025

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time. 

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for an Income Operations Administrator to join our Income Operations Team.

This is a wide and varied role that includes supporter donation processing and recognition, data processing on our CRM database, income reconciliations, internal and external fulfilment requirements, complaints investigation and reporting.  You will use our database to input income batches, and you will also be confident using excel to reconcile data. Don’t worry if this is new to you, full training will be given to successful candidates who show a positive can-do attitude and a willingness to learn quickly.

The aims of the role are:

• to deliver a quality and efficient service to internal and external customers to support the delivery of the Income & Engagement strategy and targets
• to facilitate long term supporter engagement through accurate administration of their gifts, data, requirements, effective communication and regulatory compliance.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

All Income Operations Administrators will hold general responsibilities but may specialise in certain areas based on resource and business requirements.

General responsibilities will include the following:

• Opening and processing all post
• Actively provide a high standard of customer service to all internal and external customers
• Income coding, recording and receipting
• Data management on our CRM database
• Income reconciliations
• Undertake tasks in our CRM database (CARE), such as data preparation, imports, batch processing, and financial adjustments
• Recording of Gift Aid declarations and ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulations

What do I need? 

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Excellent time management and organisational skills, able to prioritise and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail – able to spot errors and produce high quality work
• A good understanding of Excel including simple excel formulae, or able to demonstrate data analysis skills from a previous role or from your studies
• Conscientious, questioning and pro-active attitude
• A positive and effective team player – helping others when they need a hand
• Able to communicate effectively with varying audiences

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

To arrange an informal chat, please contact David Lewis.

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Our partner, an impactful climate resilience charity, are looking to recruit a Finance & Admin Officer to join a close-knit team

Responsibilities

• Preparation of journal entries and accounting data entries, maintaining files and records, and completing bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations.
• Responsible for banking
• Supporting in the budgeting and year-end accounts preparation & audit preparation.
• Administrative responsibilities – including management of office supplies, supporting with staff travel, and handling queries from external stakeholders.
• Support in maintaining the fundraising database

Requirements

• Finance and admin professional, early in their career, looking for an interesting all-round role, and working towards an accounting qualification.
• Demonstrable numerical skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrable experience in undertaking a range of administrative tasks, organised, able to work on a varied workload and prioritise well.
• Strong communication skills – able to work with staff (including senior management team and staff overseas) and a range of external stakeholders.
• Team player

This role is an interesting entry role for a candidate interested in a career in international charity finance. You will be joining a close-knit team. As the role supports important parts of the day-to-day functioning of the organisation, it is expected that the successful candidate will be office based at least 2 days/week.

This role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.