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Detention Action is a small organisation with a big impact. Since 1993, we have worked to improve the welfare of people in detention centres and tirelessly campaign alongside our beneficiaries to reduce the use of immigration detention. We work on the frontline with people in immigration detention, as well as challenging injustices in asylum, detention and deportation systems in the UK.

We are looking for a Casework Coordinator to join our organisation. Working as part of the Casework team, our successful candidate will be responsible, both directly and through working with volunteers, for casework and emotional support for people detained under immigration powers.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a passionate individual with casework experience, looking to join us in defending the rights of people in detention at a critical time for our organisation and the wider immigration and human rights sector. Full details about the role, including the person specification, are provided in the Candidate Information Pack.

TO APPLY 

Please use the Quick Apply button to upload a CV and Cover Letter to the CharityJob portal by 9am GMT on 2 September 2024.

Please read the Candidate Information Pack carefully, including the instructions on how to apply, which explain the requirements for your CV and Cover Letter. We will not accept incomplete applications.

We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, including those from minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We strongly encourage those with lived experience of the asylum, deportation and/or immigration detention systems to apply.

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey is a county-wide charity supporting people of all ages who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted, and deafblind. We have been supporting Surrey residents for over 100 years. Our main office base is in Fetcham, near Leatherhead, and our team of staff and volunteers work out in the community across the county.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and creative Corporate and Community Fundraiser to lead on the development and growth of income through businesses and local communities across Surrey. Using your fundraising experience and knowledge, you will research, approach and secure new partnerships as well as managing existing relationships, to drive unrestricted income for the charity. You will build on our existing Community Fundraising programme to maximise income and engagement.

The post holder will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to prioritise effectively and manage a busy and varied workload. This is an exciting opportunity to join the charity and play an integral role in growing partnerships across Surrey.

Principle Accountabilities:

· Research, identify, approach and secure new partnership opportunities

· Provide excellent account management to new and existing partners in order to meet key fundraising and engagement objectives

· Work collaboratively to generate income from partners through creative fundraising initiatives

· Represent the charity at local functions and give presentations when required

· Create engaging assets for applications and pitch presentations

· Support individuals and organisations fundraising for the charity

· Maintain accurate and up to date record keeping of written and oral communication with supporters.

· Ensure all fundraising income is entered onto the database in a timely manner

· Attend occasional evening and weekend events

· To comply with best practice and legal requirements including data protection and charity fundraising.

· Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work.

· Carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the post.

· Support diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

We can offer you:

· A generous annual leave allowance (full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays).

· Investment in your development, with training opportunities available.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including shopping rewards.

· Pension contributions 6% matched using the Pensions Trust.

· Annual flu vaccinations and an eye test every two years with a contribution towards work related glasses.

· Wide range of training opportunities suitable for your role.

· A growing range of other staff benefits.

· A fun and friendly team!

A Disclosure and Barring Service will be required which we can arrange.

The Head of Support Services will work with the Director of Support Services to create a positive, supportive culture of personal growth, underpinned by a holistic and empowering health and wellbeing approach.​​

Supported by the trustees, the CEO, staff and service users, the postholder will be a leader and will provide a constant stimulus for self-improvement in a learning, supportive and diverse environment. A candidate with a proven track record of delivery, they will provide high level and efficient management of Betknowmore UK support and community programmes, including all three primary services, GOALS, New Beginnings and Peer Aid, as well as bespoke projects which include the development of Hubs within key London Boroughs and creating digital activities.​

The postholder will work to ensure impactful service provision and outcomes; recruit, train and supervise a team of staff/mentors/volunteers to deliver support and community activities; and oversee service integration and collaboration with the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) partners and other key stakeholders.​

A key aspect of the role will be to work closely with people presenting with gambling-harm issues and/or people impacted by someone else's gambling. The Head of Support Services will oversee sustainable recovery interventions which may include structured psycho-social 1:1 ​and group activities, counselling and therapy, peer and mentoring support, with services ​co-produced by clinicians and health professionals, and insight and knowledge from experts ​by experience. ​

The candidate should demonstrate previous experience of management and oversight of similar programmes of work, within mental health, addiction or community NHS or voluntary sectors. ​

Experience of gambling support and treatment and/or harm minimisation programmes is desirable, but not essential.​

Working with other members of the Senior Management Team, they will input into the management of the charity, as well as supporting grant, contract and tender submissions, operational management, governance, performance and contract monitoring and outcome reporting. This will include financial planning and budgeting.​

Adherence to health and safety, and equal opportunities and diversity policies is expected at ​all times.​

Key responsibilities and accountabilities​

Development and Delivery ​

• Manage the strategic and operational performance of services to agreed standards and targets with the Director of Support Services and CEO.​
• Provide management oversight to service teams and ensure the activities they are leading on are delivered to set quality and outcomes, that they are safe and operate in positive environments, and adequately supervised, monitored, audited and reviewed.​
• Provide management oversight to the charity’s portfolio of programmes and projects, including those within the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN)​
• Ensure strategic & performance coverage of all areas of service delivery outlined in the services’ SLAs.​
• Review service delivery and implement necessary changes, to ensure high quality service, reflecting best practice and clear impact for all service users.​
• Conduct regular supervision with staff and service users about service effectiveness and maximise client involvement in service design and development.​

Monitoring and Evaluation​

• Produce a monthly service review, linked to the charity’s strategy and business plan.​
• Manage monitoring and evaluation framework and oversee CMS/CRM systems.​
• Liaise with external support networks, such as universities and research organisations, to aid data management requirements.​

Line Management​

• Ensure staff are recruited, supervised and developed in accordance with Betknowmore UK systems and processes, in particular annual planning and review and objective setting.​
• Support the provision of staff training to the highest standard and in accordance with Betknowmore quality assurance standards ​
• Provide HR support and on-going staff line management.​
• Liaise with Clinical Supervisor to ensure staff have adequate support and resources.​
• Contribute to the development of services knowledge and practice, by keeping up to date with current research and practice and ensuring that the clinical and support approach of the teams reflects such current information as appropriate.​

Partnerships Building and Collaboration​

• Develop our operational and strategic relationship with external partners and stakeholders to maximise the success and impact of Betknowmore UK services.​
• Co-ordinate Betknowmore UK contribution to service-related networks ensuring attendance at relevant operational and strategic meetings and provide feedback and sharing of information.​
• Represent the organisation at events, webinars and other meetings to inform service development and promote best practice in service delivery.​

Financial Management​

• Oversee budgets and expenditure related to the services and help meet targets.​
• Provide oversight to petty cash and day to day expenses.​
• Assist with other fundraising associated with service development as agreed with Senior Management Team.​

Health and Safety Responsibilities​

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff, clients and other beneficiaries is intact.​
• Oversee Betknowmore UK premises and risk assess external sites, ensuring all working environments work correctly to policies and procedures. ​
• Ensure that Betknowmore UK Diversity and Equality policies are upheld.​

General​

• Attend regular supervision sessions with the Director of Support Services.​
• To operate with clear professional & confidentiality boundaries to work within the organisations code of conduct.​
• To carry out other duties commensurate with the post.​

The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) - Disclosure ​

Betknowmore UK aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent,​ skills and potential. Betknowmore UK welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Criminal​ records will be taken into account for requirement purposes only when the conviction is​ relevant. As Betknowmore UK meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under​ the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) by SI 2013​ 1198. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from​ the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of​ cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.​

Qualifications or Relevant Experience​

• Educated to degree level or equivalent​
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level​
• Two years minimum experience in a similar role​

Essential Knowledge & Skills​

• Knowledge of mental health or drug, alcohol or gambling support and recovery services​
• Ability to manage complex support and training services​
• Experience of establishing a positive recovery culture, aiding sustainable behavioural change​
• Experience of working with complex addiction and/or high support needs service users (group and 1:1 work)​
• Experience of safeguarding lead and procedures​
• Demonstrable track record of achieving successful outcomes and performance indicators at management level in a comparable national/ international organisation​
• Good understanding of IT applications and database​
• Commitment to continuous learning and development​
• Experience of multi-agency working and maintaining positive relationships​
• Ability to work with service users with multiple needs across diverse/emerging communities.​
• Experience in helping people to acquire life-skills including budgeting, healthy life choices, employment/education advice​
• Commitment to the charity’s principles and willingness to work within policies and guidelines​
• Be able to organise and prioritise your work working as part of a team or by yourself​
• An understanding of the principles of user involvement​
• Good verbal and written communication skills​
• Ability to keep accurate records​

Desirable Skills​

• Experience of working within NHS settings​

To find out more about this role, a Q&A webinar will be held on Wednesday 31st July at 7pm. Please register your interest here

The role will support Disabled people to sign up to the Priority Service Register, leading to longer term energy savings and ensuring sufficient support through winter. This role will also be be able to help people heat their homes and stay warm in winter, with access to hot food through the provision of fuel vouchers, winter essentials and appliances.

In addition, the Involvement Officer will also set up a peer advocacy service to facilitate Disabled people and people with long term health conditions to come together to discuss issues and support each other.

Introduction to the role

We know that the Cost-of-Living crisis has disproportionately affected Disabled people therefore we want to do everything we can to support our members during this difficult time.

This role will support Disabled residents in Surrey to apply for energy efficiency upgrades to their homes as well as set up and run a peer advocacy service for Disabled People and those living with long term health conditions.

Main responsibilities

1. To set up and deliver group advocacy – Hold a bi-weekly peer support virtual meeting.

2. Run 'Ask a peer' sessions on our community forum each

Month (for example completing PIP applications etc)

3. Fuel Vouchers – 200 residents supported via the fuel vouchers scheme

4. Winter Essentials – 250 residents supported

5. Energy Efficient Appliances – 100 residents supported

6. In Home Visits/Phone calls to residents to assist with applications to Priority Services Register and energy efficiency home upgrade schemes.

7. Help run social activities organised by The Coalition

8. Carry out further tasks requested and agreed with the Involvement Lead, appropriate to the role and grade of the job.

We are looking for someone with:

· Excellent organisation and planning skills (E)

· Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and with a variety of audiences (E)

· Experience in community engagement and involvement (D)

· Experience and knowledge of working with people who are Disabled or living with a long-term health condition and/or carers (D)

· Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages with experience of using a range of databases (E)

· A good level of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative (E)

· Confident presentation skills (D)

· The ability to work safely from home and willingness to do so OR the ability to work from our office in Burpham (E)

· Live within Surrey or nearby (E)

· The ability to travel around the county as required to conduct training, including the transportation of equipment (E)

· An understanding of GDPR and adult safeguarding principles (D)

Other requirements

Values: To uphold the values and beliefs of the Organisation

Equality and Diversity: To work inclusively with a diverse range of members and stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity

Health, Safety and Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others

This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Check.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community and value diversity.

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Salary: up to up to £28,000 per annum
Contract Type:          Fixed Term until 31st March 2025 (potential to be extended)
Working Hours:         37.5 hrs per week
Location:                    Luton
Responsible to: Recovery Community Development Coordinator

What you will be doing?

As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will be responsible for the recruitment, training and coordinating the activity of volunteers with lived experience who will support people completing treatment. You will work collaboratively with the Recovery Community Development Coordinator, to ensure we have a high performing, consistent number of volunteers available across Luton.

We actively welcome applications from people who have lived experience of prison or probation, addiction, mental ill-health, or homelessness, as this is often the reality for those people we support.

You will work in partnership with staff, volunteers, and the people we support to guarantee that we maintain a high-quality service which meets the needs of those engaged.

The successful candidate will commit to working in line with our workplace values which are:

• People first – people are our top priority. We care so everyone can be their best.
• Community – our actions and support help build stronger communities where people can find their place and thrive.
• Transformation – we do challenging work, creating positive change that helps people move on with their lives.
• Excellence – we strive to always be our best, to exceed expectations, to learn from our mistakes.
• Trust – we trust ourselves, our colleagues and those we work with to do the right thing, to show integrity, acceptance, respect and fairness in all we do.

What we are looking for?

• Experience of supervising and appraising staff or volunteers, motivating them and achieving positive outcomes in line with contractual obligations.
• Experience of setting targets an monitoring performance of staff or volunteers.
• High level of relationship skills: Empathy, caring; acceptance; mutual affirmation; supportive and can give constructive feedback to support continuous personal and professional development of volunteers.
• Good IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Lateral thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to changing and emerging needs as the project develops demonstrating flexibility and resilience in challenging situations.
• Experience of data collection, administration and recording procedures with the ability to maintain case notes and volunteer HR notes on a bespoke database.
• Ability to develop reports to showcase the impact of volunteers.
• Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations and developing contacts and networks across a wide range of local services.
• Known when to seek assistance or supervision and how to engage meaningfully in planned supervision.
• Seek to improve own performance, contribution, knowledge, skills and participate in training and developmental activities as required.
• Professional curiosity with the ability and willingness to learn and apply learning to support delivery.
• Professional and values led with integrity, inclusivitiy, and respect for diversity.
• Carry out such other relevant duties, as required.
• Ability to work across Luton to meet service delivery demands when required.
• Full driving license, own car and business insurance is essential.

What we offer?

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• Training opportunities and career development
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas closure between Christmas and New Year for all employees
• Life insurance (5x annual salary)
• Reflective practice – a group process that helps us to grow and develop professionally and personally, support us to build resilience and offers the space to consider how to balance work and life pressures
• Company phone and laptop provided to all staff
• Annual awards ceremony and celebration
• Refer a Friend Scheme – You could qualify for a £250 reward voucher if you refer someone you know into any paid, externally advertised position (permanent or fixed term) within CLI.

Overview

At CLI through our dedicated support services, peer-led mentoring, and practical and emotional support, we help people who have experience of the criminal justice system, addiction, homelessness, and mental ill-health, to recognise their potential as individuals, build their self-worth, their self-esteem and achieve their aspirations.

Our support and mentoring help people build a more fulfilling life and see how they can become part of, and positively impact, their community.

We work in partnership with other organisations that are striving to deliver positive impacts, support change, and share our commitment and values.

And we actively welcome those with lived experience of offending, addiction, homelessness, or mental health issues as part of our team. Where others see risk, we see opportunity.

We believe everyone deserves to feel valued, to be happy, to belong.

To apply for the Volunteer Coordinator position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your completed application from by 17:00 31st July 2024.

Community Led Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, or age. All applicants are considered based on their merits and abilities for the job. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks however it will not be used to discriminate unfairly against any individual. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.

Our client, a prestigious London University, is currently seeking a temporary, full time (35 hours per week) Quality Assurance Administrator, running for 2-months in the first instance, based onsite 5-days per week in East London.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Evaluating curriculum management processes and assessing learning processes within the school.
• Supporting academics in developing new or amending module specifications, including module proposal/amendment forms, ensuring relevant documentation is accurate & timely.
• Distribution of examination paper templates to module organisers, facilitating the moderation of all examination papers and marking guidelines using the systems in place.
• Allocating taught modules to external examiners, aligning to their areas of expertise, for review and maintaining accurate records of external examiner appointments.
• Distribution of exam timetables, ensuring that all moderation support is agreed with Heads of Department in a timely manner and communicated to the programme delivery teams - including updating and retaining a copy of the moderators list on SharePoint.
• Providing relevant and accurate information to students regarding assessment deadlines and procedures - fully understanding the Academic Regulations and their impact on students.
• Liaising with module organisers and the Appeals, Complaints and Conduct office to provide administrative support on plagiarism reports and related assessment disputes, maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting the Subject Examination Board Secretary and Chair with the preparation of board meetings, including relevant documents.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• Previous experience in a similar role working within a higher education setting.
• Experience in supporting examination processes.
• Detailed knowledge of higher education institutional procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• Strong experience working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong customer service, administration, and organisational skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including usage of Microsoft Office packages and student databases e.g. SITS.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Harris Hill is working with a national health charity, supporting their search for an interim Fundraising Officer/ Exec for 3 months on a full time basis. 

This role is hybrid based with 1dpw in the London office. This is to support the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, reporting the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, and mostly helping with Corporate activity as they move through a particularly busy time onboarding a new partnership and managing charity of the year.

Duties:

Supporting with thanking individuals and organisations for donations and taking part in fundraising activity
Providing administrative support for key projects such as employee fundraising campaigns.
Engaging individuals to take part in fundraising through written and telephone communications
General administration support across the team and for any other new projects identified during the contract (including maintaining records on the database)
 

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for more information.

HR and Recruitment Coordinator, L'Arche London

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend and evening work may be required, with time off in lieu provided.

Salary: £35,830.08 (Banding F1), with an incremental increase in the second year. Wages paid monthly on or around 23rd of each month.  

Place of work: West Norwood, South London SE27. Some remote working may be possible in agreement with the line manager.

Contract type: Permanent, Full-time

Reports to: L'Arche London Community Leader / Director

Direct reports: Training and Formation Coordinator, Volunteers Coordinator

Closing date: Monday 26 August

As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:

• Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about
• Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
• Interest free loans and salary advances available
• Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
• Free DBS / PVG checks
• Free SSSC registration
• Free Blue Light Card
• Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
• Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
• Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
• Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
• Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
• Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
• Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
• Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
• Access to the Bike to Work scheme

Main purpose of the role:

The HR and Recruitment Coordinator leads HR functions in L’Arche London, overseeing all HR aspects, managing a small team, and coordinating with L’Arche UK for HR support, recruitment, and payroll administration.

The HR and Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for:

• Recruitment, Retention, and Belonging: lead recruitment strategy and processes, identify vacancies, ensure smooth onboarding, lead employee retention initiatives, and report on HR data;
• HR Structure, Strategy, and Services: Maintain the HR database, oversee performance and conduct issues, manage the HR team, ensure compliance with legislation;
• Payroll: coordinate submission of payroll information, monitor absences, maintain accurate financial records;
• Leadership: Champion L'Arche's mission and values, contribute to development and implementation of vision and strategy within the coordinating team, attend meetings and provide peer support;
• Other responsibilities: flexibly respond to the evolving needs of the L'Arche London community;

Key relationships:

• Network of HR leads in each community 
• National HR/Recruitment advisor
• Community Leader, and L’Arche London Community Coordinating Team
• L’Arche London Support Assistants                   

Essential Criteria:

• Experience leading HR processes, including recruitment and retention.
• Ability to support managers in policy implementation and staff queries.
• Direct HR systems management experience.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and best practices.
• Experience managing records and databases in compliance with GDPR.
• Enthusiasm for L’Arche’s mission and values.
• Project and time management skills.
• HR Qualification (e.g. CIPD) or equivalent experience.

ABOUT L'ARCHE LONDON

At L’Arche London we build Communities together with people with learning disabilities rather than doing it for them, and we are committed to mutually transforming relationships in a world where all belong. 

L’Arche London is a diverse and inclusive Christian community of 100 people with and without learning disabilities, sharing ordinary life and building extraordinary relationships. Excellence in care and a commitment to living in community is what makes us unique. We are a high quality care and support provider, regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England.

Are you inspired to bring your skills, experience and values to support our vision of a more human society? 

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

The closing date is midnight on Monday 26 August 2024. Interviews will be held on Thursday 29 August 2024 in person. 

To apply, please read the full job description and person specification and submit your CV and covering letter describing how you meet the job description and person specification, and how your values align with those of L'Arche, through our online application form.

Please note there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

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

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

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

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Sunderland. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

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

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

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Sunderland on a 9-month Fixed Term Contract. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.  This is a part-time role, 17.5 hours per week, and working hours can be discussed at interview but would suit school hours.

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

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

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

How to apply

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

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; Midday on 16 August 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Selected applicants will be interviewed on 22 or 23 August 2024.

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

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

Please go to our website

We look forward to hearing from you.

NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

We're seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Youth Opportunities Coordinator. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven experience of working with young people, and for a candidate who is ready to stretch their skills and develop further into a specialist role. 

In this role, you will play a vital role in designing, implementing and coordinating activities for the Young People’s Opportunity Programme with young people within our accommodation services in Greenwich. 

Your mission: to support and empower young people to develop the lifelong tools they need to lead fulfilling lives outside the confines of traditional services.  

About the Role: 

Defined and developed through best practice, our Youth Opportunities Program has been developed to initiate and support the process of change through workshops and sessions, such as art and arts for therapy, sport & health as well as wellbeing and life skills.  

The program has elements which are accredited and tailored specifically towards moving NEET young people into employment, training and education.  

As the Coordinator, you will be developing and delivering programs within services alongside the frontline support team and working with the wider Opportunities team to build new content and share sessions which have achieved the best results. 

About you:

• You bring experience working with young people who struggle with change and motivation. 
• Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people.
• Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in person-centred ways of working. 
• You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential. 
• Can multi-task and manage working under pressure. 
• Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves. 

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important Info:

Closing Date:  Sunday 17th August midnight 

Interview Date: Thursday 29th August 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

The Food Foundation’s vision is a sustainable food system which delivers health and well-being for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered. We believe that embracing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to our success and the positive impact we make.

We are seeking a dynamic and organised Office Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting day-to-day office operations and contributing to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and visitors. Reporting to the Executive Director, this is a really important role for the organisation, a small charity with around 20 employees. The primary function of the role is to keep the office running smoothly; you will also be supporting our trustees and governance of the charity, as well as assisting with recruitment and HR administration. 

You will be someone who enjoys building productive relationships with people at all levels, both in person and online; the role includes managing our Executive Directors Diary, and organising Trustee meetings, so that will include liaison with our trustees, important funders and partners – a high level of verbal and written communication skills are essential.

The role is based at our offices in Brixton, and because of the nature of the role, it is office-based. We are happy to consider either full time or part time working (a minimum of three days or the equivalent hours. 

• Let us know whether you would prefer to work full time or part time, and the working pattern that you would prefer.

Areas of Responsibility

Office

Keeping the office tidy and well managed – this includes:

·Support the office by ensuring stocks of tea, coffee and basic stationery are maintained.

·Handling one-off purchase requests for special items.

·Organising team meetings and occasional working lunches.

·Respond to queries and information from the team.

·Working with external IT support for IT problems e.g. sending broken laptops to IT support team.

·Maintaining a record of our laptops and other equipment.

·Being the lead administrator for our CRM system, Zoho, and HR database, Breathe.

·Managing the office email box where we receive general emails, circulating and responding to incoming mail as needed.

·Answering calls to our virtual landline, passing on messages as appropriate.

·Supporting the Executive Director with diary management.

·Assisting the wider team with travel booking.

Governance 

·Supporting our trustees, committees and expert advisory group through liaison and scheduling meetings.

·Collating and sending papers out in advance of these meetings.

·Administrative support at meetings.

·Preparing minutes of meetings.

HR

·Support the Team with recruitment, posting jobs, and coordinating interview times and dates.

·Organise onboarding for new employees, including IT provision, DBS checks and induction.

·Supporting HFO with developing the use of our HR Database.

·Ensuring leave, training and basic HR information is accurately recorded.

·Supporting SMT to organise away days, office party, etc.

·Supporting staff wellbeing initiatives.

·Work with the HFO to develop our EDI and other policies. 

This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity only. The Food Foundation is a small charity and as such all staff are expected to vary their duties as necessary to meet the needs of the organisation.

Further developments to the role, time permitting, may include involvement with some of our exciting projects or supporting the Finance Assistant.

Person Profile

·Experience of planning and organising your own workload and dealing with conflicting priorities.

·Comfortable working under pressure and flexibly switching between tasks, often at short notice.

·Excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

·Experience of working with spreadsheets and databases.

·Ability to maintain electronic diaries of a team and experience of coordinating meetings, both internal and external.

·Good oral and written communication skills and experience in using a variety of communication methods.

·Experience of minute taking for formal meetings of up to fifteen people.

·Using initiative and discretion to action items requiring immediate attention, referring matters to others as appropriate.

·Ability to solve problems, using information from a variety of sources to aid analysis and make timely decisions, with high attention to detail and proven ability to be methodical and accurate.

Experience of using Zoho, Canva or Breathe is desirable but not essential.

Personal Skills

·High levels of professionalism, with the ability to use absolute discretion, initiative, and personal judgment for dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.

·Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively, build good relationships and influence others.

·Demonstrable evidence of good practice in relation to equal opportunities and diversity.

·A motivated and proactive attitude with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

·Confident working with staff and stakeholders at a senior level in the organisation.

This role is offered as a Grade 1 or Grade 2 level post, depending on the level of experience of the person appointed. Accordingly, the salary will be between £25,642 and £31,450.

Responsibilities of the role will be adjusted according to the grade appointed and the number of hours worked.

• Let us know whether you would prefer to work full-time or part-time and the working pattern that you would prefer.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our HR People Partnering team. We are recruiting an Assistant People Partner to support our People Partnering team across the various functions at The Trust. You will work with People Partners to support a range of senior stakeholders in designing and implementing People & Learning interventions that support business plans, drive performance and inspire people to do their best work for young people.

As a member of the People & Learning team, this role will work collaboratively across the ‘Centres of Excellence’ (Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, HR Services, Organisational Development and Employee Experience, and Learning), to drive local initiatives in support of the People & Learning Strategy and be a champion of best practice.  Although part of the People & Learning Team, this role will be embedded within the Functional Directorates, working closely with our managers and Senior Leadership teams from each function, across the UK. 

It's an exciting time to join the team as we embark on a new strategy cycle as an organisation. It would be useful for the successful candidate to have knowledge of change implementation and experience in supporting stakeholders to lead and develop a performance culture across their teams.

This is a great opportunity to continue the amazing work that is taking place by getting close to the day-to-day challenges, opportunities and successes, supporting both strategic and operational activities by building strong, trusted relationships and developing people initiatives - a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Business Partner to learn and develop alongside truly passionate people.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic senior property professional to lead the property management and maintenance department at the Rothschild Foundation.

The post holder will have leadership and specialist experience in a wide range of property portfolio management (residential, commercial and heritage) and will be able to offer a diverse range of strategic services to the Rothschild Foundation and Waddesdon Estate LLP.  They will be responsible for leading the property management and maintenance department, maintaining overall responsibility for budget and project management. They will contribute to maintaining and maximising the return of the residential portfolio, advising on the management and administration of the properties with a strong focus on tenant and stakeholder relations. They will ensure the infrastructure and development needs of heritage buildings is carefully supported and planned for and advocate for the continued development of internal skills and resource.

Context

Waddesdon Estate is an historic estate of approximately 6,000 acres located in the Chilterns owned by the Rothschild Foundation and Waddesdon Estates LLP. The Estate enterprises include residential and commercial property letting operations, farming, forestry and a hospitality and private events business. The wider portfolio consists of properties in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, London, Scotland, and Europe. The Rothschild Foundation portfolio incudes buildings of significant historical significance, for example, Waddesdon Manor, the Dairy, the Stables, Windmill Hill Archive.

Waddesdon Manor was created by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild from 1874 and set in a Grade 1 listed garden, it is home to the Rothschild Collection and was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1957. Today it is managed by the Rothschild Foundation and welcomes in the region of 350,000 visitors annually to the House and grounds with specialist event programming and exhibitions.

Residential properties are also owned by the RF in addition to commercial enterprises, the Five Arrows Hotel and The Bow public House (due to open autumn 2024). Maintenance operatives and Facilities Trade Technicians provide both general and specialist maintenance for all types of properties as required, led by the Head of Property Maintenance (residential and commercial), the Head of Heritage Capital Projects (historic landscape) and the Facilities Manager –  a team of  16.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the development of the strategic vision for the residential portfolio, with an eye to long term opportunity and value maximization and ultimately delivering such strategy to the Trustees of the Rothschild Foundation and the members of Waddesdon Estates LLP;
• Project management of significant building works and development projects across the residential portfolio, to include preparing capital expenditure budgets and collaborating with contractors and professionals. Contributing to the preparation of detailed annual budgets for the maintenance of the portfolio and providing management accounts;
• Support the Head of Heritage Capital Projects on overseeing the production of Quinquennial report for the historic property portfolio and ensure adherence to the programme of Quinquennial works for consideration, working closely with the Director of Waddesdon;
• Oversight of all maintenance works, preplanned and reactive, across the entire portfolio including Waddesdon Manor, to support the planning and budgeting processes and ensuring adequate resource allocation
• Work closely with the RWL Board on commercial infrastructure projects that impact the Waddesdon Manor visitor including the Five Arrows Hotel, the Bow, catering and retail, roads, car park, toilets and any other infrastructure requirements;
• Exercising the necessary financial controls to keep expenditure within budgets.  Achieving consistent returns on the residential portfolio through leading the department
• Reporting on operational and capital management accounts and preparation of reports for the biannual Trustees meeting and quarterly Waddesdon Estate LLP Meeting;
• Providing internal surveying expertise where possible, to include property and rental valuation guidance
• Ensuring compliance across the portfolio with landlord and tenant legislation and health and safety and building regulations. Prioritising risk management through a full document trail and updating systems in accordance with changes in legislation, with the support of the Health & Safety Manager and Property Administrator.
• Liaising with the inhouse Property Solicitor and Property Administrator to ensure the correct documentation is in place governing the occupation of properties, and in relation to planning and other legal matters.
• Oversee and support development of a coherent and efficient workflow across residential, commercial and heritage assets.
• Line management of Head of Property Maintenance, Head of Heritage Capital Projects, and Data Coordinator.

General Attributes

Essential

• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• 4+ years PQE experience
• Proven strong financial and analytical skills, experience in budget management
• Experience in property portfolio management and maximising returns
• Experience in a heritage buildings environment
• Strong team-work skills with an ability to effectively participate and motivate others working within a team environment. Experience of successfully managing individuals and teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to present to all levels within the organisation
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, managing conflicting demands and workloads.
• A sound understanding of local and national planning application processes and working with listed buildings
• Ability to see the bigger picture; to think and act strategically
• Flexible and willing to perform varying duties
• Effective, versatile, action-focused and efficient.
• Fluency in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Database applications, etc)
• Full clean UK driving license

Desirable

• Working knowledge of contracts, health and safety and building regulations
• Experience of working with planning consultants
• Experience of commercial property development including planning and construction
• Experience of overseeing a rolling programme of property portfolio maintenance and upgrades
• Experience of working within a multi-stakeholder environment

Terms & Conditions

Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday

Location: Queen Street in Waddesdon

Salary: £80,000 per annum

Holiday: 

• From start date, 33 days (including public holiday)
• After three full years of service: 36 days (including public holidays)
• After five full years of service: 38 days (including public holidays)
• After ten full years of services: 40 days (including public holidays)

Additional benefits include:

• Company Pension Scheme, matched contribution up to 10%
• Group Income Protection Scheme and DIS Cover
• Relocation assistance
• 50% Discount in on site ‘food to go’
• 20% in the Manor Restaurant, Manor Shop and Five Arrows Hotel.
• Excellent wellbeing support- access to free 1:1 counselling via CareCoins
• Headspace Membership. Local gym facility discounts
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Lease scheme
• National Trust Card – provides access to NT properties in the UK.
• Beautiful location working within the charity and heritage sector.
• Free parking

THE ROLE: Full-time (37 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and benefits are available to download from this advert.

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

This is an exciting opportunity to join two well-established teams, YMCA Dialogue and the Single Point of Access (SPoA) service. We are looking for a Dialogue Project Administrator to provide vital administrative support to the SPoA team in Worthing, whilst also providing an important link between YMCA and SPoA and ensuring that both services work together effectively to provide wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people. 

In delivering the role, you will provide efficient administrative and organisational support for YMCA Dialogue. This role will sit alongside colleagues from West Sussex County Council and Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust in the Single Point of Access (SPoA) for emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people across West Sussex.

Hybrid role - working for a minimum of three days on site with the SPoA team in Worthing and the remaining days from home (Some travel across West Sussex may be required from time to time). Your expected working pattern will be Monday to Thursday, 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm.

ABOUT YOU: We know there are great candidates who may not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself and why perhaps you are looking to take the next step. 

You will already have solid experience of administrative duties and operating administrative systems. You will be able to deal positively and professionally with the general public, clients, and other professionals. You will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of relevant IT packages, such as Microsoft Office Suite, as well as experience using clinical/health systems such as Care Notes and System One.

CLOSING DATE: 12 August 2024 at midnight.We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK.

PLEASE NOTE: In applying for this role, you give your consent for the West Sussex Single Point of Access (SPoA) recruiting managers to have sight of your application and CV for shortlisting purposes. These details will be shared by secure email transfer following the closing date and in line with Data protection and GDPR. 

An inclusive workplace - We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve. 

Accessibility - If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS.)