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Sandy Bear is going through a period of development and we need our income to grow to achieve this. Our newly created Head of fundraising and marketing will play a pivitol role in achieving our ambition.

Supporting our existing Income generation and taking it to the next level, there is ample opportunity to put your stamp on fundraising within Sandy Bear. Whether you are an experienced fundrasier looking to develop your career, or a seasoned manager looking for a new challenge and can champion our cause, we want to hear from you.

Sandy Bear has a great team of volunteers and staff and this is an exciting time to be joining us and help implement different genres of fundraising.

This role is working across Wales, supporting our Wales based charity.

Legal Support Coordinator

Our client seeks to recruit a Legal Support Coordinator to support clients facing complex additional vulnerabilities and communication problems. This role is a great opportunity to learn from accomplished professionals and legal practitioners: and is open to a wide variety of candidates who have the core skills required, from those looking for a career change to law graduates seeking experience.

Their vision:

Our client was founded in partnership with, and for the benefit of, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. They believe in a world where everyone is included and afforded respect, dignity and justice. There must be no exceptions on account of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexuality, social background – or indeed anything else. They believe that this full inclusion is possible for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and they look forward to being part of a society where this is realised.

Summary of role – purpose and duties:

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities have some of the poorest outcomes out of any ethnic groups in the UK (House of Commons, 2019). Their communities face multi-faceted barriers to accessing services, advice and legal representation. To that end, they are recruiting an Advocacy and Legal Referrals Coordinator to:

- Work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to empower and meet the needs of clients.
- Referring vulnerable clients to trusted law firms where needed and supporting them through their legal case.
- Undertaking direct advocacy on behalf of vulnerable clients, on issues such as housing,debt, ombudsman appeals, DVLA and benefits appeals.
- Empower clients to engage with other third sector advice organisations, such as their local law centre and Citizens Advice Bureaux.
- Work with our Service Manager to develop bespoke advocacy pathways for victims of Domestic Abuse.

Person specification:

The successful candidate will be committed to achieving excellent outcomes for clients and be aligned with the vision and values of the charity. They will be warm and compassionate, yet also able to demonstrate healthy boundaries and professionalism. Crucially, they will be able to demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication, in addition to sound critical thinking and IT skills. They will have resilience – and a sense of humour is also a must!
Please note that we celebrate potential as much as experience.

Working with them:

They believe their team are their greatest asset, placing a premium on staff welfare and providing staff excellent professional development opportunities for people to take forward in their careers. Everyone demonstrates a personal commitment to serving others and working towards their vision. They are a relaxed and collaborative team, with a big sense of humour.

Start date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid with some home working. Office at Badgemore Park, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. Some visits to clients throughout parts of Southern England.
Job type: Part time, 0.4fte, 16 hours p.w.
Accountable to: Head of Advocacy and Legal Affairs
Salary: £11,456 p.a. (£28,643 fte.)
Benefits: pension scheme; personal training budget; generous paid holiday equivalent to 7 weeks plus p.a. bank holidays.

Please note they will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so it is advisable to submit your application as soon as you are able.

Applicants must have use of own car and a valid UK driving license.

They recognise it has no greater responsibility than to safeguard the children and vulnerable adults that it works with. Recruitment processes will include a DBS check.

You may have experience of the following: Paralegal, Advocate, CAB Advisor, Housing Officer, PALS, Benefits Advisor, Advice, ISVA, IDVA, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, Third Sector, Public Sector, Homelessness, Safeguarding, Healthcare, Education, Not for Profit, Care Coordinator, Charities, Volunteer Officer, Education Officer, Support Worker, Legal Assistant, Legal Executive, Law Graduate, Law Student, Ombudsman, Complaints.

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Walworth Garden is a registered charity and Company limited by guarantee, and governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees. Our main charitable work includes horticultural training for people not in work or education, and horticultural therapy for vulnerable and disabled adults. We also provide services that individuals or other organisations pay for in order to generate surplus income to support our charitable work.

About the role 

We are now seeking an experienced and qualified finance professional to take responsibility for the finance function of the charity and its trading subsidiary. The chosen candidate will be joining our team as we embark on an exciting new chapter in improving our site and growing our capacity. The Finance Manager will work with the CEO to ensure the organisation has guidance and support on all matters relating to finance so that the charity and its trading subsidiary are always compliant and secure. The ideal candidate will therefore be detail-oriented and well-organised, with the ability to develop effective working processes and procedures, and the analytical skills to inform managerial decision-making. Walworth Garden is also a plant-based and cruelty-free centre, where our ethos in supporting both people and planet permeates everything we do, so this role will be a great opportunity for someone looking to utilise their skills and experience toward a shared vision and charitable purpose.

Core Responsibilities 

Financial Management:

· Day to day management of the organisation’s financial and administrational activities, ensuring that appropriate systems are in place to receive and make payments, and to monitor financial performance of both the charity and the trading subsidiary

· Invoicing and, where required, debt management processes

· Regular reconciliation of bank and other relevant accounts

· Design and implementation of appropriate financial procedures, ensuring they are followed at all times

· Preparation of monthly payroll data and submission to external provider

· Managing all relevant tax aspects for the charity, ensuring that tax is appropriately calculated, collected, reported and paid

· Ensuring appropriate policies are in place, and updating these as required

· Carrying out other financial management activities to meet the evolving needs of the organisation

Financial Monitoring:

· Monitoring and managing cash-flow

· Monitoring financial performance of individual divisions

Financial Reporting and Budgeting:

· Preparation of monthly management accounts for both the charity and trading subsidiary and other financial analysis required by the CEO or Board of Trustees

· Preparing and supporting the independent verification/audit of annual accounts and any other financial reporting required to meet our obligations to the Charity Commission & Companies House

· Preparation and agreement of the annual budget and any required re-forecasts throughout the financial year

· Preparation of ad hoc financial analysis as required by the CEO or Board of Trustees

Procurement:

· Procurement and management of services and consumables required to support the organisation

Grant Administration:

· Overseeing the administration of grants and contracts, including ensuring eligibility of participants, submitting claims and other data required by funders, invoicing and budget monitoring, ensuring that all deadlines are met

· Supporting fundraising efforts, including preparing budgets for proposals

· Supporting the CEO to develop financial strategies for the organisation

General Administration / Other:

· Monitoring developments in financial regulations affecting the Garden, and ensuring processes / procedures are updated as required

· Liaison with the Board of Trustees on all financial matters and, where appropriate, attendance at Board meeting

Emmaus Oxford is looking for a Charity retail Deputy Store Manager to join our retail management team running our large charity superstore in Cowley Oxford. Emmaus provides housing support and meaning occupation in our social enterprise to up to 28 ex-homeless men and women [known in Emmaus as Companions].  As well as providing retail management the role also involves coaching and training companions and working closely with our team of Progression Workers and Learning & Development Manager. Emmaus collects donations of furniture and household goods from across Oxfordshire and these are sold in our superstore in Cowley and through our online sales business. Proceeds from sales make a major contribution towards our housing & support service. This is a part time role working 22.5 hrs. [3 days] a week and may involve some weekend working and key holding responsibility. It’s a great opportunity to join a growing charity, in a rewarding role, working directly with the charity’s beneficiaries. Your work will directly help ex-homeless men and women, local people on low incomes and help create a better environment through recycling and reuse. 

£43,769 -£51,491 per annum (Agile - working a minimum of 40% across each month at our London Headquarters, Demark Hill) or £39,079 – £45,974 per annum(Agile Flex - working Less than 40% attendance at our London Office)

London, SE5 8FJ

The Salvation Army is seeking the right person to provide specialist expertise in the development and delivery of a national children’s discipleship strategy – with a focus on resourcing, equipping and inspiring children (ages 5-11) in local corps, centres and the wider community.

The Children’s Specialist (Discipleship) will work as part of the Children & Youth Department team (CY) that is seeking fullness of life for all with Jesus by raising leaders and young people who are disciples of Jesus in our tradition of social change and justice.

This ambitious vision is outworked through three integrated ministry essentials.

• Discipleship: Equipping and inspiring children and young people to become passionate follows of Jesus Christ.
• Leadership: Equipping and inspiring children’s and youth leaders of all ages to enhance their communities and our world.
• Mission: Engaging with children and young people and the issues that affect them in their community.

The successful candidate for this full-time position is expected to be an experienced children’s practitioner with an in-depth understanding around childhood development, emotional health and wellbeing, children’s discipleship, spirituality, transition stages, and of culture’s influence on how faith is formed and nurtured. You will have current experience of working with children in a professional capacity e.g., within a church, national charity, education and or social work sectors, and in creating innovative, relevant, and engaging discipleship and outreach resources for children in local corps, centres and the wider community. In addition, excellent collaborative, organisational and project management skills; ability to multi-task, creative writing and thinking, initiative and attention to detail are required. Experience of The Salvation Army is desirable but not essential.

It is a genuine occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian.

This permanent position is agile in nature including frequent national travel to support local children’s work and to The Salvation Army’s headquarters 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS Disclosure Child Workforce and proof of right to work in the UK

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme.

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London 

Closing Date: 14 July 2024

Interview date: 24th July 2024

The Charity
Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We offer kinship carers financial, legal, practical and emotional support and understanding from the moment they need it, for as long as they need it. Our expert advice, information and guidance helps with complicated and stressful decisions that so many kinship families have to make. We are always there to support them through challenging times and celebrate the good. 
 
Kinship carers are strong and determined. Together, they are powerful. We help them build communities of support and action by connecting families locally and across England and Wales. 

About the Team
Kinship is in the third year of delivering the first national peer support service for kinship carers in England. We have created 145 peer support groups. We have supported and trained kinship carers to create and lead their groups in a way which meets their needs.

With a new contract from the Department for Education, we’re now entering a new phase of our service with a focus on:
 

• creating 90 new sustainable peer support groups in areas of most need over 21 months;
• sustaining and developing the current 145 existing groups; and
• providing support and help to build a sustainable and welcoming community for all peer support groups across England.

This role will mobilise, develop and innovate our existing offer into a new Peer Support Community Hub with the focus on supporting sustainability and building resilience of peer support groups and their leaders. You will support and build our Kinship peer support community.

You’ll work with group leaders to co-create and develop a central hub of accessible and useful resources to help them to sustain their groups, working with colleagues right across Kinship to promote consistent access to services and activities (training, programmes, information, advice and campaigns), building a joined-up user experience. 

You’ll ensure we use data and insight to innovate the Hub and develop a strong thriving community of peer support group leaders.

About the role
The role of the Peer Community Innovation Lead is to oversee and take accountability for sustaining kinship peer support groups across England in priority areas as part of a new hub and spoke delivery model.

In this context, your team is the centralised ‘hub’ of the service, delivering an exciting programme of training, speakers, toolkits and resources to help peer support group leaders develop, build and sustain their group well. Your team will build and develop this ‘peer support community hub’. This will include annual in person celebrations.

Your team will make sure groups feel connected and supported, learn from each other and build a powerful and resilient peer community. 

Managing a national team of three, you will develop a strategy and operational plan to build on and mobilise a new peer support community.

The type of person we’re looking for:
Dynamic and people-centred, this role is about innovating and developing a supportive community of peer support group leaders nationally in person and online. You’ll understand the power of relationships and be an excellent communicator. You’ll understand how communities hold their own power and your team will help unlock that. Innovation is key to the success of the Hub and you’ll ensure you’re using best practice and learning to develop it.

An excellent communicator, you’ll develop external specialist partnerships to support group sustainability. You’ll ensure through the National Peer Support Connector role that peer communities are connected and engaging with the new National Kinship Care Ambassador to share insight and best practice.

You’ll be comfortable with using digital technology and tools to build communities, relationships and develop resources.

Please note the closing date is the 8th July.
 

Work setting: Hybrid

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Hours: 18-month FTC, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: London/Flexible

Are you experienced in analysing datasets, detecting issues and providing solutions? Are you able to communicate technical information clearly to a non-technical audience? Are you confident in interpreting and presenting data for reporting and developing user friendly interactive visualisations? Have you done any statistical analysis and machine learning in a education programme setting?

TPP are recruiting a dependant and proactive Senior Data Analyst with superb organisational skills on behalf of our client, a well-established professional body.

The Role:

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will play a key role within a dynamic Physics Insights team, using your technical skills to collate, analyse, and visualise complex data sets. You will develop and implement processes for data analysis, collaborating closely with technical team members and colleagues to ensure the success of data-driven projects.

Main responsibilities:

Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyse data from diverse sources to support strategic initiatives.

Process Development: Establish processes for data collection, storage, integration, and use, ensuring best practices in data security.

Workflow Design: Create and refine complex data workflows for end-to-end analysis of detailed datasets.

Data Visualisation: Produce effective visualisations to communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.

Collaboration: Work with senior stakeholders, members, committees, and partner organisations to ensure robust data processes.

Technical Expertise: Provide cross-organisational technical expertise for data-driven projects and processes.

Quality Assurance: Oversee data analytics projects, ensuring quality and adherence to best practices.

Security: Ensure robust data security for large datasets, including personal information.

Decision-Making: Autonomously determine required data for key projects and develop and implement processes for data analysis and visualisation.

Accountability: Lead large-scale data analytics projects and manage risks related to data security and project execution.

Essential requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g., Python, Tableau, Power BI).
• Adaptable with excellent attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences clearly.
• Expertise in analysing structured/unstructured datasets and providing solutions.
• Proficiency in designing workflows for complex data analysis.
• Strong skills in creating interactive visualisations and interpreting data.
• Experience in measuring and reporting project targets and success criteria.
• Competence in using data analytics and visualisation software.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Director of Research (Maternity Cover)

The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation has a single, clear vision: a world free of Motor Neuron Disease (MND). In the relentless pursuit of this goal, we are committed to funding research projects to accelerate the development of meaningful treatments, focusing on the projects that are most likely to impact people with MND positively.

The Director of Research is a key position in the organisation that leads our research activities, managing a small team as we invest in a prioritised and focused research portfolio. Working alongside the CEO and senior leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing a research strategy that fits seamlessly with the Foundation’s vision, ensuring we have the expertise and resources required to support our programme and initiatives.

As someone with experience working in a scientific research role, you will have the ability to interpret, analyse and utilise research findings and developments, with a deep understanding of the drug discovery and development landscape. You will be someone who constantly seeks out new research approaches, methodologies and funding models, ensuring that the Foundation remains at the forefront with its innovative practices. Knowledge of the research grants system is essential; we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running. You will care about the impact of our work, developing an excellent understanding of the MND field and placing those living with MND at the heart of every decision you make, while ensuring all funded projects continue to meet our goals and financial requirements.

Strong communication skills are central to this role. The successful candidate will be comfortable demonstrating our expertise and position in the MND community and communicating developments, insights and critical milestones both internally and externally. Influencing and relationship building will come naturally to you, and you’ll be the kind of person who can work with diverse personalities from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. Playing a key role in championing the Foundation, you will also lead the ambitions of the organisation. Your contribution will be integral to our success.

If you’re proactive, organised and highly motivated to make a material difference for those living with MND, then we would love to hear from you. Come and be part of the cure – no job could be more rewarding.

Main Purpose of the Job

The Digital Enabler will work with the District Leadership Team and the Communications Officer to build the digital communications capacity of the District at every level, to facilitate effective participation by all members in the life of the church in the North West District, and to make use of new opportunities for mission and community-building in the digital sphere.

Key Responsibilities

1.Ensure that the District leadership is able to fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring there are reliable digital platforms for online, live-streamed and recorded meetings and events, for electronic dissemination of information (via web, social media and mailings), and audio and video recording and sharing..

2.Enable all members of churches in the District to have the opportunity for participation in District forums and events, and to receive information from their District and Circuits.

3.Co-operate with District and Circuit leaders, ministers and pioneers in the development of new forms of mission and church communities using a range of digital resources.

Key Tasks

Training and Support

1.Create a digital strategy for the District, identifying the essential resources and support needed to enable full participation at every level, and the opportunities for missional work in the online world.

2.Support the administration and governance of the District by facilitating online synods, committees and consultations.

3.Build a network of “digital champions” within Circuits and provide advice and support for local training and capacity building.

4.Devise and deliver online training courses for Circuits and churches.

5.Develop a “Digital Community of Practice” across the District, and linking where appropriate across the Connexion, which will envisage and create new ways of being and growing church in the digital age.

6.Work with safeguarding officers to raise awareness of digital safeguarding issues, and create usable information and guidelines for Circuits and churches.

Facilities and Resources

1.Work with the Communications Officer in building and maintaining the District’s online presence, including the website and social media.

2.Develop a range of digital tools and resources for the use of the District and its Circuits, and assist in their implementation. (These could include servicing local website and social media initiatives, plan-making and emailing applications.)

3.Collect and disseminate information on digital specialists in the District who can serve Circuits and churches. (This could include graphic designers, web and database programmers, audio-visual and streaming experts and others.)

Events and Online Communities

1.Provide technical support for online and live-streamed District events, including advertising, registration and ticketing, online and streaming facilities.

2.Work with the Mission Area Leads, Circuits and pioneers in implementing digital services, online communities and missional initiatives.

Personal Training and Growth

1.Maintain an awareness of changes in digital applications and resources, and consider how they can be used in the District.

2.Identify opportunities to expand knowledge and understanding, including by appropriate courses.

3.Reflect theologically on issues around faith in the digital world, and the opportunities for sharing the gospel by these means.

Your responsibilities will include:

Programme Development and Implementation

• Develop and implement mentoring programme and initiatives in alignment with the BelEve's goals and objectives.
• Implement programme guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and effectiveness in mentoring relationships.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify programme needs, goals, and target populations.

Mentor and Mentee Recruitment and Training

• Recruit and screen potential mentors and mentees, ensuring they meet programme criteria and expectations.
• Conduct training sessions for mentors and mentees, providing guidance on programme goals, roles, and responsibilities.
• Match mentors and mentees based on compatibility, interests, and goals, and facilitate introductions and initial meetings.

Relationship Management and Support

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to mentors and mentees throughout the duration of the mentoring relationship.
• Facilitate regular check-ins and evaluations to assess progress, address challenges, and provide feedback and support.
• Mediate conflicts or issues that may arise between mentors and mentees, providing guidance and resolution as needed.

Programme Evaluation and Reporting

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of mentoring relationships and programme activities, collecting feedback and data to assess impact and outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports on programme metrics, accomplishments, and challenges for internal and external stakeholders.
• Use evaluation findings to inform programme improvements and enhancements.
• Effectively deliver against the agreed Programme KPI’s

Collaboration and Outreach

• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including schools, and community organisations to promote mentoring opportunities and expand programme reach.
• Represent BelEve at events, meetings, and conferences to raise awareness of the mentoring programme and recruit participants.
• Develop and maintain relationships with mentors, mentees, and partner organisations to support programme sustainability and growth.

Safeguarding

• Act as the Deputy Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
• Collaborate with the Safeguarding Lead to review, update, and develop safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Support the dissemination and implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures throughout the mentoring programme.
• Provide support and guidance to staff, volunteers, and stakeholders on safeguarding-related matters, including responding to queries, concerns, and disclosures in a timely and appropriate manner.

Community Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with our community organisations, schools, government agencies, and other stakeholders to enhance collaboration and resource-sharing for youth development efforts.

Job purpose

To deliver individual support packages to service users motivating them to make positive lifestyle choices.

Main duties

• Contribute to a ‘good practice’ support service, appropriate to service user needs.
• Work closely with individuals to develop needs assessment, support packages, action plans and risk assessments. 
• Ensure individual support packages are reflective of the different service user needs, including culture and diversity issues.
• Meet clearly defined service user outcomes through key working, support plans, risk assessments and other interventions.
• Regularly review action plans and risk assessments in line with Hope’s policies and practice.
• Ensure the support package promotes empowerment and independence and underpins the ethos of the work undertaken.
• Undertake referrals and assessments of service users, working with them to identify the most appropriate solutions for their needs.
• To work with clients to ensure clients maximise welfare benefits.
• Ensure service users have access to relevant external support services.
• Ensure opportunities for education, training, employment and other meaningful occupations are integral to the support service. 
• Work in line with health and safety requirements.
• Commit to a service user centred approach.
• Work with clients towards positive and tangible outcomes.
• Meet the requirements of rota systems (to include days and lates to 9.30pm).
• Work as part of a team to deliver a high standard service across the scheme.
• Use IT systems to complete paperwork in a timely manner and to an exceptionally high standard.
• Work in line with the charities policies and procedures and the requirements of funders to ensure effective service delivery.
• Work in partnership with key agencies, both statutory and voluntary sectors.
• Deal with conflict and difficult situations.
• To respect the confidential nature of the work.
• To participate in appropriate training and staff development programmes.
• To promote and ensure the implementation and compliance with Hope’s policies.
• To help ensure that organisational services are delivered in accordance with Hope’s equal opportunity policy.
• Attend regular supervisions.
• Attend regular team meetings.

Responsible to

Service Manager

Hours of work

Full Time 

Salary

£25,000

Holidays

28 days per annum (including statutory holidays).

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Senior Supporter Engagement Officer – Mid-value to join our vibrant and successful Individual Giving team based in Aldgate, London.

About us

We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.

In this key role, you will play an integral part in the Individual Giving team, helping to meet their target of raising over £24million from supporters in FY 2024/25.

This is your chance to play a vital role in delivering Centrepoint’s Mid-value programme and stewardship journeys.

About you

• Effective communicator with natural ability to facilitate open and honest conversations.
• Able decision maker with a can do attitude.
• Respectful and empathetic, always considering the impact on our young people.
• Flexible, always adapting to changing needs.
• Engaging, committed to self-development by engaging with training and continuous learning.
• Proactive, always looking for creative ways of working.

What you’ll be doing

• Report to the Senior Supporter Engagement Manager, and lead on the Mid-value programme.
• Manage relationships with Mid-value donors typically giving £1,000 - £5,000 a year. Cultivate, steward and solicit donations, and grow year-on-year income from this valued group of supporters.
• Develop and implement a communications plan for Mid-value donors, including programme proposals, targeted appeals, inspiring updates and impact reports, as well as collaborating on supporter events and online webinars. 
• Drive forward stewardship journeys to deepen supporter engagement, understand motivations for giving, build long-term relationships and increase lifetime value.

Why join Centrepoint?

In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
• Private Medical insurance
• Income protection
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan

At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.

Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Senior Supporter Engagement Officer – Mid-value click ‘Apply’ now!

Are you seeking an opportunity to develop or start a career in the homelessness sector, working in a role where you can play an instrumental part in supporting people to lead a fulfilling life? Then this could be the post for you.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Trainee Project Worker or Trainee Floating Support Worker at services across London, including Westminster, Lewisham, Camden, Islington and Redbridge.

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.

Trainee Project Worker roles are based in supported accommodation services, where we aim to prepare clients for independence and positively impact their quality of life. These services provide temporary and longer-term accommodation for people who may have associated difficulties relating to mental health, complex support needs and trauma. In this role, you will be working on a shift rota, which will include working early shifts: 8am - 3:30pm/4pm and /or late shifts: 3:30pm - 10:30pm and could include some weekends and bank holidays.

We may also have Trainee Floating Support Worker roles, working to support a caseload of people who are at greater risk of homelessness with a focus on addressing housing-related issues, improving quality of life and promoting independence. Your support will include help with benefits issues, mental and physical ill health, hoarding and antisocial behaviours within a recovery framework and structured key working assessment. This work will involve regular travel in London, visiting clients in their own homes or other locations. 

As a Trainee, you will be working in a varied and rewarding role amongst a committed and supportive team. The training programme will teach you how to provide this support to clients, enabling them to achieve the objectives they have collaboratively created in their support and action plans. You will also assist clients with routine tasks and their goals relating to training, education, or employment.

As a Trainee, you will receive increments to your salary at six months and at nine months (subject to successful completion of the Trainee Programme). 

About you:

You do not need to have previous or formal experience working in the homelessness sector or in a support role. We are seeking people with transferable skills and experience gained from a varied background, who will demonstrate a commitment and passion for the work that we do. You will be ready to learn on the job and we will support you to develop your own learning and practice through a structured programme and teamwork.

We are looking for people who are creative thinkers, that are committed and motivated in inspiring our clients into leading successful lives.  In return, we will provide you with a comprehensive and engaging Trainee Programme. Involving ongoing support, trainee specific workshops and plenty of opportunity to learn on the job through formal training, reflective practice, service visits and working with experienced colleagues. The traineeship period will run up to 9 months with a possibility for a fast track at 6 months.  

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 13th July (at Midnight) 

Interview date: 23rd & 24th July 2024. 

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

*We are seeking to recruit a group of trainees to form a cohort starting between September - October.

vision is to work in partnership with the local community to:

· Meet emergency food needs: through the provision of food parcels to those experiencing food poverty.

· Provide fresh produce: community allotments so that our food parcels can contain varied fresh produce.

· Prevent the recurrence of food poverty: through signposting, education and partnerships we aim to reduce dependence on food banks.

Loveworks are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, inspiring and confident individual with excellent management and communication skills who is ready to take on the opportunity to lead this highly respected and dynamic charity. Ideally you will have a passion for helping people in food poverty and for engaging and empowering staff and volunteers. You will have strong leadership, people management, organisation and communication skills with the ability to generate strategic and financial growth delivering measurable results.

Main purpose of the role

- Provide leadership in delivering the Loveworks business plan in line with the overall Strategy

- Ensure that our beneficiaries and volunteers are at the heart of the Loveworks strategy and business plan.

- Ensure financial stability and growth of our operations and services to meet local needs

- Manage and develop staff (currently 4) and around 80 volunteers

- Oversee the operational running of the charity and provide holiday support

- Be responsible for Loveworks assets including warehouse, van and two allotment plots

- Increase awareness and impact of Loveworks through maintaining and building new relationships with corporates, funders and other partners

Main areas of responsibility:

· Strategy and business planning:

o Converting the strategy into an annual business plan

o Working with partners and Trustees to realise the benefits and impact of Loveworks in the community

· People management:

o Line management of up to 5 staff

o Build and maintain a vibrant volunteer community ensuring volunteers feel valued, supported and motivated to support Loveworks in a variety of roles.

o Ensure good practice, policies, procedures and appropriate training is in place for staff and volunteers.

· Operational management:

o Oversee the operational running of the charity, as delegated to the charity officers, ensuring the governance is fit for purpose and maintained.

o Manage and ensure maintenance and running of Loveworks assets including the warehouse, van and two allotments

· Budget management:

o Create and manage the overall budget as agreed with Trustee Treasurer

o Monthly and annual reporting

· Governance:

o Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure the charity commission governance requirements are operationally in place and maintained.

o Manage operational risk and health & safety across the charity.

· Stakeholder management:

o Relationship building e.g. agencies, schools, corporate organisations and fundraisers, developing and maintaining links with local community groups, organisations and businesses.

· Marketing and fundraising:

o Oversee the funding bids, grant applications, sponsorship campaigns and fundraising events.

• • Direct marketing content with support from Trustees and external resource when required.

As Loveworks is a small team of part-timers you will be required to perform the roles of other team members including food bank and warehouse support and processing, fundraising and other responsibilities during some periods.