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This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative psychologist to join our warm and friendly team at our Dose of Nature hub in Kew, London. Dose of Nature is in an exciting phase as we continue to receive funding to expand our reach, particularly for young people aged 16 – 25, we are seeking a psychologist with passion for the natural world to support us with the expansion of our young people’s programme, as well as support with our main programme for adults.There is great potential for the psychologist to lead on areas in which we seek to develop and expand, and the post-holder would be closely supported by the psychology team, as well as the wider team, to do so.

Dose of Nature is a mental health charity whose objective is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of individuals through increased engagement with the natural world. Our work is rooted in a wealth of scientific evidence that demonstrates the physiological and psychological benefits of spending time in nature.We deliver ‘nature prescriptions’ to people referred by their GP with a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Our Dose of Nature Prescription is overseen by psychologists and is a genuine alternative to both medication and more traditional psychological interventions. Through a combination of education, first-hand experience, and practical and motivational support, we aim to encourage a greater connection with nature, and inspire lifestyle changes that will have a significant and lasting impact on mental wellbeing.Dose of Nature is a fun, supportive and lively organisation that encourages creativity and independence, as well as a strong sense of working together as a team. 

The nature of the role requires occasional evenings and weekends to cover volunteer training evenings and social events as necessitated by the needs of the charity.

Please see the job description for more details.

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

We are looking for a Service Manager

Salary: Up to £35,000 pro rata

Location: Hammersmith

Hours: 25 Hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – until March 2028

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

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

About us

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

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

At Advance, we are led by our core values which are to listen and support, empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

Advance has partnered with Catch 22 to deliver services to young victims of crime in London. In recognition of the distinct challenges facing young women and girls (YWG), Advance will deliver a dedicated service to young women and girls (aged 13 to 18) who have been a victim or witness of crime. This is an exciting time to join Advance as we embark on our journey to reach even more young women and girls in need of support using best practice youth, gender, trauma-informed and holistic approaches.

The YWG Victim Service will provide support to YWG across all London boroughs in our safe, YWG-only spaces and in the community. The YWG Victim Service offers specialist support designed to enable YWG to escape harm and to thrive in their lives and aspirations. The YWG Victim Service achieves this by supporting YWG to build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, manage their health and wellbeing and access and engage with other support services.

The Service Manager will lead and manage Advance’s YWG Victim Service, delivering effective management of a team of frontline Advocates, as well as collaborating with Catch 22 to ensure the Advance team and its service delivery are embedded in the wider CYP Victims Services delivered by Catch 22.

About You:

You will have experience of managing frontline staff, supporting them to follow service delivery processes and procedures to ensure effective and safe service delivery to achieve positive outcomes for young women and girls accessing the Victims and Witnesses service. You will have excellent time management skills to ensure service outcomes are monitored and reported on in a timely and effective manner. You will also have excellent communication skills that will allow you to build good working relationships with your team, the wider organisation and external delivery partners. You will be able to reflect and adapt to manage change and enhance working practices, as well as supporting your team through change. You will have an enthusiastic attitude and instil this within your day to day work and interactions with your colleagues and external stakeholders.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 29 September 2024 @ 23:59

Interviews are taking place week commencing 7 October 2024

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

Join our team and enjoy a range of exciting benefits designed to support your growth and wellbeing!

A 35-hour working week

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

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

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

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

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

Organisation wide away days

• One-week paid carers’ s leave
• Career development pathways

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

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

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

Safeguarding

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

Background

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative psychologist to join our warm and friendly team at our Dose of Nature hub in Kew, London. Dose of Nature is in an exciting phase as we continue to receive funding to expand our reach, particularly for young people aged 16 – 25, we are seeking a psychologist with passion for the natural world to support us with the expansion of our young people’s programme, as well as support with our main programme for adults.There is great potential for the psychologist to lead on areas in which we seek to develop and expand, and the post-holder would be closely supported by the psychology team, as well as the wider team, to do so.

Dose of Nature is a mental health charity whose objective is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of individuals through increased engagement with the natural world. Our work is rooted in a wealth of scientific evidence that demonstrates the physiological and psychological benefits of spending time in nature.We deliver ‘nature prescriptions’ to people referred by their GP with a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Our Dose of Nature Prescription is overseen by psychologists and is a genuine alternative to both medication and more traditional psychological interventions. Through a combination of education, first-hand experience, and practical and motivational support, we aim to encourage a greater connection with nature, and inspire lifestyle changes that will have a significant and lasting impact on mental wellbeing.Dose of Nature is a fun, supportive and lively organisation that encourages creativity and independence, as well as a strong sense of working together as a team. 

The nature of the role requires occasional evenings and weekends to cover volunteer training evenings and social events as necessitated by the needs of the charity.

Please see the job description for more details and how to apply.

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

We are looking for a Learning and Development Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent upon experience)

Location: Hammersmith

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

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

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

About us

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

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

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

About the role:

To lead on the implementation of the organisation’s Learning and Development Strategy (L&D) and to drive the L&D Workforce Plan for staff, managers and volunteers aligning this to the overall People Plan.

About You:

To be successful as the Learning and Development Manager you will need the below experience and skills:

You will be an experienced Learning and Development Manager with a background in designing and implementing learning strategies. A degree in HR, Organisational Psychology or a related field is desirable but not essential with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in learning and development roles. You should have a good understanding of adult learning principles, training needs analysis and learning technology. You should be comfortable with designing and delivering various training methods including e-learning platforms. You should have demonstrated experience in developing leadership programmes, performance management initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous learning. The successful candidate should showcase adaptability, creativity, and a strategic mindset in aligning learning initiatives with Advance objectives.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 22 September 2024 @ 23:59

Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

A 35-hour working week

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

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

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

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

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

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

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

Safeguarding

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

30 hours, 4 days per week

Fixed Term for 6 months

Band 3: £25,152.17 – £28,210.34 per annum pro rata

St Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street, London E8 4SA

The HR department is a small dynamic and close-knit team focused on continuous improvement. This year is an exciting year of innovation and transformation, which will see new processes and practices implemented to respond to the changing needs of the Hospice. The HR Administrator will be responsible for the transition of all files to e-file and portal records acutely.

You will need:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in data entry
• Extraordinary organisation skills

Main areas of accountability would be to manage and implement the Hospice’s file management protocol in line with GDPR and work with the team to continuously review and improve the filing process.

Where you’ll work

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Why work for us?

• 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket/Welfare loans
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
• Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services

Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Wednesday, 18 September 2024

We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Job Purpose 

To support SEND (young people with disabilities) on the Shaw Trust supported internships to progress on their work placements and make successful transitions into paid work. To provide training and support for business partners and families, to ensure success during the workplace placements and to seek out job opportunities both within and outside of the host employer.

Position available in Heathrow, Bath Road. Free Parking onsite

Shaw Trust provides support to young people across schools, SFA that include providing information advice, guidance and support to ensure young people are able to assess their attributes and circumstances, planning to meet learning goals, supporting the intern to implement their plans and keeping these under review.

We would like individuals that are committed to supporting and engaging with young people to ensure they develop resilience and are able to make positive and sustainable transitions through education and training into employment. In particular, those that are energetic, passionate, dynamic and innovative in their approach to achieving the above.

Job Description

• Provides individualised support for interns at the host business worksite placement or competitive job which includes: job coaching, identifying job placements, assistive technology, etc.
• Attends host business induction to ensure student understanding and learning
• Works with managers and co-workers to educate on disability awareness 
• Communicates with parents on a regular basis
• Visits students and give feedback to all team members
• Meets daily with tutor to discuss student progress
• Meets regularly with business liaison, managers and peer mentors to discuss student strengths and challenges, issues, progress, etc
• Works with tutor to plan events such as induction, information nights/Open days and graduation
• Works with other team members to provide internal and external marketing for business and community such as newsletter articles, website information, tours, community presentations, social media etc.
• Communicates effectively with the tutor, other job coaches, the senior practitioner, employers, co-workers, family members, and school and agency personnel as it relates to the student being trained.
• Carries out steps of job coaching plan with students and other parties as appropriate.
• Work with employers, families, job placement specialist, agency personnel, school personnel and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment.
• Train students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behaviour as they relate to successful employment.
• Provides travel training to job site if necessary.
• Communicates with tutor to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect student success at a worksite rotation or competitive job site. 
• Participates in decision-making process to identify and implement training strategies and/or services with other staff and host business staff.
• Adheres to and promotes standards of the host business and/or competitive work site in order to promote job productivity and efficiency.
• Submits and completes appropriate job coaching paperwork.
• Applies for Access to Work allowance on behalf of the students
• Provides basic information about benefits, work-related expenses etc
• Recognises and acts on the legal responsibilities concerning the safety and welfare of the students.
• To be knowledgeable about current trends, LMI, thoughts and initiatives in education
• To work as a member of a team to ensure the education and welfare of all students
• To ensure a clear understanding of the nature of each student’s learning difficulties and or social/emotional needs and take steps to address these needs
• To arrange access to stimulating learning environments both in and out of the work place
• To use and utilise a variety of support methods and resources appropriate to the needs of the students
• Be prepared to undertake a training programme such as first aid if appropriate

Person Specification

• NVQ Level 6 or equivalent qualification in Careers Education and Guidance, Youth and Community work or Social Care (or willing to work towards)
• Level 3 Education and Training Award (or willing to work towards)
• Strong communicator verbally, in writing and using various IT tools with a diverse group including Senior Managers, other professionals, young people and parents.
• Entrepreneurial and dynamic able to identify and implement new ways of working that enhances service delivery and outcomes for young people.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience of working with teams to set and maintain a positive culture.
• An ability to develop and sustain effective relationships with key organisations.
• Well organised and able to manage own workload.
• Strong track record of achieving contract KPI’s and achieving outcomes for young people.
• An ability to work in and create strong partnerships with other organisations.
• Track record of developing new services for young people.
• Track record of bringing in additional income or contracts
• Personal and professional demeanour which generates credibility and confidence with clients, managers, staff, external partners and all other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and guidance relating to Children and Young People’s Services and SEND

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and delivery of a 3-year train the trainer pilot programme in the chosen pilot locations in England or Scotland.

The pilot will train and equip local health care professionals, health promotion workers and local community workers with the knowledge and resources to promote breast awareness, breast screening and risk reduction messages in their own communities.

Supported by a public health development officer, train the trainer (1 based in England and 1 based in Scotland), who you’ll also line manage, you’ll lead on the development and delivery of the in-person programme, including marketing materials, resource packs and ongoing support for trainees. You’ll also identify opportunities, agree timescales and associated logistics for training delivery within the pilot areas.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is experienced in leading on the development and delivery of insightful and engaging workshops or public health focused projects, to a range of audiences from health or community-based organisations. The right candidate will have a good understanding of health inequalities, the challenges they present to health behaviours and outcomes, and be passionate about addressing these challenges. You’ll have strong communication and engagement skills and enjoy working independently and innovatively to develop successful partnerships with a range of organisations, communities and stakeholders.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

These roles involve significant travel across England (Westminster and Leicester) or Scotland (Glasgow and Lanarkshire).

Therefore, these posts can either be home based or office based at our London, or Glasgow offices (if within reasonable commuting distance).

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. In your supporting application please clearly state if you are applying for the England role or Scotland role. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact The Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date: 9.00am on 30 September 2024

Interview date: W/C 21 October 2024 (Ibex House, London for England Role and via MS Teams for Scotland role)

As an expert in people safety and secutrity, you will enable us to serve the persecuted church well, by finding the right balance between keeping our people as safe as we can and still being free to do everything we need to do and go anywhere we need to go as a ministry. 

You will work across the various entities within the organisation, to take a holistic view on advising managers and staff on safety and security. You will analyze and advise on security incidents, enable greater organizational learning and awareness, and help managers and staff to comply with agreed security procedures, while working cross-culturally. In the event of a crisis situation, you will advise on all aspects of handling the situation. You will be fully aligned with the core values of Open Doors and have a passion to serve the Persecuted Church. This role reports to the Director of People and Culture.

Your key responsibilities

·Advise proactively on identified threats and risks, and on specific staff safety and security matters on request.

·Provide a cross-organization perspective on how staff safety and security management can improve.

·Promote a culture of safety and security.

·Encourage an approach to compliance with our global security policy and handbook, which respects the need for organisational responsibility as well as the calculated acceptance of necessary risks.

·Provide advice in any crisis situation, including as part of a crisis management team.

·Maintain a record of staff safety and security incidents and near-misses, and analyze learnings and trends.

·Develop security-related learning needs analyses, and enable learning solutions.

·Support and work together with regional and local staff security experts and point persons.

Your profile

·Committed Christian with a heart for the Persecuted Church.

·Relevant education and experience.

·Able to provide advice and practical support on a wide range of safety and security matters.

·Able to work practically and give advice in critical situations.

·Analytical and abstract thinker.

·Excellent communicator and influencer, able to work with people at all levels in an organisation and in different cultures.

·Experience of managing change and providing or facilitating learning.

·Result- oriented with proven project management skills and the ability to deliver on time.

Our offer

Working at Open Doors means that you are actively involved in serving the worldwide Persecuted Church. We offer you a versatile position in an international, dynamic environment, a professional team and the opportunity to grow professionally and personally. As a global organisation we are used to combining working from home with working from the office and to have flexible working hours. The role can be based in the UK, US, Netherlands or any existing Regional or Country office location on approval.

About us

We are a community-led organisation based in South London that has been supporting Latin Americans in the UK for more than 40 years. Responding to immediate needs and structural inequalities, our work aims to enable the development, agency and participation of Latin Americans and other Spanish and Portuguese speakers. We do this by offering high-quality information and advice services, opportunities for development and training, and a platform to seek social and systemic change.

Our Immigration Advice Programme

We have a long and proud history of providing immigration advice to the Latin American community and has extensive experience with the varied and complex needs that arise from the UK's ever-changing immigration system. Our Immigration Advice Programme is designed to meet these needs through the provision of specialist one-to-one advice and casework services, delivered in Spanish and Portuguese, as well as identifying and addressing policy changes and how they impact our community.

Our service is accredited by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) and the Advice Quality Standard (AQS). 

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an immigration adviser to lead our dynamic immigration advice team and help shape the future of the programme as part of the senior management team at a fast-growing charity in London. As IRMO's Immigration Advice Programme Manager, you will bring your expertise and experience together to organise, implement and improve our range of immigration services to offer the maximum benefit for our community, in both the short and long term. 

Your responsibilities will include implementing and progressing the programme's overarching strategy; the ongoing development and training of team members; representing IRMO across broader advice networks; and advising on organisational responsibilities related to immigration. You will also have the chance to develop new, cross-over skills beyond advice provision.

Key Experience and Qualifications for the Role

We are seeking a highly qualified Registered Immigration Adviser at OISC Level 2 or 3 with at least two years of recent and continuous relevant experience in immigration. The ideal candidate will also have a minimum of three years of experience managing programmes or projects, particularly in advice and community support services.

The role requires a proven track record in delivering against targets and demonstrated experience in line managing people in a variety of roles, supporting staff to work to their full potential.

How to Apply? 

Please visit our website for more information, including details on how to apply. The job description and our full benefits package. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have any questions about the role, you can email us and we'll direct you to the right person in the team. 

Benefits: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) rising by one day each year after one year of service, capped at four additional days (pro rata); three extra days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year's (pro rata); 5% employer contribution to staff pension scheme; occupational sick pay; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; Cycle to Work Scheme; wide range of opportunities for skills development.

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

At Change Grow Live, we believe in the power of making a positive impact in people’s lives. Our strive to provide support, respect, and a safe space where individuals can find the right path for their personal growth and recovery. We treat each person as a unique individual, working together to achieve their full potential.

We are currently looking for a Young Person's Resilience Worker to be part of our Newham Rise children and young people’s team. This role involves delivering targeted interventions, focusing on drug and alcohol awareness, education, and prevention for young people. You will also work closely with the MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime) youth-to-adult (Y2A) hub, providing support to young adults aged 18-25 who are also connected to probation services.

Working in Newham offers the chance to be part of a vibrant, diverse, and growing community. You’ll find a dynamic working environment where every day presents an opportunity to make meaningful connections and create lasting change.

Working at Change Grow Live in Newham means being part of a vibrant, diverse, and supportive team, where every day presents an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals within a dynamic and multicultural community.

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Full Time Salary Range: £27,449.53 - £31,393.77 (pro rata for part time hours)
Allowance: Inner London Weighting of £4,072.06 (pro rata for part time)
Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months

About the Role

• Support young people and young adults (18-25) from the point they engage with the service, through their entire journey.
• Work alongside the MOPAC Y2A hub, specifically supporting young adults involved with probation services.
• Provide screening, assessments, psychosocial interventions, care planning, and post-treatment support, ensuring seamless transitions in care.
• Respond effectively to safeguarding issues, ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals you work with.
• Reduce drug and alcohol-related harm, helping create healthier communities.
• Advocate for access to relevant services, ensuring holistic outcomes in relation to health and well-being.
• Promote positive outcomes that enable young people to lead safer, healthier, and more purposeful lives, building resilience and reducing risks.

About You

• Experience working with young people, with a good understanding of the issues they face.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices, particularly concerning children and young people, including the Fraser Competence framework.
• Strong understanding of drug and alcohol-related issues and experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of best practices in substance misuse treatment services, especially in relation to young people.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a high level of IT proficiency.
• Team-oriented with a cooperative, supportive approach to achieving service objectives.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Please note: We encourage you to reflect on the job description when completing your application to help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the role.

If you’re ready to start your journey with Change Grow Live, we’d love to hear from you

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. 

Interview Date

3/10/2024

Closing Date

27/9/2024

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

Regional Manager (RM) and Ofsted Responsible Individual (RI) - Remote

Employer - Kids

Location: Remote work involving regular travel to the South West and South East

Salary: £45k

Hours: Full-time, fixed term for 9 months

The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work for a well-established and respected organisation dedicated to improving the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families. You'll work with passionate colleagues who share your commitment to quality, inclusion, and equality. As a Regional Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving positive change, not only for the individuals and families we support but also for the organisation itself. As the Ofsted Responsible Individual you must have experience and specialist knowledge of running a children’s residential home and experience in children’s social care, understand effective practice in responding to the needs of looked-after children, local authority care planning duties, and how children’s homes are required to support these.

About the Role:
You'll be at the helm of delivering life-changing services across the South East and South West. You will spearhead a dedicated team, ensure the efficient management of services, and inspire continuous improvement to ensure children, young people, and their families receive the support they deserve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy:
  Lead the planning and delivery of services ensuring alignment with organisational goals and strategic plans. Provide leadership and support to a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement across services.
• Financial Management:
  Manage regional budgets ensuring that expenditure is within allocation and resources are utilised efficiently. Collaborate with coordinators and service managers to develop, monitor, and maintain financial plans.
• Service Development & Improvement:
  Drive service development initiatives, including identifying opportunities for growth, business development, and securing new contracts. Work closely with the Contracts and Tender Manager to submit compelling bids for services.
• Operational Management:
  Oversee day-to-day operations across a range of services, ensuring compliance with contractual and statutory standards. Conduct regular audits to ensure high standards of care and support, addressing issues as they arise.
• Partnership Building:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with public authorities, commissioners, and other key stakeholders, ensuring a proactive and collaborative approach to service delivery. Represent Kids at board meetings, when required, and promote the charity’s values across the region.
• Quality Assurance & Safeguarding:
  Ensure that all safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management procedures are rigorously followed. Regularly review safeguarding policies and ensure that any concerns are addressed in line with organisational policies.
• Team Development:
  Support, mentor, and develop colleagues to ensure high performance. Ensure colleagues are effectively trained, motivated, and aligned with the charity’s mission. Manage disciplinary and performance issues sensitively and professionally.

Person Specification:

Essential Skills, Experience & Attributes:

• Proven Leadership:
  Significant experience in leading, managing, and developing teams in a health, social care, or community-based setting. Proven ability to inspire, manage, and develop geographically dispersed teams.
• Service Planning & Compliance:
  Experience in planning, delivering, and monitoring services, ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual requirements. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Financial Management:
  Strong financial acumen with a proven track record of managing budgets, resources, and expenditure within comparable settings. Ability to plan and monitor finances effectively
• Strategic Thinking:
  Experience in strategic planning and service development, with the ability to influence and negotiate with commissioners, funders, and regulators.
• Relationship Building:
  Proven experience in building collaborative partnerships with public authorities, commissioners, and external stakeholders. Ability to represent the organisation effectively at a senior level.
• Commercial Awareness:
  Understanding of the commissioning and contracting environment, including the ability to identify growth opportunities and contribute to tender processes.
• Communication Skills:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and engaging manner. Strong interpersonal skills to influence and negotiate at a senior level.
• IT Proficiency:
  Highly competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages and able to utilise digital tools for managing services and communication.
• Self-motivated:
  Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and can work independently with minimal supervision, managing multiple priorities effectively.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in successful tender submissions and service expansion within the public sector.
• A deep understanding of services for disabled children and young people.
• Knowledge of sector-specific legislation, funding streams, and best practice.
• Experience of working within the children’s disability sector.

Qualifications:

• Educated to Degree or NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services.
• A qualification in management, finance, social work, or nursing is desirable. Evidence of continuous professional development is essential

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work for a well-established and respected organisation dedicated to improving the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families. You'll work with passionate colleagues who share your commitment to quality, inclusion, and equality. You’ll play a key role in driving positive change, not only for the individuals and families we support but also for the organisation itself.

For a more comprehensive look at this position, click on the documents attached.

The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.

Job title: Advice Supervisor - Welfare Rights or Housing Specialism

Reports to: Manager of Advice Services
Location: Westminster, Central London
Hours: Full time or part time (21-35 hours)

Salary: £39,500 per year (pro rata for part time)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit an Advice Supervisor with Welfare Rights or Housing experience to help us develop and expand our service to better meet the needs of vulnerable groups, and to maintain our agility to respond to emerging needs in the future. This is a new and exciting role in our Advice team that will supervise, and line manage Welfare Rights Specialists or Housing Advisors within the Advice Team. You will also provide a structured information, advice and casework service (including representation at tribunal where appropriate) to clients of the centre with complex housing or welfare rights issues.  In addition to this, you will provide second tier advice and training in welfare rights or housing for generalist advisors and other staff/volunteers who are not specialists in those fields.

This is just one of the new posts we are recruiting as part of a new project to support families experiencing homelessness in and around Westminster.  It follows a report we published last year on the lived experience of families living in temporary accommodation. We are delighted to have secured funding to help us build on this research and pilot different approaches to reach those most in need.  We want to develop support that not only meets emergency needs but can enable longer term outcomes.  Our aim is to build the case for positive change and reduce future rates of homelessness and poverty.  In this role you can play a part in designing, testing and evidencing different approaches with a team of colleagues that cross different advice specialisms and professional family support.

You will join a Centre with a distinct service offer.  In our staff survey last year 94 % of colleagues said they enjoy the work they do, and 95% felt they make a difference.  Our central London location and generous supporter base is helping us build our impact and influence through a strengthened ability to evidence the impact of our work.  We work hard to give our advisors the time and autonomy to achieve the greatest change for our clients.

Please refer to the job description for further information.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. You must account for any gaps in your employment history. In your cover letter please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Centre requires staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

Benefits
‍· 26 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time staff), rising to 28 days (pro rata for part time staff) after two years’ service
· Pension: the Centre provides a stakeholder pension scheme and will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.
· Life assurance cover(after probation passed)
· Season ticket loan
· Training and development opportunities

Closing date for applications: There is no closing date for this role.  We will be evaluating applications as we receive them, so if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Starting salary £30,000 per annum

35 hours per week (Full-time)

Permanent

This role will involve hybrid working from home and WGN offices, as well as travel across London and community-based working as determined by service user and service delivery requirements.

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence. This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called ‘honour’ based crimes such as forced marriage.

About the role

We are now looking for looking for an experienced and dynamic Housing Caseworker (Young People) to join our highly successful Advice Casework Service.

The Advice Casework Service provides trauma-informed, intersectional, woman-centred, rights and strengths-based advocacy and advice that supports survivors on their unique journey of healing and growth. The work is delivered through a commitment to an anti-oppressive, feminist framework that strives to address additional barriers and meet the diverse range of survivors needs, understanding the specific support needs of each survivor. We are passionate about social justice and being part of dismantling systems and structures which oppress survivors, and Caseworkers play a key role in identifying current issues affecting survivors in London and opportunities for change.

As a Caseworker you will work with young women (18-30) who have experienced any form of violence against women and girls (VAWG), providing medium and long-term practical, emotional and advocacy support. You will amplify young women’s voices and create a non-judgemental and creative space where survivors are free to be their authentic selves, safely explore their rights, options and impact of their experiences, and make informed choices about their future. You will manage a caseload of young women, as well as lead in delivering our one-off drop-in specialist practical support to sessions to young women as part of the Voice and Choice Project.

About you

The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing specialist advocacy support to young people, have an excellent insight into the needs of survivors of VAWG and to be passionate about delivering creative face-to-face sessions to young people. If you have the required skills and are passionate about supporting survivors, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please visit our webite to download an application pack. Completed application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring forms should be submitted by 9am on Monday 30th September 2024.

Interview details

First stage interviews are expected to take place remotely in the week commencing 7th October 2024, however, please note dates may be subject to change. 

Further Information

This post is subject to satisfactory references, social media screening and a DBS check.

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity.

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. Posts are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Fixed term until March 2027, part-time (28 hours per week)

About us

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world need of safety, dignity and welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety, and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.

About the role

Our services strategy is aimed at delivering high impact, sustainable services that are centred on the needs of people seeking asylum and refugees in the UK, and improving the system of support that they rely on for their safety and future lives in local communities. We seek to significantly improve early access to information, advice and support for people seeking asylum and refugees in crisis and those seeking to integrate into the UK.

In December 2023, with consultancy support, we designed an exciting youth service strategy with a delivery model centred around children’s needs and with the vision for change on how separated children and young people are treated in their asylum journey by creating holistic casework, high quality joined up relationships across the organisation, collaboration with local partners and supporters through learning and sharing best practice to transform their experience and bring systemic change.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Casework management

• Oversee the casework service delivery by managing a potential high number of referrals colleagues in the regions and professionals effectively, by deciding eligibility for services, and providing timely, helpful, and legally accurate responses at all times.
• Line manage all casework advisers by supporting and enabling them to provide high quality information and advice support, and signposting to external specialist agencies in a sensitive, confidential and professional manner.

Service development and delivery

• Maintain high quality, current client records in accordance with organisational policies, funder requirements, and relevant legislation, and support advisers and volunteers to manage their data within the client database.
• Develop and maintain excellent professional relationships with a range of practitioners including local authority social workers, managers, legal representatives, health and education professionals and voluntary sector agencies, referring children who are age disputed to other agencies where it is in the best interests of the child.

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 21 September 2024.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.