Employment Advisors Jobs in Westminster, Greater London

We are a dynamic mental health charity on a mission to support Londoners facing mental health challenges to harness good employment as part of their mental health recovery journey.  We have been successfully changing lives for over 30 years by applying innovative evidence-based approaches to employment support.  Our approach is guided by our core values, and we are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation.

The service you will work in enables NHS Talking Therapies (TT) services in Hounslow to offer a personalised package of psychological therapy and employment support to all TT clients who want to find, sustain, get back to, or positively leave, work.  As an Employment Advisor at Twining Enterprise, you will play a crucial role in our employment support services. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our clients, changing their lives by guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.

A day in this role might include client meetings in person or online, reviewing client documents and providing feedback, following up on new client referrals, completing client records using Twining's client database, completing performance/progress reports, liaising with employers about potential job vacancies, going to jobs fairs, and liaising with referral partners.

Why Twining Enterprise?

Joining Twining Enterprise means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:

• NVQ Level 3 minimum or equivalent in either employment support/advice, mental health or other relevant area, or equivalent experience gained through work experience in the field.
• Understanding and experience of the support needs of people with common mental health conditions in finding, retaining, returning to, or leaving mainstream employment.
• Knowledge and experience of working in a health or social care setting.
• Evidence of basic counselling skills.
• Ability to assess individual client strengths and needs in relation to employment and think creatively to provide bespoke client action planning and solutions.
• Experience of effective diary management, prioritising tasks and working to tight deadlines to manage own caseload and associated administration.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients (face to face, by telephone and in writing) and as part of a team.
• Able to present confidently to external stakeholders and partners at various levels.
• Proven ability to work effectively and be accountable in an outcome-driven environment.
• Ability to collect and report data to support service performance and evaluation.
• Excellent computer skills including ability to utilise database and Microsoft packages.
• Willingness and ability to undertake the relevant training associated with the role and then integrate that training into practice.
• Knowledge of employment and disability related benefits.
• Knowledge of and commitment to relevant policies, procedures, and standards e.g. Health & Safety, Confidentiality (Data Protection), Equality & Diversity and Sustainable Development, Equality Act 2010 and employment law.
• Willingness to travel in designated Borough of Hounslow.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The role holder must also:

• Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced level.
• Possess excellent IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software, as well as experience updating and maintaining databases.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of activity and outcomes in line with service performance requirements, ensuring the IT database is up to date and paperwork compliant.
• Receive regular supervision and training to meet individual, team and organization's needs.
• Contribute to the development of a service that is locally responsive and supports minority/disadvantaged communities.
• Comply with and actively promote all Twining policies and procedures including Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Data Protection and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Twining Enterprise is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

We are a dynamic mental health charity on a mission to support Londoners facing mental health challenges to harness good employment as part of their mental health recovery journey.  We have been successfully changing lives for over 30 years by applying innovative evidence-based approaches to employment support.  Our approach is guided by our core values, and we are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation.

The service you will work in enables NHS Talking Therapies (TT) services in Harrow to offer a personalised package of psychological therapy and employment support to all TT clients who want to find, sustain, get back to, or positively leave, work.  As an Employment Advisor at Twining Enterprise, you will play a crucial role in our employment support services. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our clients, changing their lives by guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.

A day in this role might include client meetings in person or online, reviewing client documents and providing feedback, following up on new client referrals, completing client records using Twining's client database, completing performance/progress reports, liaising with employers about potential job vacancies, going to jobs fairs, and liaising with referral partners.

Why Twining Enterprise?

Joining Twining Enterprise means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A commitment to Twining's mission, vision, values;
• A dedication to promoting mental health and meaningful employment;
• A positivity to champion equality, diversity and inclusion'
• Engage a mixed caseload of around 25-35 clients at any given time (100-125 per year), with common mental health problems, to establish trusting, collaborative relationships to support them to find new employment or support them in, or to leave, existing employment. Support will be provided face-to-face in TT settings, via secure online meeting platforms or over the telephone.
• Along with their NHS clinician, assess clients' support needs with a view to creating, implementing and adjusting a personalised action plan to help improve clients' mental health and achieve their stated employment goals.
• Develop and deliver a range of practical services to support clients to find work, including career guidance, job searching skills, CV preparation, application form completion, interview skills, advice on local labour market opportunities and advice on education and training to further their career.
• Provide guidance to support clients to stay in existing work, including advice on mental health disclosure, negotiating reasonable adjustments to existing workplaces, creating wellness action plans and improving productivity, support to return to work after sickness absence or to leave an existing role with dignity, and signpost clients to organisations that can represent them (EAs should only look to represent clients in exceptional circumstances).
• Facilitate access to other advice in areas such as financial benefits, debt management, food banks and community food outlets and social housing providers, as necessary.

The role holder must also:

• NVQ Level 3 minimum or equivalent in either employment support/advice, mental health or other relevant area, or equivalent experience gained through work experience in the field.
• Understanding and experience of the support needs of people with common mental health conditions in finding, retaining, returning to, or leaving mainstream employment.
• Knowledge and experience of working in a health or social care setting.
• Evidence of basic counselling skills.
• Ability to assess individual client strengths and needs in relation to employment and think creatively to provide bespoke client action planning and solutions.
• Experience of effective diary management, prioritising tasks and working to tight deadlines to manage own caseload and associated administration.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients (face to face, by telephone and in writing) and as part of a team.
• Able to present confidently to external stakeholders and partners at various levels.
• Proven ability to work effectively and be accountable in an outcome-driven environment.
• Ability to collect and report data to support service performance and evaluation.
• Excellent computer skills including ability to utilise database and Microsoft packages.
• Willingness and ability to undertake the relevant training associated with the role and then integrate that training into practice.
• Knowledge of employment and disability related benefits.
• Knowledge of and commitment to relevant policies, procedures, and standards e.g. Health & Safety, Confidentiality (Data Protection), Equality & Diversity and Sustainable Development, Equality Act 2010 and employment law.
• Willingness to travel in designated Borough of Harrow.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Twining Enterprise is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Are you passionate about helping people to turn their lives around? If so, come and join our small, friendly team at Working Chance.

We are an award-winning national charity, the UK's only employment charity solely for women with convictions.     

We’re led by our vision of a society where every woman with a conviction has the support and opportunities she needs to flourish. Our mission is to support these women to create independent, purposeful lives through helping them to build careers. We believe no woman should be held back by her past.

Our Employment Advisors help our clients to find work that fits their skills and aspirations and that enables them to build the life they want. You will do this either by advising clients on their own job search and applications, or by supporting them to apply for roles with particular employers we have relationships with.

The ideal candidate will be highly empathetic with fantastic people skills and able to quickly build rapport. You’ll need personal credibility and confidence to liaise with employers about vacancies they need to fill. Excellent literacy and proofreading skills are essential so that you can help clients to produce high quality CVs and supporting statements.

Previous experience of supporting people into employment is a must.  Experience of working with people who have faced adversity and complex challenges would be an asset.

You will join a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including flexibility, generous holiday allowance, time off for your birthday and wellbeing days.  

Closing date:  5pm 27th September 2024

Interview date:  w/c 7th October 2024

As an organisation passionate about supporting women with criminal convictions into employment, we welcome applicants with lived experience of the criminal justice system. We welcome a broad range of candidates, particularly those who identify as Black, people of colour, and a range of ages as they are underrepresented in the organisation and the sector.   

If you believe you would add value to the organisation within this role but don’t meet all the criteria we have laid out in the advert and job description, we would still love to hear from you.  

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

Proud to be Organisation of the Year in the Howard League Community Awards 2022, a finalist in the Centre for Social Justice Awards 2022, and shortlisted for Charity of the Year 2019 and 2021 at the Charity Times Awards.  

Job description

 The aim of this exciting role is to contribute to the delivery of Mind in Tower Hamlets (MITHNR) and East London Foundation NHS Trust’s (ELFT) Talking Therapies Employment Advice Service.  

 Purpose of the role

 To provide employment advice to patients accessing ELFT NHS Talking Therapies, supporting patients to gain and/or retain employment via one to one information, advice and guidance sessions. This role is part of the national Employment Advice in NHS Talking Therapies programme and has been accredited by the Matrix standards for information, advice and guidance.

 Adopting our organisational culture

 We have a strong reputation for delivering high quality services and achieving positive outcomes.

Our practices are underpinned by our Kindness Charter, Professional Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and organisational values. We expect everyone to embrace our culture, ethos and our anti-racist, anti-discriminatory and inclusive practices throughout their work.

Key Responsibilities

Role Specific

· Maintain a caseload of clients offering one to one support to help clients find, remain or retain employment. 

· Carry out initial telephone assessments and action plans using SMART goals to identify clients goals and barriers to employment.

· Offer a range of employment support interventions to clients that will support them to find, remain or return to work.

· Offer one to one sessions at least 1 evening per week where working hours will be 11 – 6:30pm

· Work in an integrated way with the IAPT clinical team to demonstrate a seamless service to the client. Co-location to different NHS IAPT services and centres across Tower Hamlets to offer Employment Advice.

· Support clients to create CVs, Cover Letters, write applications, inform clients of job search techniques, and provide mock interview practice.

· Provide 1-2-1 support to clients to enable them to return to work after long term sickness absence or other reasons

· Work closely with employers to support clients to remain in their jobs by negotiating reasonable adjustments at the workplace

· Work closely with local employment law professionals and trade unions to offer clients and their employers with information about their employment rights and responsibilities

· Manage allocated service project and work with the team to ensure referrals are received on time

· Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed on time, including questionnaires, reports and minutes for each client engagement and that these are regularly updated using the IAPTus (patient database system) and protocols.

· Ensure Caseload Management Tool is regularly up to date with client session information and targets.

· Signpost the client, where necessary, to other agencies who will be able to provide advice on benefits or support that the client may be entitled to

General

· Comply with, promote, and contribute to the development of MindTHNR’s: Aims and 

Values, Equality, Diversity and Inclusive principles and all organisational policies.

· Attend appropriate internal, external training courses, E-Learning, supervision, and staff team meetings and away days.

· Other than where central administrative support is available, to be administratively self-servicing.

You must have:

· At least 1 year of providing Employment Advice or equivalent work experience in Employment/IAG Sector

· Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience.

· Ability to provide 1-2-1-person centred employment advice

· At least 1 year’s case load management experience

· Demonstrable experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and establishing good working relationships with other provider organisations, e.g., legal advice, job centres and HR

· Experience in offering advice around employment issues including welfare benefits

· Experience of engaging and working with employers in supporting people to gain and retain employment

· Experience of using client database systems and IT systems

· Understanding of Adult Safeguarding principles

· Ability to work well under pressure and deal with conflicting demands and plan, prioritise and manage deadlines and workloads.

· Good understanding of legislation, good practice and

· guidance in relation to employment rights, disabilities, and welfare benefits

· Understanding of the challenges faced by employers when supporting employees with common mental health difficulties

· Ability to actively listen to clients’ needs and offer advice in a non-judgemental way

· Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team in a diverse environment

· Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and Internet including database systems

· Demonstrable ability to engage with people from all backgrounds and a commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion practices.

The benefits of working for the organisation include 28 days annual leave + Public Holidays, Development and Growth opportunities, Company Pension Scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and Right to Work Checks.

As an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory and inclusive organisation, we strongly welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK.

STEP provides a bespoke employment programme that addresses the complex barriers that refugees face when preparing for, and ultimately finding work in the UK.   We now have an exciting opportunity for Team Managers to join the STEP team, to oversee a team of 15 to 20 Remote Employment Advisors who provide employment support to refugee clients across the UK.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing effective leadership, guidance, and support to a team of Employment Advisors 
• Monitoring and management of workflow for STEP Employment Advisors
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to enhance the performance and professional growth of team members. 
• Quality assurance of STEP programme delivery 
• Management of the referral process for STEP participants 
• Monitoring and Reporting (programme outcomes and budget) 

About you

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role, preferably within a refugee support or employment-related context.
• Strong understanding of the refugee context in the UK and the challenges faced in accessing jobs, education, and training. 
• Demonstrable ability to motivate, develop, and manage a team, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and stakeholders. 
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively. 
• Competency in speaking another language is desirable e.g. Amharic, Arabic, Dari/Pashto, Dinka Farsi, Kurdish, Ormo, Somali, Tigrinya, Turkish

​Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th October

Hours Per Week: 37.5

South East London Mind are working in partnership with South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) to deliver a Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT) for Lewisham.

The integrated team provide support to people with long-term mental health problems within a primary care setting, helping people develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.

We are looking for a full time Mental Health Advisor to work alongside SLaM colleagues to deliver this service. As part of an effective Information Advice and Guidance team you will have the caseload management experience and skills to deliver focused, person-centred, individual support and IAG (Information and Guidance) on a wide range of social issues including housing, benefits, employment, socialising, liaising appropriately with specialists and professionals.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Closing date: Thursday 3 October

Likely interview date: Week beginning 14 October

About Us

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.

SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.

Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.

BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school.

Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.

As our Interim HR Advisor, you will play a key role at BookTrust in taking forward our ambitions. With your experience and skills, you will be able support and develop the organisation as we continue to go through significant change to deliver our strategy.

You will have the experience and skills to ensure that our HR processes are managed to a high standard, and you can work with the organisation in delivering highly effective HR support. This will involve working with the HR Lead, our Team Leaders and Senior Managers from recruitment, onboarding, payroll. This includes the maintenance of the HR Information System, supporting core processes and the provision of frontline HR assistance to colleagues on HR issues, where appropriate.

You will also have experience and will be skilled in building strong internal relationships. You will be comfortable taking a deeply collaborative approach and be keen to work alongside expert colleagues in BookTrust to deliver our strategy.

To apply please, send a copy of your CV and covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.

PLEASE NOTE: Applying as soon as possible is advised, as the vacancy may close early, due to the number of applicants.

Want to join us? Find out more about who we are at by visiting our website.

We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team (contact details can be found on our website). 

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK.

STEP provides a bespoke employment programme that addresses the complex barriers that refugees face when preparing for, and ultimately finding work in the UK.   We now have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Assistant to join the STEP team. You will play a crucial role in assisting Employment Advisors to provide employment support to refugee clients across the UK.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting with administration and management of programmes, including regular reporting
• Supporting Employment Advisors with client referrals and other general support
• Assisting with the ongoing monitoring and impact measurement of programmes
• Analysing results and identify trends to use data to drive changes and improve quality of programmes.
• Answering referral phone line
• Supporting referral process and management of referrals
• Eligibility assessments of prospective clients
• Triaging enquiries from case workers and public

About you

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Previous administrative / team support experience
• A high level of administrative skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and databases
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy across every aspect of your work
• High levels of efficiency and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to use your own initiative and make independent decisions.
• Competency in speaking another language is desirable e.g. Amharic, Arabic, Dari/Pashto, Dinka Farsi, Kurdish, Ormo, Somali, Tigrinya, Turkish

​Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th October

Who we are: 

Founded in 1992 by a group of mental health professionals, Working Well Trust was established to address the issue of low employment rates for people who have experienced mental health issues.  Since starting we have seen advances in the specialist support offered to people seeking employment and a change in cultural attitudes towards mental health.  

In the last few years we have adapted this approach to work with people with Autism (ASD), people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or complex issues including homelessness or addiction. 

We focus on four main areas: 

Employment Support – offering support that meets the individual’s needs using both the traditional stepped approach and the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. 

Employer support – enabling the recruitment and retention of their employees. 

Social Enterprises – we offer training within social enterprises for people who want to gain a new skill, increase their confidence and be part of a team. 

Business and Enterprise support – providing one to one advice to clients who wish to start up or expand an enterprise. 

Co-production - Working Well remains committed to the principles of the recovery model and continuously improve its services through co-production. 

Role Purpose: 

Work Well is a government funded programme that offers an early-intervention work and health support and assessment service. This provides holistic support to overcome health-related barriers to employment, and a single, joined-up gateway to other support services. 

We work in partnership with mental and/or physical health clinical teams, GP practices and other referral partners who refer clients who are currently in employment but are experiencing difficulties in the workplace and require assistance to help them return to work, remain in work or find new employment. This programme will also support those who have fallen out of work to get the support they need to return to employment. That support will be tailored to their specific needs and circumstances. 

We need a Work and Health Coach to provide highly effective support to individuals and guide them on their journey to returning, remaining or finding new employment while also supporting them to improve their health and wellbeing. The Work and Health Coach will also be instrumental in supporting participants to remove health related barriers by sourcing and funding appropriate interventions. 

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details on this role. 

Closing date: 30th September Midday 

Interviews will be arranged throughout the application window, and we may close this vacancy early. 

Embark on a rewarding journey as an Advocate and Advisor with us!

Working across projects you will support D/deaf and Disabled people to have choice and control over their life using a holistic approach. This role is a mixture of supporting Disabled people to express their views and wishes, and ensuring their rights are upheld through Advocacy support and providing advice across topics such as Housing and Benefits.

In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality Advocacy and Advice for D/deaf and Disabled individuals in Tower Hamlets.

As a key member of the team, your responsibilities will include:

· Managing a caseload offering Advocacy and Advice to D/deaf and Disabled people with a range of impairments. This includes seeing clients through virtual appointments as well as face to face appointments at Reals Offices, partner offices, GP surgery’s or as home visits.

· Promoting Advocacy and Advice across the borough

· Working within Real’s quality frameworks; Real holds the Quality Practice Mark for Advocacy and the Advice Quality Standard.

· Supporting the Coordinator with monitoring and evaluating the service and overall service delivery

Working under the guidance of the Advocacy Coordinator, you'll champion the rights of Disabled individuals, addressing issues spanning social care, housing, health, finances, and more.

The ideal candidate with either hold, or be prepared to work towards an Advocacy or Advice NVQ.

If you are ready to make a difference and advocate for positive change, apply now to be a vital part of our team!

Want to play your part in transforming society?

You're in the right place.

The important stuff 

Location: Bethnal Green, office-based

Salary: £27,500

Permanent, Full-time

Application deadline: Wednesday 18th September, 09.00am (We interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate)

Application pack: Have a look at our Lead Coach Application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo

Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.

We are now recruiting for a Lead Coach in Bethnal Green  - an outstanding opportunity to work as part of a local church to deliver the Spear Programme.

You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has supported more than 10,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the challenges they face. But we don’t want to stop there.

We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

The Lead Coach is primarily responsible for overseeing the training room and group sessions with young people. You will help shape the training environment and will confidently adapt and deliver materials and sessions to work within the group’s development towards work readiness.

Delivery of Spear Programme - Group and 1:1 coaching [60%]

• Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme
• Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture, and attitudes in the training room
• Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively
• Handling safeguarding
• Taking a lead on rating the work readiness of the trainees and making sure data is inputted and used correctly on salesforce
• Tracking trainee progress on the dashboards
• Liaising with volunteers for key programme engagement events such as mock interviews and external panels. Leading on briefings and communications with these volunteers

Delivery of Spear Career [20%]

• Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees

Training the Graduate Coach [10%]

• Contributing towards the training and developing of the Graduate Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback

Trainee recruitment [10%]

• Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics

Continuous professional development

• Continually engaging in professional development, including being part of Resurgo’s wider coaching programmes and possibly supporting on leading internal training such as Grad Coach Training

Active participation in and support for church team and mission

• As the Spear programme is run in partnership with a local church partner, you will establish a strong personal connection with the church to develop the engagement and backing of church members and help build a strong network of supporters for the Spear programme. As part of this you may be asked to speak at church/events and contribute to prayer meetings as per Resurgo’s Christian ethos and the mission of the church

This role will suit you if:

• You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith
• You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing
• You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further.
• You are confident in giving feedback and having crucial conversations
• Able to lead others effectively
• You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills
• You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities
• You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk
• Emotional resilience and good self-leadership in this area. You have a sense of humour and want to have fun at work
• Strong administrative skills, competent and accurate and efficient in typing and work methods

You’ll be employed by St Peter’s Church, who partner closely with Resurgo to deliver the Spear Programme in Bethnal Green

You can expect:

• A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
  • Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
  • Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s, and a dedicated Church Partnerships team.
  • Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
• A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
• A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
• Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat

A couple of things to note:

• This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
• In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.

Resurgo is a charity with a mission to transform society, of which the Spear Programme is just one part. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip other organisations to cultivate change. Find out more about our work here.

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 Finance and Debt Specialist Advisor

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

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:

We are recruiting for a talented Finance and Debt Specialist Advisor who has a background in supporting women or children who have experienced domestic violence to make a genuine difference to the lives of survivors. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives and you will play a key role in helping us deliver vital services to those who need them the most. As a Finance & Debt Specialist Advisor, you will provide service users with advice and support on finance and debt. Carrying out comprehensive assessments, via phone and face-to-face, and you will provide advocacy and support that empowers survivors primarily during crises and in the short term. You will also proactively work with other agencies on the service users’ behalf. You will hold a caseload of survivors and work as part of our duty team on a rota basis which will involve completing intake assessments and providing crisis intervention support.

The service is Pan London and operates within local communities, necessitating travel across all 11 boroughs to deliver outreach support to clients when needed.

About You:

To be successful as the Finance and Debt Specialist Advisor you will need the below experience and skills:

You will have the ability to encourage user engagement with the service through proactive contact. Maintain project logs and collate data from the logs for Team Managers. Proactively assess the needs and safety of any children that women using the service may have. Bring your experience of providing finance, and debt advice and successfully, managing high numbers of calls and/or cases and have a solid understanding (possibly experience) of supporting women who have experienced domestic violence, forced marriage or ‘honour-based violence

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 10 March 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.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Learning & Development Advisor to join our team and drive impactful training initiatives. If you're ready to shape the future of our workforce, we want to hear from you! Grow your career with NFER as an L&D Advisor and make a positive, lasting impact in a leading independent charity with a worldwide reputation.

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum, non-negotiable

We also offer 30 days annual leave plus 4 paid closure days, 10% pension contributions, enhanced maternity/parental leave, and flexible working from day one plus much more.

Location: Hybrid, Slough. The team typically work 1 day a week (Wednesday) in the office.

Hours: This role is available full-time (35 hours) or part-time 80%. We offer other flexible working options such as compressed hours too available from day one. Happy to discuss this with you.

Job Type: Permanent

JOB DESCRIPTION
As the L&D Advisor, you’ll support our organisational goals by designing, implementing, and evaluating training and engagement programmes that enhance the skills and knowledge of our workforce. Working under the direction of the Head of HR, this role focuses on meeting business needs through targeted learning interventions and fostering a culture of continuous professional development (CPD). Additionally, you will ensure effective onboarding practices, coordinate activities that promote an inclusive culture, oversee compliance training, and support our early careers programme.
Today’s challenge: We are in the exciting position of building our Learning & Development offering from the ground up. Our employees’ skills and knowledge are fundamental to our organsation so we are looking for someone who can take us on this journey and ensure we have the right skills to meet the modern-day business demands. It’s going to be a varied role as we have much to do, so a passion for all things L&D is what you need.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
If you meet 70% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.

• Experience in coordinating, designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality and engaging online and blended training programmes.
• Excellent facilitation skills, with experience of delivering workshops in both virtual and in-person environments.
• Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in problem-solving.
• Consistently organises tasks effectively.
• Excels in communicating and building relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly understand new information and concepts and effectively translate them into tailored learning materials and resources.
• Eagerness and capability in learning new digital tools and systems.
• Effectively coaches and motivates individuals and teams.

WHY NFER?
At NFER, our primary focus is on making a positive impact rather than pursuing profit. We are a respected independent charity, recognised as a trusted source for education resources, research evidence, and insights worldwide. We foster collaboration and flexibility, allowing you and your manager to tailor your work approach to meet customer, team, and personal commitments effectively. Moreover, we prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion, striving to promote fair employment practices and equal opportunities for all within our organisation.

Other roles you may have experience of include: Learning and Development Advisor, Training and Development Manager, Training Manager, Talent Development Specialist.

We are reviewing applications regularly as part of an ongoing recruitment process. Please see our Job Application pack for more details about the process

If you’re looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul, and skills into making a difference, then you could be our next L&D Advisor and we want to hear from you. Apply via the button shown.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

Action Against Hunger UK invested in an accelerated the roll-out of the best approaches to prevent and treat severe acute malnutrition. This includes ensuring that operational research is supported by robust costing and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Research Adviser will work within theNutrition Unit of the Operations Department at Action Against Hunger UK.

As Research Advisor you will: 

1. Support or lead the implementation of a wide range of research projects (including evidence synthesis, economic evaluation, programme evaluations, clinical trials, coverage surveys, Link NCAs and community studies)
2. Support the development of new research projects which includes building research partnerships 
3. Support evidence dissemination, knowledge management, research uptake activities as well as the development of training materials. 

You will be involved in internal projects and external consultancy projects. In addition to members of the Nutrition team, you will work with external partners which might include other NGOs, academic partners, UN agencies and independent consultants. You will apply analytical skills, strong technical experience and enjoy a flexible and adaptive working environment, while supporting the positioning of Action Against Hunger as a key reference on nutrition assessments and research. Most importantly, you will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core.For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.

Closing date: 30 September 2024 at 23:30    Interview Date: Between 07/10/2024 and 11/10/2024.

Please read the following carefully before making your application:

Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. Please specify in the application which role you are applying for.

• For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.