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Interested in making a significant impact? 
Join us at Zoe's Place Baby Hospice, where we’re seeking a dynamic individual to become part of our successful corporate team.

 Your expertise will be crucial in managing our small/medium corporate partnerships as well as supporting new business income. You'll work closely with our Senior Corporate Fundraiser, providing excellent stewardship to our partners and delivering a remarkable supporter experience. If you're adept at building new relationships and nurturing existing ones, this role has your name written all over it.

COUNSELLORS (CARITAS SCHOOLS’ SERVICE)

Full & part time vacancies (5, 4, 3 days per week) TERM TIME ONLY (39 working weeks a year)

Point 19-26, Qualification Bar at Point 24

£30,529 - £36,072 (pro rata for term time) Actual £26,091 - £30,828 (pro rata if part time)

Plus Essential Car Allowance

Fixed Term Contract for 2 years

SCHOOLS BASED ACROSS THE DIOCESE OF SALFORD

Thanks to funding from a charitable foundation, we are now seeking to employ Counsellors for our Caritas Schools’ Service, to address and support the poor mental health of children and young people and their families through counselling interventions and therapeutic services in schools across the Diocese of Salford, according to each school’s formal agreement.

The role requires you to liaise and work with parents and families to ensure that the child/young person’s needs are being met and any issues that arise are being addressed appropriately. This will also include providing support and guidance to school staff on these matters.

You must have knowledge of safeguarding guidelines and risk factors in relation to working with children and young people and be able to respond accordingly by following the locality safeguarding procedures and ensure that priority is given to the Safeguarding Policy and Procedures in all work undertaken. You must also support the school staff with safeguarding.

You must have competent IT skills, be confident with systems, complete reports, maintain records and manage confidential data and be able to review and obtain feedback on the support in place for the children and young people and provide this information back to the schools and Caritas Schools’ Service as required.

You must also be able to make autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice and approaches and partake in supervision one to one, clinical and group reflective supervision with other counsellors. 

Registered counsellor status with the BACP, UKCP or similar registration is essential. However, we will discuss experience and qualifications on a person-by-person basis if you are selected for an interview.  The salary includes accrued annual leave.

If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work for an organisation passionate about transforming lives, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Interview: Wednesday, 28 & Thursday, 29 August 2024

Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. It is also a requirement of the post that you must hold a full UK Driving Licence, with the use of a car insured for business purposes as this role involves travelling to the schools as required.

For full details please visit our careers page.

Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer

Registered Charity Number: 1125808

Please note we do not accept applications via agencies or CVs

If you’re passionate about creating a supportive and resilient VCSE community and have a knack for fostering connections, we’ve got just the role for you.

Building connections and relationships is the foundation of a lot of Nova’s work. We’re a local charity that provides a range of services to support, grow and empower a vibrant Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Wakefield District, with everything from specialist advice to funding.

The Membership and Networks Coordinator is a brand new role in the Nova team, so there’s lots of room to get stuck in and make it your own. We’re a friendly bunch to work with (100% of staff said they enjoy working at Nova in our latest staff survey!) and you’ll get a range of brilliant benefits.

So, what does this role involve?

The Coordinator will be the go-to person for our members, helping to build strong networks, share best practices, and make sure everyone's voice is heard.

Here’s a quick insight into what the Coordinator will be busy with:

• Develop, manage, and support VCSE sector networks to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
• Represent the VCSE sector at meetings, forums, and events, advocating for its needs and interests.
• Develop and deliver training sessions, resources, and toolkits to enhance the skills and capabilities of network members.
• Work with colleagues to increase engagement and involvement within Nova’s membership.

What are we looking for in our new Membership and Networks Coordinator?

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Significant experience in the VCSE sector, with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing VCSE organisations.
• Proven experience in network management, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate activities effectively
• Proven experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Take a look at the Person Specification for more details and if you feel you are the right person, we’d encourage you to apply! We value personal qualities and experience as well as work experience.

What do we offer?

• 28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Blended home and office working
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Rewards Programme
• 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
• A range of enhanced policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Competitive salary and annual pay reviews

We’re an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways.

Closing date: Wednesday 21 August at 12pm

Interview date: Tuesday 3 September and Wednesday 4 September

To apply on CharityJob, submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) describing how you meet the Person Specification for this role. 

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park, and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for a Procurement Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.

 The Benefits

• Salary of £35,927 to £39,187 per annum depending on experience

• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service.
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Offices in a beautiful location

The Role

You will discover a rewarding role set in the green oases of London where you can make a real difference to how we buy services, goods and works that enhance our visitor’s positive experience and align with our future charity objects. At TRP for every procurement activity we undertake and end contracts that we award, we aim to:

• protect, conserve, maintain the Royal Parks, to a high standard consistent with their historic, horticultural, environmental, and architectural importance.
• promote the use and enjoyment of the Royal Parks for public recreation, health and well-being through sporting and cultural activities and events.
• maintain and develop the biodiversity of the Royal Parks, protecting their wildlife and natural environment, promoting sustainability in the management and use of the Royal Parks
• support education by promoting public understanding of the history, cultural heritage, and natural environment of the Royal Parks
• promote national heritage, hosting and facilitating ceremonies of state or of national importance within and in the vicinity of the Royal Parks

The Procurement Officer role at Royal Parks is instrumental in enhancing the central procurement function. As part of our Corporate Strategy, we want to secure our financial future and diversify into new areas and so we need someone who can break the mould and make a difference to our services. We have a busy pipeline over the next 12 – 18 months, which the Procurement Officer will play a vital part in delivering.

In this role you will:

• Be responsible for developing and implementing end-to-end procurement strategies.
• Be responsible for undertaking procurement activity leading one-off projects, recurring or one-off procurements and supporting the wider procurement team by responding to correspondence and enquires from internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to optimise procurement processes to drive efficiency.
• Manage stakeholder and supplier relationships to ensure effective performance and risk mitigation.
• Proactively stay up to date with market trends, best practices, and new legislation to ensure robust, fit for purpose, compliant procurement processes.
• Undertake benchmarking and expenditure analysis to help inform decision makers of procurement strategies and recommended routes to market.
• Vary/Extend/Modify contracts and manage supplier relationships to secure favourable terms and conditions

• Ensure the Contracts Register is maintained with accurate data to aid with timely pipeline planning.
• Assist with KPI drafting and electronic systems used to monitor and assess supplier performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and service level agreements.
• Present advice and recommendations in a variety of formats to stakeholders at forums and meetings.
• Ensure procurement processes at TRP are undertaken in accordance with sustainability and social value strategies.

This is an exciting new opportunity with a chance to make a difference to TRP as there will be a chance to get involved with varied work, collaborate with different teams, and ensure compliance across TRP.

About you

To be considered for the role as a Procurement Officer, you will need:

• Experience in a public sector procurement setting.
• Be willing to work towards, a CIPS qualification.
• Be willing to work towards, the Transforming Public Procurement Certification Module for the Procurement Act of 2023
• Experience of pre and post procurement management life cycles
• Experience of benchmarking and procurement related data analysis
• Experience in using e-tendering systems and UK Procurement notice portals.
• Ability to develop and implement procurement and contract management strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of contracts, finalising contracts, and applying UK Public Procurement legislation
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills
• Experience with supply chain risk mapping.
• Experienced in training stakeholders or team members on procurement practices, systems, or processes.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Procurement Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

What is more, we will support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities, ensuring that your professional growth will flourish throughout your time with us.

So, if you want to make a tangible difference while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications

Job Title: NCT Walk & Talk Project & Outreach Manager

Salary: £32,000 FTE Fixed Term Contract for 2 Years from start date

Hours per week: 35

Location: Homebased with travel to volunteer events and activities

Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension  scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday.

About us

We are recruiting a Project & Outreach Manager to help raise the profile and accessibility of NCT Walk & Talk across England supporting volunteers to leverage NCT’s existing local networks and encouraging take up in new areas across the whole of England. 

Funded by Sport England, as part of an ambitious programme of change for NCT Walk & Talk This is a key role under the ‘More Parents, More Impact pillar of our For Every Parent 2023-28 strategy which will support NCT's focus on tackling health inequalities, enabling parents to create connections and build local, supportive communities.

The post holder will be responsible for the recruitment, retention and support of volunteers in areas of socioeconomic and health deprivation, and in parallel will create an engagement strategy for women and parents from minoritised and intersectional communities. This role will be responsible for ensuring the safe, inclusive and enjoyable delivery of NCT Walk & Talk across the UK as the operational lead.

About the role

This is a full-time role but we would be happy to talk about flexible start/finish times for the right candidate so please just let us know in your covering letter if this is something that you would like us to consider. This role will involve some evening and weekend work and flexibility to be on call.

Working as part of the wider Volunteering Team Your great organisation skills will enable you to juggle a busy but rewarding workload. You will be able to prioritise multiple tasks, with excellent attention to detail. A background in working with people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and/or people who are marginalised on the basis of their ethnicity, with previous experience of managing volunteers. You will help by recruiting, supporting, and managing volunteers who deliver NCT Walk & Talk in their local area. 

This role is perfect for someone who loves variety in their work where no day is the same.  Speaking to volunteers, working with external professionals and stakeholders, thinking creatively, and improving processes are all a big part of this role.

We are looking for someone who is: 

· Passionate about delivering a good volunteer experience.

· Experienced in working with people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and/or people who are marginalised on the basis of their ethnicity.

· An expert in leading projects involving volunteers.

· Able to manage a variety of tasks and projects in a fast paced environment.

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability. 

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please see the attached job description for further information. 

Closing date for applications: 9am 28th August 2024

Interviews: 9th and 11th September 2024

Start Date: w/c 1st October 2024

The interview will include a 5 minute verbal presentation

Join us as a Business Development Executive (BDE) with Travel Hands, a service designed to ease the outdoor commute of VIP (Visually Impaired People) by pairing them with sighted & verified volunteers to walk together to similar destinations ensuring a safe, convenient, and inexpensive travel experience.

Location: London-based candidate - Hybrid

Position: Full-time (35-hour week)

Who are we looking for to join us in our mission?

We seek a Business Development Executive (BDE) who can help us expand Travel Hands as a vital charity for people with visual impairments. The BDE will ensure the objectives of the growth plan are reviewed and delivered.

As a new BDE, this position has responsibility for the delivery of marketing and business development services. You will share the mission of Travel Hands to make sure our voice is heard and that we can continue to inspire our communities further.

You will be working with the CEO of the organization and developing the partnerships with:

Organizations to reach VIP: Councils, charities, social prescribers, housing associations and NHS bodies

Organizations to reach Volunteers/ Guides: Voluntary organizations, volunteer fairs, Universities, senior citizen clubs, social prescribers and corporates (inviting employees to join through corporate volunteering programs)

Businesses: Create reward incentive opportunities for volunteers by inviting businesses to join us through corporate social responsibilities (CSR)

The role also includes marketing activities such as:

• Create and run campaigns to promote the service to VIPs and Volunteers
• Promote at volunteer fairs and events across London
• Share insights and ideas with the digital marketing team to create content
• Discover new avenues and opportunities to promote Travel Hands such as billboards, radio stations, press, and media.
• We seek candidates who have the following skills:
• A strong understanding of business-to-business marketing and business development within the third sector
• Evidence of good Partner management skills, ideally gained within a professional services environment
• Effective relationship builder - can interact with individuals at all levels across the business
• A "challenger", able to think strategically and commercially
• Strong operational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills(both verbal and written)
• Reap the benefits of joining our mission:
• Hybrid and Flexible Work Culture
• Travel Expenses will be paid
• NEST company pension scheme available
• As an early employee, help shape the direction of our charity
• Widen your professional horizons
• Experience working with the disabled community
• Opportunity to contribute to a young team and grow as a leader
• Opportunity to co-design with the founding team and implement own ideas

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Office: Co-working space in Islington

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring program
• Flexitime
• Free or Subsidized travel
• Work from home

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

 

About Travel Hands

Travel Hands charity relieves the needs of Visually Impaired People (VIP) by facilitating safe, convenient, and inexpensive outdoor travel so they can attend formal appointments, recreational activities and community events.

With our technology, a journey request is sent by a VIP or the backend team on behalf of VIPs to nearby available volunteers. The accepting volunteer will pick up the VIP and walk towards the requested destination. We operate in a hybrid model: call center and mobile-web apps. The customer service monitors the journeys of our users when they are active for improved safety.

The VIPs pay a small fee per journey and Volunteers flexibly help VIPs and walk more. They are vetted by the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and trained with our online or in-person course. As a Thank You, our volunteers get reward incentives that can be redeemed from our app.

We have completed 750+ journeys in London and won awards from the Beyond Business Program by Investec Bank, Money4U Dragon’s Den, UnLtd, School for Social Entrepreneurs, Big Issue Invest and the European Space Agency, etc. We are looking to expand the reach of the service and create further impact in 2024.

Salary per annum: £24,102 - £25,608

Salary per hour: £12.36 - £13.13

Location: Much Hadham or Bishops Stortford

We are seeking committed and caring individuals with a passion for improving the lives of children and young people and adults! It is a very exciting time to join St Elizabeth's, as our charity grows with our admissions increasing for 2024 onwards.

What can you offer me?

- Full time, part time or Bank hours available – between two or five shifts per week.
- Mixed pattern of early and late shifts (07:00/ 07:15 – 14:30/14:45 and 14:15 – 21:45).
- Rewarding opportunities to support children young people and adult with complex needs and Epilepsy to “live life to the full”.
- From 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Career pathway including registration onto a Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Level 2 in Health & Social Care (fully funded by St Elizabeth’s).
- Onsite training and assessment team delivering a variety of learning and development opportunities.
- 20% uplift on your salary for working overtime on a Saturday & Sunday.
- If you drive and are willing to support our service users to access the community, you could be eligible for a monetary voucher towards your Christmas shopping!
- For those that don’t drive or have access to a car, we offer subsidised staff transport service from Bishops Stortford, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth and Stansted Abbotts that runs in line with our shift patterns.
- Eligible for Blue Light card and other health and leisure discounts.
- Free onsite parking and subsidised canteen.

What will I be doing?

- Daily care and living support, including personal care.
- Promoting independence and learning in line with wellbeing.
- Encouraging fun leisure and social activities ensuring our service users are able to access the wider community.
- Ensuring a safe, secure and clean home environment.
- Food preparation and cooking meals.
- Administering medication (full training provided).

What are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals that are deeply passionate about supporting children, young people and adults to ensure they achieve their aspirations and forge brighter futures. Ideally, you will have some previous experience of working in care or education, but if you can commit to being dedicated, patient and adaptable with excellent communication skills, then you are exactly the person we need!

Calling all drivers! If you drive, we would especially love to hear from you. Our motto is to ‘Live Life to the Full’ and although St Elizabeth’s provides unique and tailored experiences to the people we support, we want to ensure our clients and learners can access every opportunity available to them within the local community and beyond to gain valued life experiences and continuously improve on their journey to independence.

If any of the above sounds like you, then come and join the St. Elizabeth’s community!

How do I apply?

Please complete an application form and upload an up-to-date CV on our website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route, and so drivers are desirable. The salary range advertised is based on full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply quickly. We reserve the right to close an advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At St Elizabeth’s we aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. Additionally, we are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community; every addition to our centre is a valued one. Therefore, if you require any reasonable adjustments at application or interview stage, please do not hesitate to contact us as soon as possible.

Safeguarding

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Case Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Case Manager to join the team in Suffolk, working 16 hours a week on a fixed term contract until September 2025.

Do you want to make a difference every day?

Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based in Suffolk, as a Case Manager you will be:

Providing a high quality, end-to-end support service to the most vulnerable victims of complex crimes. To act as the single point of contact for victims through the criminal justice and recovery process, delivering support and interventions where required, acting as an advocate on behalf of the victim and coordinating the support services required by external agencies

You will need:

• Experience of delivering high quality services to vulnerable victims of crime.
• A good knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
• Experience of Multi-agency working.
• Good IT skills and experience of using case management systems.
• Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and the relevant policies.
• Strong communication and listening skills with an ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and manage time effectively.
• Experience of delivering a service and working with victim's/service users.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

Victim Support is looking for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor based in either our Shipley or Wakefield office, working 37.5 hours per week. This vacancy is to provide maternity cover on a fixed term contract until March 2025.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working where this fits in with the needs of the service
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role offers help and support directly to victims and survivors of sexual violence, working to the national ISVA framework to provide support throughout victims criminal justice journey, or if they haven't reported the incident to the police, on their own recovery journey.

The role involves regular travel across West Yorkshire, and supporting victims and survivors directly at criminal justice hearings: a driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

The successful post holder will ensure victims and survivors receive ongoing continuity of support, advocacy and impartial advice and information including reporting to the police, accessing Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services, and specialist support such as pre-trial therapy and sexual violence counselling. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

Title: Driver and Administrative Assistant (RLM) X2

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Kaduna and Abuja, Nigeria

Contract: 1-year Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

About the role

Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) is a high profile, high value, multi-partner programme, which will make a significant contribution to the control and elimination of the Oncho LF  across 13 countries. Sightsavers is the  coordination partner in Nigeria and working with other partners to delivery on programme outputs.

Sightsavers have exciting opportunities for two Driver and Administrative Assistants to join the teams in Kaduna and Abuja and play a vital part in the RLM programme, where they will drive staff and consultants to various locations and support the efficient running of the office.

The Driver and Administrative Assistant duties include:

• Act as driver for staff to carry out all official duties.

• Transport Sightsavers staff to & from airports where this service is not outsourced.

• Undertake routine maintenance of vehicles, including simple repairs.

• Ensures vehicles are regularly serviced and advise the Administrative Officer when servicing is required and/or when defects/ problems arise.

• Make sure all vehicles have reflectors, fire extinguishers, first aid box, etc. First aid boxes for the vehicles must be checked regularly to ensure that items used are promptly replenished.

• Lock up vehicles with security locks and/or alarms.

• Keep a maintenance record of vehicles. e.g. replacement of major parts, tyres, batteries, body spraying, etc.

• Transact business with the banks on foreign currencies for staff related travels.

• Maintain liaison with officials of immigration and embassies for staff entry visas and renewal of passports and work permits.

• Assist in picking up invoices for procuring logistics.

• Assist with the organisation of various office events (seminar, plenaries, meetings, workshops, Away Days etc).

As a successful candidate you will have substantial working experience as a Driver and will have held a class C driving licence for at least two years, have a grade 12 certificate or equivalent experience, and a background with admin duties.

Further requirements include:

• Basic Education Certificate (BECE)
• Experience with working within an INGO/NGO
• Willingness to be flexible and prepared to contribute to the company in other duties as required
• Demonstrable defensive driving skills (in town and on dirt roads)
• Minimum driving license class C for at least 2 years
• Availability for emergency work on weekends and public holidays

The Driver and Administrative Assistant roles are varied and involved and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

We anticipate that shortlisting candidates for interview will be completed during the week of 26 August 2024, and in-person interviews will take place during the week of 2 September 2024. The evaluation process will include a driving test and oral interview, to be completed by shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 18 August 2024

As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Role

As GamCare continues to expand, we are looking to recruit new advisers for our Helpline. Helpline advisers play a key role at the heart of GamCare and are the first port of call for those seeking help, advice, and support for gambling related harm. 

This is a great time to join us and be an integral part of an award winning (Helpline of the Year) team, providing vital support to those affected by their own, or someone else’s gambling. As our team of Advisers grows, we will be able to help more people who reach out to us.

Support is offered via our Freephone Helpline, Live Chat (Netline) and digital platforms, including WhatsApp. The Helpline is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

This role will be worked across a 2-week rota. In each 2-week period you will work 7 nights. Shifts begin at 22:30 and finish at 07:30 the following morning. Full training and supervision are provided, and a full CPD-programme is offered.

Key Responsibilities

• Recognising issues of risk and ensuring they are dealt with effectively, in line with our safeguarding policies.
• Collaborating and engaging professionally with other remote-working colleagues as part of a Helpline team.
• Operating various IT systems including our call handling system, CRM and internal communication platforms.
• Capturing client data in order to improve understanding and to help us tailor our service to those in need of support.
• Moderating our online Forum and Chatrooms on a rota basis.
• Providing advice, support, and guidance to callers, who are affected by problems with gambling.

About you

You will have a professional qualification in Health, Social Care, Psychology, Youth or Community Care, e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above or a Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies, Advice and Guidance. Alternatively, you will have demonstratable experience of working with vulnerable people experiencing addiction harm and/or other complex needs.

We also welcome applications from those who have lived experience of gambling related harm and experience of working in a professional supportive environment, with an understanding of relevant safeguarding legislation.

You will be able to engage with callers getting in touch with GamCare effectively, sensitively and with empathy, and be able to deliver non-judgemental, confidential support. You will be willing to maintain a sufficient level of understanding around problem gambling, and you will have a genuine interest in working within the field of Gambling Addiction, treatment, early intervention, and prevention.

You will also be competent in the use of various IT systems including our call handling system, CRM and internal communication platforms.

You will also be subjected to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About Us

Founded in 1997, GamCare is one of the leading providers of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.

Benefits You Can Enjoy

• 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service
• A generous Pension Scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%
• Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support 

To apply, please click the apply button.

Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd August 2024 at 11:59pm.

Interviews will take place online via video conference the week commencing: 2nd September.

GamCare are committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.

GamCare is an equal opportunities employer and doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. We are only able to facilitate visa sponsorship in very limited circumstances, so candidates outside of the UK or who don’t have the right to work in the UK need not apply.

Are you a motivated and skilled caseworker with an interest in using the law to empower marginalised people? Do you have experience of supporting asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to rebuild their lives? Are you looking for your next role in a supportive environment with good employee benefits and close links to the communities?

If so, this exciting new role in our small dynamic charity might be for you! 

Reporting to AFRIL’s Casework and Advocacy Manager, this new post will increase our casework team from 3 FTE to 3.6 FTE. You will provide expert advice and casework support, holding a small and varied caseload of clients. On a rota you will attend outreach surgeries to give advice to asylum seekers and new refugees in the community. You will take referrals from delivery partners, in particular Citizens Advice Lewisham, and work constructively to support their advisors to develop their expertise with our client group. AFRIL is AQS accredited with file reviews from Southwark Law Centre. We have a community PAP project with Deighton Pierce Glynn Solicitors and expect all caseworkers to complete this legal training. We have an immigration partnership with Southwark Law Centre and are working towards OISC registration within the year. We are a friendly team and there is real scope to grow and affect change in this role. 

About us:

AFRIL is a small, dynamic, community based charity working with asylum seekers, vulnerable migrants, and refugees in South East London and beyond. We support our service users to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community. We provide both crisis support to meet immediate need, and longer-term, flexible programmes to tackle the underlying problems that lead to crisis. We engage in policy and legal interventions to affect change, including strategic litigation. We are a leading voice in the sector challenging asylum hotel maximisation and providing second tier advice to other charities. Our work is grounded in the values of professionalism, inclusivity, and solidarity, and our approach to service delivery is one of co-production and empowerment.

AFRIL delivers four core services:

• The Casework and Advocacy Service, providing AQS accredited advice and complex casework in housing, asylum support, community care, welfare benefits and related matters. We deliver a community arm of the legal PAP project with Deighton Pierce Glynn Solicitors and have an immigration representation project in partnership with Southwark Law Centre.

• Rainbow Club Supplementary School, improving educational attainment through weekly supplementary education in English and Maths, arts, music and sports activities to primary age refugee and migrant children.

• Helping Hands Food Bank - food vouchers, fresh food, toiletries and essential household items. Small grants and destitution support. 

• Allotment of Refuge - an integrated community of food growers improving health, wellbeing and climate resilience from a large plot on the Lewisham/Southwark border. Produce from the harvest goes into our Food Bank.

AFRIL is an equal opportunities employer. We are a diverse staff team and particularly encourage applications from BAME candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those with lived experience of asylum/irregular migration. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages and are committed to supporting qualified people to re-enter the workplace after periods of unemployment for example because of homemaking, redundancy, mental health or previous immigration restrictions. Our office is on the first floor of a community centre. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our staff to flourish.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 16th September 2024. 

Terms and conditions:

Hours: Part Time 21 hours per week, to include Monday and Wednesday.

The postholder may be required to work occasional Saturdays or some evenings for which time off in lieu will be given.

Location: This post is based at AFRIL’s office at the Leemore Community Centre in central Lewisham. Post induction, there is the option of working from home one day a week. We have a flexible working policy and are open to conversations with individual staff about their flexible working needs. 

Benefits: 5% employer pension contributions, access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and training and development. Employee wellbeing support delivered by a clinical provider. Annual salary review.

See full Job Description and Person Specification. We will only accept applications with both a CV and Cover Letter. 

JOB ROLE 

Salary range: £10,030-£13,372, FTE £25,073

Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury

Contract type/ hours: Part time, 15-20 hours per week

Closing date: 1 September 2024

We are seeking a friendly, organised, part time administrator, to provide support to the Head Gardener at Horatio’s Garden Stoke Mandeville, at the National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury.

Horatio’s Garden is a charity that creates and cares for, beautiful gardens in NHS spinal injury centres. Leading garden designers develop the stunning sanctuaries for patients and their family and friends, creating an environment which becomes an integral part of their lives and care whilst spending many months in hospital.

The beautiful garden at Stoke Mandeville includes stunning planting, a water feature, and a large garden room to give patients a warm sheltered place to enjoy the garden in all weather.

The Garden Administrator will join a team of six other dedicated administrators across the charity’s existing projects. You will work closely with the Head Gardener and a team of volunteers to nurture the beautiful space for patients and their visitors.

You will be responsible for the administration of the garden and coordination of the large group of volunteers. With the Head Gardener you will also arrange social events for patients, their families and visitors.

The role is a fantastic opportunity for a confident administrator who is efficient and organised, with great IT skills and a proactive, can-do attitude. You will need to be adaptable and friendly and happy working with volunteers and patients. An understanding of the healing benefits of gardens would be beneficial. We welcome informal enquiries. 

The role is a part-time salaried post for 15-20 hours based in our garden, with flexibility for overtime to cover when the Head Gardener is on leave or absent from the garden.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Key responsibilities include:

· Volunteer coordination, training and recruitment

· Support the Head Gardener with administrative duties

· Develop administration methods to support the efficient running of the garden

· Provide support in the planning and running of events in the garden

· Plan and organise garden tours

· Ensure the garden and buildings are presented to a high standard at all times

· Share in the upkeep and cleanliness of the kitchen and garden room

· Support visitors to the garden, booking in visits and assisting with garden tours

· Purchasing necessary supplies for the garden

· Collate the banking of donations and managing petty cash

· Support the sale of charity merchandise and replenish stock as required, with regular stock takes

· Ensure promotional leaflets and posters are tidy, up to date, stocked and on display

· Other duties to support the efficient running of the garden

Essential skills and experience required:

· Highly competent administrative experience, at least 2 years

· Excellent IT competence, agility and experience with using Microsoft 365 programmes, in particular Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Outstanding attention to detail, proactive, lots of initiative and drive

· Able to form positive working relationships with staff at all levels, key stakeholders and volunteers

· An adaptable and flexible attitude

· Approachable, friendly and the passion to advocate the values of the charity

Desirable skills and experience:

· Experience of volunteer coordination and recruitment

· Experience of organising events and fundraising activities

· Bookkeeping

· Appreciation of gardens and their ability to heal

As a Charity we are committed to creating and promoting a culture that protects and preserves the welfare of the vulnerable people in our care. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information from and about candidates including criminal record checks, to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work for our Charity.

HOW TO APPLY

Please read the full job description above before applying. Please upload your CV and one page covering letter outlining why you are suitable for the role. We look forward to receiving your application.

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Kitchen Manager to lead our volunteer kitchen team and ensure the highest standards of food quality and service. As the backbone of our kitchen operations, you'll oversee everything from menu creation and inventory management to volunteer training and kitchen safety. If you're a creative leader with a keen eye for detail and a dedication to excellence, we want you to help us deliver the best experience for our guests.