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We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to support our Information Systems Team managing technical projects and supplier relationships. You’ll manage technology projects across Samaritans central services, 200+ branches and virtual hubs.
You’ll be critical to our ambitious plans in the progression of technology to help us be there for those who need us across multi-technical channels, including driving improvements in project management and delivery of multiple concurrent information technology related projects, including but not limited to our Samaritans Listening Centre, our Service Desk system, Asset Management, and our Staff telephony system.
What makes this role unique?
This role delivers real change and takes Samaritans’ service to the next level.
Line Management of a Business Systems Administrator you’ll drive forward advances in our use of technology to greatly improve the experiences for our volunteers, who in turn can provide a better service to our callers.
You’ll work alongside various stakeholders to support them deliver exciting and new services, including further developing the ability of volunteering at home, project management and delivery of new Halo ITSM service desks at all organisational levels, and coordinate multiple technical teams to deliver new branches and hubs across all systems as part of our ambitious Service Expansion Programme.
This role is instrumental in ensuring the delivery and reach of our services enables us to together make a real difference in our life saving battle for suicide prevention.
- Permanent
- Full time – 35 hours per week
- £52,000- £53,000 per annum
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
- Hybrid working, linked to our office in Ewell (Surrey), with a mix of home and office working.
- In-office working: we’d love to see you in the office at least twice per month, with a willingness to also travel to meet corporate partners across the UK, when needed
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Management of technological projects
- Collaboration with teams and stakeholders
- Managing relationships with a portfolio of suppliers
- Supportive and empowering line management in line with Samaritans ethos
- Monitor and report on the progress of project deliverables
- Change Management
- Innovation and advancement of technologies
- Testing new systems and technology utilising risk assessments and understanding regulations.
About you
If you’re passionate about our cause with a proven record of delivering technology projects against agreed targets and timescales, this could be the exciting next step for your career.
Full Job Description is here
What’s in it for you – our benefits
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too.
We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Hybrid and flexible working
We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Being Inclusive
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application
If this role sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and provide a cover letter (2 pages maximum) tailored around your motivations for applying and your skills and experience in relation to the job outline.
This role will close for applications at midnight on Sunday 1st September.
Join us in our mission to support those in need. Together, we can make a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Enhanced Support worker to join our young people service in Hounslow
£22,120 per annum, working 32 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
A Enhanced Support worker will be able to be creatively engage young people in order to minimise risks and increase their independence. Partnership working is the heart of supporting our young people and Enhanced Support Workers are required to build and maintain those relationships to coordinator the young person's support.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
- Responsible for key-working a caseload assigned by the Management
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions to professional standards
- Co-develop a positive behaviour support plan with the individual that identifies triggers and actions required to enable positive risk taking through reduced risks
- Support customers to engage with agreed support programme
- Support customers to claim and receive eligible benefits, deal with relevant agencies to develop life skills, budgeting, financial literacy, and managing finances effectively
- Encourage tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
- Motivate individuals to prepare and cook healthy meals safely, going shopping and offering guidance on buying balanced nutritious food
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- An understanding of the issues facing young people
- An awareness and understanding of the social, emotional and wellbeing needs and mental health in relation to young people
- An awareness of adolescent development and relevant theories, such as attachment theory
- An awareness and understanding of child development and best practice in promoting healthy living and positive parenting skills
- An understanding of the challenges young parents face and the skills to enable them to pursue their aspirations while parenting effectively
- An understanding of the difficulties care leavers face and the skills to empower them to achieve their ambitions
- An understanding of the difficulties NEET young people face and the skills to enable them to develop a sense of responsibility and independence in the community
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
- Ability to adapt to challenging environments
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to plan, manage and evaluate outcome focused activities and support programmes
- Interpersonal skills to build relationships with young people in 1:1 and group settings
- Strong personal resilience and excellent teamwork skills
Desirable:
- Understanding of the Service legal framework including the Children Act and Homelessness legislation and how to use it effectively
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full job description.
Job overview
Ashford and St Peters NHS Trust has an active registered charity (charity number 1058567) dedicated to raising funds to support patients and staff, enhancing our hospital environment by providing supplement equipment or additional services above and beyond those the NHS can provide. This role represents an opportunity for an experienced individual with the right talents to shape and develop the vision and strategy for the charity and the evolution of fundraising within the Trust.
We are looking for a fearless implementer of transformational change; an experienced and dynamic individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, experience of building brand and developing awareness. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate using a variety of media to promote and help our charity grow are a must.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Trust Charity will act as lead in all fundraising activities and, as such, will be a highly developed specialist in fundraising techniques. They will be expected to be pro-active in identifying and developing new opportunities in order to maximise appropriate charitable fundraising throughout the Trust. They will be the lead specialist on high profile fundraising appeals and, by sensitive and appropriate means, procure charitable income which meets agreed financial targets and timescales. This will require excellent communication, persuasion and negotiation skills.
The successful applicant will design, implement and manage an integrated business development and fundraising strategy comprising of high-net worth, corporate, trusts & foundation, social & impact investment, membership activity to agreed income & expenditure targets, utilising a range of fundraising products and methodologies which maximise cost benefit returns.
The post holder will make effective contribution to reaching the Trust charity’s vision and strategic objectives and raise the profile of the Charity both internally and externally within the trust and wider Alliance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Be the first point of contact, and the Charity’s expert, for all new fundraising offers and initiatives to ensure that, before accepting them, such offers are appropriate for the hospital’s capital planning requirements, risk profile and public relations protocols.
- To develop the Trust Charity brand and corporate experience so that the charity becomes the preferred partner of choice for the donor community.
- To design, implement and manage capital and revenue appeals in support of major charity build projects to agreed income and activity targets, in association with appointed consultants.
- To ensure all activities are conducted in full compliance with charity law, fundraising legislation and best practice, data protection and compliance, adding value to and enhancing the Trust Charity brand.
- Review and maintain appropriate fundraising policies and protocols which conform to the requirements of the hospital’s internal and external auditors, charity law, data protection and the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Conduct.
- Act as key point of contact for NHS charities together, maintaining accurate contact details for the trust and ongoing membership.
- Build and maintain relationships with Charity leads in neighbouring trusts and other NHS organisations.
- To develop a Trust Charity communications plan, which involves both internal and external communications to facilitate the efficient working of the Charity, utilising all media to further develop the Trust Charity brand.
- The post holder will be required to use their gravitas and specialist expertise to influence a range of senior colleagues on a wide range of complex communications issues.
- To establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with all stakeholder groups, internally and externally, at all levels.
- To develop, implement and oversee the Trust Charity annual grant application programme ensuring an equitable and transparent process which supports and empowers those clinicians/managers/staff that apply for funding.
- To assemble and publish an annual impact report which notes funds dispersed and the impacts upon users including health economic indicators.
- To oversee the publication of monthly management accounts and of quarterly financial reports to the Charitable Appeal Committee.
- Be a participative member of the Charitable Funds Committee, including the preparation of reports and briefings.
- Advise the Charitable Funds Committee on all matters pertaining to fundraising activities, fundraising schedules and budgets and spending plans of individual funds.
- Through the Charitable Funds Committee, build a working relationship with the Clinical Divisions, key departments and individuals within the Trust.
- Build a good understanding of local healthcare delivery issues, priorities and plans, including central capital and business planning and make judgements on what options are appropriate for fundraising appeals.
We are the dedicated charity for Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
This is a new and exciting role at Crisis Skylight Birmingham to join a team of experienced and highly skilled staff supporting homeless people move into their own long term sustainable tenancies.
About the role
As Housing Procurement Officer, you will join our team in Birmingham at an exciting time, delivering an outstanding property procurement service across the private and social rented sector. Working alongside our team of lead worker coaches you will identify appropriate matches of tenants and homes. It’s a role requiring commercial acumen and creativity as you partner with both Social and Private landlords and our members. You will work collaboratively with partners, coaches and staff across the organisation to ensure tenants receive the support they need to sustain their homes and landlord relationships are nurtured. There is scope for development of the role and plenty of support. It’s a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own and shape it from the beginning.
Location: Crisis Skylight Birmingham, 25 Heath Mill Lane, Deritend, B9 4AE
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills, experience and knowledge:
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Experience of sourcing, procuring, and allocating accommodation and making tenancies work for tenants and landlords.
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Knowledge of the Birmingham (and surrounding areas) housing market and the barriers and opportunities faced by people moving out of homelessness and into housing.
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Understanding of housing law
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Developing, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
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Experience of working in a lettings and housing procurement environment
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Creative approach to solving problems.
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Showing resilience when dealing with difficult situations
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A self-starter who can work on their own initiative.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 1 September 2024 (at 23:59)
Interview date: Wednesday 11 September at Crisis Skylight Birmingham
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy sports and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability. Demand for our service is high: currently, over 100 families across London are members of the KEEN family and we provide over 4,000 hours of supported care every year to disabled children, who we call our ‘athletes’. As part of a small team, you have the chance to make a profound difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
We're seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team in the role of Brent Service Coordinator. This position plays a pivotal role in the development and delivery of our unique, beloved 1:1 sessions for children with additional needs. We're looking for someone who is not only self-motivated and highly organised but also possesses experience working with disabled children in various settings, including play, educational, or social care, with a specific focus on autism and learning disabilities. Your passion for providing top-quality activity and support services to our children and families is paramount.
Every week during term time, children aged 5-11 attend our 90-minute KEEN London sports and games sessions, where they receive personalised support from our dedicated team of volunteer coaches. Our Brent site is the newest addition to the KEEN London community and you'll play a crucial role in its continual development. We have just completed our two year pilot and are looking for a candidate to build on this foundation. As the Brent Service Coordinator, you'll be solely responsible for the front line delivery of the Brent service: planning, safety, and creating a fun and inclusive environment for all. This will involve working closely with our athletes and their families, supervising our team of volunteer coaches and engaging with the local community. Additionally, you'll oversee the organisation and execution of off-site trips and contribute to the organisation of our annual residential trip.
You'll be working closely with our Head of Operations and Fundraising Manager to capture our impact and promote our services effectively. It's essential that you embody KEEN London's values of inclusivity, compassion, commitment to high standards, trustworthiness, respectfulness, accountability, and above all, fun.
If you're an enthusiastic individual with a passion for promoting fun and active experiences for disabled children, we'd love to hear from you.
Role type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours, to include every Saturday (9:30 am - 14:30 pm) during school terms (and some outside term time).
Salary: £27,300 pa, pro rata’d (£16,380 for 21 hours)
Reports to: Head of Operations
Location: Office in N4 Saturday venues in Wembley region, Hybrid working arrangements available
Closing date: Friday 6th September
Responsibilities:
Delivery of core services
● Ensure the safe and effective running of weekend activity sessions in your area of London (every Saturday during term time)
● Ensure the safe and effective running of other services in development
● Plan, risk assess and deliver offsite trips
● Act as Child Protection Officer and First Aider for activities in your area
● Manage the session and lead volunteers in the delivery of a varied programme of activities
● Contribute to the development and delivery of new services
Service Delivery Admin
● Analyse attendance, service delivery and impact data
● Communicate with families about upcoming sessions and other information
● Update existing athlete profiles and create profiles for new athletes
● Proactively manage and prioritise the athlete waiting list
● Work to promote services in your local area
Volunteer Coordination
● Liaise with the Volunteer Manager regarding volunteer attendance
● Brief/debrief volunteers every session, including information on children, safeguarding and health & safety procedures
● Pair volunteers with athletes every week, matching volunteer experience with athletes' need
● Plan and deliver a high-quality activities programme for each weekend session
● Support Volunteer Manager to deliver volunteer training sessions on occasional weekday evenings
Person Specification
Essential Skills
● Experience working with disabled children specifically including autism and learning disabilities.
● Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation
● Excellent time management skills
● Strong communication skills
● Ability to remain calm in a crisis and handle difficult situations
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Ability to monitor and maintain safe working practices
● Data input and analysis
● Commitment and understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Desirable Skills
● Experience managing a team of volunteers
● Knowledge and experience in CRM systems
● Oversight and management of group work with young people.
Benefits
Benefits
Company Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
22 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays (pro rata)
Birthday Leave
Subsidised social events
Subsidised eye tests and glasses
Employee Loan Scheme
Disability Confident Employer
Season Ticket Loans
Closure of office between Christmas & New Year period (typically 3 days, not taken from annual leave
entitlement)
Flexible working options
Training and development to support your learning and growth
Free tea and coffee in the office!
To apply please submit your CV and personal statement addressing all areas of the person specification.
The deadline for applications is Friday 6th September.
Shortlisted candidates are required to attend a Keen session on Saturdays during the school term as part of the recruitment process.
Every child has a chance to enjoy sports and activities, and none are left behind due to disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting with the development and implementation of training programmes that enhance the skills of our stakeholders, as well as fostering a vibrant community engagement strategy to boost interaction and satisfaction.
You will be responsible for stakeholder engagement within the gaming and esports space, developing long lasting relationships, providing ongoing support.
You will also be responsible for promoting and marketing the work of Ygam at conferences and events.
You will be required to arrange and deliver our City & Guilds assured workshops and our CPD accredited training, both online and face to face and provide support to delegates post training, updating all relevant records and CRM systems.
Role Requirements
Duties will include but not be limited to:
Planning
· Network and develop stakeholder relationships, leading to the recruitment of delegates on Ygam training.
· Actively engage stakeholders across relevant organisations to support and promote the work of Ygam.
· Attend networking events online and in person to promote Ygam.
· Work with the communication team to produce and deliver clear, effective, and engaging material across a range of channels.
· Plan and facilitate stakeholder engagement events, focus groups, and communities of practice.
· Develop a strong pipeline of delegates to attend the workshops delivered by Ygam, ensuring workshops are well attended.
· Identify and attend conferences, seminars, educational and organisational events on behalf of Ygam, to highlight and support our work.
· Signpost organisations to the booking page on the Ygam website.
· Support and input into the creation of workshops and resources.
Delivery
· Deliver the Ygam portfolio of workshops (online and face to face).
· Provide high quality training to a range of professionals in line with Ygam’s Quality Assurance processes.
· Deliver workshops and training independently both online and face to face.
· Be responsive to delegates needs, answering questions and queries in a timely and supportive manner.
· Provide excellent customer service to delegates.
Outcomes:
· Produce robust and relevant stakeholder engagement and communication plans.
· Ensure accuracy of data utilising the CRM system.
· Achievement of monthly KPI.
· Demonstrate collaborative stakeholder engagement approach across the wider Ygam portfolio.
· Develop case study opportunities to understand the impact of the Ygam resources and training.
· Input into work with evaluators to measure impact and performance.
Learning and Development:
· Self-identify any gaps in knowledge and any CPD requirements to support your development and ongoing performance.
· Ensure all relevant CPD is completed and up to date on platforms such as Ihasco.
· Attend support sessions with line manager (both remotely and in person).
· Record performance in your monthly 1-1’s with your line manager.
Administration:
· Record an audit trail of stakeholder details and engagement activity via our CRM system.
· Send out joining instructions via our CRM system to delegates prior to workshops.
· Record attendance and email delegates post workshop to gather feedback.
· Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with GDPR/data protection legislation.
Person Specification
Essential
· Stakeholder engagement experience, including the development and implementation of robust stakeholder engagement plans.
· Passionate about gaming and esports, with an in-depth knowledge of current trends and challenges in the industry.
· Exceptional organisational skills with attention to detail.
· Flexible and adaptable, capable of thriving in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
· Confident communicator with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
· Confident public speaker with extensive training and delivery experience.
· Prior experience of selling a product or service, and experience of developing a pipeline to achieve KPIs
· Outstanding understanding of IT applications (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint especially).
· Ability to work in a highly organised manner with a keen eye for absolute detail.
· Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously.
· Experience of working within a matrix management framework and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to meet targets.
· Willingness to travel to events and meetings with stakeholders.
· Employment rights to live and work in the UK.
Desirable
· Innovative thinker with a track record of implementing successful training and engagement strategies.
· Experience creating content, e.g. training materials, videos etc.
· Experience of developing and running campaigns to engage stakeholders, driving traffic to websites and training.
· Experience of using Canva.
· Experience of using Salesforce and Mailchimp to collect and store customer information, compliant with GDPR regulation.
· Previous experience of working within a harm prevention role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Payroll and HR Advisor (Part-Time)
Department: Core
Reports to: HRBP
Working Pattern: 21 Hours (Consideration will be given on how the hours can be split over the week)
Salary: £21,000 (pro rata of £35,000 per annum)
Closing Date: 1st September 2024
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 150 members of staff.
The Role
As Payroll and HR Advisor, you will be responsible for preparing and leading on the monthly payroll processes. You will lead on the benefits administration (including pensions) and collaborate with our benefits provider to ensure member benefits are processed correctly.
The postholder will also assist and on the implementation of a new payroll system. In addition to the payroll duties, you will also be the first point of contact for Trust staff and line managers on HR operational queries and coordinating recruitment campaigns. You will also provide first line HR guidance and contribute to providing an effective and efficient HR service.
About You:
You will have good experience of payroll and benefits adminstration and working on payroll/HR systems. You will have a good experience on providing advice and guidance to employees and line mangers in with policy and employment legislation. You will need to be able to work independently and within a team. You will have a people-focussed and empathetic apporach. Excellent attention to detial and communication skills is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll
Responsible for coordinating the monthly payroll data process and administering the Trust employee benefits and pension schemes.
- Prepare and lead on the monthly payroll process (including pension and benefits and coordinate with Finance to ensure accuracy before signoff.
- Work and collaborate with external payroll provider (including assistance and coordination of implementation of new payroll system)
- Analysing and reporting on payroll data
- Lead on benefits administration (including pension), working with outsourced benefit providers to ensure staff are enrolled correctly.
HR:
Act as first point of contact for Trust staff and line managers on HR operational and recruitment matters.
- Provide first line HR guidance and escalate complex issues to the HRBP.
- Coordinate the employee life cycle process including:
- New starters and onboarding process.
- Preparation of contracts and other contractual documentation.
- Pre-employment and DBS verifications.Leaver process and conducting exit interviews.
- Lead on Hibob (HR System) administration, ensuring employee records are accurate and up to date
- Supporting hiring managers through the recruitment process, ensure consistency and best practice followed, and safeguarding compliance is adhered to.
Essential Criteria
- Good experience of payroll and benefits administration.
- Understanding of tax, payroll and auto enrolment laws
- Experience of working on payroll/HR systems.
- Good experience of advising employees and managers in line with policy and HR best practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and without supervision
- Humble, empathetic and people-focussed approach
- High levels of attention to detail and accuracy and strong numeracy skills
- Ability to work in a team and work independently
- Experience of maintaining and adhering to confidentially.
Desirable:
- CIPD Level 5 Qualification or equivalent
- Experience in not-for-profit sector
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years.
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
ABOUT US
RUHX is the working name of RUH Charitable Fund, the official NHS charity of The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH). In 2022, we changed our working name from “The Forever Friends Appeal” to RUHX to better reflect the extra-extraordinary work we fund and capture the exceptional commitment and generosity of our supporters who give us the power to do more.
At RUHX, we are more than a hospital charity. Since 1999, we have gone further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We are out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations that drive real change. And we’re making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness, and well-being for everyone in our community.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Philanthropy Manager will be a driven individual with a background in securing five-, six-, and sevenfigure gifts from charitable funders, corporate organisations, and/or Major Donors. Your primary responsibility will be to manage a diverse pool of Major Donors, both existing and prospective, to maximise philanthropic support across the RUH.
In thisrole, you will be pivotal in our Development Team, directly reporting to the Head of Development. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the UK's most prominent philanthropists. Your objective will be to achieve targets by proactively identifying and cultivating relationships with major donors and channelling their interests towards our key projects (medical research, patient and staff support, capital campaigns, medical equipment, and 'the area of greatest need.'
The ideal candidate will be adept at nurturing lasting relationships with funders, working towards a team income target of over £1.5m. You will also be a confident stakeholder manager, working closely with clinicians, researchers, and senior leaders to identify some of the key RUH funding areas that can deliver impact.
Central to your success will be your ability to articulate compelling cases for support verbally and in writing, translating complex information into persuasive appeals. You will have a proven track record of demonstrating initiative in seizing fundraising opportunities and championing philanthropic endeavours. Your role willsecure significant contributionsfor transformative projects and cultivate a culture of donorcentric giving, fostering long-term partnerships.
Above all, you will be dedicated to RUHX, the RUH, and the NHS—committed to transforming patient care through a business-minded and innovative approach to driving development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Development- The post holder will manage philanthropic income and secure an annual income of £500k+ towards the total Development team target of £1.5m. The Philanthropy Manager will manage a portfolio of major gifts prospects and will be responsible for the cultivation and stewardship of, five, six and seven figures gifts.
- Management—Responsible for managing an established prospect pool and identifying new donors while effectively reporting against income projections. Demonstrate potential for line management capabilities, with the opportunity for supervisory responsibilities as the role grows.
- Governance and Compliance- ensuring philanthropic giving complies with all fundraising regulatory and legal obligations, including GDPR, The Fundraising Regulator and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Financial & Risk Management—Working with the Head of Development, I am responsible for managing philanthropic income and expenditures to meet an individual target.
- External Relations and Communications- working with the Head of Development and the Marketing & Communications Team, supporting corporate communications, public relations, and brand consistency in relation to major donor giving.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join the Eastern PIC team, working 37.5 hours a week.
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
- 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 Portsmouth, operating as a hybrid working model with three days in the office, and two working from home. All travel costs to and from appointments from your office base will be reimbursed.
As a Caseworker you will be:
- Effectively manage a caseload of self-referrals or referred service users.
- Ensure each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service.
- Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client.
- Provide information and advocacy.
- Identify barriers to individuals accessing our services and determine solutions.
- To work alongside a team of staff to reflect the diverse community and the needs of victims.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships and promote effective communication between staff and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
You will need:
- Understanding of the impact of crime on victims.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering services.
- Using generic IT applications competently.
- Understanding of practical application of equal opportunities and diversity and inclusivity.
- Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Maintain professional boundaries.
- Knowledge and understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practices, maintaining records in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Sunderland. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Sunderland. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
This is a full-time role for 35 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the IAP or IAQ qualification will start on £22,500 per annum
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; noon on 6 September 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Manager: Sustainability Education
We are excited to be recruiting for a new Project Manager to deliver our national and international sustainability education programmes. This role is ideal for a candidate who is excited about transforming education for climate justice, working in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders within universities, colleges, government and trade unions.
Through the role, the successful candidate will develop and foster a close network of students, academics, university college teaching and professional staff, organisers, civil servants and others, shape our transformative education programmes and play an important part in supporting educational reform.
ROLE SPECIFICS
Location: Home working anywhere in the UK, London-based staff have access to our London office for part of the week.
Working pattern: 0.6FTE – 1.0FTE with typical working times between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. The role includes weekly UK-wide travel with early starts and late returns, including possible international travel, and approx. 10 overnight stays a year. Seasonal variation in travel, with peaks and troughs. Homeworkers will be expected to work remotely on a regular basis. Flexible work patterns, condensed hours, and job share opportunities open to negotiation. International aspects require working with contacts in other time zones, sometimes requiring early starts or late finishes, which can be balanced with Time Off In Lieu.
Salary: E (starting salary £30,413 per annum, rising to £34,702). If based in London this role will receive an additional London weighting of £3,405 per annum. We provide up to 6% pension contribution, with life assurance for all those in the pension scheme. We have annual guaranteed pay point increases as well as a cost of living pay increase policy.
Contract: Two-year fixed term, with intention to extend
Closing date for applications: 28th August at 11:59pm
Interview dates: 5th and 6th September for first stage 15-minute informal phone calls. Second stage interviews will be held on 12th and 13th September. All interviews will be held online and interview themes will be shared in advance.
Preferred start date: ASAP, ideally mid-October 2024
INTRODUCING SOS-UK
SOS-UK is a student-led education charity focusing on sustainability and climate justice. We work across all forms of education and, through our work, we aim to:
- Get more students leading on, and learning for, sustainability.
- Repurpose the education system around the climate emergency and ecological crises.
- Make sustainability more inclusive, so it is for everyone.
We believe that when students lead on sustainability, they learn about it, picking up the vital knowledge, skills and competencies they will need to help transform society into a more just and sustainable place.
Find out more about SOS-UK, who we are and what we do by visiting our website
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are recruiting a Project Manager to primarily deliver our education programmes, including Responsible Futures.
Key responsibilities of the Project Manager include:
- Project manage the successful delivery of Responsible Futures at a set number of allocated organisations, tailoring delivery according to local needs and institutional context.
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with key people and act as the first point of contact for students and staff at your allocated institutions
- Plan, design, and deliver engaging training sessions and tailored support for your allocated organisations as a part of established programmes as well as for bespoke consultancy projects.
- Line manage Responsible Futures student staff member.
Please read a full description of the role’s responsibilities and person specification (knowledge, skills, attributes, qualifications and experience) in the role profile downloadable from our recruitment page.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We're committed to equity in our recruitment and selection processes and welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities, including age, ability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation. We recognise that the sustainability sector lacks racial diversity and particularly welcome applications from Black candidates and People of Colour.
We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and offer an opt-in guaranteed interview scheme for BPOC and/or disabled candidates. If candidates opt into the scheme, and demonstrate they meet all essential criteria in the role profile, they will be guaranteed a first-stage interview.
The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Find out more about what it’s like working for SOS-UK. If you would like to speak to a member of SOS-UK staff not involved in the interview process about how your experience might meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch.
Please apply via our online application form, we are unable to accept CVs.
Benefits: We believe we have a fair and transparent pay framework. Our salary bands and pay gaps are public. We have always paid at least the real living wage and are an accredited Living Wage Employer. We do not offer any unpaid/non-credit-bearing placement opportunities or work experience. We offer up to 6% pension contributions, annual cost of living increases and annual spine-point salary increases until the top of your band. Other benefits include: Support and paid time for learning and development in your role and to support onward progression (if desired) Cycle-to-work scheme Eye care vouchers Free flu vaccinations Work laptop and home-office equipment where needed Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme via HSF A minimum of 27 days paid annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff or those on contracts for under 12 months). Additional leave is awarded for each year of service, up to 30 days Discretionary paid leave over the Christmas break for everyone Various other leave allowances, as agreed with line managers, including for (but not limited to): Parents, carers and dependents: support and understanding for family emergencies and caring for dependents Employee volunteering: up to three days paid leave per year which you are encouraged to take - pro rata for part-time staff Medical appointments: reasonable time off during working hours including time for fertility treatment and gender reassignment Religious or belief-related obligations Study
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Role Overview:
Are you an experienced fundraiser, enjoy fostering funding partnerships, and have worked in finance? If yes, an integral role has come up to lead The Resilience Project's Finance & Funding Office. We are looking for a dynamic self-starter to join our team as our Finance & Funding Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and leading our fundraising strategy, expanding our grant application pool, and supporting the financial systems in our organisation. You will work closely alongside our founder and CEO to oversee, manage and drive the relationships and grants that fund our work. This role requires a flexible and experienced finance manager with a history of managing fundraising work and skill in networking.
Are you?
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Experienced in fundraising, grant management, partnership-building, and finance?
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Interested in youth climate engagement and climate action?
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Engaged in conversations of resilience, mental health and wellbeing?
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Creative?*
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Eligible to work in your country of residence?
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Compassionate? Joyful? A team player?
*As a youth-led and youth-focused organisation, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with less than 7 years of work experience, whose lived experience closely matches that of our service users/beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities:
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Fundraising Strategy: Lead the design, development and implementation of a multi-year fundraising strategy that considers current and potential partners, sector-specific funding opportunities, and relies upon multiple income streams.
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Network Engagement: Co-lead in the furthering of The Resilience Project's partnership network with TRP's founder and CEO.
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Grant Application Management: Oversee the discovery and submission of grant applications
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Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the C-Suite to contribute to the strategic financial and fundraising planning process, ensuring that financial and fundraising objectives align with the organisation's overall mission and vision.
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Finance Management: Oversee the collection and management of cash flow records of the organisation, ensuring clear storage of records. Support in document delivery for quarterly and annual taxes.
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Budget Management: Lead on the annual creation of budgets, working with the CEO to allocate Office budgets.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Lead in the assessment of the impact of the organisation's fundraising efforts, making informed suggestions for continuous improvement in fundraising strategy, in collaboration with the Chief Operations Officer.
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Community Outreach and Ambassador work: Represent The Resilience Project, our mission and values in community events, national and international meetings and summits, actively engaging with the target audience and stakeholders.
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Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, providing leadership to ensure effective collaboration in programme development and delivery.
Essential
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Proven experience in fundraising strategy development and management, ideally within a nonprofit or community development setting.
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Proven experience in grant applications' management
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Proven experience in working with organisational financial systems
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams.
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Exceptionally strong organisational skills.
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Results-oriented with a focus on impact and outcomes.
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Passion for making a positive social impact.
Desirable
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Degree, or equivalent certification in, finance, business, or related field
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Working knowledge of platforms such as Asana, Typeform, Airtable, and Google workspace.
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Strong understanding of community engagement, mental health and well-being.
Additional Job Perks
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The Resilience Project operates a 4-day working week
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Strong culture of personal development and pastoral support with the provision of mental health days, weekly organisational Unwind sessions and a monthly Pastoral session
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Networking with leaders in the climate, social enterprise and academic sectors
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Strong culture of work driven by values of courage, co-design, joy, community and inclusivity
About The Resilience Project:
People around the world are trying to cope with the climate crisis, extreme weather, burnout, isolation and climate anxiety. The Resilience Project is a youth-led community resourcing young people (and changemakers in B-corporations and NGOs) to become effective and resilient climate changemakers for a sustainable future. We enable people taking action for the planet to find their voice, people and power. Our vision is a resilient changemaking culture, where kinship and compassion are embedded within the fabric of changemaking communities.
Our mission is to transform the lives of those transforming the world, equipping changemakers with the resilient skills required to navigate a changin
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Enhanced Support Worker to join our RBKC Mental Health Service in Kensington & Chelsea.
£28,538.40 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
To apply for this role, please complete the online application form and email a supporting statement to
Your supporting statement should explain why you are applying for this role, and outline how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the role, giving specific examples where possible.
For a full job description, please visit our website
The shift pattern for this role includes 5x 8hr shifts per week on a rolling rota of Monday to Sunday. This post involves some weekend and bank holiday working.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Understand the concept of Recovery and apply those principles to develop an environment and service that enhances recovery
Put the service-user at the centre of their support and promote optimism and hope for their increased independence
Act as a positive influence on service-users encouraging responsible behaviour and self reliance to people residing in the Service
Support people in a way that maximises their self-sufficiency and enables them to live independently upon discharge from the service
Support customers to maintain their tenancy
Carry out holistic assessments and devise appropriate recovery focused support plans, and comprehensive risk assessments in full consultation with service-users, their families/carers and other agencies
Ensure recovery focused support plans are created, reviewed, evaluated and amended in accordance with changing needs, presenting risks and individual preferences in order to promote recovery
Undertake key working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Service Manager
Be flexible and responsive to the needs of service-users as directed by their personal support plan
Provide recovery focused support to achieve personal goals/aspirations in partnership with service-users, family members and statutory agencies. To work with service-users on a one to one basis to achieve positive outcomes within the given service timeframe
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
What you'll bring:
At least an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care, or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years experience in working in mental health or other specialist social care services
Bring expertise in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, substance misuse, hoarding or therapeutic interventions.
An understanding of care-planning processes and Models of Care within mental health
Knowledge of group and individual therapy
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Kentown Programme Project Lead
£29,000 - £34,000 DOE + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)
Lancaster and surrounding areas
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing!
We are looking to appoint a Programme Project Lead who will be responsible for the day to day development and management of the Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programme.
Reporting to the Director of Care and based at our Kentown Care Team office in Lancaster, you will work in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, specifically Together for Short Lives to lead the project and to raise awareness of the programme and of children’s palliative care.
You will take responsibility for delivering a high-quality family support service, managing the Kentown Family Support Team and will be a member of the Rainbow Trust Care Managers group, contributing to service development across the wider organisation and providing management and leadership to the team in relation to all safeguarding issues.
Having worked within the community, you have a commitment to working in partnership with children, young people and their families, developing, monitoring and delivering service outcomes and building and maintaining successful professional partnerships to ensure the service is accessible to relevant families.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who understand the impact on family dynamics of having a child/young person with a life threatening or terminal illness and those who have worked in bereavement support.
· An experience project manager – you recognise the importance of effective partnership working to successfully lead a project of scale and importance
· A poised and convincing communicator - you will maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including families, referrers, partners and other statutory, private and voluntary agencies.
· Comfortable with a changing environment - you will thrive working at a fast pace and controlling tasks from conception to completion and understand that quickly connecting with people is essential.
· A persuasive, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly – with a warm and friendly working style.
· Strong networking skills and confident use of MS Office - Educated to A-level (or equivalent) with a project management qualification.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Closing date: 31 August 2024
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.