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Back Up is an organisation that has inspired and supported people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life for almost 40 years. Today, the organisation is at the forefront of helping people adjust positively to spinal cord injury; the organisation is there for people in their darkest hours and, because their support is provided by people who have been there, they are equipped to understand what individuals and their families are going through.

Charity People is delighted to be supporting this incredible organisation to recruit for an interim part time Director of Communications and Marketing who will join the team at a key point; the charity's income has grown year on year since 2020 and they have a goal to increase that further by 2025 in order that they can meet increasing demand for their services.

The interim Director of Communications and Marketing will simultaneously oversee delivery of current plans and look to the future; putting in place structures, systems and processes to support a growing organisation and make the most of new opportunities as they arise.

Part time Director of Communications and Marketing

Contract: interim, 12 month role

Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum FTE (pro-rata for 0.6 hour week to between £36,000 and £42,000)

Location: Hybrid - home based with at least one day per week in the charity HO in Wandsworth, South London

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 7^th August

Interviews: first stage interview held remotely on Thursday 15^th August, with a second stage interview held in person on Wednesday 21^st August

Key responsibilities within the role will include:

• Lead and oversee the development of communications and marketing plans which will underpin Back Up's 2030 strategy.
• Line manage a team of three to provide leadership, motivation, support and guidance to enable members of the team to perform to the best of their abilities and work effectively together.
• Upskill and develop the staff team so that they have the skills necessary to sustain communications and marketing over the longer term.
• Be a key advocate for change management in the organisation, supporting colleagues at all levels to upskill through the delivery of wider organisational change.
• Lead the strategic development and delivery of communications and marketing practice across the charity, and work with the Fundraising, Operations and Services Teams to deliver shared business objectives and Back Up's strategy
• Have overall responsibility for creative, brand and tone of voice guardianship, ensuring that the staff team and freelancers have the resources required to implement Back Up's brand effectively.
• Ensure the provision of adequate processes and skills in-house to tell the stories of people the organisation has supported and deliver high performing content across all channels.
• Develop and implement a digital marketing and website strategy
• Model a creative, ambitious and positive culture within the communications and marketing team championing core values.

This is a wonderful opportunity to for a seasoned Communications leader to join a charity providing vital support to a community of people who have experienced a life-changing event and their families. We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Director level experience of leading successful communications and marketing teams
• Proven ability to unite diverse groups of individuals behind specific projects or initiatives
• Experience of change management with a track record of leading growth and meeting and exceeding targets
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and board level colleagues
• Gravitas and exceptional personal credibility to act as an ambassador for the organisation with the ability to effect positive change
• Collaborative approach with the ability to establish partnerships
• Outstanding communicator and storyteller with the ability to present and write with impact
• Highly effective project management and organisational skills: ability to plan and deliver projects on time and within budget

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Glen Manners at Charity people in the first instance

Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Job title: Young Person's Paid Internship with Adoption Alliance 

Responsible to:  Adoption Alliance Manager 

Hours of work 10-14 hours a week, to be negotiated (flexible with evening and weekend working required) 

Salary Grade 2 (£21,840 to £22,741 FTE depending on experience and skills)

Duration: I year 

Location: A mixture of home-based, office based (Prestatyn) and some time spent in colleges and schools across North Wales. The successful applicant must be either based in North Wales or able to travel there several times a week. 

This is a new role in the organization and the successful applicant will help us to shape the role going forward. As an internship, the post is limited to one year and the successful candidate will be offered training to meet their development needs. This role will offer the successful applicant an opportunity to play an active role in this new project which aims to improve the experiences of adopted people in schools in North Wales whilst at the same time having opportunities to learn new skills and gain knowledge and understanding in areas which are of interest to them. Help will be given to transition from this role into future training or work. 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE INTERNSHIP 

To use your own lived experience to improve the educational experiences of young, adopted people across North Wales. 

To work closely with the Adoption Alliance Lead Youth Worker to support the delivery of the project – for example by preparing training materials for schools, working with groups of young, adopted people, creating content for various online platforms. 

To work closely with the Lead Education Officer to help deliver training to schools and colleges. 

To gain experience and improve your own life chances as a result of working on this project. 

To support you to develop digital content and resources which will be used in this project. 

To support young people to create products that promote the purpose of the project which may include digital resources such as podcasts. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To assist in bringing together groups of young, adopted people and share experiences. 

• To use lived experience to inform the current education system in North Wales 

• To gain knowledge and experience within a range of work settings including social care, education, and youth work. 

• To identify and undertake training which will help prepare you for the future. 

• To work closely with administrative and business support staff in the Wales and Central teams to ensure the booking of venues, activities etc and gather output and outcome data from the service.

• To support the organisation by gathering statistical and other relevant information to support evaluation and fundraising activities for the service.

• To support young people who wish to have their voices heard in national and regional forums and events.

• To attend internal and external training sessions and other meetings as appropriate, in order to learn and remain up to date with adoption issues, relevant policies, working practices and systems and network with other youth work providers in Wales. 

• To engage in supervision and professional development. 

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required and may involve other such duties as deemed necessary by the Organisation. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive. This job description will be reviewed with the post-holder at significant points for the Organisation. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 

• The role is available to a young person under the age of 25 years old, with lived experience of adoption/ care experience.  

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING 

or equivalent experience which must be demonstrated in the CV/application form 

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and / or Welsh. 

• There is no requirement for any specific qualifications or examination results. 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE 

• Good understanding of the needs of adopted or looked after children 

• Experience of the education system in Wales. 

• An understanding of the importance of following policies and procedures to ensure that children and young people are safe

SKILLS AND ABILITIES (All Essential) 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to relate to children and young people 

• Ability to work as part of a team 

• Ability to use IT equipment

QUALITIES 

• The capacity to understand and to empathise with the issues of concern for adopted children and young people and their parents 

• Flexible and adaptable approach to work 

• Positive and motivated attitude to work 

• Team player 

• Willing to learn 

• Open and honest and able to fulfil a duty of candour if challenged 

OTHER 

• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable and respect for the Welsh language is essential 

• Commitment to promoting anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. 

• Willingness to travel and work occasional weekends and evenings as required. (essential) 

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Recovery Worker (Mental Health and Wellbeing)
Post no: 607
Location: Bedford
Contract type: Fixed term until 31st August 2025
Hours: 12 hours per week
Work Pattern: 2 days per week tbc (Monday – Friday) 6 hrs per day (10.00am – 4.00pm)
Salary: £23,088 per annum, FTE (Actual salary: £7,488 per annum)

About the Role

Could you be an integral part of the Bedford service by delivering support to individuals to improve their mental wellbeing, raises aspirations and increases confidence?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Bedford Mental Health Prevention service for adults which aims to improve people’s mental wellbeing, raise aspirations and enhance confidence.

As a Recovery Worker you will be at the heart of the service, delivering all aspects of the service, building positive relationships with those using the service and strong links into the wider community resources that Bedford provides.

Service Delivery

You will deliver topic focussed, group wellbeing sessions along with facilitating drop-in, activity sessions that provide a safe environment for service users to talk openly and develop practical tools, techniques and coping strategies in order to manage their own wellbeing. Sessions will enable people to have a better understanding of their own mental health, what is needed to keep them well, and to engage in wider community activities, be socially active and develop aspirations in expanding their skills and ambitions.

You will also offer informal 1-2-1 support where needed, to offer guidance and information that reduces the chance that people will fall through gaps, be isolated and ensuring the right support and the right time that manages a range of needs.

In addition, you will assess individuals’ suitability for the service and signpost where necessary. There will also be opportunity to support events in the community to raise awareness of our services and build links with local organisations

You will need to be empathetic and deliver a person-centred approach in a non-judgemental way, collaborating with people to empower and engage them.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
• If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on Friday 2nd August 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

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.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Research Partnership Lead 

Are you a dementia researcher looking to make sustainable impact? Are you passionate about making a difference to people living with dementia around the world? Then look no further!

Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is seeking a Research Partnership Lead to join our team. This role offers a great opportunity to join a passionate, dedicated and ambitious team influencing global policy. The main purpose of this role will be to: 

• Actively seek out new project and funding opportunities and submit grant applications   

• Support the development and growth of ADI’s research programme, including coordinating ADI research partnerships with academic institutions and project partners  

• Help build research capacity of ADI members  

• Coordinate ADI’s Global Dementia Expert Panel and Medical and Scientific Advisory Panel  

This position is full-time and permanent. Some international travel for several days at a time will be required. Remote or international applicants may be considered for this role depending on circumstances. 

Salary £37,000-£41,500 p.a. (if based in London)  

ADI offers flexible working, an 8% employer contribution to a contributory pension scheme, employer-sponsored pension guidance, and a cycle to work scheme. 

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

the3million is looking for a new Community Organiser to help us build the power of EU citizens in the UK and of their non-EU family members, working alongside two other Organisers in our team and the members of our EU Citizens’ Campaigns Network

Since Brexit, EU citizens in the UK and their family members have been brought under the Hostile Environment. the3million has been providing information to EU citizens and has continuously advocated for a fairer immigration system, especially in making the EU Settlement Scheme more accessible to all.

We provide a platform for EU citizens to become politically active and use their voices to advocate for themselves. The Community Organiser will be part of a team to create opportunities for EU citizens to have increased capacity to engage in activism and lead the change they want to see in the UK, their home.

This role is at an officer level and suitable for people who are looking for their first paid role in Organising, but have had some grassroots experience, even if on an informal or voluntary basis. You can expect to be mentored by an experienced Community Organiser and thereby learn a lot while on the job. More experienced candidates are also welcome to apply.We are currently in the process of applying for funding to extend this role. If we are successful, the contract will be extended by 2 years and we will work with the successful Organiser on a progression route, reviewing the job holder’s salary level after they have been in the role for 6 months. 

Position type: Part time, between 3 to 4 days a week, depending on the successful candidate’s preference

Duration: 4 months (September - December 2024) with possibility of a 2 year extension from January 2025, subject to funding

Salary: £30,000-32,000, depending on experience, with possibility of salary increase subject to funding and successful probation period

Location: Remote, must be UK based. Regular travel across the country to meet local community groups. All travel expenses covered.

Benefits: 28-days holiday + bank holidays pro-rata, contributory pension scheme, flexible working patterns.

Reporting to Community Organiser - Campaigns

Application deadline: Monday 5th August 09:00. Please note that applications will be considered on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage you to apply early. If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us at info[at] the3million[dot]org[dot]uk 

**About the3million**

We are the leading organisation representing EU citizens and their non-EU family members in the UK. Our vision is a world where our communities can thrive, reach their potential and have an equal voice in UK society. 

Our work ranges from monitoring the implementation of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, advocating for the integration of EU citizens throughout all sections of society, informing people of their rights, promoting access to justice, and giving EU citizens a voice in British society to change the narrative on migration as a whole. 

We are a grassroots and non-partisan organisation, working with a variety of stakeholders, from MPs to NGOs, legal advisors, the media and community leaders across civic society on specific issues affecting migrants’ rights. We regularly engage with the Home Office and its monitoring bodies to advocate for change. 

**Duties and responsibilities **

1. Co-lead the3million’s “EU Citizens’ Campaigns Network” 

• Working with the Community Organiser - Campaigns to recruit more members of the EU Citizens’ Campaigns Network by regularly reaching out to relevant communities and booking 1-1 meetings with key community leaders;

• Working with the Community Organiser - Campaigns to support and guide our existing Network members made up of over 40 community leaders who have a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience in campaigning, developing their confidence and ability to become effective change-makers and encouraging them to take coordinated, strategic actions to advance our campaigns;

• Co-facilitate monthly Network meetings: setting agendas, facilitating Breakout rooms, taking minutes and following up with Network members on their agreed actions;

• Support the3million’s campaigns by supporting our Head of Policy and Advocacy on our MP-facing work in Parliament and our Communications Manager to ensure that our campaigns are featured on our social media, newsletters and clearly communicated to key stakeholders such as partner organisations in the migration sector and to key community leaders on the ground

2. Relationship-building and in-person workshops

• Rolling out a series of “listening sessions” and “Know Your Rights” workshops with community groups across the country: liaising with relevant community leaders to visit them and their communities, this may include working on Saturdays (and taking time off in lieu during the week) and running in-person sessions. You will receive guidance on the format from the Community Organiser - Campaigns but will be the main person delivering such sessions on the ground.

3. Professional learning and development

• Taking a proactive approach to your learning and development towards becoming a confident and versatile Community Organiser and Campaigns specialist, you will have regular check-ins with your line manager (Community Organiser - Political Campaigns) and engage in an ongoing process of evaluation, thereby reflecting on the work you are carrying out to draw out learning and being willing to stretch yourself. Depending on your current level of experience as an Organiser, you may be set assignments such as reading recommended articles/books, listening to relevant podcasts, attending specific training sessions, etc.

**Person specification**

Essential

• A passion for people power, social justice and holding decision-makers to account

• A passion for supporting grassroots communities, such as small charities, faith groups, schools and other civic associations, to take action on the issues affecting them

• A positive, proactive and solutions-oriented attitude, able to take initiative

• Experience of organising people/communities to achieve change, whether in-person at a local level or online - this could be as part of a trade union, a student group, an activist group, a community-based civic institution, political party, etc. It does not need to have been as part of a formal, paid role, but could be experience that you gained in an informal setting and/or as a volunteer.

• Experience of leading or of working with others to deliver and/or facilitate events such as workshops or group meetings in an engaging manner, with attention to administrative detail

• Ability to actively listen to people and identify their motivations for campaigning, encouraging people to speak up for themselves and building relationships based on trust

• Motivational attitude to encourage people to take the first step in social activism

• Strong oral and written communications, including the ability to write clear emails with compelling calls to action and the confidence to speak in public settings

• Strong administrative skills, time management and attention to detail, including the ability to set meeting agendas, keep records of volunteers/partners and to follow up on agreed actions

• Interest in the issues affecting EU citizens in the UK, as well as wider migrant rights’ issues (e.g. citizenship, visas, hostile environment policies)

• Experience of working with people from different backgrounds, including different language skills, cultures/ethnicities, ages, etc. Comfortable interacting with people who hold different opinions with a view to build mutual understanding and solidarity.

• Full commitment to the values of a small organisation that works on social justice issues in support of EU citizens in the UK

Desirable

• Experience of leading or participating in campaigns that put people with direct experience of the issues at hand at the heart of the campaigning process

• Experience of engaging with decision makers, such as local Councillors or MPs

**Before you apply**

One of the3million’s core values is inclusion - we are people led, we value diversity and are enriched by differences. We strive to listen to, engage with and represent the broadest range of people. 

We recognise our team is not currently representative of communities that experience racism and that our own ways of working may replicate wider societal oppression and injustices. We are actively working towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation, including taking steps to create a more inclusive recruitment process.

You may not have worked in the migration sector before, or in an organisation whose focus is campaigning for migrants’ rights. Or you may have experience in grassroots organising in a setting which is not formalised. Please still consider applying as many other sectors and settings offer transferable skills.

If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the migration sector - for example you are from a community that experiences racism, or you have lived experience of migration, or you are a disabled person, or you did not go to University or had free school meals as a child - we strongly encourage you to apply.

We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity. the3million welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for an administrator to join the learning and development team, focusing on our Victim Awareness Course (VAC) service, working from home for 22.5 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 home based with some travel requirements for meetings, training and occasional visits to a local office. You will need to work one Saturday a month with a day off in lieu.

Our Victim Awareness Course is a rehabilitative course designed to reduce reoffending thro?ugh increasing victim empathy and improving attitudes and thinking towards crime.

Like the Speed Awareness Course, it is not designed to humiliate or hold offenders to account but it is intended to educate them to understand the impact that their actions & choices have had on victims, their loved-ones, themselves and the wider community.

As a VAC administrator you will be:

• the first point of contact for all those needing to complete one of our interventions and our partners.
• manage all of the referrals coming into the project using a case management system and work towards increasing our confirmed bookings.
• provide a high quality administration service whilst being compassionate and non-judgemental responding to queries efficiently.
• manage a demanding workload and will need to be able to prioritise effectively and work in a methodical way.

You will need:

• Experience of carrying out a variety of administration tasks including writing letters, managing bookings and responding to internal and external queries in a professional way.
• The ability to communicate with people at all levels; offenders, police, partner agencies, facilitators and volunteers both in verbal and written format.
• Experience of using a case management system to record client information and manage course bookings.
• To demonstrate effective and compassionate customer service across a diverse customer base.

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 looking 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an administrator to join the learning and development team, focusing on our Victim Awareness Course (VAC) service, working from home for 22.5 hours a week. Hours can be worked flexibly across the week, 4.5 hours each day, will include one Saturday a month with a day off in lieu.

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 home based with some travel requirements for meetings, training and visits into one of our offices for printing and postage. The post holder will be required to work one Saturday a month with the remaining hours scheduled flexibly (4.5 hours a day) and can be discussed at interview. Our Victim Awareness Course is a rehabilitative course designed to reduce reoffending thro?ugh increasing victim empathy and improving attitudes and thinking towards crime. Like the Speed Awareness Course, it is not designed to humiliate or hold offenders to account but it is intended to educate them to understand the impact that their actions & choices have had on victims, their loved-ones, themselves and the wider community.

As a VAC administrator you will be:

• the first point of contact for all those needing to complete one of our interventions and our partners.
• manage all of the referrals coming into the project using a case management system and work towards increasing our confirmed bookings.
• provide a high quality administration service whilst being compassionate and non-judgemental responding to queries efficiently.
• manage a demanding workload and will need to be able to prioritise effectively and work in a methodical way.

You will need:

Experience of carrying out a variety of administration tasks including writing letters, managing bookings and responding to internal and external queries in a professional way.

The ability to communicate with people at all levels; offenders, police, partner agencies, facilitators and volunteers both in verbal and written format.

Experience of using a case management system to record client information and manage course bookings.

To demonstrate effective and compassionate customer service across a diverse customer base.

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 looking 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.

This vacancy is restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.

Are you driven by a commitment to social justice and equality? Do you want to utilise your expertise to support vulnerable women and children in their fight against inequality and discrimination? Southall Black Sisters has the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated Immigration Solicitor to provide specialised, personalised advice to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future.

In this crucial role within our Immigration Team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver confidential OISC Level 2 advice and representation. Additionally, you will support and train colleagues working at Level 1, ensuring the highest standards of service and advocacy.

As Southall Black Sisters’ in-house Immigration Solicitor, you will provide specialised, personalised advice to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future. Your work will play a vital role in providing expert legal advice and representation to our vulnerable clients, free of charge. As access to free or low-cost legal advice becomes scarcer, this support is now more important than ever.

You will collaborate across all our teams, particularly with the NRPF (No Recourse to Public Funds) and the Policy teams. This role offers the opportunity to engage closely with key campaigns and projects, with a view to influencing change within the legal and governmental landscape.

By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of the fight for equality and justice, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Why work with Southall Black Sisters?

Southall Black Sisters is committed to providing a supportive working environment, where team members feel valued, empowered and safe. To that end, we provide an excellent package of employee benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Hybrid working 
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced sick pay
• Subsidised public transport season ticket
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists 
• Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
• A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
• Organisation-wide away days
• Career development pathways and support
• The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
• Employer eye care scheme

To Apply

Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.

COMMUNITY FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

OASIS HUB SHEFFIELD

PART-TIME, 12 HOURS PER WEEK (0.3 FTE)

12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

SALARY:  £7,594 p.a. (£25,312 for 1FTE)

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 10 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Family Support Worker to work as part of our Oasis Hubs in Sheffield, to engage and work with parents/carers, supporting them to access Hub activities, develop their personal and parenting skills, knowledge and aspirations.

Key responsibilities will be:

· Work with Parents/Carers and hard to reach families, supporting them to build their own health/wellbeing and to meet the health, wellbeing and safety of their children.

· Develop relationship and support the community as they access for emergency hardship. Ensure families have the skill and knowledge to not have to be reliant on emergency support.

· Develop a volunteer–led peer support service and drop in sessions.

· Support families in developing partnerships with local professionals.

The successful post holder must have:

· A relevant professional qualification in Family Support & Community Work (Level 3 or above) or able to demonstrate qualification by experience.

• Successful experience of working with parents / carers and complex families.

· The ability to deal with private information and sensitive issues with a calm and confident approach in difficult situations.

· Ability to function in diverse settings and with a wide range of professional agencies.

• Be self-motivated, resilient, with excellent organisational/administrative and inter-personal skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

If you are interested in this position, please email your most recent CV and covering letter. For further details please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website. In your covering letter, please answer the following questions:

1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description.  Give specific examples.

2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well as a Community Family Support Worker? 

3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?

Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Friday 30th August 2024.

Interviews will take place in Sheffield on Monday 9th or Wednesday 11th September.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. 

Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Salary: £25,989 per annum + £750 Home Working Allowance per annum

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

Location: Homebased with regular travel required across the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire areas for visits, events and meetings. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join TACT East Midlands in a new role as a Foster Family Support & Engagement Worker and be part of an exciting project which aims to create a ‘TACT Carer Support Hub’ for our foster families in the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire area and engage our foster carers in our efforts to recruit new foster carers, so we can look after more children with complex needs. The Foster Family Support & Engagement Worker will work alongside families and other professionals, in the establishment of a TACT Carer Support Hub which will support carers who look after children with complex needs.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.  

Overall Duties of the Fostering Family Support & Engagement Worker will include:

• To support the development of a ‘TACT Carer Support Hub’ in the Nottinghamshire/ Derbyshire area that will bring foster carers together to support each other and provide more family support and breaks from caring. 
• To engage with and coordinate community-based activities for our foster carers, to raise TACT’s profile and visibility in the local community and support with the recruitment of new foster carers in the area.
• To offer practical and emotional support to TACT foster families, supporting them to strengthen and develop their skills and knowledge relevant to supporting children with complex needs, so that children can benefit from stable family life.

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work-life balance for all our employees so they can give excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma-informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf and applicants should live within or close to the areas indicated in this advertisement to facilitate the travel requirements of the role.

Closing Date:Tuesday, 20th August  2024

Interview Date: Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

Greater Manchester Rape Crisis  are looking for a qualified Independent Sexual Violence Advisor to join our friendly and committed team.

Your role will be to support women practically and emotionally as they go through the criminal justice system.

If you have a trauma informed and feminist ethos and want to contribute to changing & improving the lives of survivors of sexual violence then please refer to the application pack.

Main Duties

Undertake risk assessment and support needs analysis with client

Develop individual action plans to address risks/support needs of clients

Help clients to access services to which they are entitled e.g. through setting up referrals to sexual health follow up service, making referrals to mental health services and other appropriate services
Provide face to face and telephone support (non- therapeutic) to clients where appropriate.
Explain criminal, and if relevant, civil remedies and housing options to clients
Provide information and support in relation to Criminal Injuries Compensation
Where relevant (e.g. DV cases) keep other agencies informed about important changes in client’s situation
Consider child protection issues when engaging with clients assaulted in a domestic setting and follow child protection policies.

· Essential Requirements

• Independent Sexual Violence Advisor qualification and direct experience of working in sexual violence support services.

PLEASE NOTE

this role is restricted to female applicants under the Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010)

We have an amazing opportunity for a Black & Minoritised Ethnic Communities Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (BMEC IDVA) to join our new team in the London Victim & Witness Service who will provide tailored specialist support to domestic abuse victim/survivors from Black and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day?

Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of Black & Minoritised survivors?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on safety and 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
• £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part-time roles)
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity 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 post is open to applicants who identify as being from Black & Minoritised Ethnic Communities only, as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

This role offers flexibility for home and office working with travel to appointments to meet clients across London as required. As an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor- BMEC you will:

• Provide a proactive, high quality & trauma-informed support service to survivors of domestic violence and abuse, with a particular focus on black and minoritised ethnic communities
• Carry out risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy & prevention & recovery work
• Work with relevant service providers to create effective referral pathways
• Manage a caseload, including those assessed at high risk of harm
• Use a person-centred, survivor-focused approach, being mindful of the effects of trauma & additional barriers to access that survivors from black and minoritised ethnic communities may experience

You will need:

• A passion for working with victim/survivors & an understanding of domestic abuse & its impact
• Knowledge of the issues those from Black & minoritised communities face
• A non-judgemental, non-directive and anti-discriminatory approach to empowering victims/survivors
• The ability to speak another language, particularly- Polish, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Tamil, Turkish, Kurdish, Russian , Somali, Yoruba, Akan, French, Lingala, Igbo, Gujarati, Arabic, Sylheti/Bengali, Hindi, Urdu or Spanish is desirable

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.

Job Title: Education Advisor – Post 16

Salary: £31,764 per annum + £750 per annum homeworking allowance

Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week – 12 month Fixed Term contract (maternity cover) 

Location: Homebased - Nationwide

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.  

Overall Duties of the Education Advisor will include:

• Providing impartial careers advice, information and guidance to TACT young people and foster carers supporting them to prepare for leaving school, entering college, and considering which post 16 education pathway is appropriate for them. 
• Working alongside TACT’s Advisory teachers, TACT Connect, CRWs, SSWs and carers to support young people cared for by TACT to engage in education, training, or employment post 16. 
• Supporting the delivery of quality careers exploration ensuring young people have a wide range of opportunities and experiences provided to consider all KS4, Post 16 and Post 18 pathways. 
• Ensuring young people are prepared for adult life as a learner in Higher, Further colleges or university, as well as working life, including apprenticeships or employment. 
• Ensuring that no young person is NEET and if any young person needs support to re-engage in their post 16 pathway that re-engagement plans are drawn up to reflect the individual’s interests and needs. 
• Maintaining timely and accurate record keeping on Charms (in house system).
• Responding to telephone calls and attending virtual meetings. 
• Communicating professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues, carers, and third-party agencies to establish professional working relationships which focus on the best outcomes for the children and young people in our care. 
• Working flexibly within the team and autonomously as needed to manage your time and duties 

We are looking for candidates with:

• Degree level education or equivalent 
• Professional teaching qualification and current Registration with DFE (desirable but not essential)
• Experience of working in a similar career/role in a secondary school or college setting in Student Support and/or Careers Guidance
• Experience in working with a range of local authority services, including Virtual School, SEN & Social Care 
• Experience of working with Children in Care/Care Experienced Young People 
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team 
• Experience of working in a busy and demanding role 
• Confidence in using all Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, One Drive & SharePoint 
• Experience of using a software system to record and maintain timely records 
• The ability to work to deadlines, with accuracy and flexibility, sometimes dealing with conflicting priorities 
• Familiarity with handling confidential and sensitive information in line with relevant regulations and legislative requirements 
• Excellent communication skills to suit a broad range of professional relationships
• Experience of attending virtual meetings 
• A tendency to think creatively, exhibit resourcefulness, work with enthusiasm, compassion, and commitment 
• Evidence of an understanding and commitment to equalities, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practices 

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

Whilst being homebased, the Education Advisor may be required to travel to team meetings, wellbeing days, TACT away days and other in person events across the UK as and when required.  

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Thursday 1st August 2024

• Interview Date: Monday 12th and/or Tuesday 13th August 2024

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

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Why FitzRoy?

At FitzRoy, we’re not just another charity. We are a pioneering national organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. With over 100 services across England, we support more than 800 people across England. Despite the challenges in the social care sector, FitzRoy has grown consistently, proving our resilience and commitment to the people we support.

About the role:

In this newly created Head of Fundraising role, you’ll  have the unique opportunity to shape and lead our fundraising efforts. You will oversee a talented team of three: an Individual Giving Manager, a Trust Consultant, and a Fundraising and Marketing Assistant. Your mission is to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that builds on our past successes and drives us towards even greater achievements.

What you’ll achieve:

• Innovative fundraising: Bring fresh ideas to all income generation activities, from major donors to community events.
• Relationship building: Develop and nurture relationships with new and existing patrons, ambassadors, donors, and regular givers.
• Strategic leadership: Set and manage the fundraising budget, establish KPIs, and introduce new ways of working to enhance our fundraising function.
• A fundraising culture: Across the organisation, engaging teams and empowering them to participate in fundraising activities in their local communities.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Home based or based in our Central Support office in Petersfield.
• Generous Leave: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access a free Health Care Cash Back Scheme, virtual doctors, free legal advice, free counselling support, and a Blue Light Card for shopping discounts.
• 10% employer pension contribution (with a 5% employee contribution) and life assurance.

What makes us special:

• Impactful work: Every day, we make a real difference in the lives of those we support, helping them lead fulfilling and independent lives.
• Innovative approach: We embrace creativity and innovation in all our initiatives, continuously seeking better ways to serve the people we support and our funders.
• Supportive culture: Our team is passionate, dedicated, and always ready to support each other. We believe in the power of collaboration and community.

Why Work at FitzRoy?

Our employees love working here, and it shows. We’re proud of our supportive and inclusive culture, where everyone’s ideas are valued and teamwork is encouraged. In our staff survey last month:

• 82% of staff who responded would recommend FitzRoy as a good place to work
• 83% say FitzRoy has strong values which are put into practice
• 94% say I feel I make an impact through the work I do

Our Vision and Values:

Our vision is a society where people are treated as equals within inclusive communities and empowered to ensure their rights and aspirations are met.

Our purpose is to enable people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs to thrive, living more independently at home and at the heart of their communities.

Our values – See the Person, Be Brave, Be Creative – guide everything we do. If you share these values and are passionate about making a transformative difference, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today:

If you’re ready to take on this exciting new role and lead our fundraising efforts to new heights, apply now and become a part of our incredible FitzRoy team. Together, we can make a real difference.

About FitzRoy

At FitzRoy we believe people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health support needs should be able to live in their homes, independently, with a life filled with love and choices.

Our Hall Drive supported living service in Nottingham is a great example of how we support people in their community and keep them out of institutionalised care. Steven, one of the four residents, has autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy as well as a learning disability and tunnel vision. A wide mix of support needs is typical of most of the people we support across FitzRoy.

“Give me a trumpet and I’ll blow it from the rooftops, I cannot praise the team highly enough for what they do. They’ve given him a life. I was the one who had to section him for his own safety but he’s just gone from strength to strength and now he’s just a different person. Without FitzRoy I think he’d still be sectioned now, living an awful life.”

Steven’s sister Tracey

The majority of FitzRoy’s funding comes from statutory sources. Local authorities pay for the basic housing and support needs of the hundreds of people we support in supported living services, care homes, as well as in their own homes.

From a ground-breaking digital transformation programme, to assistive technology and home improvements and extensions, we rely on fundraising to transform our support, enabling us to provide the extras - that make a house a home, and a life well-lived and a person fulfilled.

FitzRoy was founded 60 years ago by two parents, Elizabeth Fitzroy and John Williams, who

pioneered a new way of caring for people with learning disabilities. At the time, most children and adults with learning disabilities lived a life of isolation, often ostracised from their communities and hidden away in institutions.

Our founders had an alternative vision – care in small, family style homes and where people with learning disabilities can flourish, living a life of independence and joy, and most importantly, the life they choose. Elizabeth Fitzroy and John Williams changed the face of social care to secure a future, not just for their children, but for generations to come.

Today, FitzRoy remains strongly rooted in the values and ethos of our founders. We are proud to support over 800 adults with a range of learning and physical disabilities and autism across more than 100 services in England. Through our registered care homes, supported living, support at home and day services, we are committed to breaking down barriers and raising the bar in standards of quality care for the people we support.