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Summary

As Health Systems Manager, you will play a pivotal role in transforming diabetes care and prevention across the UK. Working with extraordinary professionals in the health sector, you'll drive meaningful improvements for people with, and at risk of, diabetes. Your work will help health systems unlock their potential by supporting healthcare teams to make impactful changes. This is a unique opportunity to build on areas of strength and create conditions for lasting, positive transformation in diabetes care across the nation.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Interview date : 12 December 2024

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of high-impact systems change and leadership programmes, that align with our strategic goals and support the NHS in achieving better health outcomes. You will work closely with national and regional colleagues to gather insights and shape our support offerings to meet the diverse needs of diabetes systems. As a strategic collaborator, you will build relationships with healthcare professionals, develop partnerships, and leverage insights to guide decision-making and program evaluation. Your leadership will empower teams to improve diabetes care, scaling the reach and impact of our work.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative individual with a deep understanding of healthcare systems and a passion for improving diabetes care. You bring robust facilitation and coaching skills, enabling others to drive change within complex systems. You're adept at building partnerships and are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive environments where everyone's voice is valued. You are solution-oriented, have a track record of achieving strategic goals, and possess excellent evaluation skills to measure the success of our initiatives. Your commitment to ongoing professional development and team growth is essential to advancing our mission.

Summary

Join Us as Our Stigma Campaigns Lead at Diabetes UK.

Are you passionate about making a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our efforts in tackling diabetes stigma as our Campaigns Lead.

In this dynamic role, you'll be at the forefront of developing and executing a visionary strategy to combat diabetes stigma. You'll look ahead 3-5 years, crafting immediate plans with a long-term vision. Your work will be cutting-edge, changing opinions, influencing public perception, and driving impactful campaigns that make a tangible difference in the lives of those with diabetes. page.

We're looking for someone who can inspire and collaborate, building strong, positive relationships with key external partners. Your ability to influence and work together with others will help us extend our reach and amplify the impact of our campaign.

Join us and be a part of something truly transformative. Together, we can change the narrative around diabetes and create a more inclusive world.

Apply now and lead the charge against diabetes stigma!

For further information about the role please refer to the job description at the end of the page.

Interview: w/c 16 December 2024

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and DBS check if one is required.

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Summary

As a Multi-channel Designer working alongside a team of marketing specialists, brand experts, designers and videographers, you will deliver creative solutions to a wide range of briefs to help achieve our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm. You'll be responsible for driving creative excellence in design, across multiple platforms and projects, and for bringing our brand to life.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Interview date : 10^th, 11th and 13th December

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

You will work both collaboratively and independently to deliver high quality design work for a range of outputs including publications, reports, digital assets, animations, illustrations, marketing and campaign materials, fundraising collateral, and brand development projects . You will act as a guardian and a champion for the Brand, liaising with colleagues and stakeholders from all areas of the organisation to deliver high standard work on schedule, on brand and within budget.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who thinks creatively, is highly inspired and has a well thought through portfolio to reflect this.

• You will have solid experience in designing within brand guidelines for both print materials and digital platforms.
• You will be proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite as well as Microsoft Office applications, to deliver innovative and impactful creative, working from concept to final execution.
• You will ideally have skills in both animation and illustration and will be able to share previous examples of work in both these areas.
• You will be confident in effectively managing internal and external stakeholders at all levels and have experience in working closely with freelancers, agencies and external suppliers and contractors.
• You will be a clear communicator, comfortable with working independently with little supervision as well as part of a collaborative team of other creatives, proactively seeking support or escalating issues as needed.
  

Summary

The South West and South Central team provides a crucial link between Diabetes UK and the community. We work to improve outcomes and access to diabetes care, empower people to live better and more confident lives with diabetes, and engage with diverse communities across the region to provide support and information.

The Regional Support Officer ensures the efficient operation of the regional team, supporting day to day administration and related internal and external services. You will also be the first point of contact in the region so will provide excellent customer care in providing support and information for people living with, and affected by, diabetes.

Interview(s) date: Thursday 12 December

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and DBS check if one is required.

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

As Regional Support Officer you will provide full administrative services to a team that is geographically dispersed across the region with a regional office based in Taunton. You will manage office logistics, financial process and ensure compliance with organisational policies regarding GDPR, health and safety, including undertaking risk assessments. You will support the set up and delivery of both face to face and online events. Crucially as first point of contact for the team you will provide excellent customer service to members of the public.

Ideal Candidate

As Regional Support Officer you will be self-motivated with the ability to prioritise a varied workload. You will have proven experience of office admin systems, excellent IT skills, including use of CRM/data management systems and online platforms. You will be someone who can work effectively with colleagues, understanding their administrative needs and responding positively. You will have experience of organising online and face to face events. You will have excellent customer service experience and able to engage with a diverse range of people and be willing to travel across the region to support events and other activity.

This is a vacancy for an established but growing Corporate and Community Fundraiser role in a Berkshire based charity, generating funds from local businesses and community groups, events and individuals. 

Camp Mohawk is a local but widely known and highly respected organisation, providing support services to children and young people with special needs and their families from our beautiful woodland site in rural East Berkshire. Camp Mohawk supports over 700 families from across the South / South East region, seeing over 17,000 visitors each year.

Many of our families and young people find it extremely difficult to access public play and leisure facilities, and the challenges they face with day-to-day life means that they are at significant risk of social isolation and deteriorating mental and physical health. Recent studies have found that families who have a child with special needs are experiencing significant pressure on their family finances, over and above those being experienced by the general population. Camp Mohawk is committed to a voluntary contribution system of charges for the families who use our service and with very limited government / local authority funding available we are therefore almost entirely reliant on grants and donations to make up our annual income requirements.

We have a vacancy for a dynamic, driven and experienced individual to join our small fundraising team, focussing on generating income from corporate and community sources and working closely with our Grants and Trusts Fundraiser. The successful applicant will be a superb communicator, with proven presentation and / or public speaking experience, allowing them to engage and enthuse diverse audiences of all ages. They will possess the skills and confidence to create and deliver persuasive presentations, write press releases, produce posters, leaflets and other written communications, and maintain and build our social media following on a variety of platforms.  Experience of planning and co-ordinating events and/or fundraising challenges, managing teams of volunteers and making pro-active approaches is desirable. They will possess good IT skills and will have a good understanding of financial reporting.

Working primarily from home or remotely (due to space limitations in our small office!), they will be highly self-motivated, driven and possess exceptional organisational skills. The role involves frequent travel locally for the purpose of visiting current and new contacts in the community and attending events, therefore the successful candidate will live locally and will need their own transport. Working hours can be flexible but the ability to work at occasional breakfast, evening and weekend events is essential. 

If you feel that you possess the skills and attributes this role requires, we would love to hear from you. 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team and lead our fundraising efforts. This is a key role in ensuring we have the resources to continue providing vital support to survivors of torture and human rights violations.

About us

Room to Heal is a human rights charity and therapeutic community based in London. Our mission is to support people who have survived or witnessed torture and organised violence to rebuild their lives in exile, through an integrated programme of therapeutic and casework assistance. We offer a range of activities including: therapy groups, gardening and food-growing, individual therapy and casework, theatre workshops, cooking and social gatherings, and therapeutic retreats.

At the heart of our work lies the cultivation of community, through which our members can restore meaningful relationships with themselves and others, overcome the legacy of their traumatic experiences and integrate into the UK. Our community is currently made up of over 100 members from over 30 countries: including former political prisoners; people who have been persecuted on account of their sexuality or religious belief; and those who have escaped trafficking.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team and lead our fundraising efforts. This is a key role in ensuring we have the resources to continue providing vital support to survivors of torture and human rights violations. As the Fundraising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, building relationships with key donors, and exceeding fundraising goals. We are predominantly funded by Trusts and Foundations and you will play a very important role in maintaining and expanding this funder base, as well as helping Room to Heal to diversify our income streams.

Hours: 22.5 hours / 3 days
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid

Join a team that is changing places and changing lives.

Groundwork is the community charity with a green heart. We believe that big global issues – the economy, the environment – have a big local impact. Groundwork operates throughout the UK helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face. 

Project Officer (Peterborough and Cambridgeshire) Maternity Cover (1 year contract) with a possibility to extend further.

Salary: £26,508 to £28,327 (pro rata) depending on experience
Location:  Peterborough and Cambridgeshire area with some remote working available       
Hours: The role is ideally part time (30 hrs a week) with some flexibility. Full time hours can be considered. 

Groundwork has a range of exciting opportunities and we are seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for engaging communities, supporting people to learn and improving the environment to help drive our programmes forward. 

We are recruiting for a project officer role in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire (maternity cover) to deliver and project manage an exciting and wide range of community and education projects across the county. 

You will be working on a variety of projects delivered in groups setting around gardening, outdoor play, outdoor education, community engagement and climate awareness behaviour change projects.  These projects will support participants to improve participants’ health, well-being, knowledge and skills. 

You will require strong communication and organising skills and will be leading practical tasks.  You will be working with different community groups particularly vulnerable people as well as co-ordinating with local partner organisations. 

There is ample scope for innovation and we’ll make sure you’re given all the support and guidance you need to really take your career forward.

Groundwork East is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Are you highly organised, resourceful, and passionate about making a difference? The Baobab Centre is seeking an Operations and Admin Assistant to support our vital work with young asylum seekers and refugees.

In this varied role, you’ll work closely with the Operations Manager and admin team to ensure the smooth running of our Centre by managing administrative tasks, assisting with IT and communications, and supporting operations and fundraising initiatives. You’ll also play a part in amplifying the voices of our community through social media and helping with community engagement activites.

If you’re a motivated individual with strong administrative and IT skills, a commitment to human rights, and an interest in supporting vulnerable young people, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is for 3 days per week depending on your preference. Working on Wednesdays is essential to provide reception cover.

ABOUT US:

The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community that supports young asylum seekers and refugees who have experienced human rights abuses and have sought asylum in the UK as unaccompanied minors. Our two focus areas are rehabilitation and justice.

Please read the additional information below alongside the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Mental Health:  All of the young people Baobab supports suffer significant mental health and developmental difficulties and many function in an unstable and more immature way than their chronological age. Due to their experiences it takes time to gain trust from the young people in our community. As a core member of our team, you will understand the impact of specific human rights abuses on the development of children and young people in exile and their individual experiences of loss, trauma and grief on their mental health and well-being. 

Baobab’s Model: Please read the accompanying ‘Baobab Clinical Context and Model’ document for a detailed introduction. It often takes a significant amount of time to understand Baobab’s model of working, which aims for rehabilitation and justice through attending to both the internal and external world of each young. It is important that you strive to have an insight to the experiences of both the internal and external factors impacting on the lives of unaccompanied young people attending our centre. It is also important that you understand the ways in which UK society and policy impacts on young asylum seekers (including invisibility, marginalisation, discrimination, and the fact of waiting in uncertainty for a long time).

Multi-disciplinary Working: Baobab aims to be a reflective, thinking organisation and we place a high value on shared thinking time, sharing responsibilities and working together with others. A key aspect of the role is communicating and working in a holistic way.

Data Insight Officer  
£26,813.56pa (FTE)

37.5 hours per week

About us:

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we care for children and young people whose lives are just too short. Our aim is to reach every family that needs our help and to offer them the very best choice of care. Did you know that every year we need to raise £6.5m to keep our doors open and only around 16% of our income comes from government sources, the rest has to be raised through fundraising activity.

Our services include short overnight stays and community breaks at home or in the hospice. We also support the whole family from diagnosis with our multi-disciplinary Family Support team who provide counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy and much more. Our care team support these families in our modern, purpose-built building. All our rooms bedrooms have a homely feel. We have a sensory room, spa pool, cinema room and six acres of gardens.

We support families from a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families and staff to use.

The role:

Are you passionate about using data to drive strategic decisions and make a real difference? Join our team as a Data Insight Officer!

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we’re committed to making a meaningful impact, and data plays a critical role in achieving our ambitious goals. We’re looking for a Data Insight Officer to support our Income Generation team by providing data-driven insights, helping us optimise our fundraising and marketing efforts, and identifying opportunities for growth.

As the Data Insight Officer, you will:

· Analyse donor data to identify trends, patterns, and income-generation opportunities.

· Provide actionable insights to inform fundraising strategies and campaigns.

· Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

·         Generating income by collaborating with fundraising teams to design and evaluate initiatives.

· Manage and maintain the integrity of our CRM system (Donorflex), ensuring accurate data segmentation for targeted campaigns.

· Conduct market research to benchmark against industry standards and inform strategic planning.

· Prepare and present detailed reports and insights to senior management and board members.
 

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

· Minimum 1 year of experience in data analysis, preferably within a fundraising or marketing environment.

· Proficiency in data analysis software and tools (e.g., Excel, SQL).

· Experience working with CRM systems (e.g., Donorflex, Raiser’s Edge) and data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau,                Power BI).

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
 

Desirable:

· Experience working within the charity or nonprofit sector.

· Familiarity with SEO strategies to support marketing and fundraising campaigns.

· Advanced knowledge of data visualisation and reporting tools.

Why Work With Us?
 

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact. We offer a supportive work environment where your insights can directly influence our success. In addition to making a difference, we offer opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to be part of a mission-driven organisation.

We can offer the following benefits:

· 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell

· Sick pay

· Health Care Cash Back Scheme

· Free counselling sessions

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Enhanced paternity pay

· Enhanced parental bereavement leave

· Compassionate leave

· Salary sacrifice scheme

· Training & Development

· Investment in your wellbeing

· Volunteering & shadowing days

· Free parking on main site

· Free drinks and subsidised meals

· Time off in lieu

· Uniform

· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card

· Eligible for The Company Shop

How to apply:

If you think you have what we are looking for, follow the link to our website where you can download and complete an application form.

Closing date: 2nd December 2024

Interviews:          11th December 2024

previous applicants need not apply

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we care for children and young people whose lives are just too short. Our aim is to reach every family that needs our help and to offer them the very best choice of care. Did you know that every year we need to raise £6.5m to keep our doors open and only around 16% of our income comes from government sources, the rest has to be raised through fundraising activity.

Our services include short overnight stays and community breaks at home or in the hospice. We also support the whole family from diagnosis with our multi-disciplinary Family Support team who provide counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy and much more. Our care team support these families in our modern, purpose-built building. All our rooms bedrooms have a homely feel. We have a sensory room, spa pool, cinema room and six acres of gardens.

We support families from a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families and staff to use.

The role:

As our Fundraising Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of our regional fundraising team. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the Income Generation and Communications Director, crafting and implementing innovative, long-term strategies to expand and diversify our income streams. You’ll identify new opportunities, guide a talented team of six fundraising professionals, and build lasting partnerships that strive to reach our income aims.

Key Responsibilities:

· Management and Leadership: Develop and drive comprehensive fundraising strategies, ensuring alignment with our goals and exploring new funding avenues.

· Team Leadership: Mentor, manage, and inspire a high-performing fundraising team. Lead by example, foster professional development, and create an empowering culture.

· Income Generation: Lead of key fundraising campaigns and build relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and local communities. Work collaboratively with marketing to craft impactful marketing and engagement proposals.

· Business Partnering: Collaborate across all departments and with senior leadership to ensure our fundraising strategy integrates seamlessly with the broader goals of the hospice.

· Financial Management: Oversee budget allocation, reporting, and ROI maximisation to hit income targets and deliver on strategic plans.

· Compliance and Governance: Ensure all fundraising initiatives meet legislative and ethical standards and represent Bluebell Wood at events to foster new relationships and raise our profile.

The requirements:

· Proven leadership in fundraising with strategic vision and hands-on experience in managing successful campaigns.

· Strong interpersonal skills to nurture relationships with stakeholders, donors, and team members.

· Innovative thinking to bring creative, data-driven approaches to income generation.

· Resilient and adaptable mindset to navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement.

· Passion for our mission and a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families.

In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:

· 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell

· Sick pay

· Health Care Cash Back Scheme

· Free counselling sessions

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Enhanced paternity pay

· Enhanced parental bereavement leave

· Compassionate leave

· Salary sacrifice scheme

· Training & Development

· Investment in your wellbeing

· Volunteering & shadowing days

· Free parking on main site

· Free drinks and subsidised meals

· Time off in lieu

· Uniform

· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card

· Eligible for The Company Shop

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we value everyone who works with us, embrace individual differences and recognise that great things happen when we work together.

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date:      2nd December 2024

Interviews: 13th December 2024.

Champion car-free leisure travel in the UK

Good Journey is looking for a dynamic and motivated person to manage our next phase of growth. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with proven business flare and experience to make a difference to people and planet.

About Good Journey

Good Journey promotes car-free travel to visitor attractions and venues across the UK – cutting traffic and widening access to leisure, nature and culture. We are an independent social enterprise, supported by leading transport and environment groups.

Our website provides car-free travel directions and discounts to over 500 attractions across the UK - including all five RHS Gardens and over 50 National Trust and English Heritage sites. We have also helped Blenheim Palace increase car-free visitors from 5,000 to 64,000 a year.

We are a membership organisation for visitor attractions and tourism businesses. We advise our members on improving and promoting green travel options and award them the Good Journey Mark. We also work in partnership with national organisations and local authorities to grow car-free leisure travel.

We now want to build on our success, by expanding our membership and partnerships – to cut carbon and transform UK leisure travel. That’s where you come in!

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced manager and strategist to help us grow our income and impact. You will have a proven track record of running social enterprises or charities, managing staff and boosting income.

You will manage the development of Good Journey, including:

• Setting the business strategy, goals and targets
• Securing income from partnerships and grants
• Managing a small, dedicated, home-based team

You will be assisted by Founder Nat Taplin, who has led Good Journey since the launch in 2018 and will provide expertise on car-free travel.

You’ll be working from home 3-4 days a week. You will need to travel for some meetings. We support flexible working and have a strong ethos of work-life balance.

Salary is negotiable, depending on experience, in line with the non-profit sector. We also offer a pension scheme.

Start date will be Spring 2025, by agreement.

If you’re looking for an exciting CEO opportunity and the chance to make a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you. Application is by letter and CV. Closing date is Monday 6th January 2025.

Service Manager (Care and Support Services)

We have a great opportunity for a Service Manager who will be responsible for running a safe operational management of Care and Support services.

Position: Service Manager

Location: Rochdale, Keswick Gardens, Greater Manchester

Hours: 37.5 hours

Salary: 35,137.71 (£36,358.34 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 23rd December 2024 – Although applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About the role:

You will be working from one of the organisations supported services providing motivational leadership to empower and engage your team to deliver an outstanding service that puts customers first with responsibility for the safe operational management of care and support services.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and engaging a team
• Leading a service
• Housing and income management
• Supporting customers

About you:

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of managing a team within a supported housing environment with a vulnerable and diverse group of customers
• Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly, encourage feedback and reflection, empower, motivate and gain improvements
• Have conflict resolution skills and be confident and consistent when making decisions
• Experience of reviewing, monitoring and evaluating outcomes in the delivery of support services
• Competent IT skills, including using databases, producing reports and other communications, and analysing key outcomes data to understand and drive service improvements

About the organisation:

A housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all customers. For 90 years, they’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 

They have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Their work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension 
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

The organisation values diversity in all its forms. They foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Their commitment to inclusivity drives success and enriches the lives of customers and colleagues.

They are a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

This role also falls under the Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.

You may also have experience in areas such as Service Manager, Senior Service Manager, Junior Service Manager, Housing Service Manager, Housing and Support Service Manager, Homeless Service Manager, Housing Officer, Housing Adviser, Housing and Care Service Manager, Housing Support Officer, Housing Working, Social Housing Officer, Social Housing Service Manager, Rehabilitation Service Manager, Rehabilitation Service, Drug, Alcohol, Mental Health Service Manager, Mental Health, Recovery Worker, Recovery Service Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Nature Nurtures Programme Co-ordinator

We are looking for a Programme Co-ordinator to co-ordinate the Nature Nurtures project across Surrey Downs. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who enjoys taking part in outdoor activities such as gardening and walking.

If you are passionate and committed to supporting people in their recovery journey, with previous experience, and the ability to work independently and part of a larger team, then apply today!

Position: Nature Nurtures Programme Co-ordinator

Location: Leatherhead

Hours: Part-time, 18hrs per week

Salary: £14,740 per annum

Contract: 12 month contract

Benefits: Pension, Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date: 8th December 2024

The Role

This project has been funded by the Mental Health Investment Fund for one year and will build on the programme that was originally funded by Green Social Prescribing funding. A number of nature-based activities have been planned for the programme, both on-line and face-to-face. There will be some partnership working with St Mark’s Church at Great Tattenham’ s, Surrey, who partnered in the application.

You will be required to work alongside the full-time area Co-ordinators and the Volunteer Co-ordinator to ensure that activities are supported and promoted in each area of Surrey Downs. Local venues for activities may need to be sourced so that clients do not have to travel far to take part.

The role will include arranging activities, booking venues, completing risk assessments, promoting the service and activities, and managing registers and attendances. You will also need to work within a budget when accessing resources and staffing.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that activities are adequately staffed and will work with the Activities Co-ordinator to find appropriate staff when necessary, ensuring all facilitator requirements are met.

It may be necessary to facilitate some activities to ensure groups can run.

About You

You will have experience of working directly with vulnerable adults (preferably with mental ill-health), working within the health & social care sector and of working in outdoor activities.

Skills/ knowledge include:

• A demonstrable understanding of the needs of vulnerable groups.

• Knowledge of Mental Health sector and relating issues.

• Good communication skills (oral and written)

• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of the team.

• Excellent organisational skills and ‘can-do’ attitude.

• Ability to prioritise work effectively.

• Ability to keep accurate records and collate data.

• IT literate in MS Office, Excel, Virtual Platforms, Social Media and Networks.

• Ability to build and sustain strong working relationships with volunteers and clients.

• Flexibility.

• Understanding of Equality & Diversity issues

• Proactive attitude

• Willing to learn new skills.

• Competencies in dealing with complex situations.

• To demonstrate a clear understanding of professional boundaries.

A driving licence is desirable, however candidates without a driving licence will be invited to demonstrate how they could fulfil the requirements of the role without one.

About the Organisation

The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.

Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.

All successful candidates will be required to undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks as well as reference checks.  These will be a condition of any offer of employment being made.

You may also have experience in areas such as Counselling, Counsellor, Mental Health Counsellor, Psychology, Social Worker, Social Work, Probation, Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Health and Social Care, Mental Health Recovery Worker, Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Connect Worker, Community Connect, Social Welfare, Recovery Support Worker. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building, with big gardens and space for our residents to engage in music, art and even pottery workshops, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is more than a hospital. The RHN is a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological disability achieve the best possible quality of life.

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Executive to use our unique history to engage with our community and help the RHN fund more of the vital work we do.

Salary range: £32,000

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Putney, Southwest London (1 day per week home working)

Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement - 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free parking (rare in London!)
• Blue Light Card
• On-site cafeteria
• RHN Wellbeing Programme and EAP service
• RHN Volunteering opportunities

Scope

The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.

The Fundraising Department is a small and friendly team, responsible for raising funds for a variety of vital therapies and services for the patients and residents. Furthermore, through a variety of income streams, the team helps to fund capital projects, such as ward refurbishments and new facilities.

The post-holder will become a key part in the development and growth of the charity, maximising financial income and raising awareness of the RHN. You will maximise existing relationships and opportunities through excellent supporter stewardship and will identify new fundraising opportunities. This role will involve occasional weekend and evening work, so a flexible approach is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Work together with the Community Fundraising Manager to organise the full calendar of fundraising events, including sporting/challenge, bespoke, special and community events, working towards a £230,000 target and £3.1m team target.
• Recruit participants for a range of existing sporting and challenge events whilst identifying new activities. Overseeing the marketing and stewardship of each.
• Act as first point of contact to community and challenge supporters, providing a first-class standard of supporter care and stewardship to maximise fundraising and supporter experience.
• Support in the delivery of a small portfolio community fundraising events including (but not limited to) the Christmas Fair, Bridge events and school fun runs
• Support volunteers organising their own events in addition to third party fundraising events.
• Identify and build relationships with new community groups
• Work closely with the Communications Team to develop marketing and digital plans for fundraising activities.
• Create and produce a range of publicity materials

Person specification: Essential and Desirable

• Comfortable in an environment interacting with profoundly disabled patients (E)
• Minimum of 1 year community fundraising experience (E)
• Able to work well as part of a team, as well as be self-motivated (E)
• Time management and prioritisation skills (E)
• Networking, relationship & communication skills, both written and verbal (E)
• Enthusiastic and positive approach to supporting event participants (E)
• Confidence in writing marketing and promotional copy (E)
• Computer literate, using Microsoft programmes, databases (E)
• Confident in talking to groups and attending events, speaking about the charity (E)
• Full Clean driving licence and access to car (D)

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.