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Job Title: Trainee Volunteer Coordinator

Job level: Entry Level

Salary: £25,207 per annum (pro rata according to working hours) London Living Wage (LLW): £13.85 per hour from Nov 2024

Hours and Contract: 35hrs/ 5 days per week, 12 months

Location: Office based, some flexibility to work from home

Department: Development, Learning and Activities Team

Reports to: Development, Learning and Activities Service Manager

Benefits: 30 day annual leave per annum, 3% Pension

Camden Carers is a charity organisation that provides support and services to informal carers within the London Borough of Camden.

Main Purpose of the Role:

Would you like the opportunity to work for Camden Carers supporting unpaid carers in Camden and gain the knowledge and skills needed to move into Volunteer Management?

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who will gain the skills, knowledge and experience of developing our Volunteering Programme here at Camden Carers.

This post is funded through the Rank Foundations ‘Time to Shine’ programme, that enables individuals with the right skills mix, talent and work ethic the opportunity to experience a 12-month paid leadership and development placement in a charity. This post is aimed at entry level candidates who would like to develop skills to move into Project Manager. The successful candidate will be able to attend ‘Time to shine’ development days, Leadership and Ranknet events.

We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic and flexible team member to join our dynamic team at Camden Carers and make a difference to the lives of people and families in Camden.

This role will work closely with carers, colleagues, Trustees and volunteers to create a Volunteer Strategy and programme for the Organisation. This strategy alongside written procedures, volunteering job roles and training packages will support the organisation to identify and recruit more volunteers to work with the organisation.

Camden Carers proactively embraces equality and diversity at the very core of what we do, throughout the organisation.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and anti-racism is to ensure that all carers have equal access in accordance with their individual needs to our services, no matter their background, belief, sexual orientation, disability, gender, or ethnicity. Carers, who provide care for a family member, partner or friend who has a disability or long-term illness, play a vital role in our community.

Please make sure to read the job description before applying. You will need to complete the required documents, please download the documents from the links

Please see key dates for application.

Ø  Deadline for application Monday 25th November by 9am

Ø  Shortlisting will take place Monday 25th November  

Ø  Interviews Tuesday 26th November will be held online on Zoom; details will be shared to candidates that have been shortlisted for an interview.

BRIGHT FUTURES UK 

Position: Fundraising Assistant

About Bright Futures UK
Bright Futures UK supports young individuals aged 5-24 facing long-term illnesses by filling their educational gaps and fostering personal growth. Through customized programs like one-on-one tutoring, befriending, mentoring, and skill-based workshops, we empower these young people to reach their full potential despite their medical challenges. We're committed to their academic, social, and emotional development, supported by our skilled and compassionate team. Help us make a lasting difference in the lives of these deserving individuals.

Role Overview
As a Fundraising Assistant, you'll play a key role in shaping and implementing our fundraising strategies. Working closely with the CEO and other executives, you'll engage in various fundraising activities and take on initiatives that drive our mission forward. This position is an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization.

Who We Are Looking For
We seek a proactive, organized, and approachable individual who is passionate about making a significant impact:

• Proven Experience: You have a solid background in fundraising or customer care.
• Relationship Building: You excel at forming lasting relationships quickly and effectively.
• Project Management Skills: You are organized, meet deadlines, and manage projects with high attention to detail.
• Independence: You are self-motivated and thrive in managing your responsibilities without constant oversight.
• Communication Skills: You possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and Commitment: You're adaptable and ready to work outside regular hours when needed.
• Mission-Driven: You share our commitment to supporting young people with long-term illnesses.

 Key Responsibilities

• Database Management: Ensure the accuracy and accessibility of our supporter records.
• Research and prospecting: Work with the CEO to research, prospect and prioritize potential funding opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen relationships with stakeholders to enhance our support network.
• Supporter Materials: Provide supporters with the materials they need for successful fundraising.
• Communications: Create compelling messages tailored to various audiences, maintaining data accuracy.
• Event Support: Help manage and deliver events with a focus on supporter experience and maximising fundraising.
• Administrative Duties: Support our operations through effective administrative management.
• Strategy Implementation: Assist in executing strategies under the guidance of the CEO to advance our mission.
• Develop a personal voice: have a voice on social media platforms where you can promote fundraising objectives and nurture opportunities.

 What You’ll Love About Us

• Impactful Work: See the tangible impact of your work on the lives of young people.
• Growth Potential: As part of a small, dynamic team, your influence on our growth and operations is substantial.
• Flexible Working: We champion a healthy work/life balance with options for remote work, reduced hours, and flexible schedules.
• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through paid training and support further education.

Apply Now
Ready to make a difference? Join us in transforming the futures of young people facing medical challenges. Your journey with us will be rewarding, impactful, and filled with opportunities to grow.

To provide a high-level and proactive administration service within the Membership Services Team, with a focus on excellent customer service, relationship building and offering informed guidance and support to RDA UK’s network of Member Groups, Accessibility Mark Centres, volunteers, participants and members of the public, throughout the UK.

We are seeking someone with great administrative and people skills to join our friendly team to support our Administration and Supporter Relations functions while being the welcoming face of Yeldall Manor. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent attention to detail and a passion for helping others to join a Christian organisation dedicated to supporting men in their recovery.

As the Administration Assistant and Receptionist, you will provide crucial administrative support for matters relating to supporters and their donations, helping to ensure smooth communication and effective fundraising efforts. Your responsibilities will include managing supporter records, processing donations, and providing general administrative assistance to the Administration and Supporter Relations Manager. As the first point of contact for visitors, callers, and residents, you'll warmly welcome guests and help direct enquiries as needed, and handle reception duties with professionalism. This involves managing the reception desk, including liaising with volunteers who assist with that function, accessing calendars, sending emails, and performing other basic administrative tasks to keep the front office running smoothly.

Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation, and this role requires a committed Christian faith to meet the occupational requirements (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010). We ask all staff to engage with and support our residents in their recovery journey, offering encouragement in both practical and spiritual matters.

This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week). We may consider part-time applicants (i.e. 4 days a week) for the right candidate. You will work as part of a small, friendly team within the Finance & Fund-Raising office, located in a beautiful rural setting. Lunch is provided daily with staff and residents.

If you're excited about this opportunity and feel you have the skills to help support the work we do, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description.

Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its residents, so the successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, you must have a minimum of two years’ clean time.

We look forward to hearing from you!

DFN Project SEARCH is delivering transformative change, supporting, and helping young people with learning disabilities and autism into the world of work. Nationally only 4.8% of people with special educational needs and disabilities gain permanent paid employment in the UK yet 70 percent of DFN Project SEARCH graduates gain jobs, 60 percent of them achieving full-time permanent roles.

You will be required to improve the quality and outcomes of existing DFN Project SEARCH programmes across a geographical area. This is with the aim of supporting the organisations to ensure that every intern has the best possible chance to gain full-time paid employment. The focus of this role is to ensure continuous improvement across all sites, relating to model fidelity and outcomes. This relates particularly to sites achieving less than 60% employment outcomes. 

Our model means that our regional Programme Specialists form new partnerships and develop new DFN Project SEARCH sites, supporting them through to year one of delivery. These sites will then be passed to our Programme Impact Co-ordinator team where you will then be required to continue to nurture these strong partnerships and provide ongoing training and support to colleagues within your region. You may also be required to support colleagues by promoting DFN Project SEARCH in other areas and contribute to the development of relevant new focussed materials and resources.

This is a very hands-on role in our small team, supporting the Finance Manager and Finance Director and working alongside our diverse teams to make sure our finances are well managed and helping us to deliver our charitable objectives. We are looking for someone who has excellent attention to detail, honesty and integrity, an interest in learning more about our work and some knowledge or experience of working in accounts. This is a rewarding role in a fast paced, creative environment for a self-motivated individual who understands the need for rigour and accountability in their work and wants to contribute to the success of NYT.

The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Manager to provide an accurate and efficient accounting service for NYT. This role will lead on our day-to-day financial processing including managing the purchase ledger, posting bank transactions and carrying out reconciliations. The role will also support the Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ad hoc reporting and year end accounts. 

Our building at Holloway Road was redeveloped in 2021 and now includes a theatre for our own and external productions, studios for our growing programme of courses and activities for young people and rehearsal facilities which are hired out to professional companies. We also deliver training, productions and activities around the UK and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger
• Responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger - recording accounting entries in Sage 50 and tracking that approvals are recorded in line with NYT policy.
• Prepare weekly supplier BACS payment runs for approval and issue remittance advice.
• Monthly reconciliation of company pleo accounts and tracking coding and approvals.
• Post invoice and direct debit payments from the bank to ensure they are up to date and correct.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements to amounts on Sage.
• Respond to supplier and budget holder queries as required.

Income and Sales ledger
• Circulate bank receipt information to budget holders promptly and confirm coding.
• Work with the Communications team to respond to and resolve financial queries and issues on our membership programmes.
• Ensure ticket sales for NYT performances are recorded correctly in the finance system.
• Prepare sales invoices as instructed and record bank receipts. 
• Work closely with the hires team on invoicing and receipts.
• Prepare regular aged debtors reports and carry out credit control as required.

Accounting and reporting 
• Prompt reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Ensure any cash is reconciled to sales records and banked promptly.
• Managing cash floats or temporary pleo cards and accounting for expenses.
• Assist in the reporting and financial information to support grant claims and reporting requirements as required.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and month end reporting as directed by the Finance Manager.
• Assist in preparation for annual audit and resolving audit queries related to your work.
• Undertake ad-hoc analysis of expenditure as directed by the Finance Manager or Finance Director or by other members of the Senior Management Team.

Company Description

Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust is a charity which creates life-changing, education-focused children’s homes, to ensure that children in care have the same opportunities as everyone else. We believe that children growing up in residential care should go on to achieve great things and lead fulfilling lives. We believe that social pedagogy, a focus on education, people, and place, is the best approach to supporting young people.

Our first children's home, opened in February 2022, is an award-winning building that has set a new standard for UK children's homes. You can learn more about the home and even take a virtual tour on our website.

As we continue to grow, we're excited to welcome new team members who are passionate about our mission. We are on the cusp of opening our second home with a third to follow shortly. In September 2025 we will launch a Graduate Diploma with our university partner. Additionally, in 2026, we plan to collaborate with a range of organisations from across the sector to deliver a leadership programme for children’s home managers.

Joining our team at this pivotal stage in our development will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to our expansion.

You can read more about how we're having a positive impact in our Annual Report 2022-2023.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven team making a real difference.
Enjoy a supportive, collaborative work environment.
Generous annual leave, starting at 28 days (36 days inclusive of bank holidays) increasing to 30 days with 2 years service and 33 at 5 years.
Great benefits, including company sick pay, employer pension contributions, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Grow with our organisation and contribute to its goals and values.
Benefit from being part of Catch22, a well-established charity, while experiencing the dynamic atmosphere of a startup.

Job Description

The Head of Development and Communications will lead LPT’s fundraising, communications and influencing efforts. You will be joining our team at an exciting stage in our development, and you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in our expansion.

In this role, you will face a range of exciting challenges on a daily basis, with key responsibilities such as:

Grant Funding and Social Investment: Drive our mission forward by crafting innovative fundraising strategies, writing compelling funding applications and building dynamic relationships with funders to secure essential support for expanding our homes and services.
Communications: Lead our public relations and branding efforts, engaging with stakeholders and the media to amplify our impact and share our story far and wide, while ensuring all staff are informed and inspired through effective internal communications.
Influence and Impact: Champion systemic change in the children’s home sector by forging influential partnerships with government bodies and research institutions, and using impact data to drive forward our work.
Sector Collaboration: Collaborate with others to share best practices and elevate standards across the sector, making a real difference in the lives of children.

Please see the full details in the Job Description. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence diverse and senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, with high-impact presentation abilities and the talent to present complex information in an accessible way to varied audiences.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Flexibility and organisation, capable of managing multiple projects.
A skilled problem solver and self-starter, able to lead projects independently.
Enjoyment in working as part of a small and ambitious team.
Energy and passion for improving the lives of children in care, and a commitment to the organisation’s growth, goals, and values.

Please see the full person specification listed in the Job Description. 

Additional information

Salary: £50,000
Hours of work: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Application Process

Please upload your CV and submit a cover letter in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' box that outlines:

Why you are interested in working for Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust.
How you meet the requirements in the person specification.

Interviews

Application closing date: Monday 2nd December, 10am.

First-round interviews (online): 5th and 6th December

Second-round interviews (in person): Thursday 12th December

Safer Recruitment 

At Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust, we safeguard all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct rigorous checks and vetting of all applicants, in line with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices. 

Everyone who works in our homes will be responsible for safeguarding young people and putting their safety and wellbeing first.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (police records) check, including overseas police checks where necessary. Please note that this post is exempt from the limitations of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and as such, all previous cautions and convictions will need to be disclosed as part of any application.

For further information about the process, please go to:

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

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BCPC is a registered charity and not-for profit organisation which has been training counsellors and psychotherapists since 1984. BCPC has over 500 graduates. It is based in central Bath and serves the Southwest of England.

BCPC has three core purposes:

• To provide excellent training for adult learners in Listening and Foundational Skills, Counselling and Psychotherapy and opportunities for personal and professional growth and development through a range of training experiences
• To provide counselling and psychotherapy services for the public through the BCPC Referral Service and through our low-cost counselling services available to those with low income, through our student placement service.
• To provide a professional community for its graduate membership.

Recruitment of a Finance Manager

Our current Finance Manager is leaving us after 10 years, and we are seeking to appoint an engaged, ambitious and strategic Finance Manager with strong interpersonal, management and communications skills to play a key role, ensuring BCPC’s continued growth and success. 

As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of finance within BCPC. The role will work closely with the Director to ensure the long-term financial health and stability of the organisation.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference and play a key role within the organisation.

Closing date: 25th November 2024 at 10am

First interview date: December 2nd 2024 - in person at BCPC

Second interview date: To be confirmed

Position starting date: February 2025

Interviews: 09/12 - face-to-face in our Cardiff Centre

For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

The King's Trust believes all young people should have the chance to succeed, they are the key to a positive and prosperous future. The young people we help, face a range of challenges, our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive, and society can prosper.

We are looking for a Centre Coordinator to join our team in our Cardiff Centre. In this role, you will provide a warm and welcoming reception for young people, staff, and visitors over the phone and in person, so if you are approachable, passionate, and non-judgemental, this could be your role.

You will indirectly support young people by ensuring that our Cardiff Centre operates safely and efficiently. You will be responsible for managing delivery space, facilities compliance and controlling office equipment and supplies. Having previous administrative experience is beneficial but not essential.

To be successful in this role, you must have a good understanding of the challenges young people within our target groups face, to assist them when they arrive in our Centre. In this role no two days are the same, you get to be involved with many different functions of the Trust and interact with everyone who works in the Newcastle Centre, this is why planning and organisation skills are a must.

If you are up for a challenge and enjoy working in a team, we would love to hear from you!

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Centre Coordinators? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Centre Coordinators! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).  

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 3271 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to developing Refuge’s learning and development programme.

The successful candidate will work with the People Development team to support the roll out of our annual training calendar, developing internal communications to advertise our training catalogue, reporting and ongoing evaluation of our training. With a strong customer focus, you will act as the key point of contact for our staff and our training partners. You will have experience working with learning management systems with a keen eye for detail and good analytical skills.

Closing Date: 09:00am 25 November 2024

Interview Date: 2 December 2024

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

We are looking for both newly qualified and experienced friendly adult counsellors, dedicated to improving the mental health and emotional resilience of our community.

Our ideal candidate is commited to providing a high standard in their work, with a passion to supporting clients to help them on their journey towards positive mental health and who embed and share Beacon's values.

You will be delivering 1:1 counselling, face to face appintments and potentially remote and be able to work evening to meet the demand and needs of our clients, with a minimum delivery commitment of 15 client hours per week.

Out ideal applicant with be enthusiastic, caring, positive and commited to learning and developing with their role to ensure we continue to provide the best service for our clients.

JOB CONTEXT

The Communications Officer plays a significant role in the support of the delivery of AmplifyChange’s communications strategy. They are key to ensuring that AmplifyChange’s key messages and brand are effectively implemented across our communications channels. The Communications Officer will work closely with and report to the Communications Manager and in partnership with other teams to support content development for multiple platforms (AmplifyChange’s main website and AmplifyChange Learn, in particular), social media management, and linking and learning opportunities. The Communications Officer will have an appetite to creatively profile and showcase the work of AmplifyChange grantee partners and support knowledge sharing opportunities. While AmplifyChange has an established set of communications channels and methodologies to share our work and the work of our grantee partners, fresh ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged.

AmplifyChange is a bilingual fund, working in English and French. As this role centres on effective communications across our channels to all our grantees in Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East regions, a professional level of written French and comfort speaking the language is essential.

This role would be well suited to someone interested in pursuing a career in communications, content development and/or social media management, who has a strong interest in sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and/or international development.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Publications and campaigns

• In partnership with the Communications Manager, develop content calendars for the year in line with costed workplan
• Support in the creative development and execution of cause day campaigns – e.g., 16 Days to end Violence against Women, International Youth Day, etc.
• Work closely with the Communications Manager to develop blogs, impact reports and other external materials
• Support the development of Grantee Stories and case studies, working with grantee partners to identify and write stories of change
• Provide editing, drafting, and reviewing support for content in line with AmplifyChange’s tone of voice and language
• Support development of Annual Report and other donor reports, where needed

Digital and social media

• Manage the daily oversight of social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn) and response to social media messages where appropriate
• Disseminate news and information about AmplifyChange, such as published reports and upcoming funding rounds, through social media channels and Circle (interactive grantee partner platform)
• Create and execute social media campaigns using tools like Metricool (social media scheduler) and Canva (design programme)
  

Linking and learning

• Provide logistical support to AmplifyChange’s engagement in external events, both online and in-person
• Provide support and creative input into the development of learning materials for AmplifyChange Learn, including written, visual and audio
• Work with grantee partners in the development of content for AmplifyChange Learn
• Support the assessment of learning needs for content development, including through analytics tools where useful
• Support dissemination of content through email management platform (Constant Contact)
  

Support to other teams

• Work with Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to identify and collect data to support website updates, our  own reporting, and impact report development
• Work with the Learning and Events Officer to identify and support the development of potential learning materials and  resources for AmplifyChange Learn and Circle platform
• Support the Grants Management and Pamoja teams to highlight the impact of our grantee partners and showcasethis as Grantee Stories and case studies from across the AmplifyChange grants portfolio

Please be aware that some of the SRHR material you will be required to review as part of your role may be of a distressing and sensitive nature. Relevant support is available in this regard.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:    

• Strong copy-editing, proofing, verbal and written communications skills in English
• Experience working with social media platforms and support tools (such as Canva)
• Experience with blogging, writing reports or articles aimed at communicating key messages, and storytelling
• Experience with or interest in multimedia development, such as videos or podcasts
• Professional-level written French and comfort speaking French
• Values consistent with the mission of AmplifyChange, including pro-choice on abortion and pro-LGBTIQ rights
• Ability to work flexibly, prioritise tasks and requests from multiple diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including those based in other countries
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently

Desirable:

• A degree in communications, marketing, or English
• Experience using Google Analytics or other analytics tools
• Experience working with or for civil society organisations in Africa or South Asia

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

This is a UK based, full time (37.5 hours/week) permanent position, reporting to the Communications Manager. AmplifyChange is based in Bath, and we operate on a hybrid working model. Requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered. We encourage applications from candidates who have experience of implementing projects or advocacy initiatives in countries that are eligible for funding from AmplifyChange. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment. Please also be aware that the Communications Officer role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship. There may be opportunity for international travel as part of this role.

SALARY AND PACKAGE 

Basic salary range: £ 34,000 – 36,000

Holiday:   25 days per annum on full time basis plus public holidays 

Pension:  8% employer contribution

Life insurance:   Life Assurance Scheme

Benefits:   Employee Assistance Program 

Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme)

Designed and delivered by social work charity Frontline, we teach social work differently. By blending learning and practice, what you discover in theory is eased into real-life settings, supervised by a social worker. Gaining your postgraduate diploma within 12 months, will be the first step in your life-changing career.

You’ll learn how to connect with children, young people, parents and carers. How to gain all important trust, so a family opens their door to you again. You’ll gain the technical knowledge and build on your relational skills. We’ll give you the time and support to develop your approach, with confidence. 

You earn while you learn, and once you gain your qualification you’ll step right into a job. And through our Frontline Fellowship, you’ll join a network of peers intent on transforming social work practice in England.

Be part of something bigger. Join the next generation of social workers.

What’s in it for you?

• Earn as you learn with a salary of up to £34,000 from year two.  
• Qualify as a social worker and complete a fully funded master's degree. 
• Get high-quality training and supervision from experienced social workers, academics and coaches in a rich, supportive environment. 
• Become part of the Frontline Fellowship and receive ongoing support and training throughout your career.

What to expect as a trainee social worker

Year 1:

• Start with five weeks of intense online study, including five in-person sessions, led by experts in social work theory.
• Begin your 12-month placement in a local council social work team, where you'll work closely with fellow trainees and an experienced social worker. You'll gradually take on more responsibility in supporting children and families.
• Qualify as a social worker by the end of your first year.

Year 2:

• Manage your own caseload, building on your skills and confidence.
• Engage in ongoing study to further develop your professional abilities.
• Receive continued support from Frontline tutors, your employer and fellow trainees.

Year 3:

• Conduct a research project and complete the academic credits needed for your fully-funded social work master's degree.
• Receive leadership coaching to enhance your professional capabilities.

Who we’re looking for 

We are looking for your potential to become an outstanding children’s social worker and leader, empowering families to achieve positive change. No specific experience is required to apply. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and a commitment to advocating for the communities’ social workers serve. We're dedicated to fostering diversity in our programme and supporting applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

You will also meet the following criteria: 

• Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) 
• Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification) 
• Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2028) 
• Be resident in England by the time the programme commences 
• Not be a qualified social worker

Be part of something bigger. Join the next generation of social workers.

Over the last few years, NHYC has grown to a team of over 70 staff.  This role will add capacity to our current Admin Team, supporting the organisation with increased demand around finance, admin and resources. You will work as part of a small, yet critical team to ensure the organisation and our services run smoothly.  You should be well organised, a great communicator, and experienced in or willing to learn financial procedures.
This is an entry-level role. You do not need significant prior experience. We are looking for someone open to learning new skills, passionate about our mission, and willing to get stuck in to support the wider team.
The role is based at our day centre in Camden.
 

• Salary £27,144 – £29,952
• Deadline: 9am, Friday 29th November 2024
  *Please note that we may close earlier if there are a high number of applications