Graduate Scheme Jobs
Do you want your job to feel exciting again? If you’re a highly motivated fundraiser looking for a new challenge in an ambitious and friendly team then look no further.
World Horse Welfare is an international charity that strives to support and strengthen the horse-human relationship through a combination of care, research, education and influence. We work to promote and protect welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world, including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production.
The individual giving team is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition. Could you be the newest member of our team? We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Marketing Officer to join us as we approach our centenary. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in not-for-profit fundraising marketing and a passion for leveraging stories to drive fundraising success. This role requires a creative thinker, a data-driven approach, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
The successful candidate will join a busy, friendly, and capable team working to maximise the charity’s fundraising performance. We work with leading fundraising specialists throughout the UK to refine our approach and deliver outstanding results for one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities.
Why become part of World Horse Welfare’s team?
Horses might be part of our DNA but they don’t have to be part of yours. World Horse Welfare has plenty of passionate equine experts already in situ, so provided you share our values of being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking then you could be the perfect candidate.
We care about our people because they are the ones who enable us to achieve such good work. We invest in them, nurture them and listen to them to create a collaborative working environment where everyone feels valued.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.
World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities worldwide.
Horses might be part of our DNA but they don’t have to be part of yours. World Horse Welfare has plenty of passionate equine experts already in situ, so provided you share our values of being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking then you could be the perfect candidate.
We care about our people because they are the ones who enable us to achieve such good work. We invest in them, nurture them and listen to them to create a collaborative working environment where everyone feels valued.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.
World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities worldwide.
Visitor Centre
• Meet and greet visitors in a pleasant and welcoming manner • Provide informative guided tours of the working farm utilising volunteers where possible
• Work with the Cook to ensure the café is set up appropriately and in time to open and provide assistance with end of day procedures to include cashing up and cleaning down
• Assist the Senior Centre Promotions Officer and Centre Manager with the planning and organisation of a range of events in order to raise World Horse Welfare’s profile and generate income
• Deal with general enquiries relating to the hiring and use of the visitor centre’s facilities (indoor school and conference room) and all subsequent liaison and co-ordination of bookings to ensure all facilities and arrangements are as required by the event organiser
• Assist the Senior Centre Promotions Officer to co-ordinate the events diary and ensure that volunteers are organised to work as required
• Work with the Senior Centre Promotions Officer and Communications department to ensure promotional and display materials are current and accurate
• Actively encourage visitors to support the charity by signing up to memberships and other charity products • Increase the charity’s supporter database through visitor data collection
• Ensure all merchandise is presented professionally
• Working closely with the Senior Centre Promotions Officer ensure there is adequate merchandise in stock
• As directed by the Senior Centre Promotions Officer undertake stock-take of all merchandise
• Ensure all required administration and paperwork is received by Head Office as directed.
Please find full job description attached.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you looking for a change in career to one that has a real and fulfilling impact? Do you have a passion for making a difference? Would you like to be part of an award-winning Charity that helps improve the lives of more than 260,000+ individuals each year?
If so, CXK is looking for a Trainee Careers Adviser to work at both HMP Elmley and Standford Hill as part of its expanding and successful in-custody Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service covering Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.
As part of a collaborative team, you will provide professional, impartial IAG to prison residents, motivate them, develop their work-related skills, and provide overall support to help them find employment, education, training, apprenticeships, or volunteering opportunities upon their release.
You will receive full training and be supported by CXK’s excellent training team to obtain all the skills you need to flourish in the role and achieve an accredited formal IAG Level 4 qualification.
To be eligible for this role, you must have a willingness to learn on the role and a commitment to obtain your IAG qualification. You must also possess the ability to build effective and professional relationships with individual clients, coupled with a non-judgmental attitude and a desire to support people in fulfilling their potential.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives and at the same time as learning new skills, a formal qualification and opening up great career opportunities for yourself.
Join CXK’s expanding prisons team and become part of a Charity that is committed to making a real difference and inspiring people to thrive. Apply now to be part of this rewarding and meaningful journey.
In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- An annual salary of £25,372 (pro rata)
- 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
- Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
- Flexible working
- Generous sick leave benefits
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Comprehensive training and development programmes
- Mental health first aiders
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Interest free parking permit loans
- Employee Assistance programme (AXA)
About CXK
CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training. We continually strive to provide the best services to meet the needs of 260,000+ beneficiaries that we support each year – empowering individuals and strengthening communities across the South of England.
Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly work environment in which are staff are truly valued and invested in.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 29th July 2024. Interviews will take place on 9th August in Ashford, Kent.
**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a Mission Enabler, Regional Mission to work in partnership with key staff across the Movement. They will provide direction and energy to Scripture Union’s Regional Ministry with a focus on establishing and sustaining ministry opportunities. This will require the person to recruit, motivate, train, equip and support a large number of volunteers/Faith Guides, with whom they work in partnership as well as leading by example, through the modelling of excellent mission delivery to children and young people consistent with Scripture Union’s mission. This role will the cover Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex areas.
The successful candidate will:
· Identify, recruit and support Faith Guides, volunteers and Local Mission Partners (LMPs) through a range of methods, including electronic, phone and face to face.
· Provide relevant coaching and/or mentoring, equipping and resourcing for Faith Guides, volunteers and LMPs.
· Lead local mission activity within Scripture Union’s mission framework, establishing a clear hand-over process and timetable to local church partners.
· Pioneer new approaches/ideas in line with SU’s strategy that have the potential to be replicated elsewhere and lead to a greater scale and depth of mission activity.
· Support, by promotion or direct involvement, SU’s wider programme of holidays and missions across England and Wales and, if appropriate, internationally.
· Undertake specific fundraising activities and approaches in line with SU’s fundraising approach.
If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, in the first instance please send your CV and a covering letter (by email) to our HR Officer, We will contact shortlisted candidates to ask them to complete an application form ahead of interview.
For more details, please download the job profile below.
We provide a range of benefits to reward our employees which includes: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days to volunteer on a Scripture Union event. Group pension scheme, with up to 12% employer contribution. Life insurance (death in service), permanent health insurance (PHI) and free Bible reading notes.
* This role is based in the following locations Greater London or Hampshire, Surrey & West Sussex. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working in line with our policy. If you have any questions about this role, please contact , HR Officer by e-mail and they will call you back.
Closing date: Midday on 16th July 2024
Interview date: 22nd July 2024
Interview location: London (Location TBC)
The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require an Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and have an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.
We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We currently have an opportunity for an Administrator (known internally as a Service Delivery Assistant) to join the team at Ingatestone, Essex working 13 hours per week on Thursday and Friday. This is an office based role.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
You will be supporting our team of Caseworkers and Triage workers. This role involves updating our database with client information, creating new cases, answering queries that come in from Police or other agencies. This role supports the work of the wider Essex Team in their support of people affected by crime across Essex.
This role is based in our Essex office in Ingatestone. You will be working within a supportive team that is part of a large independent charity which offers the opportunity to develop skills to enhance your ongoing personal development.
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 will 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.
The application will ask you for specific evidence of how you have demonstrated each of the below shortlisting criteria. You will need to give examples of each in your application so that the panel can assess your potential based on previous experiences.
Those candidates determined by the panel as meeting or exceeding the criteria based on the written evidence will then be invited to attend a competency based interview and further skills assessment.
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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you have a passion for making a difference? Would you like to be part of an award-winning Charity that helps improve the lives of more than 260,000+ individuals each year?
If so, CXK is looking for an experienced Careers Adviser at HMP Maidstone and HMP East Sutton Park as part of its expanding and successful in-custody Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service covering Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.
As part of a collaborative team, you will provide professional, impartial IAG to prison residents, motivate them, develop their work-related skills, and provide overall support to help them find employment, education, training, apprenticeships, or volunteering opportunities upon their release.
You will also manage and support a caseload of peer mentors and provide inspirational IAG and Employability programmes in both 1:1 and group sessions.
To be eligible for this role, you must hold an IAG qualification at level 4 or above. You must also possess the ability to build effective and professional relationships with individual clients, coupled with a non-judgmental attitude and a desire to support people in fulfilling their potential.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
Join CXK’s expanding prisons team and become part of a Charity that is committed to making a real difference and inspiring people to thrive. Apply now to be part of this rewarding and meaningful journey.
In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- An annual salary of £26,398 to £31,554 pro rata (for a qualified post- and depending on experience)
- 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
- Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
- Flexible working
- Generous sick leave benefits
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Comprehensive training and development programmes
- Mental health first aiders
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Interest free parking permit loans
- Employee Assistance programme (AXA)
About CXK
CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training. We continually strive to provide the best services to meet the needs of 260,000+ beneficiaries that we support each year – empowering individuals and strengthening communities across the South of England.
Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly work environment in which are staff are truly valued and invested in.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 29th July 2024. Interviews will take place on 9th August 2024 in Ashford, Kent.
**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient IDVA to join our homelessness service in Kent.
£26,330.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The role of an IDVA is to address the safety of victims and survivors at high risk of harm. IDVAs work with their customers from the point of crisis by safety planning and risk assessing using the DASH to ascertain the level of risk to the victim.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Manage client referrals, completing Dash Risk Assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork.
Building supportive, trusting relationships with clients and creating a positive atmosphere.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac protocols.
Regular attendance at Marac and completion of all Marac referrals.
Support Customers to obtain Non Molestation Orders where needed and any other civil remedies available to them.
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
Attending all court and Case Management hearings with or as a representative for clients.
Supporting clients to set personalised goals in the form of a Safety and Support Plan.
Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents.
Creating a safety plan with clients.
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes.
Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues.
Encouraging customers to attend relevant programmes when appropriate i.e Own My Life.
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures.
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills.
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Service Manager.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Previous experience managing a caseload
Desirable:
IDVA qualification
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Business Support Coordinator
Location: Leeds, LS12 2AE
Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum
Our client is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. They provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. They are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining their teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in their service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.
The Role
An exciting opportunity to join their admin team as Business Support Coordinator. This role is all about providing business support to the Forward Leeds management team. This role would be well suited to someone who is extremely organised, methodical in approach and with proven business administration skills and has experience in minute taking.
Key Responsibilities
· To ensure consistency of approach with regard to systems and monitoring across the Units
· To collate FL systems data as required.
· Provide ‘document control’ to the Forward Leeds section of the company extranet.
· To provide direct admin support to the Directors and Management Team.
· To support the Directors to plan and organise meetings, Away Days, Conferences and events.
· To work alongside the quality and performance manager in Leeds and support them with regulatory compliance requirements and governance issues.
· To support the Forward Leeds Board and Intergrated Governance Board
· To support the Chairs of various meeting within the FL Governance Framework ensuring that invites, papers and actions are sent out in a timely manner.
· To attend meetings and produce efficient minutes within 7 working days.
· To work closely with the Directors, Quality and Performance Manager and quality team
· to provide on-going quality assurance support.
Skills and Qualifications
· Outstanding IT skills
· Excellent minute taking abilities
· Excellent organisation skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes
· Experience in gathering and collating data and producing financial and statistical reports
· Experience in producing high-quality written work
· Experience of Quality Systems
Benefits
· A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
· Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
· Collaborative and supportive work environment.
· Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
· Annual leave purchase scheme
· Enhanced occupational sick pay
· Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
· Death in service benefit
· Free Will writing
· Eyecare vouchers
· Blue light card discount
· Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
· Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
· Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
· Employee Assist Programme and the companies Support Networks
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
The organisation welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or ag
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you looking for a change in career to one that has a real and fulfilling impact? Do you have a passion for making a difference? Would you like to be part of an award-winning Charity that helps improve the lives of more than 260,000+ individuals each year?
If so, CXK is looking for a Trainee Careers Adviser to work at both HMP Maidstone and East Sutton Park as part of its expanding and successful in-custody Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service covering Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.
As part of a collaborative team, you will provide professional, impartial IAG to prison residents, motivate them, develop their work-related skills, and provide overall support to help them find employment, education, training, apprenticeships, or volunteering opportunities upon their release.
You will receive full training and be supported by CXK’s excellent training team to obtain all the skills you need to flourish in the role and achieve an accredited formal IAG Level 4 qualification.
To be eligible for this role, you must have a willingness to learn on the role and a commitment to obtain your IAG qualification. You must also possess the ability to build effective and professional relationships with individual clients, coupled with a non-judgmental attitude and a desire to support people in fulfilling their potential.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives and at the same time as learning new skills, a formal qualification and opening up great career opportunities for yourself.
Join CXK’s expanding prisons team and become part of a Charity that is committed to making a real difference and inspiring people to thrive. Apply now to be part of this rewarding and meaningful journey.
In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- An annual salary of £25,372 (pro rata)
- 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
- Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
- Flexible working
- Generous sick leave benefits
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Comprehensive training and development programmes
- Mental health first aiders
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Interest free parking permit loans
- Employee Assistance programme (AXA)
About CXK
CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training. We continually strive to provide the best services to meet the needs of 260,000+ beneficiaries that we support each year – empowering individuals and strengthening communities across the South of England.
Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly work environment in which are staff are truly valued and invested in.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 29th July 2024. Interviews will take place on 9th August 2024 in Ashford, Kent.
**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible*
We are seeking to recruit an experienced mental health professional or therpaist to join our small team in Newcastle to support men in suicidal crisis. Our Newcastle centre opened in November and we need to recruit to expand our small of therpaists team to meet the growing needs of our service.
We will work with you and train you to develop your therapeutic skills to offer our semi-structured psychologically informed intervention. You will support the centre user and their supporter(s) to recover from the suicidal crisis and maintain their safety.
The Charity
James’ Place exists to stop men dying by suicide. We opened our first centre in 2018 in Liverpool, the first of its kind in the UK, in 2022 we launched our second centre in London, and this year we opened our third centre in Newcastle. To date, we have supported over 2,300 men. James’ Place is a therapy centre for men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis, and it was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. It offers men a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential Qualifications
A Profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker registered with NMC, HPC, BASW.
Or
Therapists registered with IAPT, BACP, UKCP, BABCP.
Or
Psychology Graduate with experience of working as a Psychology Assistant or extensive experience of working within secondary mental health services.
Essential Knowledge/Experience
Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress.
Demonstrable knowledge of the impact of suicide on communities and individuals.
Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors which could lead to suicidal thinking and actions.
Demonstrable knowledge of the particular difficulties contributing to male suicide.
Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session.
Effective communication skills (written & verbal).
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations.
Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate therapeutic interventions.
Able to work as an effective team member.
Able to prioritise own workload.
Self-motivated, uses own initiative and will make decisions.
Good time management.
Promotes people’s equality, diversity, and rights.
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures.
Knowledge of Service Governance and Evaluation.
Commitment to clinical supervision.
James’ Place Values
Ability to demonstrate and engage with James’ Place values
Essential Skills
Commitment to working with men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis and their supporters.
An ability to work in a therapeutic environment.
An ability to manage therapeutic sessions.
An ability to maintain boundaries within a time-limited intervention.
An ability to maintain up to date service user records in line with James’ Place standards.
Able to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men who are presenting with a high risk of suicide or be willing and able to learn how to do so.
An ability to maintain own personal safety and the safety of others within the centre.
An ability to manage an allocated caseload.
An ability to identify if the service offered is not adequate to maintain the persons safety and facilitate a rapid transfer to the most appropriate service.
An ability to collaborate with centre users in the development of a person centred, individual intervention plan.
An ability to engage the service user in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our General Advice Team covers a range of different projects, giving advice over the phone, virtually, face-to-face or in outreach locations. The post holder will need to be self-motivated, organised and flexible, delivering generalist level advice and information.
The role involves advising on all areas of general advice, assisting with the completion of paper and digital forms and making referrals to internal or external services. The post holder will need to be digitally aware and be able to record all client contact and outcomes as well as make referrals electronically.
Requirements
Desirable
1. One years’ experience of delivering generalist advice within Citizens Advice or another quality assured environment such as AQS.
Essential
2. Good IT knowledge with an ability to support delivery of advice
3. Ability to support and encourage others in using online systems and resources to enable them to self-help.
4. Experience of using interpersonal skills, including sensitive listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others, over the phone, virtually, face-to-face or in outreach locations.
5. Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information and produce and present clear reports verbally and in writing.
6. Understanding of barriers individuals have to accessing CAL’s services.
7. A good, up to date, understanding of equality and diversity and its application to the provision of advice.
8. Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively and a willingness to challenge constructively.
9. Effective oral and written communication skills.
10. Ability and willingness to work both on own initiative and as part of a team.
11. Willingness to learn and develop skills and be flexible with service delivery.
12. Understanding of the issues affecting society and their implications for clients and service provision.
13. Ability to assist with research and campaigns works by providing information about clients’ circumstances.
Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and its equal opportunities policies.
How to Apply
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About us
Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.
CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.
We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.
As well as a competitive salary CAL also provides access to:
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Hybrid Working Scheme
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Interest free travel loans
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Pension Scheme
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Lifestyles Gym Membership (20% corporate discount)
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Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a Trainee Careers Adviser to work as part of our National Careers Service team. To apply for this role, no direct experience is necessary, and full training and support will be provided.
CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training. The National Careers Service provides careers information advice and guidance to help people make decisions about learning, training and work.
Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly working environment in which our staff are truly valued and invested in.
We are looking for excellent communicators who are passionate about supporting others to achieve their goals. You will be organised, able to work flexibly and confident using the internet and IT.
If you want to make a difference by supporting others and have experience of working with people in retail, customer service, sales, recruitment, education, employability, or something similar, then this could be the role for you!
In return you will receive:
- Comprehensive training including a fully funded qualification in Careers Information Advice and Guidance.
- Extensive work shadowing, practical experience, and on-the-job training.
- All the required support to get to know your local area, the needs of our customers and the partners we work with.
- 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Membership of a defined contribution pension scheme, with contributions matched by CXK (up to 10% of annual salary depending on length of service).
- Free personal Life Assurance (3 x annual salary).
- Flexible working arrangements, including home working.
- Generous sickness, maternity and paternity leave benefits.
Please click here for the full job description and person specification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15th July 2024. Interviews will take place on 24th July 2024 in Hastings, East Sussex.
**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Support Worker to join our homelessness service in Surrey.
£24,939.20 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
To enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and prevent homelessness by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.
Fixed term contract of 9 months.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, excluding Bank Holidays.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Manager
Ensure that referrals to the service are managed effectively and in line with the referrals and assessment procedure
Undertake initial and assessments and continuous reviews of support needs and potential risks, and agree levels of support and actions
Create and review support/ action plans for providing appropriate housing-related support based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community
Empower customers to ensure they receive the benefits and services they are entitled to
Signpost customers to support services that can help them address additional support needs such as mental or physical health, employment and education, adult social care, domestic abuse and family support
Encourage and enable customers to pay their rent and other housing-related costs, and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the relevant housing provider
Encourage and enable customers to adhere to all other conditions of their tenancies/ licences, eg maintaining a satisfactory living environment, refraining from anti-social behaviour, allowing access for essential work
Encourage and enable customers to take necessary steps to seeking and preparing for alternative accommodation where maintaining their current housing situation is unsuitable or unviable
Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive customer records to professional standards
Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
For the full list please see our website.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Use of own vehicle
IT and functional skills
Positive attitude and can-do approach
Resilience
Flexibility
Good communication skills, written and verbally
Desirable:
Experience working in homelessness, housing or support/care
Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Our client seeks to recruit a Legal Support Coordinator to support clients facing complex additional vulnerabilities and communication problems. This role is a great opportunity to learn from accomplished professionals and legal practitioners: and is open to a wide variety of candidates who have the core skills required, from those looking for a career change to law graduates seeking experience.
Their vision:
Our client was founded in partnership with, and for the benefit of, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. They believe in a world where everyone is included and afforded respect, dignity and justice. There must be no exceptions on account of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexuality, social background – or indeed anything else. They believe that this full inclusion is possible for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and they look forward to being part of a society where this is realised.
Summary of role – purpose and duties:
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities have some of the poorest outcomes out of any ethnic groups in the UK (House of Commons, 2019). Their communities face multi-faceted barriers to accessing services, advice and legal representation. To that end, they are recruiting an Advocacy and Legal Referrals Coordinator to:
- Work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to empower and meet the needs of clients.
- Referring vulnerable clients to trusted law firms where needed and supporting them through their legal case.
- Undertaking direct advocacy on behalf of vulnerable clients, on issues such as housing,debt, ombudsman appeals, DVLA and benefits appeals.
- Empower clients to engage with other third sector advice organisations, such as their local law centre and Citizens Advice Bureaux.
- Work with our Service Manager to develop bespoke advocacy pathways for victims of Domestic Abuse.
Person specification:
The successful candidate will be committed to achieving excellent outcomes for clients and be aligned with the vision and values of the charity. They will be warm and compassionate, yet also able to demonstrate healthy boundaries and professionalism. Crucially, they will be able to demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication, in addition to sound critical thinking and IT skills. They will have resilience – and a sense of humour is also a must!
Please note that we celebrate potential as much as experience.
Working with them:
They believe their team are their greatest asset, placing a premium on staff welfare and providing staff excellent professional development opportunities for people to take forward in their careers. Everyone demonstrates a personal commitment to serving others and working towards their vision. They are a relaxed and collaborative team, with a big sense of humour.
Start date: ASAP
Location: Hybrid with some home working. Office at Badgemore Park, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. Some visits to clients throughout parts of Southern England.
Job type: Part time, 0.4fte, 16 hours p.w.
Accountable to: Head of Advocacy and Legal Affairs
Salary: £11,456 p.a. (£28,643 fte.)
Benefits: pension scheme; personal training budget; generous paid holiday equivalent to 7 weeks plus p.a. bank holidays.
Please note they will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so it is advisable to submit your application as soon as you are able.
Applicants must have use of own car and a valid UK driving license.
They recognise it has no greater responsibility than to safeguard the children and vulnerable adults that it works with. Recruitment processes will include a DBS check.
You may have experience of the following: Paralegal, Advocate, CAB Advisor, Housing Officer, PALS, Benefits Advisor, Advice, ISVA, IDVA, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, Third Sector, Public Sector, Homelessness, Safeguarding, Healthcare, Education, Not for Profit, Care Coordinator, Charities, Volunteer Officer, Education Officer, Support Worker, Legal Assistant, Legal Executive, Law Graduate, Law Student, Ombudsman, Complaints.
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Join The Society as a Communities and Content Officer to support the engagement of physiological communities, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. We seek a passionate individual dedicated to challenging and helping us realize our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as we implement our EDI roadmap. You will support the development of resources for our Training Hub, supporting physiologists in establishing their careers, and building a larger, more engaged, and diverse community of members.
The Physiological Society
The Physiological Society has made significant contributions to our knowledge of biological systems and the treatment of disease. The Society promotes physiology and supports those working in the field by organising world-class scientific meetings, offering grants for research, collaboration and international travel, and by publishing the latest developments in its leading scientific journals.
The position
In this role, you will develop and deliver resources for the Training Hub, manage the Training Hub portal, and administer EDI-aligned grant schemes, monitoring and evaluating their impact. You will also provide secretariat support to the EDI committee, collect relevant metrics to monitor EDI progress, and recognize sector good practices for EDI. Collaborating with the Communications and Membership Manager, you will drive campaigns to support member recruitment and retention, particularly in growing and emerging communities. Additionally, you will manage the Society’s network of reps, deliver the Rob Clarke award, and support the Governance and Risk Manager for the 150th Anniversary celebrations.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a candidate with experience in developing and curating content for relevant audiences, ideally within a membership organisation or the STEM sector. Experience managing an online member platform for training resources, excellent organisational abilities, and a proactive problem-solving approach are essential. The candidate should also have experience maintaining professional relationships, working both independently and collaboratively, and a clear commitment to advancing EDI goals.
What can we offer you?
We offer great benefits including 30 days holiday (including our Christmas office closure days); non-contributory pension scheme; private medical insurance; life assurance; flexible working; and, excellent training and development opportunities.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity. To this end we would welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minoritised communities and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we support and help broaden our perspectives.
Please do not apply if you do not have the legal right to work in the UK.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter to the HR Manager via the button below.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable application for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.