Health And Wellbeing Officer Jobs

We are looking for a part time Information & Advocacy Community Support Worker in Scotland.  You will be home based living in the North of Scotland.

You will ensure that service users (children and adults) and their families, receive high quality support, from the point of diagnosis and throughout their journey, and will assist them to access funding, equipment and care and support that they are entitled to. You will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in Scotland. The role will be primarily home based, but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics within the region, attend home visits where appropriate and to support responding to queries through the helpline and information inbox. Some travel will be required to attend meetings and events outside of Scotland. You will work with both statutory and voluntary organisations, clinicians, and health and social care professionals to ensure that people living with muscle wasting conditions get the care and support they need to live well and independently.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the charity for the 110,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK.  We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions.  We provide vital information, advice, resources and support for people with these conditions, their families and the professionals who work with them. Our care, information and advocacy service coordinate our support for families, providing advice and practical support to enable individuals to access the services, benefits and equipment they are entitled to. As part of our support, we also connect individuals with others affected by these rare conditions through our peer support networks.

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.

Location: Home based in the North of Scotland. 

Please note: you will need your own car and be able to drive for this roles.

*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

**Please note interviews may be held on a rolling basis (via Microsoft Teams) so early application is advisable

The Race Equality Foundation is expanding during an exciting phase of growth. We are building our team to advance our mission of tackling racism and transforming the lives of Black, Asian, and ethnically minoritised communities.

We are seeking a Communications and Events Assistant to help amplify the Foundation’s research and promote our flagship Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities programme. We’re looking for a passionate communicator who wants to use their skills to drive positive change.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their career to contribute to impactful programmes that improve the lives of Black, Asian, and ethnically minoritised communities nationwide.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 25 days of annual leave, increasing by an additional day each year up to 30 days. We provide a generous maternity, paternity, and parental leave package, as well as an employee wellbeing assistance scheme available to all staff and their household family members, which includes up to 8 one-on-one counselling or therapy sessions annually. Additional perks include free eye tests and a contribution towards glasses, employer pension contributions of 5%, access to a loan scheme, and a robust training and development package to support your professional growth.

Please note, applications via CVs will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is Monday 30th September. Interviews will take place on Friday 4th October.

Join Our Team: Lottery and Promotions Lead at St Barnabas Hospice

Join a dynamic and purpose-driven team at St Barnabas Hospice where we are committed to providing compassionate care and support to our community and we are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

We are seeking an experienced, creative and strategic Lottery and Promotions Lead to join our Fundraising and Lottery team and play a vital role in raising funds to help us advance our mission of delivering compassionate care. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of those we care and support throughout Lincolnshire

About Us:

At St Barnabas, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support including end of life to more than 12,000 patients and their families every year across Lincolnshire affected by a life-limiting or terminal illness.

Our hospice is known for its compassionate approach and dedication to enhancing quality of life.

Our aim is to enable people to live as fully as they are able for however many days, weeks, or months they have left.

Role Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in our Fundraising and Lottery team. As the Lottery and Promotions Lead, you will be responsible for conceptualising, planning, and executing innovative Lottery and Promotions campaigns that drive engagement and sales across Lincolnshire. Your primary focus will be on increasing our income generation from Lottery and Promotions activities, adapting to the challenging economic climate.

You will work closely and collaboratively with the Head of Fundraising and Lottery to develop and implement a strategic approach to expanding our reach, reducing attrition rates, increasing income and enhancing brand awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion and promote Lottery and Promotions products within the organisation and throughout our Lincolnshire community and beyond to support the Charity’s Trust-wide Organisational and Income Generation Strategies for 2024-2029 in order to drive growth.
• Identify and seize business development opportunities to promote the Hospice Lottery across Lincolnshire.
• Increase sales of Lottery and Promotions products, including lottery memberships and raffles.
• Understand supporter motivations and tailor Lottery and Promotions activities to meet their needs.
• Manage an income target of circa £700, 000 across Lottery and Promotions products.
• You will be the primary contact for Lottery and Promotions advice, guidance, and support to ensure that activity is delivered to the highest standard, and levels of confidentiality and is compliant with Gambling and Charity legislation, including the Gambling Act 2005, GDPR, Fundraising Code of Practice and Gambling Commission

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, recognition and reward schemes.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• A supportive, collaborative and passionate team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Qualifications and Experience:

Applications are welcome from candidates who ideally are educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and have a minimum of 2 years in Fundraising/Business Development experience with knowledge of Gambling Commission requirements and a proven track record of achieving targets.

Knowledge and Experience

Ideally you will have:

• Innovative and strategic with a strong background in business development and campaign management.
• Proven experience in leading successful Lottery and Promotions initiatives.
• The ability to champion and promote Lottery and Promotions products within the organisation and throughout the Lincolnshire Community and beyond.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Understand and analyse the market, identifying opportunities and supporter motivations to tailor approaches effectively.

· Focus on ongoing donor stewardship, building strong and lasting relationships with supporters.

· Committed to St Barnabas’s vision, values, and behaviours

Contract:  Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours

Salary: From £29, 802, Contributory pension scheme or continuation of NHS pension

For further details please contact:

For an informal chat about the role please contact Caroline Swindin, Head of Fundraising & Lottery.

To apply for this position:

If you are inspired by our mission and ready to take on this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit the St Barnabas Hospice website.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life challenges. Together, we can build meaningful partnerships that support our vital work at St Barnabas. Apply today and become a valued member of our team

Closing Date:  31 October 2024

Interview Date:  To be confirmed

Please Note:

• We do not accept CV’s only completed application forms for clinical roles.
• St Barnabas Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer it believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
• We reserve the right to extend, withdraw or close vacancies where necessary.
• Please be aware that if you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the email account you used to register on this site. Please check your spam folder.

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Admin Officer - Resilient Water Accelerator

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £33,233 - £34,894 with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK

Hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

About WaterAid:

Want to use your skills to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Admin Officer - Resilient Water Accelerator to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:

The Resilient Water Accelerator (RWA), hosted by WaterAid, is a global initiative that aims to:

• Address the climate impacts on water to strengthen resilience in vulnerable communities;
• Secure greater investment from public and private sources in water infrastructure and services;
• Ensure this work can be replicated and scaled to increase long term water security.

To achieve this we will work with policy makers, experts, investors and communities to identify critical climate risks to water and shape a business case for priority projects.

We will work to ensure these projects act as positive examples of a new approach to programme development in the water and climate sectors.

This role will play an essential part in delivering our international programme of work.

As the Admin Officer, you will be a critical part of the Global Secretariat- helping to link the different parts of the RWA together and co-ordinate with our partners around the world.

About the Role:

You will work with the Senior Management Team to ensure the team can deliver our work to the high standards we set for ourselves. As the RWA delivers its ambitious programme of work the post holder will ensure we are delivering high quality events, prompt and regular engagement with key stakeholders, and rapid and consistent processing of contracts, payments and reporting for donors and suppliers. This will require the ability to build an understand of the processes and objectives of WaterAid and the Resilient Water Accelerator so that we respond appropriately to work and opportunities as they arise, and are conducted in line with agreed policies and procedures.

You will be accountable for:

• Providing support and solutions as the RWA puts in place new structures and systems ahead of independence, working with SMT to explore the practical and regulatory steps towards building our own independent systems.
• Take the lead in engaging with WaterAid's finance processing systems
• Process payments
• Develop contracts and due diligence
• Prepare invoices and work with the team to develop budget forecasts
• Support events and publications
• Help the team engage designers and publicity services for event and publications
• Support planning and project management for events and publications
• Liaise with WaterAid's communications team to ensure visibility of RWA activities
• Support Hiring and Training
• Support the recruitment and onboarding process for new staff, organising recruitment campaigns, working with WaterAid's People Team, and liaising with candidates.
• Supporting staff activities, including logistics for travel and accommodation for training, aways days and in-person meetings

About You:

• Ability to act on your own initiative to ensure momentum of our work is maintained
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to produce high quality written work in English with a strong eye for detail
• Experience of organising events
• Experience in administration - contracts, payments and project management procedures
• Passionate about climate adaptation and water security, and driven to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities
• Strong team player and willingness to be flexible to respond to changing priorities.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 29 September 2024. Availability for interview is required week commencing 7 October for online interview

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening:

In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:

We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:

We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

About the role:

We understand that a spinal cord injury can be devastating, but we believe it shouldn’t prevent anyone from getting the most out of life. And we’re here to help make sure that can happen through our range of services that are designed by, and delivered for people affected by spinal cord injury.

The role of Head of Services is a new one and reflects the growth and diversification of how we reach our audience and offer them support. We want to reach everyone affected by spinal cord injury across the UK.

As our Head of Services, you will lead the development, quality and sustainability of an award-winning portfolio including our Mentoring, Digital, Courses and Vocation Services – as well as providing support to oversee our vital Volunteer Development Programme.

As the only charity in the UK with dedicated services for children and young people with spinal cord injury, you will also use your expertise to guide this key area of our work.

Reporting to the Director of Services and working with the Head of Strategic Engagement, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership of the directorate.

You will be naturally driven to achieve the best outcomes for people affected by spinal cord injury. Above all, you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do, and you will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives every day.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing dedicated services to children and young people. 

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

Permanent, full-time

Based in Greenford/Lido West Ealing

Salary: £35,000

We are seeking  an Information and Advice Manager who will develop, manage and be responsible for effective delivery of the service.

About the Service
Age UK Ealing information and Advice Services is one of the most important services the organisation provides, enabling and supporting older people in Ealing to live healthy and independent lives.

The service provides a helpline 9.30 am to 4.30 pm 5 days a week providing information advice and guidance to older people, their families, their carers, adult carers and people with long term health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the key responsibilities in this role include:

• Managing the team of the information and advice service
• Managing and maintaining a caseload of clients
• Ensuring the effective delivery of the service so that is meets targets and funder requirements
• Ensuring compliance with requirements of the relevant quality standards (QAS and IAQP)
• Managing network/liaison with other local key stakeholders and organisations

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with experience managing a quality assured Information and Advice service, including internal case reviews and Independent File Reviews.
You will have experiencing supervising and/or supporting staff to give quality advice or information to clients.
You will also have experience in Partnership working.
Ideally you will have experience working with very vulnerable people.

This role is office-based with some community activities in the borough of Ealing. The role is Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm.

For further details on the position, please refer to the Job Description attached.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV together with a supporting statement explaining why they are suitable for this role.

Your CV should be no more than 3 sides of A4 paper, and the supporting statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4 paper.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring Form.

This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references.

Closing date: Monday 15th September 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 24th September 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A little bit about the role 

This advert will close at 9am, 23 September 2024

Our people and culture are the critical enablers for us to achieve our mission. 

Frontline needs to sustain a brilliant and high performing workforce that is driven to be the best they can, and our Head of People leads the work and team responsible for achieving this.

As the leader of the People team, you will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including strategy, performance, recruitment, induction, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, engagement, policies and more. 

You will be an exemplary role model and leader championing high performance within a culture of freedom and responsibility.  Your ability to build and develop strong and trusting relationships will underpin your excellent domain knowledge, sound judgement, comfort with pace and focus on outcomes. 

Some key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement our People & Culture strategy, goals and annual delivery plan 
• Oversee all internal D&I initiatives including the D&I working group, point of contact for affinity group and all D&I training
• Line manage the People Team to achieve high performance of both the team and organisation
• Play a proactive role as a member of the Leadership Group and Operations team to champion high performance and our culture – supporting colleagues wherever priorities are identified, and the need is greatest

Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover for maternity.

A little bit about you 

We’d like to see applicants who have experience leading and managing a HR team, who are able to empower, motivate and set strategic direction towards organisational goals. You will have strong knowledge and understanding of all areas of HR, able to build strong relationships and an ability to apply employment law in a pragmatic way to deliver principled solutions.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. 

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: Up to GBP £47,250 FTE gross annual (pro-rated based on a full-time equivalent salary, and dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (hybrid working available)

Are you a dynamic, focused, and inspiring communications leader who can steer a small, motivated team to elevate our charity’s presence and impact? Could you develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that includes, external communications, media relations, crisis communications, social media, website management, and internal communications?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual to lead the communications function of a fast-growing charity delivering frontline medical aid.

As the Head of Communications, you will play a key role in amplifying UK-Med’s voice, supporting our fundraising efforts through strategic communications, and ensuring our message reaches the world’s most vulnerable people.

UK-Med has an ambitious five-year strategy (you can view it here) with a goal to generate £1 million per year from voluntary sources by 2026 to fund emergency responses and training for health staff. While fundraising remains under the purview of another department, your role will be crucial in crafting and delivering the communications that support these fundraising efforts. Our charity’s income is currently primarily statutory, and while we are relatively new to fundraising, our voluntary income has quadrupled year on year for the last three years. Earlier this year, the Board invested in the team to support the delivery of the 2021-2026 Fundraising and Communications strategy.

As Head of Communications, you will build on the promising foundations laid to deliver an exciting chapter in the charity’s development. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, determined, and passionate individual to make a real difference in how we communicate our mission and impact to the world. Experience in the humanitarian or international development sector is desirable, but a keen interest in global affairs and a commitment to UK-Med’s humanitarian mandate are essential.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Head of Communications - September 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 30th September 2024

The vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

COMMUNITY HUB LEADER

Oasis Hub North Bristol

Full-time (40 hours per week, 1 FTE), Permanent Contract

Salary: £35,217 - £39,647 per annum

Oasis is looking for someone who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to become the next Community Hub Leader supporting the established Hub at North Bristol. 

The post holder will lead the development of the Hub, based in the Lawrence Weston area of Bristol supporting the Oasis Academies and wider local community, and to hold the vision of integrated community delivery, which will include a range of services such as family support, volunteering, youth mentoring, deliver a food pantry, community events and a toddler group.

This is a key role as you will be responsible for strategic oversight of the hub charity, ensuring the youth and community work supports the work of the academies, working alongside other local Oasis leaders such as Principals to develop one joined up local vision for the Hub.

A significant part of this role will involve fundraising and business development, working with local people to develop and grow the charity and local community movement.

We are looking for an experienced community leader who enjoys project and budget management, but also has a deep understanding of community work. A degree or professional qualification is valued, but we also value extensive relevant experience and being able to demonstrate an embodiment of our ethos and values.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work. In return we offer:

· Flexible working practices which encourages innovation and fresh ideas.

· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.

· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.

· 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.

· Employee wellbeing schemes such as Cycle to Work and an employee funded health cash plan.

For full details please go the Oasis UK charity website.

Closing date for completed applications is Midday Monday 7th October 2024. Interviews will be held on the 14th October and 22nd October 2024 in person in North Bristol. Please send us your CV and cover letter. 

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Senior Multiple Needs Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate  

Salary: £30,000-£32,000

Location: Ealing Women’s Wellness Zone & Hammersmith – Advance Head Office

Hours:   35 Hours per week (a late shift once per week till 7pm)

Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months (from start of employment)

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

The Senior Multiple Needs Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) will work within a dynamic, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service based at the CGL Ealing Women’s Wellness Zone.  The IDVA will provide support in the local community and at the Ealing Women’s Wellness Zone.  The successful candidate will be co-located up to 5 days a week at the Women’s Wellness Zone.

The IDVA will be closely working alongside CGL colleagues/team to deliver support to women with a range of complex support needs including substance misuse, mental health, domestic abuse, sex working, trafficking, and offending behaviour. The IDVA will work in collaboration with their team members to holistically support women in the borough of Ealing to achieve sustained recovery, improved health and wellbeing, helping women to manage/mitigate risks, and empowering them to reach their fullest potential in society as well as ensuring the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process.

The Senior Multiple Needs IDVA will assess the needs and risks of survivors, carry out short and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support. As well as identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs. They will also proactively advocate and advice women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies, encouraging them to engage with other agencies, and help co-ordinate the provision of multi-agency support where necessary.

About You:

To be successful as the Senior Multiple Needs IDVA you will need to have:

Excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children, of best practice in supporting survivors of domestic abuse, and of the MARAC. As well as understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.

Bringing your experience of risk and needs assessment, safety and support planning, and crisis planning and successfully managing high numbers of referrals and experience of working in a co-located setting with another agency and providing consultations/briefings to professionals to support in upskilling them around Domestic Abuse. The candidate will have experience of partnership working and of maintaining excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to work as part of an innovative service, designed to offer multi-disciplinary wrap-around support to women with multiple needs, with the aim of facilitating long-term recovery. 

We enthusiastically welcome applications from Substance Misuse Workers/Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Recovery Practitioners, Recovery Coordinators, Drug Workers, Alcohol Workers and Needle Exchange Workers who meet the specified requirements.

How to apply:

 Please submit your up to date CV along with a covering letter to the Talent email address  - PLEASE WRITE THE JOB TITLE IN THE *SUBJECT* 

· Closing Date for Applications: Friday August 30th 23:30

· Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

· *Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• On week paid carer's leave
• Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

VAWG ADVOCATE JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:   VAWG Advocate

SALARY: Scale: £26,873.00 to £29,777.00 dependent on level of experience.

HOURS: 35 Hours

 LINE MANAGER: Assistant Director

TERM: Until 31st August 2025  (extension is subject to funding)

 LOCATION: Greater Manchester, based at Safety4Sisters office.

ABOUT SAFETY4SISTERS

Safety4Sisters (S4S) is a specialist Black and minoritised by and for women’s organisation based in Manchester. Our aim is to promote the human rights of migrant women experiencing a spectrum of gendered violence by providing a trauma informed, specialist, holistic and integrative programme of support to Black and minoritised survivors with NRPF. Support is underpinned by the following strands of services and activities; culturally competent advocacy, welfare and destitution support, a specialist refuge dedicated to migrant women with NRPF, therapeutic activities, groups and training, social activities, a helpline for both professionals and women, grassroots campaigning, and strategic advocacy.

JOB PURPOSE

 To provide information, advice, support and advocacy work on all  forms  of  gender  based  violence faced by migrant women,  including  forced  marriage,  rape  and  sexual  abuse,  honour  based  crimes  and  related  issues  such  as  immigration/asylum  and  no  recourse  to  public  funds,  matrimonial  and  children,  housing  and  homelessness,  mental  health  and  financial  matters.  Your  casework  will  focus  on  women  with  complex  needs. 

Please note we will also consider applicants that do not have significant experience in this sector as there will be training & development opportunity once in post.

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide  a  professional  high-­quality  VAWG  advocacy  service to women accessing outreach support and to women residing in our refuge.

2. Undertake  casework  and  advocacy  (this  will  include  liaising  with  relevant  professionals  and  agencies  such  as  solicitors,  social  workers,  police  officers  etc.) 

3. Provide  practical  support  such  as  accompanying  women  to  appointments  and  courts,  making  reports  to  such  agencies  or  collecting  belongings  and  otherwise  taking  all  necessary  steps  to  ensure  the  general  safety  and  wellbeing  of  women  and  children. 

4. Write  assessment  reports  and  support  letters,  and  under  supervision,  help  to  collect  evidence  and  statements,  as  well  as  undertake  some  basic  legal  representation.

5. Undertake risk assessments for referral to the Multi-­Agency Risk Assessment Conferences  (MARACs) 

6. Establish  links  with  key  partners  [local  authority,  police,  health,  schools,  etc.]  to  ensure  effective  referral  routes  and  information  sharing  protocols.

7. Assist in the running of the Lotus Hub, including covering the Helpline when required and providing follow on advocacy to Lotus Hub service users.

8. Assist  in  developing  and  meeting  quality  standards  in  relation  to  advice  and  casework.  This  includes  administration  and  IT  systems  for  advice  and  casework. 

9. Assist migrant women to access immigration advice, and assist in meeting their housing needs.

10. To  undertake  campaigning  and  policy  work  arising  from  the  advice  and  casework  (this  may  involve  some  weekend/evening  work)

11. Where  necessary  to  assist  staff  in  organising  and  running  support  group  activities  and  consultations  for  women  who  are  isolated  and  vulnerable  due  to  their  experiences  of  violence  and  abuse.

12. To  publicise  and  provide  S4S  services,  and  attend,  contribute  and  represent  the  organisation  at  relevant  local  meetings  or  initiatives. 

13. To  support and mentor the Women’s Council.

14. Follow  S4S policies  and  procedures,  and  maintain  IT  and  case  file  management  systems.

15. Contribute  to  S4S  record  keeping  and  provide  information  for  monitoring,  evaluation,  policy,  and  research  and  training  purposes. 

16. Ensure  women  are  referred  to  S4S  projects  and  activities  as  required  for  example,  counselling or group work.

17. Be  self-­servicing  and  to  assist  other  workers  when  required. 

18. Undertake  any  additional  duties  which  will  contribute  to  the  smooth  running  of  the  S4S services  and  projects.

  GENERAL  DUTIES  AND  RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Contribute  to  the  smooth  running  of  the  project  and  activities 

2. Assist in maintaining high standards in all aspects of the organisations work; including conduct with colleagues, external agencies and service users.

3. Comply and promote issues of confidentiality, equal opportunities and other policies and procedures of the organisations.

4. Attend supervision, training and staff, management and team meetings when required.

5. Promote equality and diversirty in all aspects of Safety4Sisters work.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be fully compliant with all Health and Safety legislation. 

2. Ensure that your work area is maintained in a clean, safe and tidy manner, all equipment is used safely according to instructions, and work is carried to ensure no risk to yourself, other employees and visitors.

FLEXIBILITY CLAUSE

In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the job at the appropriate grade.

This job description will be subjected to review with the post holder, to ensure that it accurately reflects the duties and range of the post. The aim is to improve the quality of service for Black and minoritised women and all matters relating to their well-being.

When necessary, the post holder may be expected to work evenings and weekends. This time can be claimed back as TOIL.

This post is:

· subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure

· subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.  It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.

· open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

Service Manager

We are looking for new people to join a team for a brand-new extra care development Harbour Place in Workington which offers independent living for people with care needs.

Whether you’re an experienced care assistant or care manager, looking to start a career in care or interested in office-based support roles, why not apply and one of the team will get in touch to discuss the roles we have and what we do.  We are also happy to discuss hours of work and shift patterns.

Position: Care and Support Worker (various)

Location: Workington, Cumbria

Hours: Various hours available

Salary: £24,627 to £35,137 depending on the role.

Contract: Permanent

There are various roles available including both Full time, Part time and Relief Work, which gives you more flexibility of the days and times you work so is perfect to fit in around other commitments you may have.

The current roles we have with anticipated start dates in October/November 2024 are:

• Service Manager – £35,137.71 per annum (£36,358.34 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)
• Retirement Living Coordinator – £25,965.21 (£27,112.48 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)
• Income Admin Officer – £25,965.21 (£27,112.48 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)
• Senior Care Officer – £29,635,83 (£30.551.56 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)

The current roles we have with anticipated start dates in December 2024 are:

• Night Care Assistants – £24,627 per annum (pro rata for part time) +10% night shift allowance
• Care Assistants – £24,627 per annum (pro rata for part time)

If you would be interested in finding out more about a particular role listed above, then why not apply and one of the team will give you a call to discuss further and provide an oversight of the job responsibilities for that role.  The team are also happy to discuss hours of work and shift patterns.

What you’ll get in return

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

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

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay & generous pension 
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• And much more

About the Organisation

One of the UK’s leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent, the organisation are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and has a track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years, with plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade.

The organisation values diversity in all its forms. They foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Their commitment to inclusivity drives success and enriches the lives of customers and colleagues. They are a Disability Confident Employer and operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. #INDSCP

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

37 hours per week

Flexibility will be required in line with the business needs including the seasonal nature of the business.

About LSESU

We are an independent, registered charity dedicated to helping LSE students make the most of their time at University. We are governed and managed separately from the University but work closely with them to help deliver the best for our students.

We’ve been part of LSE since 1897, and all LSE students automatically become LSESU members when they enrol. Our total income is c.£4.2m per year, which comes partly from a block grant from the University, and partly from commercial activities which generate extra revenue.

Our main services include:

Student Voice – supporting our students with representation, campaigning, policy change, and elections

Student Communities – supporting over 300+ clubs and societies, and managing the SU gym Social – running our Union events and spaces, such as the student bar the Three Tuns, and the Denning Cafe

Student Advice – providing free, independent, and confidential advice to our students

Not For Profit

All proceeds from commercial activities go back into putting on amazing events, activities, and support for students and help us to reinvest into the things we do for our members.

Job Purpose

The Director of Commercial and Union Operations is responsible for the strategic direction and effective operational management of the commercial services and facilities which includes venues, bars, catering, events, and the fitness centre.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership team, the Director of Commercial Union Operations will lead the development of commercial services to deliver exceptional services to our customers and members that maximises profitability.

Who are we looking for?

An experienced commercial leader, someone passionate about providing excellent commercial services, delivering outstanding customer care, who is outcome-focused and delivers results. You ’ll also become part of a great team and be invited to share in our successes and get to know the people behind the impact, making sure you feel valued for the important work that you do.

To apply, please download the application pack below or visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th September 2024 by midday.

Interviews: First stage interview (remote) Monday 23 September 2024. Final interview (in person) Tuesday 1 October 2024. You must be available for both dates.

Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor.

Volunteer Operations Manager
Type: Full time 35 hours per week, Fixed Term Contract until 28 February 2025
Location: Office-based in London with some flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £39,717* per annum *you will start at our entry point salary of £39,717 per annum, increasing to £42,199 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £44,681 after a further 6 months.
Salary Band: Band 3
Job Family: Charity

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK. 

 Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

 Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

 Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. 

 About this job

Please note this is a fixed term contract until 28 February 2025.

You’ll lead on volunteering best practice across the organisation, ensuring our volunteer infrastructure is robust and dynamic, enabling our volunteer projects and teams to support the MS community, whilst providing our volunteers with a rewarding experience.

We’re going through a period of transformation here at the MS Society and require a strategic and adaptable individual who is experienced in supporting volunteers and volunteer managers through change.

There are key areas of work to focus on, including developing volunteer journeys to align with transformation and ensuring our volunteers are supported throughout their time with us. You’ll also be supporting the development of new volunteering policies, practices and strategy, as well as developing new volunteer roles throughout the organisation.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 23 September 2024
Anticipated interview date: Week commencing 30 September 2024

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
• In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
• To support fertility treatments
• For antenatal appointments for both parents
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.