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Westminster Almshouses Foundation
42 Rochester Row, Westminster, London SW1P 1BU
Clerk
Salary Pro rata 3 days per week of £70,000 + benefits
Founded in 1665 the Westminster Almshouses Foundation provides sheltered housing for those over sixty with limited means. It comprises of 41 one bed units all on one site. In addition, the charity provides grants to relieve hardship to individuals, and to local organisations supporting those who are vulnerable or in need.
The successful candidate will have:
- · Comparable experience and understanding of the problems/needs of the elderly, health and social services,
- · A working knowledge of welfare and other benefits
- · A working knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults
- · Knowledge and understanding of Grants Management
- · Evidence of previous relevant experience in a similar role preferably in a charity or related organisation
- · Demonstrable financial literacy
- · Evidence of effective team management
- · Excellent written and oral communication skills and a good eye for detail
- · Degree level equivalent or relevant professional qualification(s)
We are seeking to appoint to this position a person who:
- · Is a natural leader
- · Has the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
- · Can demonstrate empathy towards the elderly.
- · Has a positive “can do” attitude.
- · Is non-judgmental and supportive.
- · Understands confidentiality.
- · Is practical.
We look forward to your application.
Please download further details of the position from our website at Marylebone Executive Search
Apply online with a CV and personal statement addressing the person specification.
Closing date for applications: 12 August 2024
Long List interviews: 14 – 22 August – 2024
Final Panel Interviews & Candidate visits: 12 September 2024
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our small but high performing philanthropy and special events team. This role works alongside our senior trusts and statutory manager and head of trusts and statutory to secure funding from charitable trusts and foundations. It’s responsible for managing and growing support from small to mid-level value trusts through compelling proposals and exceptional stewardship.
About you
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to grow and develop their experience in trust fundraising and make a significant difference for people affected by breast cancer. You’ll be a strong written and verbal communicator who’s passionate about building relationships with charitable trusts and foundations. With a proactive approach and excellent attention to detail, you’ll be able to work well independently and as part of a busy fundraising team. You’ll have experience of managing competing priorities, with the ability to stay calm and positive under pressure.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now Recruiment Team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date 9am on Monday 22 July 2024
Interview date Week commencing 29 July 2024
If you are looking for a role where your ideas are listened to, a role where you can develop your fundraising skills and help us substantially grow our fundraising income by growing our supporter base using a range of digital channels - then read on.
We're a growing team of passionate fundraisers dedicated to making BCUK’s breast cancer prevention mission a reality. Our income has grown significantly over the last few years and we're now ready to take it to the next level. And we need people like you to make this happen.
You’ll lead acquisition and development of supporters via digital platforms so experience in managing campaigns and achieving results is essential.
Interested and feel like you can be that person then hit that apply button!
We are a national breast cancer charity focussed entirely on breast cancer prevention:
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We fund scientific research into environmental and chemical links to breast cancer
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We educate and raise awareness about the lifestyle and environmental risk factors of breast cancer, empowering people to reduce their risk of developing the disease
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We campaign for policies that protect people’s health and promote the prevention of breast cancer.
We are scaling up our work and our impact so we are building our team with talented, motivated, and ambitious individuals who want to contribute to helping us become the leading voice in breast cancer prevention.
If your goal is to develop your career in fundraising in a rewarding role with plenty of opportunities to make a difference to the lives of many people, then we want to meet you.
About you:
You will be a highly motivated individual with experience of working in a growing charity ideally you’ll bring the following skills -
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Experience of working towards funding and donor engagement targets and tracking progress
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Experience in developing, coordinating and implementing regular giving plans, in-memory giving, and stewardship plans for individual givers and major donors.
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Knowledge and experience digital acquisition programs
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Knowledge and experience of email marketing
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Experience of monitoring and operating within agreed budgets.
What we can offer:
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Fully remote working.
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29.5 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays.
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Competitive salary £30,560 - £36,608 PA (depending on experience)
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Option for full time colleagues to compress hours and work a 9 day fortnight.
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Healthcare cover and employee assistance programme.
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Enhanced employer pension contribution 4%, after 3 years service 5% and 6% after 5 years service
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Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity pay.
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Great supportive culture with generous professional training and development programmes.
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To be part of a fantastic supportive team.
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Work for an organisation that values a positive and inclusive culture.
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For full details see our benefits guide (Downloadable from our website)
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All applicants must be based in the UK and have the Right to work in the UK
We are a national breast cancer charity focussed entirely on breast cancer prevention: We fund scientific research into environmental and chemic
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Headway East London is a charity supporting people affected by brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support and services for survivors and their family. We offer therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a community venue where people can make the most of their abilities and interests.
We also promote awareness and understanding of brain injury by providing information to the public, and offering training to university students, professionals and businesses.
Our vision is to build a community where people with brain injury are valued, respected and able to fulfil their potential.
About the Role
The Finance & Administration Assistant is a newly created role that will provide various parts of the organisation with administrative support, as well as some receptionist duties. This dynamic role will sit within the Finance team and report to the Director of Finance, however it will directly support the areas of Administration, Finance, Fundraising, and three different Service Delivery functions.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative tasks
- Manage external communications through post, telephone and email, ensuring information is redirected to the relevant person to be dealt with efficiently and effectively.
- Support service/department managers with necessary purchasing.
- Keep up to date record of monthly invoicing information for services and liaise between the Senior Finance Officer and the Service Managers to ensure this system is running efficiently and effectively.
Finance related tasks
- Manage Petty Cash transactions on site, ensuring accurate and up to date records are kept at all times, and perform the bank runs.
- Collect and check monthly debit card and credit card reports with all necessary Purchase Invoices and PO’s from the card holders.
- Assist the Finance Officer in processing expenditure: checking Purchase Invoices against PO’s, ensuring that all authorisations are in place, and posting expenditure on the QuickBooks database.
- Assist the Senior Finance Officer in sending out statements to overdue Debtors from QuickBooks.
Fundraising related tasks
- Process donation payments received via cheque, cash or PayPal and similar platforms onto the Beacon database.
- Assist the Fundraising Manager in keeping the Beacon database up to date with donations/grants received, gift aid eligibility and forms, and grant contracts.
- Instigate periodic thank-you letters to donors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Remote role but must be based within easy reach of Manchester and Sheffield
Closing date: 12:00pm, 18th Jul 2024
As our Whizz Kidz Coordinator you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of services in the North of England as well as supporting colleagues in the Young People’s Services Team in all aspects of researching, organising and booking activities and events for disabled children, young people and their families.
Whizz Kidz: the facts
Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs.
Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.
We’re here to change that.
As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months -25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society. And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.
Our vision
A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.
Our values
We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.
Job summary
This role will predominantly support the Service Delivery Managers and Support Officer across the UK in the effective planning and delivery of services to meet the strategic objectives. The postholder will be required to work directly with young people and their families, delivering services in the North of England, alongside assisting the wider team in the administrative tasks involved in organising and setting up services and events.
You will be part of the Young People’s Services Team who provide a range of services and activities for young wheelchair users and their families.
The person
You will need to have good organisational skills with the ability to communicate and build rapport with a range of audiences. You will be liaising with our young people and families as well as venues, schools, content providers and other third-party organisations. With a good understanding of planning events and undertaking risk management, you will be responsible for all aspects of event bookings.
Skills and knowledge
• Understanding and familiarity of good practice and law around child protection, disability discrimination and equal opportunities legislation, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Experience
• Experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families.
• Demonstratable experience of planning and organising events.
• Experience of working with external partners to coordinate activities and negotiate bookings.
• Experience of risk management.
Personal qualities
• Alignment with our values- young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative.
• Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change.
• Ability to get on with and motivate children and young people of all ages.
• Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good level of computer literacy, including databases.
Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.
Weekend working and travel will be required.
A few perks
The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!
Annual leave
• 25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).
• Christmas closure
• In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.
• Pension
• Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.
• Simply Health
• Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.
• Season ticket loan
• An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.
To apply click the apply button.
Closing date12:00pm, 18th Jul 2024
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the Motor Neurone Disease Association, in the recruitment of their new CRM Business Analyst. There are currently 5,000 people living with MND in the UK and the Association focuses on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those people living with or affected by motor neurone disease in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This position is offered as a 12-month FTC initially and will report to the CRM Project Manager.
As the CRM Business Analyst, you will be responsible for reviewing, creating, improving, updating, and implementing business processes that are impacted by the implementation of new CRM & Data Platforms built on Dynamics 365 and the Microsoft PowerPlatform. You will manage and actively implement agreed process improvements, which should include new, effective, and efficient processes and workflows that are compatible with Dynamics 365. You will document and map processes and make recommendations based on solid evidence, with a clear understanding of their impact on the organisation and the ability to follow these through to completion. During implementation, you'll develop a robust user acceptance test programme with case scenarios to ensure processes are thoroughly tested end to end. You will ensure user feedback drives ongoing refinement, ensuring systems are effective and user-friendly. Where relevant, you will recommend further improvements following testing and user feedback. You will prepare training material as required and deliver training sessions and workshops to guide relevant teams in the use of new processes and systems.
To be successful in this role, you will have an excellent understanding of business environments, with proven experience of process improvement and process design in business and/or non-profit organisations. You will have experience of CRM systems, preferably Dynamics 365, together with the ability to challenge the status quo, identify more efficient ways of doing things and redesigning processes for new systems. You should have experience of producing user guides, manuals and/or training materials. You will need excellent research and analytic skills, as well as the ability to think critically. You will have experience of working with cross functional teams and colleagues from a range of disciplines to produce and ensure the adoption of improved ways of working and better results and outcomes.
To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and be asked to provide further information to assist with this recruitment process. Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Who we are
We are Gunnersbury Museum & Park Development Trust - a registered charity which manages west London’s Gunnersbury Park and 21 listed buildings and structures within it.
We welcome nearly a million people to Gunnersbury each year: some for a friendly game of footy or tennis, others for the wedding of their dreams or even a local community group going down memory lane in the museum.
Gunnersbury Park & Museum hosts a variety of events from outdoor music concerts, park events and exhibitions to weddings, corporate hire, filming and photo shoots.
We could also tell you about our local history museum winning NPO status, our 186 acres of Grade II* listed parkland which has been awarded Green Flag and London In Bloom Gold, our education and community programmes, or our brand-new sports facilities.
There’s so much to be excited about at Gunnersbury and a real opportunity to help shape its future by joining our team.
Role description
As Commercial Sales & Events Coordinator you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support to the weddings and event hire team. Dealing with initial enquiries and conducting show-rounds to putting together event packages and maintaining the booking system are all in a days work. In addition, you’ll be adept at liaising with clients and suppliers, setting up for events and delivering the best possible experience to guests on the day – always making sure we deliver a first-class service. Weddings, film shoots (we can certainly name drop a few people!), event and venue hires - you’ll deliver excellent customer service and administrative support. You’ll be helping to maximize Gunnersbury’s commercial potential and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. There is real variety to this role and an opportunity to work across all areas of the estate.
Benefits:
- Salary £26k - £29k / annum
- Full time, 37.5 hrs/week, working 5 days out of 7, some evenings and weekends
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Subsidised gym membership
- 20% Retail discount
To apply for the role of Commercial Sales & Events Coordinator please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role via the Visit Gunnersbury website.
Closing date: 23.59 on Monday 15th July 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd July 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Nottingham
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000
Hours: 40
YMCA Robin Hood Group are recruiting a Psychologist to join our not-for-profit children’s trauma-informed, therapeutic residential care service with homes across Nottinghamshire and East Riding.
If you are looking for a new challenge where you can make a demonstrable difference to children within our homes and form part of a brand new, in-house clinical team, this could be the next step in your career. Whether your experience sits within the NHS or private sector, we are looking for you to bring your clinical excellence to our transformative organisation.
Our suite of children and young people’s residential services provides trauma-informed care to looked after children with complex trauma presentations, mental health difficulties and/or risk behaviours. As a key part of our team, you will work directly with the children and young people to complete psychological assessments and trauma informed interventions.
You will provide support for recovery through the Ashurst Mastery Model which promotes assets, reduces barriers, prevents and mitigates the impact of trauma and prevents harm and/or re-traumatisation. You will also work with the Home staff teams and facilitate psychologically informed consultations, reflective practice sessions and a skills based intensive training programme with ongoing learner guidance.
Working predominately within our Nottingham homes, you will work Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, generally 9am - 5.30pm but with a degree of flexibility to support the needs of the children. You will also join the on-call rota and provide cover for crisis calls.
In order to be considered for this position, you must hold:
• Doctorate or Stage 2 qualification in Clinical/ Forensic/ Counselling Psychology;
• HCPC Registration as a Clinical/ Forensic/ Counselling Psychologist;
• Membership with the BPS; and
• Post qualification experience in a setting relevant to the post.
• It would be highly desirable if you have undertaken training in risk psychological/risk assessments and inventories including, amongst others:
• Becks Youth Inventories BYI-II
• Structured Assessment of Violent Risk in Youths (SAVRY)
• Millon personality assessments (M-PACI and MACI)
• Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children Version 5
• Conners – 4
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.
It would also be desirable if you have undertaken training in modes and models of intervention such as:
• Level 1 and Level 2 Training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Accredited
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Mentalization-Based Treatment
• Supervision
You must hold a driving license to enable working across our entire geographical areas as we also have residential care homes in Newark, Goole and Selby, where you may also work with the children in those homes.
This is a tremendous opportunity to be part of a team making a real difference to the lives of children; as a not-for-profit operator, we put the needs of the children ahead of profits and your work will directly impact the children in our care.
We have an organisational culture based on learning and development and we would be happy to continue to support and further your continual, professional development.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check paid for by YMCA) and registration with the DBS Update Service. We reserve the right to withdraw this role before the closing date should we be able to appoint to the role.
Benefits:
We offer the following benefits from day 1 of your employment with us: Equivalent of 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years! Workplace pension with Royal London (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution) 4 x Life Insurance/Death in Service whilst in the pension scheme Reduced school holiday childcare places at YMCA Camp Williams Nottingham & Newark 10% off in our hospitality venues including the Malt Cross and the Café at our Activity Village in Newark. Pastoral support Cycle to Work Scheme Excellent opportunities for development and progression Support for further study up to post-graduate level 7 courses to support your development £500 refer a friend scheme applicable across the Group Regular ongoing inhouse training Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme Staff events and annual celebrations On passing your
probation, you can select from one of the following additional benefits: Private medical and dental cashback scheme with Westfield Health and access to Westfield Rewards for high street discounts £120 cash annual contribution towards either: Travel costs or; Childcare costs or; Private gym membership.
You may have experience in the following: Behavioral Health Specialist, Mental Health Consultant, Therapeutic Services Coordinator, Wellness Counselor, Psychosocial Support Advisor, Emotional Health Advisor, Counseling Services Manager, Psychological Services Coordinator, Therapy Program Director, Mental Wellness Facilitator, Trauma Support Specialist, Counseling Program Officer, Mental Health Program Manager, and Therapeutic Services Director.
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Actively Interviewing
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!
The Diocese of Guildford is committed to addressing the urgent challenge of climate change and environmental sustainability and meet the Church of England’s goal to become net zero carbon (NZC) by 2030.
As part of this we are seeking a passionate, dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Diocesan Net Zero Carbon Project & Engagement Lead.
You will be someone who is able to engage, motivate and work closely with diocesan staff, parish leaders and external partners to build strong relationships, foster a culture of sustainability, and develop a sense of momentum towards our aims of decarbonising our residential property portfolio and church buildings.
Key Responsibilities include:
· Influencing and supporting parishes to prepare and deliver their NZC action plans relating to their buildings.
· Support the Property Team to develop and implement a comprehensive NZC action plan for clergy housing.
· Developing relationships with technical specialists and potential funding agencies.
· Managing relationships and communications with a wide range of other stakeholders.
· Managing headline project data and tracking progress against the project delivery plan and providing regular, timely reports highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
· Ensuring all relevant risks are identified and mitigation actions are in place.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Project & Engagement Lead (Net Zero Carbon).
Qualifications, Experience and Skills include:
· Degree or equivalent (with a project management and/or a qualification relevant to NZC).
· Extensive experience of leading, co-ordinating and delivering complex projects.
· Experience of managing multiple stakeholder types in a complex programme context.
· Experience of delivering clear written communication across a range of formats.
· Up-to-date knowledge of environmental and climate change issues.
· Strong knowledge of project management techniques and processes, including governance, plan management, budget, risk, and issue management. ·
· Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to bring order to complex situations and find innovative ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
Benefits of the role include:
· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
· A 15% non-contributory pension/life assurance provision
· 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
· Employee assistance programme as part of our commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
· Learning and development opportunities
· Flexible hybrid working
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.
We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
The Diocese of Guildford encourages UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage applicants for all roles to ensure that we reflect the racial diversity of the community we are part of.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To work with the people of SW London to ensure that our membership reflects the wider community that we are part of. To work with the community of members, staff, and volunteers at Sound Minds to ensure that our members lead the organisation and that Sound Minds is a safe place of creativity.
The successful candidate will be proactive with a can do attitude and combine these different elements to make a real difference and help grow the organisation.
Due to the nature of the work with our members the role needs to be carried out in person and is not suitable for remote working.
We particularly encourage people with lived experience of mental ill health to apply.
Salary: £25,618 per annum pro rata (salary will be 0.6 x £25,618) & 3% contribution to pension
Hours: 21 hours per week, including the core days of Tuesday and Thursday
This fixed term contract ends on 31st March 2027 and is renewable depending on funding.
Key responsibilities:
• Network across the borough of Wandsworth and South West London by visiting organisations and speaking to people with lived experience of mental distress and / or using mental health services and mental health professionals.
• To have a particular focus on reaching people we are keen to see continuing to use Sound Minds including young people, people from BAME communities, and LGBTQ+ people.
• To form ongoing working relationships with people who refer members to Sound Minds such as care coordinators, social prescribers, community mental health teams, local psychiatric hospitals, and housing support workers.
• To lead the referral team at Sound Minds to ensure the referral pipeline operates smoothly and fits the needs of prospective members.
• To lead on the pastoral care of our individual members. Working with people to help resolve any ongoing problems around areas such as housing, finance, benefits, access to mental health services, having sufficient food to eat and referring and signposting them on to other services.
• Referring members on to other services and ensuring that the offers of Sound Minds are joined up.
• Leading group sessions to help individuals with their wellbeing and recovery journeys.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Programme Officer, In2STEM
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000
Length of Contract: Permanent, Full time
Start date: ASAP
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to events and face-to-face meetings
Reporting to: In2STEM Programme Manager
Direct reports: The Senior Programme Officer will deputise for the In2STEM Programme Manager one day per week and on occasion, when the In2STEM Programme Manager is on leave. This team consists of 4x Programme Officers and 1x Programme Assistant.
About us
In2scienceUK’s aim is to promote social mobility and diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths. We do this by leveraging the skills and passion of researchers and STEM professionals to support young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress to careers in STEM.
The In2STEM programme is a fantastic opportunity for 16-19 year olds to gain insights directly from STEM industry and research professionals. The programme provides over a thousand students each summer with a blend of online and in-person activities, equipping participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in STEM.
What we are looking for
We are excited to be recruiting a Senior Programme Officer to join our growing In2STEM Programme team. The focus of this role will be to support delivery and ensure that our young people have an exceptional experience on the programme. You will also be kept engaged through deputising for the In2STEM Programme Manager one day per week.
You will have a good understanding of the challenges today’s young people from less privileged backgrounds may face and bring a proven track record of supporting vulnerable young people and/or adults with a range of support needs, including mental health needs, learning difficulties and disabilities. You will be good at building trust and rapport with young people and have practical experience of appropriately, calmly navigating situations involving safeguarding and signposting for young people and adults.
We want to hear from people who passionately represent the interests of the diverse young people that we serve. We are not asking for particular qualifications. We care about your character, your skills and potential. If you can turn strategic aims into impactful programmes and can see yourself making an impact in our organisation, we want to hear from you.
Duties and responsibilities
The purpose of the Senior Programme Officer role is to support the successful delivery of the In2STEM Programme and ensure our young people have an excellent experience.
Your specific duties will include:
Programme Delivery
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Managing a caseload of students and volunteers from application stage to successful completion of the programme, including recruitment, placement matching, onboarding, event planning and programme delivery (in-person and online), troubleshooting throughout the programme and evaluation.
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Where appropriate, supporting the Programme Manager as the first port of call for programme staff with enquiries or needing advice relating to pastoral care for our beneficiaries.
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Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with partners and funders to further the delivery of our work. This will include for example, working with schools, colleges, academic and professional services staff at universities.
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Creating and developing engaging resources to support the programme including video presentations, posters/flyers, case studies and website text and images.
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Monitoring student and volunteer applications to ensure targets and milestones are met.
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Maintaining up to date records via the programme database and ensuring data protection.
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Ensuring all operations are in line with Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Evaluation
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Developing programme activities, using student and volunteer evaluation data and staff insights.
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Optimising systems, processes and ways of working, to ensure delivery models are scalable and achieve intended outputs and outcomes to the highest degree of quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
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Maintaining a comprehensive overview of programme activities, among both staff and partners, and reporting on progress at regular intervals as defined internally and contractually.
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Supporting team members to create evaluation and student data reports.
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Supporting the creation and dissemination of case studies, working closely with the fundraising team to ensure funder requirements are met.
Deputy Managing
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Managing the In2STEM team when the Programme Manager is not working, including preparing and running programme update meetings from time to time.
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Supporting and assisting the Programme Manager to ensure organisational and delivery targets are achieved.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder. The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
Person Specification:
Essential
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Track record of experience directly supporting vulnerable young people and/or adults with a range of support needs, including mental health needs, learning difficulties and disabilities, facilitating access to other support services as needed.
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An understanding of the social and economic barriers that prevent some young people accessing STEM careers and an ability to recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM.
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Knowledge and understanding of the STEM sector, including higher education, apprenticeships and STEM careers.
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Experience of delivering projects for young people including recruitment and caseload working.
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Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation skills and an ability to adapt to a range of audiences.
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Good understanding of safeguarding in practice when working with young people.
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Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to pick up new tasks quickly and keep a level head when faced with challenges.
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Knowledge, understanding or experience of programme or project evaluation.
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Experience of deputy managing or managing staff or volunteers.
Desirable
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Experience of leadership and people management including motivating, coaching and developing team members to achieve results, fostering positive, collaborative working relationships with colleagues.
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Excellent IT skills including experience of Gmail, Google Workspace (or Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and Mondaycom.
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Experience working with databases.
Benefits:
At In2scienceUK we practise what we preach by giving all staff opportunities to progress in their careers. You will have the opportunity to develop your career with your line manager to get you to the next level from day one.
Although we take our career development seriously we also value work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, balancing your caring responsibilities, volunteer commitments, hobbies and anything else that makes you happy.
In2scienceUK is a remote based organisation, that requires occasional travel across the UK for events and staff co-working days.
You will have 28 days of annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
In2scienceUK is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable:
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References
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DBS check and/or Overseas criminal records check where applicable
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Self-Disclosure
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Identity check
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Right to work in the UK
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Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role
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Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable
Many of our roles involve working with children and we will therefore take up references prior to your appointment. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Your current or previous employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, if the role involved working with children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
Application procedure:
Please apply via Charity Job by uploading your CV (2 pages maximum) and a supporting statement (2 pages maximum). Your supporting statement must demonstrate and evidence how you meet each one of the competencies outlined in the above person specification.
The deadline for applications is midday on 24th July 2024. Interviews will take place on Thursday 1st August and Friday 2nd August 2024.
In2scienceUK exists to unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and boost diversity and inclusion in the STEM sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a part time skilled and hardworking handyman to join our dynamic organisation, so if you are passionate about carrying out building repairs and providing a quality service. We would like to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Tasks related to general maintenance and repairs at six residential care facilities.
- Inspect properties to identify issues and agree solutions.
- Repairs to furniture and fittings as part of a responsive maintenance service.
- Joinery work including repairs to timber windows, boxingin, simple furniture repairs.
- Assembly of flatpack furniture
- Fixings to walls.
- Filling and making good walls and ceilings where damaged
- Preparation for redecoration: walls, ceilings and woodwork
- Minor plumbing, e.g. replace taps, sink wastes and basin drain runs.
- Occasional work from ladders or scaffold tower, both indoors and outdoors.
- The majority of work will be indoors with some external decorations and repairs to paving and landscaping.
- Maintain a clean and organised work area.
- Adhere to safety protocols and regulations at all times.
Health and Safety:
- Take part in risk assessment to uphold safe methods of working and address any issues promptly.
Professional Development:
- Attend training sessions and engage in personal development activities.
- Participate in regular supervisory meetings to discuss progress and growth opportunities.
Professional Responsibility:
- Uphold a positive attitude towards people who use our services and promote a supportive image of individuals with learning disabilities.
- Adhere to PLUS' Code of Conduct and policies at all times.
Salary - £36,000 pro rata
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.
Our Employee Fundraising team creates and delivers innovative, fun, and exciting fundraising products and events for our corporate partners. Now, more than ever, the funds we raise with our corporate partners, are needed to support programme delivery across the country, helping young people into jobs and education. So as a team, our values of courage and ambition, drive us forward to raise as many unrestricted funds as possible.
Our team raises £2million each year which directly impacts young lives – with big growth plans for the next three years. This role is focused on developing our Million Makers challenge, our flagship entrepreneurial fundraising competition. As we move into a growth phase, this opportunity will drive innovation, and strategic projects and manage some of our largest Million Makers partners. Success will be measured on the ability to deliver growth in income, employee engagement, and reputation across the sector.
We’re looking for someone who has fundraising experience, is a strong project manager, driven and innovative. And of course, genuinely passionate about fundraising for Young People.
Our Employee Fundraising team creates and delivers innovative, fun, and exciting fundraising products and events for our corporate partners. Now, more than ever, the funds we raise with our corporate partners, are needed to support programme delivery across the country, helping young people into jobs and education. So as a team, our values of courage and ambition, drive us forward to raise as many unrestricted funds as possible.
Our team raises £2million each year which directly impacts young lives – with big growth plans for the next three years. This role is focused on developing our Million Makers challenge, our flagship entrepreneurial fundraising competition. As we move into a growth phase, this opportunity will drive innovation, and strategic projects and manage some of our largest Million Makers partners. Success will be measured on the ability to deliver growth in income, employee engagement, and reputation across the sector.
We’re looking for someone who has fundraising experience, is a strong project manager, driven and innovative. And of course, genuinely passionate about fundraising for Young People.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need an Employee Engagement Executive - Fundraising?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Employee Engagement Executive - Fundraisings!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
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.
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Therapists registered with IAPT, BACP, UKCP, BABCP.
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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.