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• Job Title: University Access Officer

• Salary: £27,570

• Closing Date: Please apply as soon as possible because suitable candidates will be interviewed when applications are received. 

• Reporting to: Programme Manager

• Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

• Job Location: London - currently Highbury Grove School and The Urswick School

• Start date: ASAP (April 2025)

Previous candidates need not apply.

About the role

This vacancy is for a University Access Officer to work in two of our schools in Hackney and Highbury currently delivering our Gateway programme and moving to our new Accelerate programme next school year.

The University Access Officer works with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors and coaches, and with the rest of The Access Project’s team to ensure that the delivery of our programmes is optimised.

Role responsibilities

• Work directly with students in a professional and safe manner.

• Engage with school staff, your Programme Manager, and students in school to ensure that you have fully enrolled cohorts across both programmes.

• Assess student progress towards being able to make successful Key Stage 5 and university applications.

• Upload information onto the Salesforce database in a timely manner (training is provided).

• Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programmes.

• Present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on our programmes progress.

• Support the wider team by attending university site visits which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided).

• Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project’s Programme Managers or Director

Schools with tuition and coaching in their model:

All the above responsibilities, with the addition of:

• Match students with volunteer tutors.

• Monitor student attendance to tutorials and coaching sessions and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance.

• Manage volunteer tutor attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring systems.

• Monitor the impact of tutorials and intervene as appropriate.

• Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme.

• Manage students’ relationships with volunteer tutors through monitoring of systems, emailing and making phone calls. 

• Work with the volunteering team to co-ordinate the effective delivery of our coaching programme.

Person specification

• Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels.

• Able to deliver multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately.

• Able to work towards and meet deadlines with a problem-solving mindset.

• Able to work independently.

• Able to effectively time manage.

• Able to manage upwards and advocate for own needs.

• Able to lead and manage change.

• Good sense of attention to detail.

• Resilient and adaptable.

• Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships.

• Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns.

Training and Development

You will be provided with regular monthly training so that you can develop your skills and succeed in the role. There is support from your line manager (Senior Programme Manager), as well as guidance from more senior University Access Officers and the wider University Access Officer team across The Access Project. There are opportunities for progression, including several additional responsibility roles which are available for UAOs to apply for once they have completed their probationary period successfully. 

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 days Winter closure.

• PerkBox – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.

• Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff.

• Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.

• Interest-free travelcard loans.

• Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable.

• Cyclescheme loans.

• 3 paid Volunteering Days.

• Employer’s pensions contributions (3%).

• CPD options.

• The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunities Statement  

The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged.

The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organisation, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+ . We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission.

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact us.

We are looking for an empathetic, organised and proactive Services Manager to join our team. This role will oversee the day-to-day delivery of Sebby’s Corner’s core support services, including Essentials Support Collections, our New Parent Baby Essentials Experience, and seasonal programmes like School Uniform Support and Christmas Support.

You will work closely with referral partners, families and our internal team to ensure that every interaction is positive, dignified, and effective. You’ll also take the lead on safeguarding and be responsible for signposting families to external support where appropriate.

About Sebby’s Corner

Sebby's Corner is based in Barnet, EN5 and our aim is to ensure that no child goes without the basic essentials they need to thrive. We supply items such as clothing, nappies, formula and baby equipment to local families living in poverty. Families in need get referred to us by social workers, health visitors, family support workers, midwives and other professionals from our 800-strong referral partner network.

We also offer school uniform support in the summer and a Birthday Club that ensures children have the chance to celebrate with gifts, balloons and a cake. At Christmas, we host a festive shop where families can choose presents for their children, giving children the chance to have a Christmas just like their peers.

We’re a passionate team making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and we’d love you to join us.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

Service Delivery

• Guiding families during their New Parent Baby Essentials Experience appointment, helping them choose the items they need for their baby. Ensure clients feel supported and empowered when choosing items.
• Coordinate logistics, appointments, stock, and setup for our two seasonal services within a set timeline and budget - Christmas Support and School Uniform Support.
• Manage booking system across our services
• Ensure families and referral partners have a welcoming and respectful experience at the hub.
• Support complex referrals and work alongside the Referrals Coordinator to meet urgent or sensitive needs.
• Supporting our Referrals Co-ordinator with the Essentials Support service during busy periods to ensure families and referral partners who are collecting receive a positive and dignified experience and receive the items they requested.

Impact & Evaluation

• Gather and respond to feedback from families and volunteers to improve future service delivery.
• Provide reporting and statistics for impact reporting.

Referral Partner Engagement

• Act as a main point of contact for referral partners and schools.
• Onboarding new referral partners by providing clear information about service criteria, availability, and referral processes.
• Deliver briefings, training sessions, and guidance materials to improve referral quality and understanding.

Signposting & Partnerships

• Help families access additional support by providing signposting to trusted local services.
• Maintain a regularly updated resource list on the website and collaborate with partners to expand support options.
• Promote and lead on our Service Delivery partnerships such as educational workshops with Parent Learning Platform and antenatal classes with All About Babies and encourage family engagement.

Safeguarding

• Serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns. Make onward safeguarding referrals via MASH where necessary.
• Ensure all staff and volunteers receive appropriate safeguarding training.
• Create a culture of safety and openness, where concerns are raised and addressed appropriately.

About your skills and experience

Essential

• Experience in service delivery or frontline support
• Strong organisational and proactive time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations
• Confident managing sensitive information and safeguarding procedures
• Strong team player with a flexible, solutions-focused approach

Desirable

• Experience working with vulnerable families or in a community setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks and referral processes
• Familiarity with CRMs such as Salesforce and translation tools such as Language Line
• Experience building and maintaining community partnerships

What we can offer

Salary and pension
The salary range for this role is £30,000 - £34,000 FTE per annum (gross), dependent on experience and pro-rated if you work part-time. If eligible to join the pension scheme, we will match your contributions by 5%.

Annual leave
You will be entitled to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles). We usually close between Christmas and New Year without this time coming off your annual leave allowance.

Application process

The deadline for applications is 12noon, Friday 25th April 2025. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early. We reserve the right to close applications before the deadline date if we find the right candidate.

Finance Assistant (full time employment contract)
£31,000 pa; 7.5% pension contribution by St James’s with 0.5% contribution by the employee; 25 days annual leave plus public holidays

St James’s, Piccadilly is seeking someone who has at least 2+ years experience working in finance or similar role, who has a strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and XERO with particularly extensive experience of using Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills. A certified accountancy qualification or studying towards one is essential. 
This new role has been created as part of a review concerning St James’s partnership with St Pancras Church Euston Road.

St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. 

St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+. 
Role description and person specification and application form (referee information required) can be downloaded from our website.

Closing date for applications is midday Monday 28th April 2025. Interviews will be held on-site at St James’s Piccadilly and are planned for Thursday 8th May 2025. Aiming for a start date as soon as possible.

Contracted Weekly Hours: 37.5. Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Contract Type: Fixed contract till Dec 2027

Annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum

Salary: £26,000 – £28,000

Location: ICN office in Bournemouth

International Care Network (ICN) is a Christian charity whose aim is to help to rebuild the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. We are seeking a passionate, innovative and committed Wellbeing Coordinator to lead the development and implementation of a new wellbeing service designed specifically for refugees and asylum seekers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and other parts of Dorset. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers together with a mental health/wellbeing qualification and/or equivalent experience.  They will be dedicated to providing warm, welcoming, culturally-sensitive and person-centred mental health and wellbeing support. They will work pro-actively and collaboratively with ICN service users, staff, partners and local services to co-develop, deliver and evaluate a local service that enables individuals to build resilience and agency on their recovery journey. They will be confident in providing trauma-informed support and guidance including referral to counselling and other services, particularly for those who experience barriers in this process.

The role is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund until December 2027 and has the Lived Experience support of Dorset’s leading charity in this area, the Dorset Mental Health Forum (DMHF).

ICN provides benefits to staff including:

• Company pension scheme.
• Travel costs paid for at 45p per mile, not including travel to and from work.
• Staff welfare opportunities including socials and access to external clinical supervision.
• Training opportunities relevant to role.

ICN will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees are given equal opportunities. We are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in our employment policies and practices. Our aim is to promote diversity so that no employee or potential employee will be subject to unlawful or unfair discrimination because of gender, age, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity or membership or non-membership of a trade union or political beliefs. We will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified.

ICN take the safeguarding of service users, staff and volunteers very seriously, with a robust safeguarding policy and process in place. As part of this ICN are committed to developing a safe culture ensuring that all steps are taken to recruit staff and volunteers who are safe to work with our service users and staff, including requiring relevant DBS checks to be taken for roles working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, Harlesden, NW10 4LT, local community settings.

Contract: 24 months fixed term contract with the possibility of extension

About the role

As one of the Refugee Integration and Housing Coaches as part of the Single Homeless Prevention Service you will be joining a new service which supports newly recognised refugees into housing. This innovative new approach will focus on engaging with refugees early to advise how to access housing, health, benefits, or employment and help to plan and fulfil their personal goals to become fully integrated into the UK.  You will be reaching out to refugees building relationships with people who have a range of support needs to outline what services and support they can access. A main focus will be on housing individuals as quickly as possible and then working with them to sustain their accommodation outcomes and fulfil integration goals.  This role requires empathy and commitment, skilled delivery of a range of interventions and a passion for working with those who face multiple disadvantages in society. We welcome candidates who can bring enthusiasm to learn, transferrable skills and/or have housing experience.

About you

To be successful in these roles you will have transferrable skills and/or housing experience and can demonstrate skills and values in the following areas:

• Building relationships and working with empathy, respect and cultural sensitivity

• Demonstrating collaborative approaches and a willingness and ability to work positively in partnership with different stakeholders internally and externally

• Supporting people to relieve homelessness (through assessments, housing, advice and support to sustain tenancies)

• Demonstrating a pro-active and solution-focused approach to supporting individuals overcome barriers they are facing Actively contribute to sourcing suitable and affordable accommodation.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and results focused environment.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills to manage a client caseload and own workload.

• You are pro-active and adaptable; uphold the dignity of all individuals you work with and demonstrate a willingness to follow best practice and a clear resolve to end homelessness.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We are holding an open evening on Wednesday 2nd April between 5pm to 7pm at Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, London, Harlesden, NW10 4LT to meet with the Skylight Director and Head of SHPS. To RSVP please email us (contact details can be found on our website). 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 6 April 2025 23:55

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 April 2025 at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, Harlesden, NW10 4LT.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Jacari's vision is a society where children and young people from all backgrounds are able to fulfil their potential. We provide free English language support to children and young people from refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant communities in Bristol and Oxford. We do this through our volunteer tutors, most of whom are university students or 6th-former ‘peer tutors’. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual who can work as the sole fundraising staff member in our small, friendly team.

Annual leave entitlement: 27 days, plus 8 bank holidays pro rata. Plus a day off for your birthday.

Location: Remote, with option of occasional use of our Bristol or Oxford office. (Regular use of our office is negotiable.) Some travel may also be required for occasional networking, fundraising, or team events (travel expenses covered).

More details: Job description, person specification and application form available on our website.

How to apply: Application form available on our website. We are unable to accept CVs or covering letters.

Closing date: Monday 14th April, 8:00 am

Overview:

Jacari is at a key stage of its growth and is looking for a fundraiser who can help us find new sources of income and funding opportunities, reducing our reliance on trust and foundation grants. We particularly want someone who can help us to identify new major donor prospects and grow our income from regular and individual giving. We have a strong supporter-base of former volunteers and members, who were involved as far back as the 1950s. 

The role will also involve identifying and building relationships with trusts and foundations to support our work, writing funding proposals and applications, and reporting to funders on the impact of their support. 

This is a busy and varied role which often involves working on multiple fundraising activities at once. A typical day could include working on an application to a new funder, designing a supporter newsletter, gathering information for an end of grant report, and researching new prospects. 

This job is for you if you have:

• A track record of securing income through diverse fundraising streams, such as grants, corporate partnerships, or individual giving.

• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including prospective donors - trusts, corporates and individuals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals and make persuasive cases for support.

Full job description and person specification attached.

The Institute

The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) is an independent, apolitical, centre of research and consultancy in employment policy and human resource issues. We work closely with employers in the manufacturing, service and public sectors, government departments, agencies, and professional and employee bodies. Based in Brighton, the Institute is a not-for-profit organisation (company limited by guarantee) and a registered charity with around 60 multidisciplinary staff. Our turnover is in the region of £3 million a year.

The role

The Office Manager is a key role assisting the Director of Finance and Resources, in the delivery of a high quality and continuously improving service.

The post is part-time (21 hours per week) with a minimum expectation of working in the office between Tuesday and Thursday.

Office and IT responsibilities

■ To create and maintain a professional and efficient office environment.

■ Support IES staff as needed with IT issues – prioritise and escalate issues with Third Party IT Provider, maintain snagging list to recognise common/repeating issues, and provide staff training as needed.

■ To source, manage and maintain all IES equipment and be the main point of contact for staff equipment queries.

■ To take responsibility for all day-to-day issues within the office and facilities management including facilitating meetings and assisting remote workers, liaising with the managing agents, contractors and other visitors.

■ Take responsibility for IES health and safety compliance, DSE assessments, office induction and equipment set up.

■ Be an active member of internal working groups (e.g. Knowledge Management) and act as owner or lead where required.

Administrative Support

■ To provide Finance, HR and general office admin assistance.

■ To work with the Director of Finance and Resources to ensure IES’s policies and procedures are kept up to date and communicated effectively in line with organisational developments and changes in legislation, advocating a best practice approach wherever possible and provide staff training as needed.

■ Assist the Director Finance and Resources with monitoring IT and data protection compliance throughout the organisation, ensuring secure data storage, transfers, archiving and deletion.

■ Assist with Director Finance and Resources with Board meeting administration, arranging meetings, helping draft board papers and taking minutes.

■ Assist with provision of IT and Finance information for Tender applications

■ Assist Director Finance and Resources with improvements in, and ongoing maintenance of relevant areas of IES Intranet.

■ To manage and maintain the IES Forward Utilisation file and process.

■ To manage the IES Consultant process, sending out consultant packs, gathering forms and contracts and populating and updating consultant spreadsheet.

■ Negotiate contracts with suppliers and the lease holder where required.

■ Undertake reasonable additional tasks as required.

Person Specification

Job-related knowledge, skills and abilities

The successful candidate will have:

■ Good organisational skills; able to identify all key steps and resources needed to complete a task.

■ Good knowledge and understanding of IT systems.

■ Experience of and ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint.

■ Excellent use of English and ability to proofread, write and update IES policy documents.

■ Experience of working in a service department, of clarifying requirements and expectations when delivering a service and of ensuring that service users are kept informed of any issues that may affect delivery to the agreed deadline.

■ Reliable and adaptable, able to respond to changing priorities.

■ Able to work on own initiative with accuracy and attention to detail.

■ Prepared to suggest improvements to current ways of doing things.

■ The ability to work effectively with a wide range of people at the Institute and our partners/suppliers.

Qualifications

Qualifications in, or experience of administrative work and basic IT support within an office environment.

Working at IES

We support flexible working and will consider applications from candidates seeking to work flexibly or part-time. The post will be based in our office in central Brighton, although we work in a hybrid way.

Salary: £28,000 and £32,000 (full time equivalent) depending on skills and experience.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the IES benefits guide.

IES offers a friendly workplace culture and has an active social committee. Brighton and the surrounding areas offer a superb location in which to live with easy access to the sea, countryside, and plenty of culture and nightlife. Brighton is close to Gatwick airport (30 mins), London (1 hour) and France (2.5 hours).

Our research and practice are guided by our values and our staff act in accordance with these. Our values centre on: respecting others, acting with integrity, collaboration, curiosity, excellence and compassion. You can learn more about what it’s like to work at IES by looking at our Glassdoor profile.

IES holds a sponsor licence however, due to recent changes in immigration laws and regulations, we are unable to provide sponsorship for skilled worker visas for this role. Please note that this limitation only applies to visa sponsorship for skilled worker categories. If you currently have the right to work under a different visa category, we encourage you to apply and indicate your immigration status accordingly.

The Institute for Employment Studies is a registered charity (no. 258390). IES seeks to be an equal opportunities employer.

Birth Companions is a charity that supports women experiencing multiple disadvantage during the perinatal period in the community in London and the southeast, and in prisons across the country.

Our work aims to improve the lives of mothers and babies by:

- improving the mental health and well-being of pregnant women and new mother
- enabling new mothers to give their babies the best possible start in life
- empowering women to fulfil their potential through engagement
- driving improvements in the local and national policy and practice that impacts on mothers and their babies.

By working towards these aims, we hope that all women who face disadvantage and inequality during this crucial point in their lives will have the support they need to give their baby the best possible start, and to fulfil their own potential, whatever their circumstances. 

Birth Companions’ values have shaped the organisation’s approach from the outset and are still as important to us as ever. We are a women’s organisation built on feminist principles, delivering woman-to-woman support. Choice, empowerment and protecting women’s rights have always been central to the way we work. Through the work of our staff and trained volunteers we offer practical and emotional support before, during and after birth. We work in a woman-centred way that is trauma-informed, flexible and non-judgemental, basing our support on what a woman tells us she needs. 

Work across our frontline services shows us what matters to women, and where things can and should be better in the care they receive from others. Based on these insights, we commission academic and peer-led research and direct the attention of local and national policy-makers, commissioners and service providers to what needs to change, and how. Everyone at Birth Companions plays a role in this. Communication and collaboration between our frontline practitioners, policy and engagement staff and the women in our Lived Experience Team means we are able to identify and monitor issues and themes and draw on learning in order to feed them into conversations with senior stakeholders across maternity, criminal justice, social services and immigration. In this way we ensure our policy and influencing work is rooted in the day-to-day experiences of women and what will make most difference to them and their babies. 

The Coordinator: Community Perinatal Services will coordinate and deliver a high quality, trauma-informed service offering specialist emotional and practical support to pregnant women and new mothers for up to 12 months post-birth, who are experiencing multiple disadvantage and living in the community, predominantly in the northeast London area.

The role includes the co-ordination and support of volunteers, who deliver the majority of our birth support service.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

As the Practitioner Psychologist/Psychotherapist delivering the partnership with the British Red Cross you will be based in two BRC Refugee Support services in Leicester and Derby whilst remaining part of the Helen Bamber Foundation Team. You will be responsible, with support from the senior Helen Bamber Foundation clinical team, for delivering assessments of individuals referred by the BRC Senior Psychosocial Practitioner. You will support effective referrals into local mental health services, and, where treatment cannot be provided elsewhere and would have significant benefits, deliver a range of therapeutic interventions to a small number of BRC clients. You will provide and support outreach and training of local health care providers to increase their capacity to support trauma survivors.

This role will include delivery of highly specialised psychological assessments for both medico-legal and clinical purposes, provision of appropriate evidence-based therapies, delivery of training to local mental health providers as well as to staff from non-clinical backgrounds who have significant client contact, internal relationship and partnership building, monitoring of outcomes, and potentially the supervision of a trainee clinical psychologist on a final year specialist placement. The role will include input into partnership development, policy, research and fundraising.

We are looking for someone who is committed to working therapeutically with individuals who have experienced human rights abuses and who have developed trauma spectrum disorders as a result. In addition to proven experience in working therapeutically with this client group, the candidate will have a passion for human rights work beyond the individual client work, and a desire to contribute to effecting change at a policy level. This role requires the ability to react and respond creatively and appropriately to the needs of the service and the partnership. You will be required to travel to London occasionally to participate in meetings, professional development and other activities (this travel will be reimbursed).

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide specialist psychological assessments and deliver psychological therapies to clients of the BRC Refugee Support services in Leicester and Derby (and where approved other services in the East Midlands);

· Contribute to the monitoring of activity and outcomes from the partnership;

· Work closely with the BRC Senior Psychosocial Practitioner to develop training and outreach for the local mental health providers and where appropriate the BRC Refugee Support service teams;

· Train in the preparation of medico-legal reports and contribute to the preparation of these reports for clients of the East Midlands BRC Refugee Support services;

· Develop and carry out audits and research projects relevant to the Helen Bamber Foundation or the partnership (in collaboration with the BRC Senior Psychological Practitioner and the Director of Therapy and Executive Director of Clinical and Counter-Trafficking);

· Provide internal and external training in collaboration with the HBF clinical management team;

· Supervise junior staff; and

· Liaise with other non-statutory and statutory organisations on matters of clinical care and policy.

· Where applicable, contribute to policy and position statements with other members of the Helen Bamber Foundation and the British Red Cross and represent the partnership at conferences and other events.

ARC Blackburn (ARC), an established local charity, has recently been commissioned by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to deliver an asylum seeker integration programme for newly arrived asylum seekers in the borough. The purpose of the role is to work with new and existing partner organisations as well as existing staff, volunteers, and service users to deliver the programme.

This role requires an experienced individual who will encourage clients’ engagement in the community by welcoming, supporting, signposting, running social activities, connecting communities and supporting organisations, organising events and trips, and engaging with clients who require additional social engagement support. The Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for measuring the impact and outcomes of all small activities and events using surveys, questionnaires and focus groups.

The other strand to the coordinator role will be to support local asylum seeker and refugee support hubs in the delivery of both formal and informal learning of English and Digital skills.  Enabling access to these learning opportunities is vital to our clients’ resettlement and integration in the UK and local environment.

To be successful in the role, you will have relevant experience in community engagement and/or building partnerships in the charity sector. You will have proven experience in delivering activities and events that focus on community connection and co-creation, thus improving community integration and reducing social isolation.  You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to motivate and inspire diverse groups of people. You must also have excellent IT skills, with the ability to report on quantitative and qualitative data. Experience of using a case management system is preferred.

Fluency in an additional language would be beneficial. The post will be based in Blackburn, Lancashire, but with frequent visits to other locations in Blackburn and Darwen. 

Why work for us?

• We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We are committed to paying our staff according to the real cost of living.
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata), plus Christmas and Eid
• 3% employer Pension contributions
• Be part of an amazing team that are committed to making a real difference to the lives of asylum seekers and refugees

Please download our recruitment pack including the person and job specification before applying.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Crisis Skylight Coventry deliver outreach services for people who are homeless, have been homeless in the last two years or, are at risk of becoming homeless. This is an exciting time in the development of the Skylight as the coverage of service delivery expands to reach even more homeless people in the city.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, Harlesden, NW10 4LT

Contract: 12-18 months fixed term contract/secondment opportunity

About the role

As a SHPS (Single Homeless Prevention Service) Housing Coach you will be working with individuals to prevent or relieve homelessness by sourcing affordable, suitable, and sustainable private rented sector accommodation. You will also help individuals to address any other support needs they may have which are a barrier to achieving their goals and ending their homelessness by linking them with relevant agencies. This role requires skilled delivery of a range of interventions and a passion for working with those who face multiple disadvantages in society. We welcome candidates who can bring enthusiasm to learn, transferrable skills and/or have housing experience.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have transferrable skills and/or housing experience and can demonstrate skills and values in the following areas:

• Supporting people to prevent and relieve homelessness (through assessments, housing people, negotiating with landlords, advice, and support to sustain tenancies)
• Demonstrating a pro-active and solution-focused approach to supporting individuals overcome barriers they are facing around housing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and results focused environment.
• Liaising and negotiating with a range of stakeholders effectively to achieve the best possible outcome for the people you work with (landlords, accommodation providers, local authorities, DWP, etc.).
• Actively contribute to sourcing suitable and affordable accommodation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills to manage a client caseload and own workload.
• You are pro-active and adaptable; uphold the dignity of all individuals you work with and demonstrate a willingness to follow best practice and a clear resolve to end homelessness.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We are holding an open evening on Wednesday 2nd April between 5pm to 7pm at Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, London, Harlesden, NW10 4LT to meet with the Skylight Director and Head of SHPS. To RSVP please email us (contact details can be found on our website).

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 6 April 2024 23:55

Interview process: Competency-based interview

Interview date and location: Thursday 17 and Friday 18 April 2025 at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, Harlesden, NW10 4LT.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too

About us

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world need of safety, dignity and welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety, and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.

About the role

The Children’s Services are responsible for delivering services to separated refugee children. The service also leads on raising the profile of their clients and advocates on their behalf. Supporting this work, the service also promotes good practice to statutory and voluntary agencies and supports the Refugee Council Advocacy and Engagement Team to influence government to improve policy decisions and policy making at a national level.

The focus of the Independent Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Support Service (IUSS) is to offer advice and support to separated children, particularly around their asylum application, and to signpost and refer children to statutory and voluntary agencies, working with local authorities to ensure that appropriate services are provided. The service is contracted by the Home Office.

Based in Luton, you will need to be able to travel across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and preferable live within one of those areas. This job is suitable for some home working subject to prior authorisation.

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 4 April 2025.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.

About Us

For over 145 years, Leeds Jewish Welfare Board (LJWB) has been at the heart of the North Leeds community, offering vital support and social care services. Our Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Community Centre is a vibrant hub that brings over 1000 people together every month through inclusive events, engaging activities, and a welcoming space for all. From our lively café that offers a variety of Kosher food options, to our well-loved community programmes, we are dedicated to positively changing lives.

Role Summary

We are seeking a creative and dynamic Marketing, Media and Events Officer to join our team. You will be working closely with the PR & Marketing Manager to create engaging content for the company website, social media, blog and email. 

The marketing lead will also be responsible for in house events, managing and booking advertising as well as maximising local PR opportunities through good copywriting and relationships on the ground.

Key responsibilities

• You will support the PR & Marketing manager with the implementation of the marketing plan.
• You will ensure the integrity of the business’ brand(s) Leeds Jewish Welfare Board and Leeds Kosher Kitchen and deliver a high-quality approach consistent with the brand positioning.
• Crafting engaging content for our website, blog, social media, and email marketing, including the creation of video content.
• You will maximise local PR opportunities, including the creation and circulation of press releases, cultivating key relationships, and maximising the impact of events.

Requirements

· 2+ years of experience in a marketing-related role

· Strong copywriting and proofreading skills

· A confident and creative communicator

· Experience with Mailchimp, WordPress, and social media tools

· Knowledge of AI-powered content creation to enhance marketing strategies

· Organised, detail-oriented, and full of ideas!

· A confident, enthusiastic and accurate communicator both verbal and written.

· Strong copywriting and proof-reading skills

· High level of organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

· Experience of marketing tools such as mail chimp, WordPress, Facebook and other social media channels.

· Ability to use AI to help generate content and ensure high accuracy of work.

Job Title: Chief of Staff
Department: Executive
Responsible to: UWC International Executive Director
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working 
Salary: £46,200 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent
Start Date: Ideally 1 May 2025 but flexible to accommodate candidate’s circumstances

Are you our new Chief of Staff?

We are searching for a Chief of Staff to play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Director and driving forward strategic projects that are core to the operations of UWC International and the future of the UWC movement. As a trusted advisor, the Chief of Staff will enhance the effectiveness of the Executive Director by analysing complex issues, synthesising information, and preparing recommendations. They will oversee cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with UWC’s 2030 strategy, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to define success, establish momentum, and transition initiatives to the appropriate UWC International Office teams.

This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving and project management skills, as well as the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence across all levels of the organisation. The ideal candidate will bring experience in consulting or a similar strategic role, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to UWC’s mission of making education a force to unite people, nations, and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global family of schools and programmes with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams; they learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. 

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business.  For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 85,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

About UWC International 

The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 85,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

UWC International London and Berlin

• Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
• We offer up to two paid days per year for volunteering and up to two paid days per year for study leave.

UWC International London

• We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Perks/discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay and enhanced Paternity Pay
• Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a valid work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK  in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages). 

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description
• Explain why you want to join UWC International
• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK
• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews.  We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Sunday, 6 April 2025

Interview and/or assessment dates: 
First round interviews on 10 and 11 April 2025 (remote)
Second round interviews on week beginning 14 April  2025 (remote/in-person)

For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.