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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

As the head of the team, you’ll be responsible for the development,

management and maintenance of IT across all 4 of our offices located across the UK. This includes the data centre, servers, printers, copiers, applications, telecoms, mobile communications, and IT security.

You’ll also be developing and implementing an IT strategy to support our strategic and operational plans. This includes responding to internal audit and the continuing of external accreditation such a Cyber Security Plus.

Furthermore, you’ll also be responsible for planning, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of your team of 8, to ensure continuous IT delivery and support to the charity.

About you

With your strong leadership and management skills, you’ll deliver excellent customer care as the IT team, have a strategic approach to understanding the direction of technology and how this can be used to our advantage.

Ideally, you’ll have worked in a similar role, with experience of managing budgets and projects, including the ability to deliver major IT and infrastructure projects. This includes being able to adapt quickly to new technology and organisational changes.

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 Recruitment. 

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: Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 09:00am

1st stage interview date: Week commencing Monday 9 December 2024 (virtual)

2nd stage interview date: Week commencing Monday 16 December 2024 (face to face)

Fundraising Supporter Development Coordinator

About the role

CUF equips people and churches to build just and flourishing communities where they live, so everyone across England can access support when they need it most.

Our fundraising team is a valued part of this, and as our supporter development coordinator, you will coordinate campaigns, direct marketing appeals and other supporter communications, using fundraising best practice, to maximise Church Urban Fund’s income for all components of individual and church giving. This role will report to the Head of Fundraising and Communications.

Job Description

Location: Hybrid: Office base is in London with expectation for a minimum of one day per week in the office (The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, Vauxhall, London, SE11 5RR)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working arrangements considered)

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 depending on experience.

Annual Leave: 22 days + 3 CUF discretionary days + Bank Holidays per annum.

Key Responsibilities

Instigate and undertake activities in the following key areas:

· Recruiting new individual supporters through on- and off-line channels, and by identifying prospects from within CUF’s connected audiences;

· Increasing lifetime support from existing individual givers through appeals, feedback pieces, and other engagement mechanisms;

· Being responsible for income and expenditure, including analysis of results and insight about data trends and ROI

How to apply:

For an informal chat about this role or for more information, please contact our Head of Fundraising and Communications, Kate Mulkern.

To apply, firstly please download and read our job pack on the careers page of our website. Then email an up-to-date CV and covering letter, outlining how your skills and experience fit the role profile’s responsibilities

Please note we will not consider CVs without a covering letter.

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 2nd December 2024 with interviews on Wednesday 11th December 2024 (in London)

Church Urban Fund is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

We are recruiting a Project Officer to join our Employment and Skills team, working across the Wigan Borough.

If you have a keen interest in the health and wellbeing of others this is a perfect role for you. Working in line with the five ways to wellbeing which are: Connect, Get Active, Take Notice, Learn and Give, this rewarding programme is structured to improve the lives of local people aged 19+ and give them the skills and resilience to thrive in their personal lives once the programme has completed.

Previous experience in working in this area is desirable but we welcome applicants from all sectors as transferrable skills are highly important to bring new ideas to enhance this programme.

We are looking for someone who will work with local services who can provide awareness sessions to participants and plan and deliver engaging sessions that support the 5 ways to wellbeing. You will be required to manage and develop relationships with our existing referral partners and seek new opportunities marketing the programme.

The role will involve recruiting participants from across the borough to join the programme and signposting for relevant support that is required for attendees. During the programme you will work with adults to develop an individual learning plan to plan for next steps and assist to break down barriers to progressions e.g., tackling loneliness, providing employment advice and building confidence and resilience.

You will be part of the Employment and Skills department who deliver team programmes and one to one mentoring. The established team regular meet to share best practice and discuss standardisation of delivery as this programme is a non accredited adult learning course funded by the Workers Education Association via GMCA.

If you think you've got what it takes, then we'd like to hear from you.

How To Apply
For the full job description and person specification and details on how to apply, please visit our website. 

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Pro Bono Economics (PBE), an organisation that prides itself on its flexible working environment, culture of learning, focus on employee wellbeing and the strength of our employee relationships. PBE offers a strong benefits package, opportunities for development and a team working at the top of their game.

PBE’s mission is to end low personal wellbeing in the UK. We do this by helping charities and social enterprises understand their economic and social impact, so they can improve their overall effectiveness. We enable professional economists from the private and public sectors as well as academia to volunteer their skills to tackle some of the most pressing issues in society. We have worked with over 500 charities since our inception in 2009.

Having successfully delivered a major programme of groundbreaking work on the condition of the charity sector in the form of the Law Family Commission on Civil Society at the start of 2023, PBE is entering a new phase in its development. Building on its growing research and policy expertise and its strong association with the social sector, the organisation is taking a bottom-up and top-down approach to exploring, understanding, and tackling the causes and consequences of low personal wellbeing in the UK that uses the insights and perspectives of charities and community groups as a unique jumping off point. PBE is focused on delivering high quality research that both translates into real policy and practice impacts for people with low wellbeing and supports a more effective social sector to help deliver that change.

About the role

The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for executing Pro Bono Economics’ (PBE) fundraising strategy under the Director of Development’s guidance. This role focuses on increasing and diversifying income through building relationships with trusts, foundations, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals, while also securing funding for specific research projects in collaboration with the research team. The role includes managing donor engagement, overseeing grant applications, leading a small team, and ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations, all while maintaining operational oversight of the fundraising department.

Post type: Full-time, Permanent, hybrid working

Staff Benefits

• 28 day annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays)
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Group life assurance scheme and sickness cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Generous personal development budget
• Discounted university gym membership
• A flexible work environment committed to employee wellbeing

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Fundraising strategy implementation: Deliver PBE’s multi-year fundraising strategy to expand and diversify income from major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and research institutions
• New business development: Identify and secure new funding opportunities, focusing on building sustainable partnerships.
• Research support: Collaborate with the research team to identify funding for specific research projects and submit tailored grant proposals.
• Donor engagement: Steward relationships with existing donors, ensuring renewals and funding upgrades.
• Bid writing & reports: Develop and write compelling grant applications, case for support documents and reports which communicate PBE’s services and research programmes.
• Departmental leadership: Support the Director of Development in managing budgets, resources, and a fundraising officer, ensuring team efficiency and future planning.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure adherence to fundraising regulations and policies, including GDPR and safeguarding.

About you

Report directly to the Director of Development, the Head of Fundraising will have the following experience and skills.

Experience

• You have senior fundraising experience across a broad mix of income streams, a talent for building partnerships, bid writing and a strategic mindset.
• Experience working with research-driven organisations is a plus, as is familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce.
• You are happy to roll up your sleeves and spend as much time focused on immediate management and income priorities as you are on strategy and ideation.
• Will be suited to a senior fundraiser looking for their first Heads of role or someone who has already taken that step.
• A strong commitment to PBE’s internal culture of inquisitiveness, generosity, honesty and respect.

Skills/Competencies

Ideal characteristics

• Fundraising expertise: Proven experience in securing multi-year funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Grant writing: Strong ability to develop persuasive funding applications and project reports.
• Relationship management: Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of managing donor relationships and securing renewals.
• Research funding knowledge: Ability to work closely with the research team to identify and secure funding for specific research projects.
• Project management: Ability to deliver complex projects on time, set priorities, and manage resources effectively.
• Team leadership: Experience managing teams, fostering development, and making resourcing decisions.

Core competencies

• Strategic thinking: Experience executing strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Communication: Exceptional writing and presentation skills, adaptable to different audiences.
• Attention to detail: Commitment to quality and precision in both written work and fundraising operations.
• Collaborative approach: Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organisation, responding to new opportunities.

Desirable characteristics

• Experience working within research-driven organisations.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases (Salesforce preferred).
• An eye for detail and a strong dedication to quality.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities and deadlines, alongside an ability to work collaboratively in a small team.

PBE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community, and we give all applicants and employees fair and equal treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We also guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who show evidence that they can meet the role’s ideal criteria.

For details of our applicant’s privacy policy, please see PBEs website

Please note that PBE does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to provide work sponsorship visas for this role.

As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete a pre-interview task or presentation. Further details will be provided in due course

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, founded in 1949. SOS Children’s Villages exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. Working in over 130 countries, we are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now recruiting for a Trust and Foundations Officer, with experience of securing funds in any sector who enjoys picking up the phone and building relationships with donors. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and progressive team, working within an international federation that supports children and young people across the world.

You will have the opportunity to:

• manage and grow a portfolio of small to medium trusts and foundations, increasing income by identifying new prospects and through the stewardship of existing donors.
• write high quality applications and communicate accurately and transparently on the progress made with donors’ funds. 
• work with our network of international programme experts to develop expertise in key programme areas and build your knowledge of international development.
• support colleagues with applications and reports to large funders, building experience of working with institutional partners. 

This role sits within the Programme Funding Team and suits an ambitious self-starter with excellent IT, research, communication, writing and organisational skills with an interest in developing their knowledge of international development.

To Apply

Please read the full job description within the Candidate Pack, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 17th November at 17.00 UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

Our ideal candidate will be a digital expert. You might have experience from the public, private or third sector or as a freelancer.

You will understand audiences and be a great writer for digital channels. You will be at home with the technical jargon of the digital world but be able to interpret and translate this for colleagues across the charity, cutting through piles of data to spot what is important.

This is a revamped, highly rewarding role, reflecting a renewed emphasis that we place on our paid media, and your work will be transformational working within a friendly and hardworking team committed to keeping children safe from sexual harm.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.

As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process we actively remove bias from applications i.e applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.

We are seeking a talented and experienced leader to join our Strategic Leadership Team.

You will have a compassionate heart and be deeply motivated by your evangelical Christian faith to lead the financial management and operations of this respected Christian Ministry.

Your experience in operations or business development within the charity sector will ensure that Release International’s day-to-day operations remain compliant, responsive, effective and efficient.

Your significant competence in financial management will enable you to analyse financial information, and other data, to support decision making at a senior level.

Your proven track record of strategic planning, team building, proactive risk management, and ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects will be essential to the role.

As the lead for all aspects of ‘People and Culture’, you will use your excellent people skills and positive outlook to empower and encourage others towards success, promoting and modelling our person-centred Christian ethos, culture and values.

If you believe God may be calling you to fulfil this exciting new and pivotal role and you understand the importance of excellence in the stewardship of our precious resources, then please apply for this full-time position which is based at our office in Orpington, Kent, with some agreed flexibility to work from home.

Applicants must be committed to Release International’s evangelical Christian beliefs (occupational requirement). 

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.

Since 1960 we have invested more than £500 million in blood cancer research in the UK. Where we’ve invested, survival rates and quality of life have improved. We’ve been working to beat blood cancer for over 50 years, and we won’t stop until we do. Be a part of our story and help us change the world.

This is an exciting time to join the Policy and Influencing team of the UK’s leading blood cancer charity as we continue to bring people affected by blood cancer to the centre of our policy work. We have recently launched a landmark UK Blood Cancer Action Plan; the impact of the policy and influencing team in achieving Blood Cancer UK’s mission is more important than ever. 

You will have a key role in the development of our policy work and leading our public affairs in England, to influence the Government and NHS. You will be innovative, flexible and have a passion for working as part of a team to achieve real change for people with blood cancer.  

You will have experience of working in a policy role and excellent knowledge of health policy. A good understanding of how to use health data most effectively in the pursuit of policy ambitions, and experience of working in or with Government or Parliament would be an advantage.  

We’re open to applicants who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a job share or working part time (minimum of 28 hours). If this applies to you, please outline this in your cover letter.  

The majority of our roles can be performed hybrid which means you will be required to attend the office 2-4 days per month, there may also be additional need to attend in-person events i.e. parliamentary or coalition events. Travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Our culture and benefits package are award winning, and our staff survey tells us that we’re a great place to work.

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives. 

The role

As Community Connector focussed on brief intervention support you will play a key role in delivering the outcomes of the Reach and Connect service for older people in Haringey, providing 1to1 support be it in person, at drop ins, in a resident’s home or remotely by:

· listening to individual priorities and aspirations

· helping them to access a range of information

· connecting them to the right help from available services

· supporting them to develop relationships and community networks

· getting individual’s voice heard about things that matter to them

· helping to access volunteering opportunities/ which may improve employability &/or community engagement.

You will therefore be responsible for offering generic and specialist information, signposting, guidance and short-term support to older people living in Haringey to maintain their independence, remain in their own home and live well for longer. 

About You

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about improving the lives of older people, and the who have well developed interpersonal skills. 

Display warmth and understanding, understand the importance of being a good team player & enjoy being a creative problem solver.

Who we are
 

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. 
 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). We also fund and facilitate student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs, media groups, and raise money for charities via Raising and Giving (RAG) initiatives. 
 

About the job 
 

Do you want to help students change the world? 
 

Do you want to be involved in sector-leading research that sits at the heart of LSESU's bold and exciting new strategy?
 

If so, this might just be the role for you!
 

Armed with a new strategy that is seeking to make LSESU the definitive, reliable and credible advocate for students, this role is central to the forward-thinking work that will be taking place at LSE over the coming months and years.
 

With highly engaged students who are passionate about making change, you could be involved in some of the most exciting work in the sector.
 

The role sits within the Representation Team and so you will also be heavily involved in the planning, delivery and evaluation of key work across the team, including our biannual student elections, Teaching Awards, and many other cross-organisational events and activities.
 

Given the breadth of work undertaken within the team, expect there to be plenty of opportunities to grow, develop and pick up new skills outside of the main responsibilities of the role.
 

We are looking for a Student Voice Coordinator (Policy Focus)!
 

Our policy-focussed Student Voice Coordinator will sit at the heart of our bold new research strategy, providing cutting-edge insights into the needs of our membership. They will remain an expert in all topics Higher-Education focussed, keeping staff and student leaders updated, and identifying opportunities for research collaboration with other organisations.
 

Who are we looking for?
 

All successful applicants will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and take a creative approach to problem solving. Above all the role is varied and dynamic, so we’re looking for someone who is able to juggle multiple priorities with positivity and enthusiasm, and who relishes the opportunity to be challenged and to find innovative ways to take on new endeavours.
 

You’ll also be a genuine team-player; someone who looks out for their colleagues, supports them when they need help and who throws themselves into the large cross-team and cross-organisational activities as they come up.
 

For the Student Voice Coordinator (Policy Focus) role in particular, we are looking for a strong researcher with the ability to undertake high-quality quantitative and qualitative research. 
 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
 

Why apply?
 

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

How do we recruit?

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1. Complete a Supporting Statement, telling us about your suitability for the role (this is what will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview). In doing so, please (1) ensure that your personal statement is no longer than 2 sides of A4, (2) ensure that you don’t include any personal details within your personal statement, and (3) use the job description and person specification as a guide to help write it.*
 

*Your supporting  statement is all that we will see when shortlisting, so please be sure to cover everything that you’d like us to know about your suitability for this role within it, making it clear that you meet all of the job’s specification requirements.
 

Part 2. Complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form, so that we’re able to contact you if shortlisted for an interview. This will only be seen by our HR team (and will therefore have no impact on shortlisting), but it does help us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants.
 

Part 3. Please attached your completed CV outlining the jobs or voluntary roles you have had.
 
Want to apply?
 

To apply for this role, please complete an online application.

Job application timeline:

Closing date: 22 November 2024
Intended Interview date: 4th December 2024
 

Benefits

In return for your passion and experience we offer:

- 25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)
- Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
- Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership (including advice from dedicated professionals)
- Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
- Access to LSE staff training courses
- Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts
- Flexibility for work-life balance
- Interest-free travel loan

Responsible to: Support Team Manager

Location: Based in Loughborough, England. The role requires travel to all locations where Baca Services are delivered.

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum FTE

Overall Purpose

• To provide support and care to young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their strength, dignity and grow their hope for their futures.
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To be a key worker for a number of young people who are in the care of Baca, providing high quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood.
• To deliver young people services in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, to enable young people to achieve the following outcomes, ensuring it is of the highest quality:
• Improved Physical Wellbeing
• Improved Emotional Wellbeing
• Increased engagement with Education, Employment and Training
• Increased Social engagement
• Increased Personal Safety
• To work proactively and collaboratively to ensure all young people are safeguarded and taking the initiative in resolving any issues that may arise with young people.
• To be a role model to all young people in Baca’s care, providing care and compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• Support young people to understand expectations of them and the support on offer to them from Baca and other agencies.
• Support young people in developing essential life skills in line with the individual support plan to prepare them for independent living. Training young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking and safety food shopping and budgeting; proactively and intentionally in line with the Baca progress plan.
• Support young people in developing their skills and interests in education, vocation or hobbies. Ensure young people’s interests, hobbies and aspirations are identified by getting alongside young people and working with the team.
• Be an active part of a diverse environment of staff and young people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Support young people to engage socially at Baca and in the wider community to build positive trusting relationships with others through one to one and group social times, engaging in clubs and activities.
• Take part in planning and attending day trips and Baca’s annual residential week.
• Develop excellent working partnerships with social workers, solicitors, teachers, volunteers and other partners to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
• Actively plan, prepare and participate in all meetings and events that are related to the support of the young people.
• Prepare young people for meetings and help them to understand what is being communicated.
• Transport young people, in line with our lone working policy, to events and meetings making sure they are on time using your own car in a safe and legal manner.
• Support young people to communicate and express their own wishes and voice regarding all aspects of their life and future.
• Develop and maintain excellent communication with all members of the team and all external partners and supporters.
• Keep good records and carry out all administrative work required as part of the role, such as month end reports and support plans, on time and in a consistent manner.

General

• Be adept in employing the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, in line with the needs of the team.

Personal specification

Baca is looking for a Support Worker who can join the support team and provide support, care and be a role model for young people who are newly arrived refugees and victims of trafficking aged 16 to 18. They will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care.

The successful applicant will have the ability to ensure the support we give to the young people is of the highest quality and goes beyond the statutory standards set. They will be very approachable, reliable and a strong team worker. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, personable and willing to be flexible. They will be a great people person who can develop key external relationships. They will also be a very organised and proactive individual. The successful applicant will need access to transport as the role requires visiting the young people in their homes and attending different appointments/meetings across the midlands. The successful applicant will subscribe to and work in line with Baca’s vision and values.

The role will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Alignment with Baca’s Value to achieve our vision, mission and strategic goals.
• Ability to respond to change at short notice.
• Able to work as part of a highly diverse group of people.
• Able to work in partnership productively with teams internally and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Able to be accountable, take responsibility and be willing to learn.
• Self-motivation and flexible attitude to work.
• Proactive individual who is willing to take initiative in getting involved in a range of activities.
• Ability to be patient, calm and tenacious in very challenging circumstances
• Have a genuine concern for and commitment to young asylum seekers/refugees, and unaccompanied young people in particular.
• Driving Licence that allows you to legally drive a car in the UK.
• Access to your own car

Please note we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. Further information about the role, competencies and experience can be found on our website.

If you share our vision that ‘every young person should be empowered to gain the confidence, independence and skills they need for a better and brighter future’ we might have the perfect role for you!

ThinkForward is recruiting a Progression Coach in N5, London to join our team delivering our unique programme supporting young people into further education and employment. If you are….

· Passionate about, and have experience in, supporting young people to make amazing decisions about their futures

· Committed to equity, diversity, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice

· Persistent, empathic and agile in your style of work and able to apply a coaching approach to the delivery of our programme

· Able to tell the stories of our work through data

· Confident in running one-to-one and group work sessions

· Knowledgeable of employability practices and the importance of tailored progression planning for young people

…then please click on the job pack for our role description and information pack for more details about ThinkForward and the role you could play, then apply via CharityJob with your CV and cover letter.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Title: Male Residential Support Worker (this is a live-in role)

Responsible to: Senior Support Worker

Responsible for: Young people living in the accommodation (4 young people aged 16 – 18 years old seeking asylum in the UK).

Location: This is a live-in, residential role based in a supported accommodation home in Loughborough. Some work will be based in our office buildings.

Hours: 25 hours per week on duty – this is a mixture of day, evening and weekend shifts. Two days a week will be off duty.

Leave: Two nights a month can be taken as nights away from the home. This in addition to annual leave allowance. Annual leave - 33 days (converted into hours) pro-rata for number of hours worked

Salary Band: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum pro rata. Equivalent to £16,100 to £18,506 for 25 hours a week.

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wi-fi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Overall Purpose

To provide advice, assistance and support to young people in the home, as a key member of the Support Team, delivering Baca’s service in line with our Vision and Values. The role includes a consistent adult presence in the home. To attend to their practical and emotional needs whilst supporting the development of living skills. To teach them how to manage and look after a home in order to keep it safe and hygienic. To build trusting relationships within the home to enable young people to feel safe and cared for. To act as an excellent role model and to work closely with them and their Support Worker to enable them to make good progress towards independence.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome newly arrived young people into the accommodation, helping them feel safe and able to rest; with compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• Actively support young people to make progress and develop in the following outcomes; physical wellbeing and emotional wellbeing; personal safety; education and learning; employment and training that is safe and suitable; social engagement (being part of the community and activities outside of the home)
• Be an excellent and positive role model, offering advice, guidance and assistance and consistently modelling behaviours in line with Baca’s values.
• Using Baca’s progress plan, train all young people in living skills and looking after a home such as washing, personal safety, cleaning, cooking and food safety, food shopping and budgeting.
• Providing emotional support at times of difficulty, anxiety or stress.
• Encourage young people settle into and support them to maintain a healthy routine which will include regularly attending education and social activities.
• Act as a co-keyworker for the young people to ensure that their support plans and progress are up to date and that all their needs are being met.
• Enable young people to live with positive values and good boundaries by challenging any unhelpful or unsafe behaviours and encouraging safe and positive behaviours.
• In accordance with the guidelines on Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and report any concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported to rebuild their lives.
• Take responsibility for keeping the home clean, by consistently role modelling to and training young people.
• Maintain very good communication with relevant members of the Rebuild Team and relevant social workers
• Ensure regular appropriate reporting requirements are consistently met, meeting regulations set out by Ofsted.
• Complete and update all admin work as part of the role such as month end reports and support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
• Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.

To work as part of the team

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Actively participate in the delivery of the aims and objectives of the organisation working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them.
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn by be willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
• Actively participate in team meetings, making a positive contribution to enable young people outcomes to be achieved.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Consistently outwork the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy and whistleblowing.
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.

Personal Specification

Baca is looking for a Support Worker who is passionate about seeing unaccompanied young refugees achieving their potential and rebuilding their lives for a better future. The successful applicant will have a personal style that is in line with Baca’s vision and values. They will live in the new arrival house and make it their home. They will be a good self-starter and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire our young people to be the best they can be. The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care. They will be very approachable, enjoy working as part of a wider team but also able to manage their own time and workload. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, personable and willing to set boundaries in line with Baca’s values.

This is a frontline role that will need the successful applicant to be working closely with young people in their houses and will need access to transport young people to different appointments, meetings and activities.

An enhanced DBS check will be required. Shortlisting and interviews will take place as and when applications are received.

Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.