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We are looking for a kind and empathetic woman who believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion, is an expert in her area of knowledge and wants to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children
About us:
Aylesbury Women’s Aid has over 30 years’ experience in providing support for women, children and young people who are, or have been, affected by domestic abuse.
We work from a feminist perspective and are committed to the principle of self-help.
We provide free information, emotional support, and access to safe temporary accommodation to enable women and children to determine their own futures free from abuse and violence.
Our Mission is to be available for the benefit of all women and their children who are experiencing physical, mental or sexual abuse in their relationships and to offer support, information, advice, access to temporary accommodation and aftercare.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join the team in London, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the Role:
You may be a qualified IDVA or a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker wanting to work alongside professionals in a multi-agency environment, although we will consider applicants from other fields providing you are able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both domestic and sexual violence.
This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working. There is an expectation that you will do a mixture of working from home, our office in Old Street.
As a DRIVE Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic and sexual abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
- Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.
You will need:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic and sexual abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic and sexual abuse including the impact of abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic and sexual abuse and their children.
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic and sexual abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
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As an IDVA, you will be able to effectively work with men experiencing domestic abuse, and supporting them to increase their safety and reduce harm. You will be providing high-quality, front-line service to prioritise risk, primarily focusing on males aged 18+.
You will initiate, develop, maintain and monitor multi-agency links through attending meetings such as MARAC and DA (Domestic Abuse) Forums to keep safety central to all services for men suffering/have suffered domestic abuse. You will specialise and be a leading practitioner for Male victims of domestic abuse; providing advice, guidance and single point of contact for male victims. Be willing to co-facilitate workshops across the service to ensure all clients are given the relevant advice in a timely manner.
You will be confident in your DVPO, DAPO, Occupational, restraining and Non-Molestation order knowledge. Be competent in completing the following forms- DASH (Domestic abuse, Stalking and ‘honour’ based abuse), UPOA (Understanding Picture of abuse), UPOAP (Understanding Picture of a Perpetrator) and safety plans.
Focus on and prioritise high, medium and low risk cases and provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service, through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support. Work with victims of domestic abuse to assist them in accessing services to keep them and their children safe.
Understand the legal framework relating to the protection of children and vulnerable adults, including the policy and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board. Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including exploration of legal and civil options, housing, health and finance.
Support clients through the family and/or criminal justice system.
Maintain accurate and confidential case management records and contribute to monitoring information for the service including producing statistics, as required.
Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures, as well as all legislation connected to your work. Remain up-to-date and comply with organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct - uphold standards of best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Super Champion (Multiple Roles Available)
Zero Hours Contract
£12.00 per hour
Location: Various locations across Hampshire
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.
‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’
Our future has to be wilder!
We are seeking Community Super Champions to join our cause.
We need talented Community Super Champions to work with us and bring people together to tackle the climate and nature emergencies, as part of Team Wilder.
Community "Super Champions" play vital roles in fostering environmental stewardship within the community. These enthusiastic and dedicated individuals will support community members to take action for nature, create more spaces for wildlife, and promote opportunities for people of all ages, including children and schools, to connect with nature and inspire and mentor future champions.
Wild About Inclusion!
As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
Closing date: 17 January 2025
Interviews: 28 January 2025
To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below.
Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.
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POST: CYP Autism Hub Manager (Barnet)
LOCATION: Barnet CYP Autism Hub – 858 Finchley Road, Barnet, NW11 6AB
SALARY: £34k-35k
HOURS:Full time (37.5 hours), flexible with occasional weekend and evening work
Reports to: Hub Service Manager
Direct Reports: Hub team: 2 Hub coordinators + 1 admin/ receptionist
About Resources for Autism (RfA)
We have been around since 1997 when we started as a small playgroup set up by parents dismayed at the lack of provision for their autistic children. Since then, Resources for Autism (RfA) has grown into a major deliverer of services and support in London and the West Midlands with a turnover of around £2.5m per year. Our mission is to support and enable autistic people to live happy and fulfilling lives. We want to change society’s attitude to autism whilst also providing essential services and enriching opportunities to autistic people. We are a values-driven organisation which employs values-driven people who want to make a difference. Our values are: Inclusion, Creativity, Compassion, Courageousness and Expert. You will play a vital part in ensuring that we can resource and sustain this amazing work.
Our Services
All of our services across children and adults and parent/carers, mirror the wider organisational mission of providing safe, fun and meaningful support that enables personal development. We provide this support by ensuring our staff are skilfully trained, meet the highest safeguarding expectations and are encouraged to develop and upskill throughout their career with Resources for Autism.
The Role
Resources for Autism has been providing services from 858 Finchley Road for many years and now working in partnership with the London Borough of Barnet are excited to be establishing the space as an Autism Hub for Children and Young People (CYP). The vision of the hub, is to create a welcoming, safe, neuro-affirmative place where autistic people and those who love and care for them can access the support and social opportunities they need at the right time, enabling them to live their best life. It will also be a place where professionals can connect, collaborate and learn ensuring services are joined-up and effective.
The service will offer a range of support to parents and carers and children and young people with autism in Barnet. The service offer could include:
- Advice support and signposting to the autism community pre and post diagnosis
- Weekly drop ins
- Social groups for autistic young people and those who love and care for them.
- Calendar of monthly workshops on specific issues addressing the needs of parent carers/ adults
- Behaviour surgeries for parents
- Autism Training to partner organisations
The Autism Hub Manager is the lead role of this project who will be responsible for certain elements of its direct delivery, managing partnerships and coordinating key professionals and maintaining responsibility for the building/ venue day to day. You will have a small team of Hub Support Workers who will work under your supervision in order to deliver the service/ support as necessary and an administrator. You will work closely with partners and service users to ensure a co-production approach is taken, ensuring that the voice of autistic people is rooted in every element of the project from inception to implementation to evaluation.
We are looking for a values-driven candidate with previous experience of managing projects, managing a venue, advanced knowledge of autism and ability to flex their communication style to meet the needs of the people who use our service, their families, our staff and our volunteers.
You will have a great team of people around you and the opportunity to lead a new and innovative wellbeing project which will make enhance the offer for the Autism Community of Barnet.
Main Responsibilities:
· Overall responsibility for managing this service by ensuring all elements of it are carefully planned, delivered and well communicated across all stakeholders (staff, service users, commissioners, professionals)
· Coordinate time tables of dropins, activities, workshops and other service delivery areas.
· Oversee and manage the general usage of the building, including room usage and room/ desk bookings.
· Take responsibility for the premises, alongside RfA staff, to ensure high standards and requirements are met re: H&S, facilities, fire, first aid and other building related duties.
· Deliver occasional elements of direct support.
· Ensure suitable promotion and advertising of the service to families, autistic individuals and professionals in Barnet ensuring that it reaches the right people.
· Possible occasional home visits to make assessments and match people to relevant group/ service.
· Ensure a co-production approach is taken capturing views and opinions of experts by experience to influence the shape and direction of the service.
· Line-manage Hub Access Officers and sessional staff who will work in the Hub offering guidance and support and 121’s.
· Ensure a good link to other services within RfA and provided by other local agencies to ensure efficient working, minimal duplication and proactive joined up working.
· Work with Marketing to design any materials needed to promote the hub, it’s activities and ensure people can sign up to any training/ workshops that are offered.
· Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the project and services delivered within the project capturing and measuring outputs and outcomes and ensuring the project is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Ensure results are communicated to commissioners at regular intervals.
· Work with the wider Resources for Autism teams including colleagues in Behaviour, People Team, Finance and Fundraising, contributing meaningfully to the future direction of RfA.
· Undertake training and development necessary to develop in your role as an autism specialist.
· Conduct thorough risk assessments of the building, all events and activities and maintain confidentiality at all times.
· Uphold and adhere to the values of RfA at all time.
· Ensure there is always compliance with RfA’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
· All staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in our services.
· Undertake any other duties asked of you that are commensurate with your grade.
Flexible working:
Some occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
Person Specification
Skills and experience
Essential
Previous experience (minimum three years) of working with autistic individuals and families
Minimum of 3 years post qualification children, young people and families work
A recognised qualification in health and or social care relevant to this role.
Previous experience of managing staff/volunteers and a management qualification
Experience of managing/ coordinating a venue/ building including robust understanding of H&S policies
Previous experience of working within a coproduction lens
Experience of running groups with autistic young people/adults and/or parent/carers
Values driven and with a passion to make a difference to the lives of those whose voices are often marginalised.
Experience of how technology can be used to support more people is a bonus but not essential.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) adaptable to different populations including colleagues, external professionals, service users, families, volunteers, donors
Knowledge of the local services in Barnet
Excellent understanding of autism and behaviour support
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
Neuroaffirmative approach to autism with demonstrable passion to work with autistic community.
Good understanding of Safeguarding (Level 3 or DSL) and knowledge of the DOH Guidance, Working Together To Safeguard Children and the Assessment Framework
Proficient with Office 365
Ability to conduct risk assessments
Ability to work flexibly with occasional evening/weekend availability
Self-starter and able to work independently using own initiative
Nonjudgemental, compassionate
High level of competence in written and spoken English and numeracy
An understanding/ awareness/ or lived experience of autism
Knowledge of Childcare legislation and relevant guidance, regulations and standards of best practice
Knowledge of social services departments in relation to children and families.
Standard skills expected of all staff
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) adaptable to different populations including: colleagues, external professionals, service users, families, volunteers, donors
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Good understanding of Safeguarding
IT skills: proficient with Office 365
Self-starter and able to work independently, using own initiative
Non-judgemental, compassionate
Training in the Children’s Act and Child Protection is also required however this could be provided if a strong candidate meets all the above criteria.
Confidentiality
You will have access to confidential information concerning families and other service users and will be required to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Staff Benefits
90% of our staff say that Resources for Autism is “a great place to work”.
Not only will the work you do ensure we are making vital differences and inspiring others, but our other benefits also include:
· flexible working patterns with the option to work in a hybrid way (only available for some roles)
· 25 days of leave (pro rata for part time roles) each year plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days with 1 being your birthday and 2 further celebration days
· access to ongoing training and progress in the areas that interest you
· access to our wellbeing initiatives and an Employee Assistance Programme
· enrolment on to our pension scheme
· a supportive, warm and fun working environment made up of values driven people who are passionate about changing the world for autistic people
· Free tea and coffee on site
· Free on site parking in west midlands. Please note London has very limited options
· Statutory sick pay for all staff except zero hour contracts
Application process:
To apply, please send a one-page covering letter and your CV to our current Head of People via email.
To discuss the role informally, please email us.
We particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Resources for Autism. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for our community.
As you would expect, we are a neuro-affirming employer, with a strengths and rights based approach to neurodiversity which affirms neurodivergent identity – we don’t want to “fix” or “cure” autism, and we don’t see it as a “disability” however we do recognise it can be “disabling”. We are working to improve the ways in which we recruit and support neurodiverse employees and those with lived experience of neurodiversity.
RfA is a Disability Confidant employer and candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria, that have a disability will be guaranteed an interview.
Deadline for applications: 8th January 2025
Interviews: week beginning 20th January and 27th January
A society where autistic people can live happy and fulfilling lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We are the largest sexual violence support provider in Wales, with 30 years’ experience of delivering specialist therapeutic support to adults and children affected by the trauma of rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse.
As a charitable organisation, we offer a full range of free specialist crisis, advocacy, wellbeing and counselling services. We are widely regarded throughout the UK as a leading organisation in our field. We support nearly 4,000 people each year.
Beyond that, we use our experience and expertise to train and educate others on the wide-ranging impact of rape and sexual abuse, and use our voice to advocate for those who are often silenced by stigma.
Main Tasks and Duties
- Provide face to face and telephone, practical and emotional, support to clients and their supporter where appropriate.
- To carry out a prompt, and ongoing, risk and needs assessment using the SAS tool to develop individual service plans to address the risk/needs of the client.
- Support the client through the criminal justice system, if that is what they wish, explaining the procedures and professionals’ roles and their rights within the system, liaising with the police and the crown prosecution service (CPS) and all other associated professionals up to and including attending trial with them and supporting their needs afterwards.
- Advocate for special measures and attend pre-trial visits and CPS meetings as required.
- Support the client, if they do not wish to report to the police, with understanding their options and helping them to provide intelligence to the police if they choose, as well as then supporting them to get any other help they may need.
- To identify and respond, as appropriate, to issues relating to safeguarding, child protection and Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA)
- To work within a multi-agency framework, representing the needs of clients and promoting New Pathways as appropriate.
Please see full job description for full tasks and duties
Essential Experience
- Good knowledge and understanding of SARC services or experience of working in a SARC or related area of work.
- Experience of client face to face and telephone support work, excellent communication skills.
- Experience of conducting needs assessments and risk assessments.
- Good knowledge of safeguarding, Child Protection and Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) procedures.
- Previous experience of working in a multi-agency setting.
- Experience of working with IT programmes such as Microsoft Word & Excel.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We are the largest sexual violence support provider in Wales, with 30 years’ experience of delivering specialist therapeutic support to adults and children affected by the trauma of rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse.
As a charitable organisation, we offer a full range of free specialist crisis, advocacy, wellbeing and counselling services. We are widely regarded throughout the UK as a leading organisation in our field. We support nearly 4,000 people each year.
Beyond that, we use our experience and expertise to train and educate others on the wide-ranging impact of rape and sexual abuse, and use our voice to advocate for those who are often silenced by stigma.
The Community Engagement ISVA will have a regular caseload including supporting survivors from diverse communities and minoritized groups. This post aims to identify clients from diverse communities who do not access the ISVA service, identify barriers to them seeking support, and find innovative ways to overcome those barriers, so that they feel able to access the service if they wish.
Main Tasks and Duties
- Provide face to face and telephone, practical and emotional, support to clients and their supporter where appropriate.
- To carry out a prompt, and ongoing, risk and needs assessment using the SAS tool to develop individual service plans to address the risk/needs of the client.
- Support the client through the criminal justice system, if that is what they wish, explaining the procedures and professionals’ roles and their rights within the system, liaising with the police and the crown prosecution service (CPS) and all other associated professionals up to and including attending trial with them and supporting their needs afterwards.
- Advocate for special measures and attend pre-trial visits and CPS meetings as required.
- Support the client, if they do not wish to report to the police, with understanding their options and helping them to provide intelligence to the police if they choose, as well as then supporting them to get any other help they may need.
- To identify and respond, as appropriate, to issues relating to safeguarding, child protection and Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA)
- To work within a multi-agency framework, representing the needs of clients and promoting New Pathways as appropriate.
Please see full job description for full tasks and duties
Essential Experience
- Good knowledge and understanding of SARC services or experience of working in a SARC or related area of work.
- Experience of client face to face and telephone support work, excellent communication skills.
- Experience of conducting needs assessments and risk assessments.
- Good knowledge of safeguarding, Child Protection and Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) procedures.
- Previous experience of working in a multi-agency setting.
- Experience of working with IT programmes such as Microsoft Word & Excel.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We are the largest sexual violence support provider in Wales, with 30 years’ experience of delivering specialist therapeutic support to adults and children affected by the trauma of rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse.
As a charitable organisation, we offer a full range of free specialist crisis, advocacy, wellbeing and counselling services. We are widely regarded throughout the UK as a leading organisation in our field. We support nearly 4,000 people each year.
Beyond that, we use our experience and expertise to train and educate others on the wide-ranging impact of rape and sexual abuse, and use our voice to advocate for those who are often silenced by stigma.
Main Tasks and Duties
- Provide face to face and telephone, practical and emotional, support to clients and their families and carers where appropriate.
- To carry out a prompt, and ongoing, risk and needs assessment using the SAS tool to develop individual service plans to address the risk/needs of the client families/carers.
- Support the client and their familiy/carerthrough the criminal justice system, if that is what they wish, explaining the procedures and professionals’ roles and their rights within the system, liaising with the police and the crown prosecution service (CPS) and all other associated professionals up to and including attending trial with them and supporting their needs afterwards.
- Advocate for special measures and attend pre-trial visits and CPS meetings as required.
- To identify and respond, as appropriate, to issues relating to safeguarding, child protection and Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA)
- To work within a multi-agency framework, representing the needs of clients and promoting New Pathways as appropriate.
Please see full job description for full tasks and duties
Essential Experience
- Good knowledge and understanding of SARC services or experience of working in a SARC or related area of work.
- Experience of client face to face and telephone support work, excellent communication skills.
- Experience of conducting needs assessments and risk assessments.
- Good knowledge of safeguarding, Child Protection procedures.
- Previous experience of working in a multi-agency setting.
- Experience of working with IT programmes such as Microsoft Word & Excel.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
We are looking for an inspiring, motivated and innovative woman who is driven by feminist values to lead our organisation in the provision of high-quality sexual violence support services and to be a tenacious advocate for women, gender equality and the eradication of sexual violence against women and girls locally and nationally.
Contract
This is a permanent full time role, 37.5 hours per week.
Start date
March 2025 or as agreed with candidate.
Working hours
37.5 Hours per week. Normally these will during normal working hours, but flexible working can be negotiated. On occasion, evening and weekend working may be required.
Location
This role will be based at the EKRCC premises in Canterbury, but there will be frequent travel to centres across East Kent and occasional travel to London and other parts for meetings or conferences.
Salary
£46,549 - £50,608 (Depending on Experience)
Annual leave
25 days annual leave and bank holidays
Staff benefits
3% Pension Contribution
Employee Discounts Scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Feminist Leadership Training
Flexible Working Negotiable
Application deadline – 4pm on Monday 13th January 2025
Interview Day – Friday 17th January 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are on the lookout for a dynamic and committed individual to take on the role of Community Hub Leader, driving the creation of impactful and lasting relationships between our schools and their communities. This exciting opportunity allows you to be a pivotal force in the development and success of a vital community initiative. If you're ready to make a significant difference and shape the future of our communities, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Community Hub Leader
Location: Ellis Guilford School, Nottingham
Salary: £33,366 - £37,938
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Contract until December 2026 with a view to a Permanent Contract
Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours
Development of Community Hubs:
Developing Community Hubs closely associated with our schools is the next strategic step for Creative Education Trust. We believe these Hubs will sharpen our efforts and have a profound impact on overcoming the barriers to learning faced by many of our children. By fostering a deeper connection within the community, we aim to address the holistic needs of our students and create an environment where educational success is supported by both the school and the community. Our goal is to facilitate deep, meaningful partnerships between the school and the community it serves, ensuring that barriers to learning, particularly those related to academic attainment, behaviour, and attendance, are effectively addressed and overcome.
About You:
As the Community Hub Leader, you will be the catalyst that kickstarts and enables the Hub to evolve, develop and grow. We are looking for a Hub Leader who can facilitate the development of activities and be the driving force behind the creation of a thriving and supportive community. You'll work hand-in-hand with school staff, parents, students, and variety of agencies, charities and civil society organisations to break down barriers to learning, ensuring every student can succeed academically and behaviourally by maintaining exceptional level of attendance.
We’re on the lookout for a dynamic individual with experience in:
· Direct engagement with parents, carers and young people, understanding what interventions are required for them to reach their potential.
· Leading innovative, community-focused programmes and activities that make a real difference.
· Building and nurturing impactful partnerships with businesses, local government agencies, charities and civil society organisations, and the wider community to create lasting change.
· Being able to create a safe and supportive environment that will allow the Hub to flourish and gain the confidence of families and the local community.
Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a profound impact? Join us and be a catalyst for positive transformation!
Requirements:
To apply for the Community Hub Leader opportunity, you must:
· Hold GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
· Have strong organisational and leadership abilities.
· Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people.
We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.
Creative Education Trust Benefits & Continual Professional Development:
Creative Education Trust is committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.
We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.
Next Steps:
We welcome informal conversations to discuss the role and purpose in more depth. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with our Head of Recruitment, Sarah Catchpole
We look forward to receiving your completed application form.
Application Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2025
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are on the lookout for a dynamic and committed individual to take on the role of Community Hub Leader based out of Bulwell Academy, driving the creation of impactful and lasting relationships between our schools and their communities. This exciting opportunity allows you to be a pivotal force in the development and success of a vital community initiative. If you're ready to make a significant difference and shape the future of our communities, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Community Hub Leader
Location: Bulwell Academy
Salary: Pay Scale 23 – 28 (£33,366 - £37,938)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed Term initially until December 2026, with a view to a Permanent Contract.
Working Pattern: Full-Time, 37 hours per week
Development of Community Hubs:
Developing Community Hubs closely associated with our schools is the next strategic step for Creative Education Trust. We believe these Hubs will sharpen our efforts and have a profound impact on overcoming the barriers to learning faced by many of our children. By fostering a deeper connection within the community and building relationships with other agencies, civil society organisations and businesses, we aim to address the holistic needs of our students and create an environment where educational success is supported by both the school and the community. Our goal is to facilitate deep, meaningful partnerships between the school and the community it serves, ensuring that barriers to learning, particularly those related to academic attainment, behaviour, and attendance, are addressed effectively, and overcome.
About You:
As the Community Hub Leader, you will be the catalyst that kickstarts and enables the Nottingham Hub to evolve, develop and grow. We are looking for a Hub Leader who can plan and facilitate the development of activities and relationships, as well as be the driving force behind the creation of a thriving and supportive community. You'll work closely with school staff, parents, students, and variety of agencies, charities and civil society organisations to break down barriers to learning, ensuring every student can succeed academically and behaviourally by maintaining exceptional levels of attendance.
We’re on the lookout for a dynamic individual with experience in:
· Direct engagement with parents, carers and young people, understanding what interventions are required for them to reach their potential.
· Leading innovative, community-focused programmes and activities that make a real difference.
· Building and nurturing impactful partnerships with other agencies, charities, civil society organisations and businesses, as well as with the wider community, to create lasting change.
· Creating a safe and supportive environment that will allow the Hub to flourish and gain the confidence of families and the local community.
Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a profound impact? Join us and be a catalyst for positive transformation.
Requirements:
To apply for the Nottingham Community Hub Leader opportunity, you must:
· Hold GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
· Have strong organisational and leadership abilities.
· Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people.
We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.
Creative Education Trust Benefits & Continual Professional Development:
Creative Education Trust is committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.
We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.
Next Steps:
We welcome informal conversations to discuss the role and purpose in more depth. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with our Head of Recruitment, Sarah Catchpole
We look forward to receiving your completed application form.
Application Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2024
Interview Date: Week Commencing – Monday 13th January 2025 or Monday 20th January 2025
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
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