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This role provides advice and advocacy to LGBTQ+ people who contact Stonewall Housing because they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The goal is to help people understand their rights and navigate their housing options in order that they have somewhere safe to live. People usually contact us because they are in crisis, the Case Worker’s job is to calmly assess their housing needs, provide them with immediate advice and sign posting and, where necessary, provide advocacy case work to ensure they get access to what they are entitled to.
Key Responsibilities
· To provide a high quality, flexible and responsive advice and case work service to LGBTQ+ people, supporting them to exercise their rights and get access to safe accommodation.
· To assess the individual needs of each person and provide a bespoke advice and advocacy plan.
· To ensure that effective service user participation mechanisms are in place.
· To ensure a high level of customer care and practice at all times.
· To develop links with relevant external agencies.
Main Duties of the Post
Casework Sessions
· To give holistic support to LGBTQ+ people accessing our advice and advocacy service and to provide proactive support to these service users who are sometimes hard to engage.
· To assess each individual’s current housing situation and form a view with regards to risk associated with their case.
· To explore all options available to the service user allowing them to make informed decisions.
· To work with LGBTQ+ people accessing the advice and advocacy to develop and review individual work plans and risk assessments.
· To have regular case work sessions to provide structured support, in relation to Housing specific issues.
· To liaise with other service providers ensuring service users receive the necessary support to sustain their accommodation, acquire relevant independent living skills, maintain or improve positive physical and mental health and access into meaningful occupation of their time.
Liaison with Landlords / Other Agencies
· To support service users to report repairs and work with landlords and advocate where necessary.
· To support service users to contact local authority, voluntary and private sector landlords to report anti-social behaviour issues and advocate where necessary.
· To support service users to present to local authorities as homeless, where appropriate, and advocate where necessary.
Other Duties
· To establish and maintain accurate and complete records in all areas of work
· To complete statistics for the collation of performance and funding information
· To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation and regulations in relation to funders and other key areas.
· To participate in individual and clinical supervision meetings, annual appraisals and training
· To act in accordance with the organisation’s Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Code of Conduct and all other corporate policies and procedures
· To act in the best interests of Stonewall Housing and its service users at all times
· To promote Stonewall Housing at external meetings and community events
· To carry out any other duties commensurate with the aims and objectives of the post that may be required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience
· Lived experience, or experience of working with homeless or vulnerable LGBTQ+ people, in a voluntary or paid employment setting
· Lived experience, or extensive experience of working with LGBTQ+ people.
· Experience of providing advice and advocacy support to vulnerable people in a professional setting
· Experience of working with and delivering services to a diverse client group with a wide range of support needs
· Experience of supporting people who have faced LGBTQ+ discrimination or hate crime
· Experience of lone working and working as part of team
Essential Knowledge
· Knowledge of Housing Legislation and how it applies to those experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness
· Knowledge and understanding of the causes and effects of homelessness, particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ people
· Knowledge of the current benefits available to single people
· Knowledge of common themes, trends and issues within supported and shared accommodation
· Knowledge of pathways into medical and social support for LGBTQ+ people
Essential Skills and Abilities
· Ability to provide a range of housing related advice and advocacy services, i.e. assessment, developing and using opening letters, support planning, case working, independent living support, welfare benefits advice and providing resettlement support
· Ability to manage challenging behaviour and complex needs, report and raise incidents and safeguarding alerts
· Ability to prioritise and maintain case work across multiple service users at the same time
· Excellent recording and reporting skills to accurately reflect work with young people
· Excellent written and verbal communication with vulnerable people
· Ability to effectively involve and engage LGBTQ+ people in services
· To be resilient in regard to working with challenging behaviour from service users who may have experienced trauma leading them to be mistrustful of support providers
As with all members of Stonewall Housing’s Team, the postholder will also:
· Be an adept and nimble multitasker who relishes being busy and can keep multiple plates spinning.
· Have strong networking and relationship-building skills.
· Have a positive and can-do attitude.
· Be able to adapt to changing circumstances with flexibility, and to work well under pressure.
· Be required to support the wider Stonewall Housing team when needed, to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
· Join Stonewall Housing’s All Team meeting in person (held near Liverpool Street Station) once per month.
· Be able to travel occasionally around the UK for key events.
· To work as part of a mostly-remote team, embracing online communication and collaboration tools.
· To receive regular supervision from the line manager and attend training courses as required.
Your attitude and personal attributes
· A commitment to equal opportunities in all aspects of work.
· A commitment to the aims, values and beliefs of the organisation.
· Ability to empathise with vulnerable LGBTQ+ people.
Conditions:
This job description does not constitute a ‘terms and conditions of employment’. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. Stonewall Housing is an evolving organisation and therefore changes to the employees’ duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be inflexible or a finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the post holder.
More about who we are:
Stonewall Housing is the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ homelessness charity. We help LGBTQ+ people in the UK who are experiencing homelessness or living in an unsafe environment.
Founded in 1983, we provide specialist housing advice, advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We have specialisms in Mental Health, Domestic Abuse and Supported Accommodation.
We’re a team of caring, driven people, fighting to end homelessness and ensure that everyone has a safe and secure space to call home.
Our Values:
· We are LGBTQ+ informed.
· We are tenacious.
· We are empowering.
· We are collaborative.
· We are inclusive.
What we can offer you:
Whatever stage of your career you may be at, we’ll support you with the training and development that you to reach your goals.
Our benefits include:
· Competitive salary
· Flexible working
· Generous annual leave – 30 days (FTE)
· An additional ‘Stonewall Housing’ day off per year
· Pension scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
Stonewall Housing’s core hours are between 10:00 – 16:00 and staff can agree regular working patterns with their line manager.
Applying for the role:
No formal qualifications are needed for this role, and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply. We welcome applications from those who are able to understand and show empathy with our mission and purpose.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the people we support. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian or from other minority backgrounds. We welcome difference whether it’s gender, gender identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, national origin, or pregnancy and maternity status; so please be yourself! Additionally, we particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
For more information about us, please visit our website and follow Stonewall Housing on our social channels.
Equity is important to the success of our team and work. We don’t want any barriers to applying so if you want to discuss particular aspects of our approach, or get a better understanding of whether Stonewall Housing (or this role) is right for you, then please contact John, our Services Manager, on john[at]stonewallhousing[dot]org.
Interesting in researching more about us? If you're looking us up online to help with your application, bear in mind that Stonewall Housing is both a Community Benefit Society and Charitable Foundation. Our company number is IP24277R and our charity number is 1187437. You can find Stonewall Housing Charitable Foundation (SHCF) on the Charity Commission Register, and Stonewall Housing Association (SHA) on the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) Register.
Providing LGBTQ+ people of all ages who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with support, advice and advocacy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancy
- To lead on bid writing and responses to a broad range of tender and grant opportunities, liaising with multiple teams to ensure high quality submissions
- To help grow the organisation, increasing our turnover, reach and impact through purpose-driven growth
- To identify opportunities which contribute to growth and achievement of Platfform’s strategic aims in Wales and across the UK
- To lead on shaping business development opportunities in line with Platfform’s purpose and future strategy
- To develop and maintain excellent knowledge of Platfform, building relationships with the wider Business Development and Operational teams to research, design, write and submit detailed tenders and grants
- To work with the Director of Business Development and Executive Team on developing a Fundraising and Philanthropy Strategy to increase income generation opportunities
- To work as part of the wider Platfform Leadership Team contributing to the development of organisational strategy and furtherance of strategic aims, including building a portfolio of evidence of the quality of Platfform’s services
We work with people experiencing challenges with their mental health, and with communities who want to create a greater sense of wellbeing in the places that they live. Through our projects, we work with thousands of people each year.
We believe that long-lasting wellbeing comes about by understanding how lives can be shaped by traumatic experiences, identifying people’s strengths and focussing on healing. We know we can’t ‘fix’ people, but we can walk alongside people and help where we can on their journey.
We try hard to make Platfform a great place to work, we live our values and mission in everything that we do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Anna Freud’s Schools Division has a substantial track record of delivering training and services into schools with national reach and reputation. Anna Freud has a long standing and established relationship with schools across London and also schools in the borough of Brent. This is an exciting new opportunity to work in Clinical Help in Schools in the Brent Wellbeing and Emotional Support Team.
Brent – Wellbeing and Emotional Support Team
The Wellbeing and Emotional Support Team (WEST) is a service commissioned by Brent Council focusing on improving the wellbeing of children and young people aged 0 to 18 years (or up to 25 years with a Special Educational Need or Disability) in identified vulnerable groups including children and young people with learning disabilities, at risk of exclusion, looked after children and those who are at risk of multiple vulnerabilities such as child sexual exploitation, gang affiliation and domestic violence. The service offers brief evidence-based individual and group interventions for children with mild to moderate needs and their families.
We are currently recruiting a Wellbeing Practitioner to join a highly respected team. The role will be suited to those individuals with skills and experience of working directly in schools/community and with hard-to-engage populations who may have withdrawn from education and their local community.
Location
The work will be a mixture of face-to-face work in community settings (predominantly schools) and home-based virtual appointments. Attendance at meetings and supervisions at the Brent Civic Centre (Engineers Way, Wembley HA9 0FJ) and Anna Freud London office (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) will be required.
Contract duration
Permanent
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Monday 12 August 2024.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday 14 August 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on Monday 19 August 2024.
How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have around 90 staff based in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
The Research Officer will report into the Head of Research and provide a wide and extensive range of administrative support to the charity’s research grant programme. This includes supporting and taking responsibility of aspects of the grant review process, maintaining grant records and organising meetings. The post holder will liaise with bowel cancer researchers and clinicians and our research committee members. The post holder will need to be a team player with excellent communication and people skills and must be proactive, resilient, and capable of organising and managing a varied workload. We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, someone who is passionate about science and ideally with some experience of grant administration.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at we're committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic or enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
Closing date: Monday 12 August 2024, 11:59pm
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 19 August 2024
How to apply
Please apply by sending your CV accompanied by a cover letter (no more than two A4 pages) which explains your interest in this role, addresses how you meet the person specification and demonstrate how your experience and knowledge fulfil the criteria.
If you'd like an informal chat about this role please contact Reena Morjaria, Head of Research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
Due to the award of a new all age advocacy contract, we are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Essex. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Essex. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 5pm on Wednesday 14th August 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join us to play a vital role in raising funds so that Catching Lives can meet the increasing need for our homelessness services. As Fundraising Officer, you'll work closely with the CEO as part of an enthusiastic, dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
Catching Lives will support you to join the Level Three Fundraiser Apprenticeship at the University of Kent and provide day study release during the programme, which is mostly taught online. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your knowledge and skills for a career in charity fundraising. For more information see the recruitment pack.
The role requires strong communication and organisational skills. You’ll manage a varied workload, including public-facing responsibilities such as attending events and engaging supporters across the community, alongside desk-based activities around data, finance and planning. You’ll be supported to apply your transferable skills and to develop as a fundraiser.
Please submit a CV of no more than 2 pages, plus a short covering letter/email saying how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification (see recruitment pack).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this exciting and varied role, you will be responsible for developing and driving forward the corporate new business strategy for The Trust’s National Corporate fundraising approach to the Financial Services, Industrial Services (Energy, Automotive, Built Environment) and Real Estate sectors. You will be responsible for developing rich and exciting partnerships to both fund our programmes and deliver vital unrestricted income, collaborating with colleagues across employee engagement, commercial and marketing teams.
With an income target of £1m+, you will be an inspiring leader of a team of 2 staff and be able to harness the support from Senior Volunteer Boards who open up their networks. Alongside targeting prospecting techniques, you will have strong influencing skills to harness their support to meet your objectives.
You will work closely with the Senior Head of Business Development to create and implement the team strategy to support our organisational strategy and 2025+ Funding Plan. This team has significant scope for growth in line with a new high value partnerships and commercial focus across our partnerships team.
This is a pivotal and fast paced role that requires excellent relationship management skills and tenacity which will be second nature to you, with the ability to relate to people at all levels within potential corporate partners as well as within The Prince's Trust. You will be organised and a strong project manager, confident in solving problems and securing financial targets.
COMMUNITY FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
OASIS HUB SHEFFIELD
PART-TIME, 12 HOURS PER WEEK (0.3 FTE)
12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
SALARY: £7,594 p.a. (£25,312 for 1FTE)
Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 10 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Family Support Worker to work as part of our Oasis Hubs in Sheffield, to engage and work with parents/carers, supporting them to access Hub activities, develop their personal and parenting skills, knowledge and aspirations.
Key responsibilities will be:
· Work with Parents/Carers and hard to reach families, supporting them to build their own health/wellbeing and to meet the health, wellbeing and safety of their children.
· Develop relationship and support the community as they access for emergency hardship. Ensure families have the skill and knowledge to not have to be reliant on emergency support.
· Develop a volunteer–led peer support service and drop in sessions.
· Support families in developing partnerships with local professionals.
The successful post holder must have:
· A relevant professional qualification in Family Support & Community Work (Level 3 or above) or able to demonstrate qualification by experience.
- Successful experience of working with parents / carers and complex families.
· The ability to deal with private information and sensitive issues with a calm and confident approach in difficult situations.
· Ability to function in diverse settings and with a wide range of professional agencies.
- Be self-motivated, resilient, with excellent organisational/administrative and inter-personal skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
- A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
- A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
If you are interested in this position, please email your most recent CV and covering letter. For further details please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website. In your covering letter, please answer the following questions:
1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description. Give specific examples.
2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well as a Community Family Support Worker?
3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?
Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Friday 30th August 2024.
Interviews will take place in Sheffield on Monday 9th or Wednesday 11th September.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Director of Finance and Operations is at the heart of Severn Wye’s programmes to tackle climate change and fuel poverty. By ensuring the effective management of the charity’s finances and core services you will guarantee all our programmes grow and have real impact.
The Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for the good financial management and smooth operations of Severn Wye. In turn ensuring Severn Wye projects and programmes are as effective and efficient as they can be in tackling Climate Change and Fuel poverty through the energy system. Responsibilities include finance management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting to the board of trustees, producing annual accounts, liaison with auditors and acting in the role of Company Secretary. The role manages a staff team responsible for HR, Health and Safety, GDPR, office management and legal compliance.
The role reports directly to the CEO and is a member of the executive team, sharing collective responsibility to deliver Severn Wye’s work and plan for its future.
The successful candidate will have substantial management and financial experience, with relevant accountancy qualifications, preferably with a proven track record in the charity sector.
In return for your skills and hard work we offer a competitive salary, training and a company pension scheme. If you’re looking to strengthen your career, broaden your experience and contribute to a sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.
This role will include
- Organisational development and management:
- In partnership with the CEO, the executive team and Trustees, ensuring the development and implementation of the charity’s strategic plan.
- Being an active member of the charity’s leadership team and play a proactive role in the management of the charity.
- Being responsible for financial planning, budget setting and financial reporting.
- Ensuring operational support is effective, to review and develop organisational systems and ensure staff are well supported to be able to work effectively.
Finance:
- Developing and managing the charity’s financial processes, reviewing and developing policies, procedures and systems to ensure sound financial management and control.
- Being responsible for all financial reporting including preparing annual budget, quarterly reports for trustees, monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasting.
- Being responsible for all project fund reporting, income, budget planning, resources and staff planning.
- Preparing for and liaising re annual audit with the charity’s auditors, ensuring the preparation of the annual accounts for audit and ensure compliance with any audit recommendations.
- Overseeing effective financial record keeping and reporting, including to the Board and external stakeholders.
- Supporting the development team with bid writing including developing budgets and providing financial reports for bids or fundraising.
- Adhering to the Financial Regulations and to good financial practice.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Line management:
- Managing a team delivering day to day financial, HR, office management functions.
Operations:
- Overseeing all areas of the charities operational support including responsibility for:
- HR.
- H&S and Safeguarding.
- Office infrastructure,
- Policies & procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with employment, company and charity law.
- Ensuring Operational overhead expenditure is kept within budget.
Governance:
- Acting as Company Secretary, to attend Board meetings and providing secretariat support.
- Supporting the CEO and Trustees in all matters relating to the governance of the charity.
- Making the Annual Returns to Companies House and Charity Commission.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are looking for someone with
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant, ACA, CCAB or CIMA;
- Proven experience of organisational financial management;
- Proven ability to think strategically and lead on organisational improvement;
- Experience of managing the HR requirements of an organisation;
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with an ability to communicate and translate complex financial matters to non-financial staff and stakeholders
Desirable skills and experience include
- Understanding of charity accounting, VAT, the charity SORP, the Charities Act, tax, payroll, National Insurance and pensions legislation
- Understanding of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
- Sound knowledge of regulation and legislation affecting charities including H&S, Safeguarding, GDPR.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Trustees, colleagues and external advisors
- Proven experience of leading continuous improvement in relation to finance, HR, IT, & relevant areas
- Experience of managing and developing staff
- Ability to demonstrate a positive approach and to champion organisational change
- Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make recommendations to the management team
- Experience of using accounting software (we use Iplicit & Sage Payroll)
- Ability to implement and improve financial & HR management systems
- Excellent Excel skills in formulating and linking spreadsheets
- Commitment to Severn Wye’s charitable objectives, core values and strategic direction
Severn Wye Energy Agency is a charity working in Wales and England with a vision to live in a stable climate with energy for all.
We achieve this by working with people to overcome fuel poverty and act on climate change by putting energy at the heart of everything we do.
We work with residents and households to help them use energy more efficiently and lead healthier, more affordable lives. We work with businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. We work with communities to help them meet the challenges of the future, take control of their energy use and implement ideas that reduce fuel poverty and energy use. We work in research and development to pilot innovative renewable technologies. We work with local authorities, government departments and policymakers to promote environmental sustainability through renewable energy and low carbon development.
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About the role
Action for Carers Surrey has a visible and well-integrated HR function, which has a wide remit, including training, recruitment, volunteering, health & safety and building management. We also coordinate and oversee the zero hours youth team.
This varied part-time role is to support this function as well as to provide administrative assistance to the CEO. We are looking for a post holder who has a high level of accuracy and enjoys working across a wide remit.
This role is based in our offices in Burpham, Guildford with occasional travel to other locations within Surrey. There is ample free parking at our offices. Home working to be agreed with line manager.
Key responsibilities include
Full duties are included in the job outline, key responsibilities include:
- Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date employee and volunteer records and input information into our HR Information System (Iris Staffology).
- Prepare and issue employment contracts, offer letters, pay increase letters, and other HR documentation and correspondence.
- Undertake ‘safer recruitment’ activities including reference checking and completing DBS checks.
- Support the recruitment and onboarding process by posting job advertisements, coordinating applications, interviews and inductions.
- Coordinate mandatory and developmental training activities
- Be familiar with Action for Carers policies and procedures and be confident to provide initial responses to HR and training related queries.
- Note take during one-to-one and team/trustee meetings.
- Assist with accident recording, first aid kit management, building management matters and the ordering of equipment and materials.
- Take a hands-on role in supporting the planning and execution of management away days and meetings, staff engagement activities and similar events.
- Provide administrative and diary management support to the CEO and COO including co-ordinating and setting up meetings, travel arrangements, taking minutes as required and ensuring they have relevant papers etc in advance.
About you
You will have:
- Previous experience in an administrative role, within HR, recruitment, training or a related field.
- Previous experience working with a HR Information system / database
- A familiarity with UK employment laws and regulations or a strong desire to learn
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the confidence to respond to written and spoken questions.
- Be able to manage your own time and prioritise a varied workload
- Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
About us
Action for Carers Surrey has a vision ‘that every unpaid carer in Surrey is heard, valued and supported.’ We are a committed, local charity determined to make a difference to young and adult carers across Surrey.
Our values are Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence. By keeping to our values, we are able to provide an innovative, high quality and compassionate service to carers in every community in Surrey, making a real difference to their wellbeing.
We offer our staff a friendly, supportive, flexible workplace and are committed to welcoming applicants from a wide range of backgrounds as well as supporting staff who have their own caring responsibilities. To this end, we offer staff a weeks paid carers leave. We also provide a generous holiday entitlement, starting at 28 days plus bank holidays, an employee assistance programme, pension and opportunities for development and training.
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We're looking for an empathic and energetic Helpline Co-ordinator to join the Helpline Management Team. You'll be working closely with our Helpline Supervisor and Helpline ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor), co-ordinating the smooth running of all aspects of TST’s Helpline service supporting survivors of rape, sexual abuse, harassment and bullying.
You will also provide administrative, practical and emotional support for TST’s survivor forum meetings. Experience of supporting group sessions will be an advantage.
You will ideally have a background in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers. Effective communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential and you will be able to work sensitively and confidently with difficult topics.
You will be responsible for supporting and attending internal meetings, co-ordinating rotas and supporting the Helpline and Call Handlers during opening hours.
You will maintain accurate records and part of your role will include gathering statistics for monitoring and reporting processes.
You will ideally have previous experience of working on a helpline and/or working in the voluntary sector, but please don’t be put off from applying if you don’t meet all requirements. The right candidate will be an effective communicator in a friendly and professional manner, with excellent IT skills and a passion to support survivors.
Skills/Attributes
¨ Good IT skills (essential)
¨ Be trauma informed with mental health understanding
¨ Experience in Group sessions for survivors.
¨ Experience of recruiting, training, co-ordinating rotas and supporting the Helpline and Call Handlers.
¨ Effective use of communication skills, particularly in connection with sensitive issues
¨ Effective communicator
¨ Awareness of issues of confidentiality
¨ Ability to self-motivate and prioritise
¨ Ability to work at times under pressure and to work within directed time scales
¨ Reliability and flexibility to the Project in relation to hours of work.
¨ Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice
You will be required to complete DBS clearance to work at The Survivors Trust.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend meetings.
Location: Opportunity for Hybrid working although required to attend TST’s office in Rugby for bi-monthly meetings and other key occasions.
Annual leave and benefits:
- 28 days leave not including bank holidays
- Pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%
- Home working allowance
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house training provided
Closing date: Sunday, 4th August 2024 11.30pm. We reserve the right to close this position early if we find a suitable applicant, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Interview date: Friday, 9th August 2024
Second interview: Friday, 16th August 2024 – with presentation at TST’s offices in Rugby
About The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is a UK-wide membership organisation for specialist voluntary sector rape and sexual abuse support services. Our vision is for a society where services for survivors are trauma-informed and accessible according to need. Survivors and their partners, parents, families and supporters have a right to support and justice can access the right service for them at the right time, free of charge, and according to need.
We have over 120 member organisations in the UK and Ireland providing counselling, emotional support and advocacy for women, men, young people and children who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse/exploitation at any time in their lives.
We support our member agencies by providing a wide range of infrastructure support including regional meetings, networking events, specialist forums and workshops and representing our member agencies in national meetings. We provide accredited training for Independent Sexual Violence Advisors and bespoke training and workshops for professionals and organisations. We run a national helpline for anyone who has been affected by sexual violence in any way including victims and survivors, family members, partners and professionals working with survivors.
Our vision is for a society where services for all survivors are trauma-informed and accessible according to need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. As the operator of the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, our 356 historic churches include examples of irreplaceable architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of English history.
CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.
Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.
Sound & Art at St Swithun’s
Sound & Art at St Swithun’s (SASS) is a £2.8M Heritage Lottery Funded project, to create an arts space in the heart of Worcester city centre. The Grade I listed church has been transformed through conservation and adaptation, giving it a new lease of life. SASS launched in late October 2022.
· Sound & Art at Swithun’s aims to be a major player in the city’s cultural life;
· Delivering a programme of performances, concerts, recitals and arts events;
· Deliver a cultural and heritage learning programme;
· Provide an environment for people to recharge and relax; to experience and interact with the space in a meditative way;
Overall job purpose
You will provide effective on-site caretaking and cleaning services as part of the Sound & Art at St Swithun’s Team. You will also assist with the setting up and taking down of equipment for events and ensure the church is opened/locked as required for volunteers, event promoters, workshop providers and venue hires.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our website to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 9th August 2024.
There will be a familiarisation day for successful candidates invited to interview on Tuesday 20th August 2024 at St Swithun’s, Worcester and interviews will take place in St Swithun’s, Worcester on Wednesday 21st August 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Together, we make it possible.
We are Affinity Trust. A national social care provider specialising in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and assessed needs in England and Scotland. With a bold new strategy and plans for growth, we are looking for a positive, enthusiastic person to join our Tender Team as a Lead Bid Writer.
You will work on the end-to-end bidding process, from identifying tender opportunities and submitting engaging and successful bids through to managing post-award activity. You will develop compelling, high-quality tender responses, ensuring that our submissions stand out.
Our new member of the team will have knowledge and experience in tender planning, writing winning bids, and diligently working to continuously improve the quality of submissions. If your experience is in social care, that’s great but not essential.
You will also need excellent writing and comprehension skills, the ability to work to demanding deadlines, and attention to detail while managing conflicting priorities.
This role is part-time and home-based, working Wednesday through Friday. You will need to be happy working on your own, but as working with others is an important part of the role, we are looking for someone who also enjoys working as part of a team.
Why Join Us?
We are a charity supporting people with learning disabilities to live their best lives. As a values-driven organisation, our incredible staff are really important to us. You will be working as part of a small, friendly team and will have all the support you need to succeed in your work.
To express your interest, please apply through our website by submitting your cv and attaching a covering letter explaining your skills and experience.
We look forward to hearing from you!
What we will do
The salary for this role is £45,000 pro rata, and we are offering it on a 0.6 FTE part-time basis, working from home Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
We will offer you the following:
33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays), which we increase the longer you are with us.
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Blue Light Card - All work and no play is not fun, so enjoy discounts in your favourite shops, restaurants, travel and great days out, provided at no cost to you
• A 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• Company-funded health cash plan
• Ability to buy/sell additional holiday
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Not Beyond Redemption, a charity providing mothers in prison with free Family Law advice and representation to help them re-establish and maintain contact with their children during their sentence and upon release.
Mission:
Not Beyond Redemption was established by leading Family lawyer, Camilla Baldwin, to ensure that family law advice and representation is available not just to those who could afford it, but also to those who need it most. Maintaining a healthy and supportive relationship with family while in prison is crucial to reducing reoffending rates and improving rehabilitation.
If you are looking to join a rapidly expanding charity with a close-knit team and have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of those affected by maternal imprisonment, then this role is for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Executive Support:
- Manage the Founder’s inbox, draft and send emails on their behalf, and schedule appointments.
- Arrange and coordinate meetings for the Founder with internal and external parties.
Financial Management:
- Oversee online accountancy and manage payments through the online banking platform.
- Create cashflows and budgets to forecast income and expenditure, ensuring financial stability.
- Manage the relationship with the part-time accountant/bookkeeper, overseeing the production of annual accounts and reports.
- Handle organisational memberships and subscriptions (e.g., Information Commissioner’s Office, and Living Wage Foundation).
Operations Management:
- Organise monthly clinics at different prisons, coordinating with staff at prisons and partner law firms.
- Coordinate the remote clinics, ensuring that the clinics are staffed with volunteers.
- Arrange and coordinate staff travel arrangements.
- Conduct DBS checks for employees and volunteers.
Payroll Administration:
- Set up payroll online using Xero, which automatically generates monthly payroll, pension filings, and PAYE submissions.
- Process pensions and PAYE.
Fundraising Support:
- Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising to identify Charitable Trusts and Foundations for potential applications.
- Assist in drafting funding applications and meeting with Charitable Trusts and Foundations to secure donations.
- Provide updates for funders to communicate the impact of their support.
- Keep fundraising documents updated, including the application tracker, fundraising calendar, and donations spreadsheet.
- Manage donation processes, ensuring accurate recording, acknowledgement, and stewardship of donors.
Communications and Marketing:
- Manage and curate content for the organisation’s social media platforms.
- Design compelling marketing materials to promote the organisation’s initiatives, including the annual Impact Report.
- Ensure the website is up to date.
Trustees and Board Management:
- Act as the main point of contact for the board of trustees.
- Coordinate and manage Trustees' meetings, compiling board agendas and associated paperwork.
- Prepare minutes for Trustees’ meetings.
- Communicate with Trustees throughout the year to keep them updated on all activities.
Event Coordination:
- Plan and execute fundraising events and charity initiatives.
- Participate in networking or awareness-raising events, ensuring we have presentations and staff available.
Research and Data Analysis:
- Conduct ongoing research on maternal imprisonment to ensure up-to-date knowledge of statistics and trends.
- Send out questionnaires to clients to collect qualitative and quantitative research.
- Collect data from client feedback to assess our impact and identify areas for improvement.
Please read the Job Description for more information.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
If you are interested in applying and are passionate about the work we do but are not sure you have all the skills and experience, please do still apply. We are open to candidates learning on the job and we will support the development of the successful candidate.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Proficient in office/administrative/charity work with at least one year’s experience.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines and under their initiative.
- A strong communicator with persuasive written and verbal skills.
- Experience/knowledge of financial controls and budget management
- Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- A resourceful problem solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A team player with a positive and proactive attitude.
- A can-do attitude with a desire to learn and develop skills.
- IT skills- excellent experience with MS Office.
- Passionate about our mission of supporting women in prison.
Desirable:
- Experience using Xero.
- Experience in developing and building high-value partnerships.
- Experience in public speaking.
- Experience in organising and hosting events.
Our Culture:
At Not Beyond Redemption, we value collaboration, integrity, and dedication to our mission. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all team members can thrive. In this role, you will work closely with our legal team.
This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference. We look forward to hearing from you!
Providing mothers in prison with free Family Law advice and representation to protect their relationships with their children.
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Guild Lodge in Preston. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support. Please note that Guild lodge is a secure mental health facility.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Guild Lodge secure mental health inpatient hospital which provides 164 beds across different levels of security (Medium, Low and Step Down).Guild Lodge also provides a specialist provision for people living with an Acquired Brain Injury. Your role will require you to work with clients within this setting. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro-rata
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 1700 on 15 August 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.