Jobs in Croydon

This exciting HR Administrator role will support the team by being the first point of contact for HR and payroll queries, running our recruitment and onboarding processes and managing the administration of the employee life cycle.

What does the role involve?

• Act as first point of contact for general enquiries to the HR Team, including managing the HR related mailboxes.
• Collating and processing HR related data and producing reports where required.
• Administer and maintain the Foundation’s HR information system, liaising with the system provider and with managers and staff to ensure accurate use and maximum benefit.

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Recent experience of successfully working in an office administrative role, efficiently managing multiple processes.
• Evidenced strong IT Skills, including extensive knowledge of spreadsheets, databases & relevant software.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, proactively and consistently producing high quality, accurate and clear outputs, in a timely manner.

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

About Us:

Since 1949, the Mental Health Foundation has been the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.

Our vision is for a world with good mental health for all. With prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.

We will drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives, with a particular focus on those at greatest risk.

The Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Our approach is:

Tell the world

• We publish studies and reports on what protects mental health and the causes of poor mental health and how to tackle them.

Find solutions

• We test and evaluate the best approaches to improving mental health in communities and then roll them out as widely as possible.

Inform and empower

• We give advice to millions of people on mental health. We are most well-known for running Mental Health Awareness Week across the UK each year. We enable mentally healthier lives through public information and engagement.

Change policy and practice

• We propose solutions and campaign for change to address the underlying cause of poor mental health.

Build a strong foundation

• We aim to become an exemplar employer and aim to continue to build an organisation that is financially sustainable and thriving.

We have pioneered change for over 70 years and we are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!

How to apply

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application on out website. Please ensure you attach an up to date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 9am on Wednesday 31 July and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for Wednesday 14 August. There will be an assessment on the day of the interview.

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.

If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us via our site. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home..

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are recruiting for a Refuge Worker to join our team in Hackney; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: Hackney
Salary: £11,241.60 per annum
Contract type: Fixed-term (12 months), Part time

Hours: 15

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker. You will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges. 

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. 

Closing date: 9am on 4 August 2024

Interview date: 13 August 2024

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Harris Hill has an amazing opportunity for an experienced Government Affairs Manager to join an environmental based charity in London, starting September and running until Easter 2025.

The Government Affairs Managerwill be part of a small team, which leads on government relations, engagement and influence, and whose impact will be critical in the delivery of their corporate strategy.

The role will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive, proactive engagement strategy to ensure that stakeholders across UK government recognise the expertise and reach of the organisation, and see them as a valuable partner and ‘go to’ organisation for support, policy advice and public engagement.

The post holder will work to reflect their contribution to Defra and wider government priorities, increasing their visibility and strengthening their messaging. The postholder will shape the production of materials, development of events and reports as needed, as well as the itineraries of visits by ministers and MPs.

Further details can be provided upon application.

Experience:

Experience in UK government relations, and understanding of how this work might be conducted in an ALB

Experience of working with civil servants

Experience of working with parliamentarians and in public affairs, ideally including work with APPGs and committees, and organising events in parliament

Knowledge of the biodiversity crisis and science issues

Experience of producing materials and/or events to influence policymakers

Please apply for more information.

Thrive at Five’s vision is a society where every child can thrive and achieve their potential. Our mission is to help children in their early years develop strong foundations for life and learning. Focusing on some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities, our place-based model support’s positive development from pregnancy to five. We achieve sustainable change by unlocking the power of parents and carers and enabling collaboration to coordinate and strengthen early years systems and pathways of support.

Since Thrive at Five was founded, the organisation has grown considerably with projects in Stoke-on-Trent, Redcar and Cleveland, and a third pathfinder in Scotland starting later this year and a fourth earmarked. We are at an exciting moment as we look to expand our brilliant team and bring in additional skills needed for Thrive at Five to continue embedding our existing work in Stoke-on-Trent and Redcar & Cleveland and scale our work to a further two places across the UK over the next couple of years, doubling our reach and impact.

To help us in this next phase of development we are recruiting for a newly created position – Senior Communications Manager. This exciting role sits within our national team and will lead the ongoing development and delivery of Thrive at Five’s external communications, ensuring we can reach and engage with a diverse range of audiences from national early years influencers to parents in our regional sites. The role will have two main areas of focus: 1) National communications: establishing Thrive at Five’s national presence to influence policy, funding and practices and attract future partners (funders, future pathfinder areas and other strategic partners); 2) Regional Communications; work with our local backbone teams to deliver a communications strategy which supports our two strategic drivers; 1) to build relationships and strengthen understanding of the early years with key professional stakeholders, and 2) to reach local parents to build their knowledge, confidence and skills and encourage them to take up support on offer.

You will have solid strategic communications experience, with an excellent track record in developing and executing innovative communications plans. You will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and committed to the need for continued learning and improvement necessary for Thrive at Five to develop a new place-based model for supporting early childhood development. The successful candidate will bring experience of managing a broad range of stakeholders and supporting a network of partners and will be adept at managing and coaching staff, with the ability to upskill team members. You will also have excellent organisational and project management skills. It would be beneficial to have experience of working nationally with engagement across local teams, and ideally with good experience of how to best utilise digital communications.

Thrive at Five are partnering with Prospectus to recruit for this vacancy. To apply please submit your CV and a two page supporting statement, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. The statement should outline your motivation for joining Thrive at Five and why you feel you would be a good fit for this role. You should also demonstrate your experience and skillset with examples relating to the Person Specification section in the Job Pack. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity please contact Steven Fraser from Prospectus via email. 
 
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

The Talent Set are delighted to be supporting the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity to recruit a Major Donor Manager - a new role in their growing Philanthropy & Partnerships team.

What’s on offer:
Salary: £42,000
Working Pattern: 2 days per week at either the Brompton (Chelsea) or Harefield sites
Benefits include: generous training and development budget and holiday allowance starting at 27 days + Bank Holidays

The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity raise money for some incredible initiatives, including cutting edge hospital equipment, dedicated clinical fellowships, patient funds, and mental health support for Long Covid patients.
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This role will develop existing relationships with high-net-worth donors, as well as developing a broader major donor product offering including a patron’s programme and harnessing the potential of the hospital’s clinical networks. Key duties include:

• Developing relationships with new and existing High Net Worth Individuals to understand their motivations and desires to advance care for heart and lung patients.
• Account managing existing major donor relationships, giving at a 4-6 figure level.
• Supported by the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, developing the major donor fundraising strategy and product offering including a patron’s programme and a suite of stewardship events.
• Managing a comprehensive prospect research process, working with hospital partners and internal colleagues to identify potential new supporters and develop a pipeline of new major donor fundraising opportunities.
• Working with grants and marketing teams to shape a series of compelling fundraising propositions.

We’re looking for someone with the following skills & experience:

• Experience of establishing and developing high-value relationships within a fundraising setting.
• Experience of supporting or establishing a new fundraising programme or strategy.
• Tangible experience of making high-value asks from supporters.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for networking and engaging new supporters.
• Knowledge and appreciation for the healthcare sector, with an interest in fundraising for medical research and treatment projects.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic Health Charity to find their brand new Individual Giving & Acquisitions Lead.

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working from either of their London offices.

The Individual Giving & Acquisitions Lead is a new role in their Marketing & Communications team. The postholder will play a key role in developing and delivering the Individual Giving Programme to drive income growth, engage new audiences and retain existing supporters. This role would suit a candidate looking to harness their skill set in direct marketing and use their ability to create new fundraising products to set up an Individual Giving Programme from scratch, with support from the Head of Marketing & Communications.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Lead on creating and implementing a strategy to support the development of a new Individual Giving and Acquisition Programme in collaboration with the Head of Marketing & Communications.
• Plan, develop and implement a range of direct marketing campaigns to support the acquisition of new donors and the retention of existing supporters, ensuring that all campaigns are managed effectively and delivered on time and within budget.
• Deliver personalised and tailored content to increase engagement with existing and new supporters.
• Enhance supporter journeys by using data insights to develop segmentation and improve targeting for IG activities.
• To effectively manage the end-to-end creative process from inception to execution of direct marketing campaigns.
• Working with the database manager, report on post-campaign data analysis to evaluate effectiveness and understand ROI.
• Working with the Head of Marketing & Communications to deliver an excellent supporter experience across all communications and fundraising activity, working with colleagues to ensure consistency with other fundraising programmes.
• Brief, monitor and manage internal stakeholders’ relationships for Individual Giving campaigns and projects, maximising opportunities to cross sell across all audiences.

Person Specification:
 

• Proven track record of DM campaign management experience.
• Proficient experience of working with data selections, segmentation and campaign analysis.
• Significant experience in managing the end-to-end creative process and proven success in donor acquisition and retentions.
• Experience in designing and delivering supporter journeys for a variety of audiences.
• Experience of delivering excellent results within agreed budgets and on schedule.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Do you have a passion for supporting people to rebuild their lives? 

About the role

We are looking for a Recovery Support Worker to join our passionate, and dedicated team in Hounslow. In this role you will support some of the most vulnerable individuals in the borough, helping them identify their individual strengths and aspirations.

The Hounslow LIFE service is a large multi-site service with a large team of colleagues with specialisms in Homelessness, Substance Use and Mental Health to provide a recovery based approach to 86 clients across our different sites.  

In the role of Recovery Support Worker, you will: 

• Work with clients on their road to recovery, aiding clients to gain the necessary skills to move on from our services and into suitable accommodation.  

• Provide support to maintain independence in the community, build their skills for employment, manage their health needs, and look towards a brighter future.  

• Oversee housing management responsibilities to ensure we deliver safe, high-quality services. 

In this role you will work on a weekly shift rota including early and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays. Staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.

About you 

We are looking for inspirational people who will be committed to our Recovery Ethos and have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives. We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate the below:  

• An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself. 

• Experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change. 

• Have a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears and professional boundary issues.

We’d always like to hear from people who want to help transform lives. Not sure if you have the skills and experience you need for the role? Apply and we’ll let you know!

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website. 

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 31 July 2024

Interview and assessments on: TBC

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Are you looking for an opportunity to start your career supporting vulnerable adults?

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Support Worker (known internally as Duty Worker) to join the team. You will develop valuable skills and experience while playing a key role in providing support to St Mungo’s clients.

You'll be joining the growing teams across The Hammersmith and Fulham Housing Pathway, a Supported Accommodation Pathway which includes vital services such as semi-independent, gender specific safe spaces and services for people with complex support needs. This role is at The Coninghams, which is a 31 bed complex needs accommodation.  

Our aim is to support people who have recently been sleeping rough, or who may be experiencing long term homelessness and work with them to develop the skills, networks and confidence to live independently in the community.

In this role you will jointly manage the safe day to day running of the project with other members of the team and provide basic support and advice to clients. You will be the first point of contact at Reception for clients and visitors and have the opportunity to maintain a welcoming and supportive environment within the project. You will coordinate Health and Safety checks and administrative duties while working alongside the team to provide a person centred support to residents and clients.

About you

This role is ideal for people looking to develop a career in the sector; a number of current Managers started their career as Duty Workers. In addition you will have:

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment and good communication skills.
• Personal experience of homelessness and/or an understanding of and empathy with the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people.
• A genuine interest in helping vulnerable people to make positive changes in their life, and the willingness to develop these valuable skills.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.

Closing date: 10am on 31 July 2024

Interview and assessments on: TBC

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for an equal future for disabled people.

We are looking for an ambitious Legacy and In Memory Lead to join Scope’s Public Fundraising team. 

Permanent, 35 hours a week

Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with working from home.

The role 

You will:

• Lead on the planning of our Legacy and In Memory strategy to build and retain our database of loyal supporters
• Ensure excellent stewardship, driven by audience insight and an effective proposition is at the heart of the programme.
• Deliver impactful campaigns across a variety of channels, including Scope’s annual Legacy Awareness Month and identify opportunities to attract new pledgers.

For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the apply link to go to the full job description on our website. 

About you

We’re looking for someone who is a strong leader and who plays an active and strategic role in the public fundraising leadership team and wider income generation planning activities.

You will:

• Have excellent sector knowledge of legacy and in memory giving that align to charitable goals and represent the brand.
• Thrive on developing relationships with internal teams, supporters and external agencies with excellent interpersonal skills when speaking to members of the public and colleagues about Gifts in Wills.
• Have end to end experience planning and delivering legacy and in memory activities that deliver against budgeted key performance indicators and have a strong working knowledge of fundraising compliance.
• Have a proven track record of successfully planning and delivering legacy and in memory giving programmes.
• Love talking to our amazing supporters about Scope’s work and have an excellent eye for stellar legacy and in memory giver stewardship.
• Understand the importance of an engaging case for support that motivates and encourages supporters to leave a gift in their will or in memory of a loved one and know how to embed a culture of legacy giving.  

Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension 
• Excellent training and career development 
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

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How to apply

If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form. 

About the Role

The Programme Officer plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day delivery of small to medium-sized contracts at Social Development Direct. Sitting within the Programme Management Unit, the role supports day-to-day project operations and finance throughout the project cycle, including tracking delivery against agreed workplans and budgets, managing project risks, ensuring compliance with Client regulations, invoicing and related financial management, maintaining positive and meaningful relationships with Clients, partners and technical experts within SDDirect and across our broad network of consultants and associates. To be successful as a Programme Officer, you will have some demonstrable experience in a project management support role, will be able to work independently while maintaining excellent relations with other business functions (Finance, HR, Business Development, Technical Team), and have acute attention to detail.

About the Team

The cornerstone of SDDirect's operational delivery, the Programme Management Unit works closely with other teams across the company, particularly Finance and Technical, to ensure seamless delivery, quality and professionalism across all our projects, no matter how big or small. Our purpose is to plan, organize and manage resources and timelines to deliver our work successfully while ensuring these constraints stay in balance throughout the lifetime of each project. The PMU also supports corporate operations such as client billing, corporate forecasting, risk management, travel, etc.

Click on the Job description below for a full description of the role's responsibilities, duties, and person specification.

To apply

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please refer to the Person Specification and submit your tailored CV and cover letter. The deadline for applying is 14th Aug 2024. Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

​As this is a UK-based role, please confirm your eligibility to reside and work in the UK as part of your cover letter.

Your new company

You will be working for a large faith-based organisation based in Central London. Although it is a religious charity, individuals from all backgrounds and faiths are welcome.This is a permanent position that is Hybrid with 2/3 days in the office per week. Working hours are flexible and core hours are between 10-4.

Your new role

• Support the Payroll Manager in providing an accurate and timely payroll service.
• Input data into the Payroll Systems to ensure that details of staff, ministers and pensioners, including tax codes, entitlements, NI and other deductions are correctly set up.
• Calculate final payments as notified by HR and send P45s by the contractual pay date following the employee's last day of service.
• Ensure all statutory and voluntary reductions are made correctly.
• Prepare and post payroll summaries to the nominal ledger and reconcile control accounts.
• Update and submit RTI submissions to HMRC and upload tax code changes, ensuring all data is correct.
• Produce monthly debit statements, deal with staff queries and provide payroll information to HR, HMRC and other government departments.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for all bank and deposit accounts.
• Carry ou the annual payroll year-end routine, ensuring that the records reconcile with net pay, PAYE and other departments on annual returns.
  
  What you'll need to succeed
  
  
• CIPD qualified or equivalent / Qualified by experience.
• English and Maths GCSEs at grade 5 or above (or equivalent qualifications).
• Processing payroll: starters, leavers, changes, sick pay, maternity, deductions, shared parental leave, auto enrolment.
• Great communication (both written and verbally) with different stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively deal with processes for starters, leavers, pensions auto enrolment and payroll year-end reconciliations.
• Good understanding of the principles of accounting, including double entry bookkeeping.
• Strong understanding of tax, NI and pensions administration.
• Familiar with using IRIS Cascade HR, Star, PSE (Northgate).
• Highly numerate, with good attention to detail.

What you'll get in return

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra 3 days at Christmas and New Year. This increases with length of service.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working.
• Excellent pension scheme. Employer contribution up to 16%.
• Season ticket loan.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Job Vacancy – Regional Adviser

The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) is looking for an experienced, proactive and customer focused adviser to support the work of the wider Advice and Support team

The post holder will be responsible for the Midlands area plus other areas as required with an expectation of completing in person visits across the allocated counties.  The role therefore requires access to your own vehicle and to reliable broadband. A car allowance and mileage will be paid on top of the salary.

The right candidate will enjoy and excel at building relationships and supporting individuals and families in distress and in times of need using skills and experiences to give clear information advice and guidance as well as supporting with applications for a charitable grant.  Experience of  managing their own diary and workload as well as  significant experience of working in an educational, health or social care environment is essential. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential for this role along with the ability to show empathy.

IT equipment and a company mobile phone will also be provided. An enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

Please note that whilst this is a remote role, there is a significant in person requirement that means weekly travel across all areas of the allocated counties and an initial expectation as part of the induction to attend the London office.

Details

Post:                  Permanent

Description: To support the charity’s beneficiaries through assessment and practical advice to help them access relevant support

Hours: 34 hours per week (early finish on Fridays)

Hybrid: Home based with visits in the Midlands (Leicestershire & Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire)

Salary: £31,525 - £34,306 (depending on experience) plus £5,000 car allowance

Holiday: 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years’ service), plus additional 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year

Benefits: Excellent package including contributory pension, medical and dental plans, access to various health, wellness and retail benefits and continual professional development.

Reports to: Advice and Support Team Leader (North)

Team: 12 Regional Advisers (North and South); 2 Team leaders

About the Masonic Charitable Foundation

The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) is one of the UK’s leading charities, providing a range of benevolent support to individuals and awarding grants to local and national charities.

Our work helps to encourage opportunity, promote independence and improve wellbeing for thousands of people each year.  Last year, the MCF awarded support totalling around £20 million.  Our support is funded from the donations of freemasons, their families and friends.

The MCF was founded in 2016 following the merger of four charities that had operated separately since the eighteenth century.

Our Regional Advisers are home-based workers who are compassionate and dedicated to responding to the needs of Freemasons and their dependents in their area, providing essential support. They are professional and accountable, working independently but collaborating with volunteers, colleagues, and local agencies to provide an exceptional service on behalf of the charity.

Their main purpose is to visit and contact members of the Masonic community to determine their needs and to help them to access support from the MCF and other relevant agencies. Support is provided through a combination of home visits, telephone calls, or video calling.

The role also provides guidance, support and recommendations to office based staff processing applications for our extensive range of grants to support those in need. They form close and effective working relationships with local volunteers, providing support and guidance to extend our reach.

Main responsibilities

• Responding to/visiting freemasons and their dependents to:
  • provide support and advice; and
  • determine relevant support from the MCF or other agencies to meet their needs
• Face-to-face visits, video conferencing and in-depth telephone calls are required to provide extensive and detailed support.
• Production of accurate and comprehensive reports detailing agreed plans and all relevant supporting documents
• Liaising with colleagues within the department to provide guidance and support in processing applications for our extensive range of grants to assist those in need
• Ambassadorial role for MCF, liaising with other stakeholders, delivering occasional presentations and workshops to raise awareness of the role of the Advice, Support and Enquiries Team and support available from the MCF

Essential

• Significant experience of working in an educational, health or social care environment
• Experience of working in an advisory role
• Good understanding of UK benefits and relevant legislation
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills including ability to show empathy
• Report writing skills
• Resilience
• Ability to work independently and with limited day to day supervision
• Strong attention to detail especially in transposing facts and numerical data
• Good basic IT Skills and competent using everyday technology
• Midlands based, or willing to relocate
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Vocational or professional qualification in education; health or social care
• Community based, including home visiting experience
• Good understanding of financial matters such as self-employed accounts; small business accounts; bankruptcy and debt management

How to apply

Please provide a copy of your CV together with a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification.

Deadline for applications: 4th August

DEBRA is seeking members for its Charitable Purposes Committee to inform to inform and develop the Charity’s evolving care and research strategy. Our Charitable Purposes Committee advises our Board of Trustees and is responsible for ensuring that the Charity’s resources are used effectively to support our provision of lifelong care and support for sufferers of the genetic skin disorder Epidermolysis Bullosa, and to support our investments in cutting edge research to find a cure for this debilitating condition.

Key responsibilities of the Charitable Purposes Committee are to:

• Review DEBRA UK’s Research & Care Strategy as it relates to research, health and community support and social policy on an ongoing basis.
• Receive and review reports from medical and scientific experts on current research activities.
• Determine, taking appropriate advice, the priorities for care and research expenditure each year.
• Oversee collaborative partnerships on care and research.
• Develop membership engagement, support and services.
• Review and develop healthcare initiatives to support member care.
• Receive reports on changes in national policy or practice within health and social care and agree appropriate responses from the Charity.

We provide any training necessary to allow you to fulfil your committee duties. This is an unpaid volunteer role, but any reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with the Charity’s expenses policy.

Meetings of the Charitable Purposes Committee currently take place four times a year, each lasting between 2.5-3 hours. The term of appointment is three years.

About the Organisation
DEBRA was the world’s first EB patient support group, set up in 1978. We have come a long way since then, working internationally through a network of nearly 50 DEBRA groups to share information and best practice. We fund pioneering research, provide specialist healthcare, promote international best practice, and deliver lifelong support to individuals, families, and the entire EB Community.

Diversity
The charity is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment and therefore welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. The charity aspires to maintain a representative and diverse Board including women, individuals from ethnic and LGBTQIA communities and those living with disability. Applications from these communities would be welcomed.

Selection Criteria
We’re looking to recruit people from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. If you believe you have skills developed from your professional life combined with the proactivity, commitment and drive to make a difference and bring a new perspective we would love to hear from you.

We are particularly encouraging applicants who have experience of operating within the NHS, have worked with charities that run a health/support service (including hospices), practising specialty health professionals (e.g. physiotherapists, podiatrists, or dieticians) or applicants with experience as a GP.

Essential Skills
Experience of one or more of these fields, Healthcare, Medicine, Health Tech, Nursing, Pharmaceuticals, Research, Social Care, Ability to challenge and to be a critical friend where necessary, Innovative, and collaborative mindset, ‘Can do’ and positive attitude.

How to apply
If you think you can help steer DEBRA as we journey forward, please email HR @ debra . org . uk

1. Why do you want to become a DEBRA Committee member?

2. What skills do you believe you can bring to the committee??

3. What experience will you bring to the committee?

You can send this submission as a written statement, a video or aural submission. DEBRA is committed to being an inclusive charity, and we welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check and sign a non-disclosure agreement.

Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: Waltham Forest, London

Salary: £32,000 per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2025

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about young people and eager to play a pivotal role in the implementation and development of a new mental health service, aimed at improving the mental wellbeing of children, young people and their families in Waltham Forest?

The Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and flexible CWP / EMHP / CYP IAPT Practitioners who, with the support of the Service Manager and Clinical Lead, will hold a caseload of young people across their Waltham Forest sites.

The organisation have been commissioned by the London Borough of Waltham Forest to deliver high-quality, evidence based interventions to young people across the borough. The post holder will provide support for children, adolescents and their families who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. They will deliver evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions across various sites in Waltham Forest. These interventions will employ the principles of the CYP-IAPT initiative. The post holder will develop partnerships with key individuals across youth services, CAMHs clinicians, and Education providers to support the development and improvement of children’s Mental Health Services in the borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a thorough assessment of mental health needs in collaboration with young people and their families

• Take responsibility for managing own caseload, including group work.

• Work in partnership with Primary Mental Health, CAMHS, Schools and GPs

• Provide evidence-based mental health provision to children, young people and their families for mild to moderate mental health difficulties

• Develop, support and train parents and professionals, whilst innovating practice within and outside of the organization.

• Provide support to volunteer group facilitators as appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

• Committed to working to improve children and young people’s mental health

• Qualified therapeutic practitioner with experience delivering evidence-based interventions, and an interest in working with young people (5 - 17)

• Experience delivering CBT based interventions.

• Knowledge and understanding of the barriers young people can face when accessing mental health support.

• Eager to develop your skills as a practitioner, and to foster new ideas/creative modes of delivery to response to the needs and wishes of young people across the borough.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9th August

Interviews: w/c 12th August