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PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE
The role holder is responsible for providing a dedicated service to support a safe and timely hospital discharge with proactive solutions
This is a responsive service requiring someone who is able to juggle multiple priorities and keep them moving to enable people to get people home.
The purpose of the post is to work proactively with clients primarily but not exclusively older people, in both hospital and community settings, to improve their ability to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible, in their homes. This will be achieved by working within the existing local processes and pathways for health and social care, thereby identifying older people in priority need and providing individual clients with a coherent person-centered approach in which their specific needs are seamlessly considered, recognised, and responded to. The principal focus of the service is to provide bespoke home improvements and adaptations that support independence, however there are further outcome requirements related to prudent healthcare, new technology and access to services. Key to the approach is identifying with Health & Social Care partners those in critical need; ensuring effective service access to beneficiaries and tailoring interventions to the specific need.
To ensure a seamless service for clients being discharged from hospital or prevention of admission to hospital.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities
· To be the face and direct contact of the Hospital to a Healthier Home Service.
· To work when required within the local Hospitals.
· To work with the hospital teams, assisting with patients housing needs and solutions to meet those needs to enable
discharge by the planned discharge date.
· Provide a point of contact for responding to clients or professionals calling the office in relation to urgent hospital works.
· Visiting clients on the wards to ensure we provide advice and personalised support to the client to identify their needs and discuss personalised options to repair or adapt their home.
· Proactively identify older frail patients with age-related challenges, complex health issues and related sensory loss, dementia or post-stroke trauma, that threaten their independence at home.
· Promote, provide awareness and develop referral protocols for potential clients with NHS, Social Care and Third Sector teams and establish a good working relationship within the relevant local authority departments, health services, housing and voluntary groups who are in contact with the client group.
· Work with the assessment and discharge planning processes within local clinical settings to assist in identification in a structured way, embedding a housing-related community service in the patient pathway.
· Provide a Healthy home visit assessment that is person-centred and needs-led, identifying housing, environmental and personal risks to independent living that clients face including assessing the risk of falls, and any factors affecting the safety, warmth and security of the property.
· Ensure that the client understands and is kept informed of all the procedures and practices involved with their particular circumstances.
· Deliver targeted information, signposting and support to those individuals identified with sensory loss, dementia and stroke (and their families and friends), to ensure they are aware of the services, information, advice and support available to them to enable them to live independently.
· Undertake brief interventions with people at high risk of losing their independence; this may include problem-solving with individual clients, supporting them to resolve issues relating to their sensory loss/dementia/stroke, living circumstance and independence, particularly at times of transition, such as hospital admission, diagnosis or discharge.
· Use Person-Centred approaches to plan, implement, monitor and review the support you provide.
· Work in a fully integrated way with other members of the local health and social care teams, to ensure people receive a seamless high-quality support, in which their living circumstance are considered as an integral part of their packages of care and support.
· Liaise with practical services/adaptations team or contractors to undertake relevant repairs and adaptations.
· Refer to specialist support such as the Managing better Caseworker to demonstrate assistive equipment to people which would enable them to live more independently and provide information and support services for clients that want to access new technology to support independent living.
· Have a basic knowledge of complex health and cognitive disorders, e.g. dementia, how the home environment might be improved to maximise opportunities for wellbeing and independence and how sensory loss impacts on these conditions.
· Ensuring the service runs in line with contractual and service level agreements.
· Provide information to the Operations Manager and other bodies monitoring the projects performance.
· Keep up to date with developments in relevant fields of work and research.
· Ensure that good records are kept in all cases, updating computerized records as necessary and maintaining case notes and progress forms.
· Contribute to the development of good casework practice throughout the agency, ensuring all casework meets the standards required by us and is in line with the Advice Quality Standard and the agency business plan.
· Contribute to performance and monitoring reports to the standard and within the timescales required by the agency manager.
· To develop a creative and collaborative relationship with the Technical and Adaptations team to ensure that we can deliver on our objective of always having clients at the heart of everything we do.
· You will be responsible for gathering and collating satisfaction surveys and providing management information on the levels of client satisfaction with the service.
· Ensuring that a suite of comprehensive activity-based risk management plans are up to date, relevant and communicated to the team.
· Produce case studies which demonstrate the impact of our work.
· To foster an excellent relationship with clients, contractors, Health and Social Services Partners and all staff and other agencies.
GENERAL DUTIES:
· Attend regular staff meetings and conferences.
· Undertake other reasonable duties, commensurate with this post, as may be required.
· To be aware of and committed to the promotion of the agency’s values, mission and diversity statements in both employment and service delivery.
· Provide information according to the Welsh language policy.
· Promote and maintain a customer focus.
· Contribute to the Agency overall strategic business plan.
· To work within the agency’s guidelines and procedures.
· Support the smooth running of the office.
· To adhere to Health and Safety legislation and the Agency policies and procedures in relation to Health and Safety
IN THIS JOB YOU WILL NEED
· Understanding of hospital pressures and experience with working hospital with discharge teams.
· Experience of leading and promoting delivery of a project with the ability to be front facing within a hospital environment.
· Significant experience in casework, support work, community work or a related field
· The ability to combine your knowledge and expertise with a person-centred mindset.
· Assessment skills, perhaps gained from professional training or experience.
· Problem solving skills - having a flexible approach to finding solutions that maximise independence and choice.
· You want to work in a value led organisation and recognise yourself in the agency’s core values.
· You have a ‘can do’ approach, remaining focused and calm under pressure. You look for solutions which keep the processes moving because your priority is to ensure our clients receive a high-quality service.
· Excellent listening skills in order to be able to design solutions around peoples’ wishes.
· Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
· Time and workload management skills – being able to plan ahead and manage multiple and competing priorities.
· Clerical, word processing, and office skills.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
· Work co-operatively and enable other members of the team to work to the best of their ability.
· Knowledge of the Welsh Government 6 goals to Urgent and Emergency Care
· Knowledge of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and The Well-being and Future Generations Act (Wales) 2015
DESIRABLE:
· Up to date knowledge of welfare benefits.
· An understanding of the needs of older people.
· An understanding of housing issues.
· Trusted Assessor status, or the willingness to achieve it.
· A qualification in energy awareness (e.g. City and Guilds level 3) or experience of domestic energy advice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as everyday health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.
Supporting the Philanthropy Manager, you’ll focus on cultivating and stewarding relationships with major donors. This will include developing and maintaining relationships with, and securing funds from, existing and new donors to support St John key strategic priorities, such as our inspiring programmes with young people and our community first aid response work. You will be able to work remotely however there may be an ad-hoc requirement to attend donor meetings.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days.
About You:
With your proven experience of philanthropy fundraising, you’ll have personally secured 5 figure + gifts from a major donor. With your ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with donors, you’ll be able to adapt your communication style to articulate complex issues in a succinct and compelling way.
You’ll have project management skills to enable you to devise donor engagement plans and work with senior volunteers and trustees to develop funding proposals and identify opportunities.
About The Role
- Actively work to secure income to meet agreed personal and team fundraising targets in line with the organisation’s operational priorities to meet the needs of the communities and individuals we serve.
- Identify potential prospects, working alongside the Prospect Researcher, Senior Management colleagues and Trustees to continue to identify new prospects to grow the pipeline.
- Build, manage and maintain a portfolio of donors from £5,000 gifts upwards, stewarding relationships to ensure donor satisfaction and long-term financial commitment, including detailed and timely reporting as well as engagement with senior stakeholders within St John.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues in fundraising to identify major donor prospects and opportunities to maximise donor experience – such as work with Supporter Engagement and the Community Fundraising team.
Please see the job description for more detail
About Us:
St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive; we have several networks including the Armed Forces Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equity, diversity and inclusion.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 2 (£22,383 per annum + enhancements) pro rata
Hours/Contract: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract - 37.5 hours per week
Based: Hybrid - Liverpool Hospice/Home
Closing date: 14th July 2024
This role is part of a team responsible for supporting the co-ordination and booking of care for Marie Curie Services within the region (North West). You will directly support the Hub Manager, Senior Coordinator, Senior Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and the local care teams and patients' families and carers.
Marie Curie delivers care 365 days each year and the Local Coordination Team work together on a rota basis between 8am and 10pm 7 days a week
If you want to work in an organisation that really makes a difference every day, we want to hear from you
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance - for all employees
- Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme
What's in it for you
- Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Free DBS
- Free Uniform
- Generous enhancements. - 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
- 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
What we are looking for:
- Excellent communication, inter-personal and organisational skills with a high level of diplomacy.
- Working knowledge of windows applications, including databases
- Administration and customer service experience are essential.
- IT literacy and a sensitive telephone manner
- Ability to prioritise work and deal with changing service demands.
- Flexibility and reliability, with a positive and professional attitude and the ability to work accurately under pressure
To view the job description please click here
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
For more information or an informal chat please contact our Hub Manager, Suzanne Munro on [email protected]
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected]
This role is subject to receiving satisfactory enhanced criminal record check
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
Salary - £28,300 per annum, plus pensions & benefits
Hours - 36 hours (net) with evening and weekend working
Location – Home-based within 45 minutes of Winchester in Hampshire, looking after churches in Berkshire, Dorset and Hampshire
This is a fundamental role within our West regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.
The Churches Conservation Trust works with communities to look after 357 historic churches, over two million visitors annually and hundreds of events both private and public.
These ancient, listed sites are among the most beautiful locations in England.
You’ll be visiting sites in your patch regularly, encouraging new supporters, holding local meetings, and raising funds to meet each building’s unique needs. Sharing progress through a growing church plan for each of the 22 churches in your area, you’ll ensure these buildings thrive as beautifully maintained visitor attractions, as venues for events and as central parts of village, town or city life.
You’ll be supported by our team of experts, including fundraising, conservation, and learning and by our large network of church supporters.
If you know how to build and sustain community projects across a wide area, whether that’s in towns, cities or remote areas, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our vacancies page, where you will be directed to our online recruitment system. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.
Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role, only applications submitted through our recruitment portal will be considered.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 15th July 2024
Please note there is a two-stage interview process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a familiarisation visit on Tuesday 6th August 2024 in Berkshire. This will be followed by interviews on Friday 9th August via Zoom/Teams. Please note that the interview dates 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 email 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.
Corporate Partnerships Coordinator, an excellent opportunity to join a unique and specialist Social Welfare Charity, based in South West London.
- Remote/Hybrid working, with the ability to attend meetings in London.
- Holiday: 28 days per annum plus bank holidays
It is an exciting time to join the Corporate Fundraising Team as they continue their year-on-year growth and success. Working alongside a Corporate Partnerships Manager and Corporate Officer, you play a key role in this continued success.
As the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting the team to drive the new business pipeline, building relationships with potential partners and will also manage a portfolio of corporate partnership accounts across various sectors.
Key Accountabilities:
- With the Corporate Fundraising Team, develop a strong pipeline of new partnership opportunities.
- Support with the cultivation and securing of new partnerships through writing compelling proposals and applications, pitching, leading staff votes and contract negotiations.
- Support the Corporate Partnership Manager, to deliver excellent relationship management to all partners, with a focus on building long- term support and revenue.
- Responsible for the creation of partnership plans across the team.
- Work with teams across the organisation to create compelling content to be shared with potential and current corporate partners.
- Meet and host funders and prospects to engage them, and to present them with relevant opportunities to help the cause.
- Record and maintain all appropriate prospect and funder data, donations and correspondence.
To be successful in your role of ‘Corporate Partnerships Coordinator’, our client is looking for you to have prior experience and knowledge in areas such as;
- Working in Corporate Fundraising or similar B2B role, with exposure to both new business and account management of corporate partners.
- Understanding of different types of corporate funding sources charities can secure and trends.
- Supporting with areas such as bid writing, presenting pitches and building relationships that have led to new business opportunities.
- Setting and delivering effective, engaging fundraising plans with corporate partners.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Role Details and Deadline:
- Deadline/Close date for application: Monday 7th July.
- Salary: £28,000 to 30,000 per annum
- Full-time - 35 per week.
- Remote/Hybrid working, with the ability to attend meetings in London.
- Holiday: 28 days per annum plus bank holidays
'Angela Mann Recruitment' is a specialist Charity & NFP Recruitment Agency, with extensive experience and knowledge of working within the sector. We match individuals to roles based on the required skills and experiences requested to fulfil a position, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
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Sales Executive
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development/Sales Executive to join a new awarding organisation (currently going through Ofqual registration) that's revolutionising music education across the UK.
This is a remote working role, offering a generous commission scheme, so there is lots of potential to significantly boost your earnings.
Position: Business Development/Sales Executive
Location: Remote (monthly visit to Gloucester)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours (flexible working considered)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience (plus commission, circa £57k OTE)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 22nd July 2024. Short-listing will be on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close recruitment early if the right candidate is found. So, apply asap, don't wait!
The Role
These awards equip young people with the skills and behaviours they need to become leaders through the power of music. The Music Leader Level 1 programme has just been launched, signing up over 25 schools as centres set to engage 3,000 young people, with a pipeline of 150 more. The Music Leader Level 2 is set to launch in January 2025.
As the Business Development Executive, your primary focus will be to drive sales growth by building strong partnerships with schools, colleges and other independent training providers nationwide. Your success will be measured by your ability to sell the transformative awards, which have the power to change young lives.
You will use your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to understand each client's unique needs and demonstrate how the awards can provide effective solutions.
As part of a small but dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to shape sales strategies and contribute to rapid growth.
About You
In this pivotal role, you will have a strong track record of success in relationship-focused, consultative selling, with a strong ability to drive sales growth. With exceptional communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to conduct professional and persuasive conversations, you will have an entrepreneurial spirit and ability to spot new opportunities within the market.
Knowledge and a deep understanding of the schools and education sector is essential in this role.
This role requires a relational approach to sales, where you will conduct yourself professionally and persuasively, both over the phone and in face-to-face meetings.
Your passion, perseverance, and ability to spot new opportunities will be key to expanding reach and making the organisation a leading force in the awarding sector.
If you wish to apply, you will be asked to submit your current CV and a cover letter and complete an equity, diversity and an anonymous inclusion form.
About the Organisation
Join a national award winning charity that uses music to transform the lives of young people. With a mission a to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and in their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances
Benefits include:
- Pension is 3% of basic salary
- Flexible working
- Lots of staff training and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced Maternity policy: 6 weeks full pay, 6 weeks half pay, 27 weeks statutory
- Wellbeing and social programme for staff
- Annual leave entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year
- Staff can request additional unpaid leave throughout the year
You may also have experience in areas such as Director, Director of Youth, Director of Community, Community Engagement, Youth and Community Engagement, Director of Community Engagement, Youth Work, Youth Worker, Director of Youth Work, Community, Community Development, Youth, Disability, Music, Music Hub. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
“There’s no doubt the North West Air Ambulance Charity saved my life. Without the care they provided so quickly at the scene, before airlifting me to the Royal Preston Hospital, it’s unlikely I would have survived.”
Do you want to form part of the passionate and talented team that raise funds to keep this life saving service running? We would love to hear from you! This hugely reputable and remarkable charity provides the enhanced pre-hospital care needed to make a lifesaving difference and quite simply brings the hospital to the patient, regardless of their location across the North West!
The Role
We are looking for a passionate Major Donor Fundraiser to join the hugely successful and vibrant team at NWAA. Duties will include:
- Managing and developing a strong portfolio of prospects and supporters, including prospective donors for future sustainable growth.
- Implementing strategic partnerships to promote NWAA’s objectives to major donors.
- Generating significant income from individual donors and developing relationships through stewardship and cultivation events for major donors.
- Leading a research strategy to identify cold prospects within the region
The Person
We are looking for an experienced Major Gifts Fundraiser who has experience of working on capital appeals. You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver and develop strong networks in the North West. You will should be ablept to meet multiple deadlines with ease and be skilled at . A skilled researching,her with attention to detail and excellent proof-reading skills.
The team at NWAA is full of passionate people wanting to save lives across the North West, so you should be enthusiastic about the work of the charity and excited by the future of growth that lies ahead!
Why NWAA?
NWAA is a hugely reputable and widely recognised charity brand within the North West. Not only does the charity impact the region so positively, but it is also an incredibly supportive, collaborative and fun team to be a part of. This role offers the opportunity to build a career within the charity and there will be huge scope to learn and grow in this role. On top of this, the charity’s benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave and bank holidays
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Cash Back Scheme which includes cash back for dental treatment and a range of medical treatments as well as staff discounts with a range of retailers
- 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance helpline
- 6% Employer Contribution to pension
- Extra days holiday for length of service
- On-site parking
- Holiday buy back scheme
- Blue Light Card
If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent & full-time and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from home and across the North West. Please note you must have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle for this role.
If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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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 right candidate will enjoy and excel at managing their own diary and workload and would have significant experience of working in an educational, health or social care environment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential for this role along with the ability to show empathy.
The post holder will be responsible for Kent and Sussex plus other areas as required and therefore must have their own vehicle and access to reliable broadband. A car allowance and mileage will be paid on top of the salary.
IT equipment and a company mobile phone will also be provided. An enhanced DBS check is required for this position
Details
Post: 12 month fixed term contract (Maternity Cover)
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 Kent and Sussex
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 (South)
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
- · Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Vocational or professional qualification in education; health or social care
- Community based 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: 16 June 2024
First interviews to take place during week commencing: 24 June 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
EmpathyLab is a charitable social enterprise leading a powerful book-based empathy movement across the UK. We’re looking for a new leader to take our pioneering children’s work and partnerships to a new level.
Our mission is to raise an empathy-educated generation, inspired to build a better world for everyone. Research shows that reading builds real-life empathy, and we specialise in harnessing that power. By 2026 we aim to be benefitting one million children a year.
In an exciting development, we’re looking for an exceptional individual - founder and current Managing Director Miranda McKearney OBE will be stepping into a more ambassadorial role, whilst continuing to support the organisation There is a well-established, active board of founding directors with wide ranging skills who will work with the new leader to develop EmpathyLab’s dynamic social impact.
Our four programmes are an annual Read For Empathy book collection; Empathy Day, every June; a Schools’ Programme and innovation work with publishers, authors and illustrators.
Key Responsibilities
• Work with the board to shape EmpathyLab’s strategic direction and oversee the development of its programmes
• Implement a fundraising strategy, including developing income from trusts/foundations; earned income and private donations
• Plan and monitor annual budgets with the director of finances support
• Lead organisational planning and deliver growth, ensuring programmes are constantly evolving
• Ensure that reporting & compliance requirements are met
• Manage existing partnerships whilst developing new ones
The successful individual will bring experience of leadership at a senior level; a deep knowledge of the children’s book world; experience of working in, or with the third sector; a successful fundraising track record and experience in education and child development. An understanding of empathy’s role in different settings, including the workplace is needed, plus strong evidence of building enduring partnerships. Experience of managing finances, staff, volunteers and programmes is essential.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation or religion, or any other category protected by law.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As an organisation, we are unifying all of the professions and services involved in the delivery of MS care to create one influential voice and are building and delivering initiatives that will support meaningful service improvement.
As a member of the TMSFA team, you will be responsible for developing the external profile of TMSFA through the implementation of an engaging and impactful digital communications strategy, providing valuable insight into the work that TMSFA is doing and growing its audience.
With your strong background in IT, communication, marketing and website development, you will be pivotal in publicising events, publications and outcomes of TMSFA.
This role will also involve routine administrative office tasks, including the management of the database.
This is a new and exciting role that will be best suited to someone who is innovative, motivated, and agile in their approach to work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Digital Marketing Officer
Employer – Kids
Location –This is a remote position; however, you will need to travel to London around once a month for team meetings.
Salary – £27,000
Hours – 36 hours per week, flexible hours can be discussed at interview.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th July, 5pm.
The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Experience - 1-2+ years in marketing or communications or equivalent role, or a similar qualification.
Join our dynamic marketing team at Kids. We are a leading charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. We're experiencing an exciting surge in audience growth and engagement, fuelled by our recent rebranding, cutting-edge website, and innovative marketing strategies.
We are seeking a digitally-focused Marketing Officer to elevate our marketing and communications to new heights and to make a real impact. This role is pivotal in inspiring and engaging our diverse audiences, clearly communicating our mission, and contributing to our ongoing success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspire and Engage: Communicate our vision and work to help children with SEND and their families through compelling campaigns.
- Multichannel Campaign Delivery: Execute campaigns across various channels for fundraising, service awareness, and relationship building.
- Customer Relationship Management: Develop and manage customer journeys and relationships for different types of contacts.
- Email Marketing: Create and send newsletters and campaign content using our email marketing platform.
- Social Media Management: Plan and deliver content across all social media channels to increase engagement and reach.
- Brand Champion: Position and manage the Kids brand, ensuring consistency and recognition both externally and internally.
- Content Creation: Collaborate with internal staff to produce branded content using Canva and other design programs, and coach others in design usage.
- Website Management: Oversee the content and functionality of the Kids website to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
- Audience Growth: Expand our online audience and database through effective campaign delivery, SEO, and other strategies.
- Branded Materials: Produce branded booklets and reports, including writing and managing design (in collaboration with external designers).
- Social Media Advertising: Assist in the delivery of social media advertising campaigns.
- Campaign Analysis: Analyse and report on campaign results to measure effectiveness and inform future strategies.
Personal Qualities:
- Natural communicator with the ability to appeal to various audiences.
- Creative thinker with a passion for design.
- Enjoys a role with diverse responsibilities.
- Organized and prefers working with a plan.
- Comfortable with data and process-related work and result analysis.
- Interested in CRM, customer journeys, and relationship nurturing.
- Capable of inspiring and motivating others.
Experience:
- Experience in marketing or communications campaigns targeting different audiences.
- Copywriting skills for various audience types.
- Familiarity with design programs and their use in engaging audiences.
- Proficiency in social media communications.
- Skills in content planning and management.
- Experience with website and content management platforms.
- Competence in using IT, including all Office programs.
The good stuff/benefits
- Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
- Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
- Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
- Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
- We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
- Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
- Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
- Unlock exclusive discounts at hundreds of online retailers through our employee benefits portal.
- Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a
- Friend" scheme.
- Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
- Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
- 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available
- Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
- Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
- Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
- Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
- Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Policy and Communications Officer
Employer – Kids
Location – This is a remote position, but it is anticipated you will need to travel to London for meetings approximately once a fortnight.
Salary - £27,000
Hours – 12 month contract. 36 hours. Flexible hours can be discussed at interview.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th July, 5pm.
The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Overview:
Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in driving social change for children with disabilities. As a Policy and Communication Officer, you will support the Kids’ social change programme by delivering clear, evidence-based policy and influencing objectives. You will collaborate across teams to ensure that the voices of disabled children, young people, and their families are central to our mission of systemic transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
Writing and Content Production:
- Craft compelling policy briefings, solutions, and reports.
- Develop engaging, policy-based messaging for diverse audiences, including government officials and the public.
- Create a variety of communication assets such as presentations, speeches, consultation responses, and letters.
- Produce content for various channels and support the creation of content by colleagues and young people/parents.
Research:
- Conduct thorough research and gather evidence from internal and external sources to support policy initiatives.
- Centre the experiences and insights of disabled children, young people, and their families in policy solutions.
- Maintain a well-organised, evidence-based content bank for communications and policy work.
- Stay updated on SEND policy developments, analyse news, and generate responses.
Outreach and Engagement:
- Coordinate outreach efforts to government and key stakeholders.
- Manage the organisation’s policy voice on social media.
- Plan and pitch stories to journalists to promote our work.
- Handle reactive media tasks, including responding to press opportunities.
Cross-Team Collaboration:
- Oversee platforms to facilitate campaigning activities.
- Collaborate with marketing to engage parents, carers, and young people, expanding our audience.
- Assist the Head of Policy, Voice, and Influencing in executing strategies and plans.
- Support coalition and alliance efforts, coordinating meetings and fostering relationships.
Person Specification:
Experience: Proven experience in a policy, influencing, or communications role.
Communication Skills: Exceptional written communication skills with experience in producing varied content for different audiences.
Research Skills: Strong research abilities to identify, evaluate, and analyse data supporting policy and communications.
Policy Development: Experience in policy development or using policy and evidence to influence outcomes.
Specialist Knowledge: Understanding of SEND issues and how to use social media to promote policy work.
Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of disabled children and their families through dedicated policy and communication efforts.
The good stuff/benefits
- Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
- Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
- Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
- Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
- We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
- Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
- Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
- Unlock exclusive discounts at hundreds of online retailers through our employee benefits portal.
- Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
- Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
- Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
- 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available
- Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
- Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
- Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
- Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
- Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Policy, Voice and Influencing
Employer – Kids
Location – This is a remote position, but it is anticipated you will need to travel to London for meetings approximately once a fortnight.
Salary - £42,000
Hours – 36 hours per week, flexible hours can be discussed at interview.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th July, 5pm.
The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Do you possess the vision and leadership to join an extraordinary organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families?
Are you an accomplished professional seeking a high-impact role? Do you aspire to collaborate with a team of passionate and dedicated experts committed to executing our strategic vision? As a senior leader, you will report directly to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, guiding and inspiring a team of exceptional, highly motivated individuals who are deeply committed to their work.
Purpose
This role will lead Kids' social change program, delivering clear policy and influencing objectives grounded in evidence and research from both our sources and external ones. At a critical juncture following the 2024 General Election and the start of a new Parliament, you will establish strategies and tactics for achieving successful impact throughout the next parliamentary term. You will also ensure that disabled children, young people, and their families are at the heart of Kids' efforts to transform the system. By collaborating with these groups, their families, and various partners and stakeholders, they will champion reforms at all levels.
What You Will Be Doing as Head of Policy, Voice, and Influencing
As Head of Policy, Voice, and Influencing, your responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement an influencing strategy to drive changes in the SEND system.
- Create policy reports and solutions for engagement with government and stakeholders.
- Integrate insights from Kids' services into policy development.
- Demonstrate how service delivery and policy influence intersect across departments.
- Gather and present evidence, amplifying the voices of children, young people, and families.
- Establish a strategy for involving children, young people, and families in all aspects of Kids' work.
- Expand engagement efforts with parents, carers, and young people.
- Manage the Youth Voice team and oversee participation programs.
- Represent Kids in external alliances and coalitions.
- Lead campaigns for impactful transitions to adulthood.
- Develop the Young People’s Hub to enhance virtual participation.
- Collaborate on fundraising to sustain Kids' policy and influencing functions.
Leadership and Change:
- Lead existing and new teams using cross-functional methods.
- Collaborate on organisational change projects.
- Cultivate key external partnerships.
Person Specification:
- Experienced in policy development and evidence-based change.
- Knowledgeable about the UK Parliament and government affairs.
- Skilled in relationship building and communication.
- Understanding of SEND policy landscape.
- Ability to simplify complex ideas and engage diverse audiences.
- Proficient in research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Demonstrated leadership and campaign experience.
- Competent in project management and evaluation.
The good stuff/benefits
- Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
- Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
- Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
- Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
- We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
- Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
- Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
- Unlock exclusive discounts at hundreds of online retailers through our employee benefits portal.
- Reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
- Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
- Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
- 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available
- Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
- Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
- Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
- Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
- Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Engagement Lead Health Inequity
This is an exciting opportunity to work with those affected by stroke and those working in stroke, to focus on the health inequity that stroke survivors experience. We are looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our leadership team in the South West – specifically Bath & North East Somerset.
This is a home based role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options are welcomed.
Position: S11188 Engagement Lead Bath and North East Somerset Health Inequity project
Location: Homebased, Bath and North East Somerset with frequent travel within the Bath and North East Somerset area, however travel will be required outside of this area for team meetings or other work related meetings
Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £17,512 per annum (FTE circa £43,700)
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. This project is a time limited piece of work. We are initially recruiting for a 12-month period, with the possibility at the end to extend.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 26 July 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 1st 2nd and 6 August 2024
The Role
The project has recently been through the research and design phase and is now ready to implement a number of tests to address health inequities experienced by Stroke survivors following their stroke. The project exploration and design has taken a collaborative approach with our NHS colleagues, the Engagement Lead will continue with this approach.
Reporting to the Associate Director for the South West & Channel Islands, the Engagement Lead will:
· Lead and oversee the project tests, measuring the impact with an ability to adapt and flex as the project develops.
· Have responsibility for developing the project with a test and learn approach.
· Hold themselves and those involved to agreed timescales & actions.
· Have responsibility for management of the project budget.
· Lead the engagement work with the NHS & those affected by stroke
· Have line management responsibility for the project Engagement Officer
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· Experience of working in partnership with other organisations, ideally in voluntary, health and social care
· Project management, delivery and impact measurement.
· Strong understanding of systems leadership and influencing principles.
· Knowledge of health and social care systems.
· Strong understanding of health inequity and its impact.
This role requires frequent travel across the Bath and North East Somerset area, with occasional travel further for meetings and training. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Engagement, Impact, Impact and Engagement, Engagement Lead, Impact Lead, Impact and Engagement Lead, Engagement Officer, Impact Officer, Impact and Engagement Officer, Health Engagement, Health Impact, Health Impact and Engagement, Community Engagement, Community Impact, Community Impact and Engagement, Social Care, Health.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Marketing and Communications Manager – Remote
Prospectus is delighted to be working with an organisation which creates immense UK wide, as well as international impact in regard to safety. We are supporting the recruitment of an exciting new Marketing and Communications role which will be focused on a crucial campaign for a 2 year fixed term.
This role will empower a capable Marketing and Communications Manager who is able to work in a standalone capacity. You will be designing the marketing and social media campaign strategy and will be the go to expert for the programme team. The campaign has a library of amazing content already in place, and there is a modest budget for amendments and further creation.
Working remotely, you will have lots of interaction with the broader team, and organisation, and your campaign will be receiving National coverage. You’ll be writing press releases, organising webinars and events and pulling together targeting case studies. You will be making this campaign your own in many respects.
Please apply with your CV in the first instance, and we will call candidates who fit the experience requirement to discuss the role in greater detail before requesting a cover letter.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.