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ActionAid UK (AAUK) is a leading international charity committed to achieving social justice and women and girl’s rights. Part of a global federation and with a footprint across 71 countries, ActionAid UK plays a key role in overall ambitions to achieve a world free from poverty and injustice. ActionAid understand deep-rooted problems facing women and girls and work alongside whole communities to find solutions. AAUK make sure women and girls are safe from harm, able to earn a living and to claim their rights, and we prioritise their rights and leadership during times of crisis. They now seek a Director of Fundraising and Prospectus is leading the search.

ActionAid UK takes a human rights-based approach to their work, ensuring that local people are the drivers of their own change and can claim the rights they are entitled to, regardless of where they are born. New, exciting forms of leadership are driving forward the work and fundraising at ActionAid UK, so we are very interested in unique applications that include co-leadership, job-sharing ideas, and other setups.

ActionAid UK
Director of Fundraising
Permanent
Flexible location but with minimum 12 days per year in the London office
£85,000 to £87,000
   
The Director of Fundraising will be responsible for leading the Funding Department at ActionAid UK, leading the development and delivery of an effective income generation strategy to support the wider organisation strategic plans. As part of the Executive Leadership Team, this role will be a strategic leader and champion ActionAid’s commitment to decolonization, anti-racism, and social justice. This is an opportunity to implement innovative income generation practices and lead the team to embed these into the organisation. With the support from others on ELT and the Board of Trustees, as well as six direct reports this role will engage and motivate the whole organisation to achieve income generation success.
   
The successful candidate will be an experienced income generation professional who can demonstrate innovative fundraising strategy creation and implementation that achieves successful income growth. This person will need to have previously managed teams or departments before and will be a strategic leader able to motivate their team, as well as working with other executive leaders. It is crucial this person is aligned with AAUK’s values and committed to antiracism, gender equality, and social justice.  
   
Application information
Closing date for completed applications is Friday 6th September.
   
To apply
To apply for the role please upload your CV onto the Prospectus website. We will then arrange a conversation with you if your experience fits the requirement and share the application next steps.

Prospectus is committed to providing equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. For all job opportunities and progression, job applicants and employees will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Contract Manager to join our Shirland West Mental Health Service in Westminster.

£39,655.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Shirland West is a Mental health service commissioned by Westminster Council, part of the Look Ahead Group since 2019.

The service supports 90 clients across 11 sites, we offer a mixture of 24-hour High Support hubs and visiting stepdown sites as part of a housing pathway in Westminster.

With a proactive and caring frontline team, supportive Commissioners, and close ties with community services, we have been able to deliver quality support for our clients and are now considered a good service (B2).

We are looking for a caring, energetic, empathetic and effective communicator, who can lead by example and develop open, honest relationships with clients, staff and stakeholders alike.

The aim is to deliver an inclusive, caring, quality service to customers and offer an environment that staff enjoy working in and are proud to be part of.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a hub and the associated stepdown sites.

Working in partnership with stakeholders, external agencies, and our Commissioning Team, you will lead your Team to offer high quality support to customers who experience severe and enduring mental health issues, to maintain their tenancies and empower people to live their best lives independently and move back into independent tenancies in the community.

As the lead responsible for safeguarding our customers, you will promote sector best practice and legislative compliance to keep our customers safe within their environment.

The team structure consists of 1 x Lead Service Manager, 3 x Contract Managers, 1 x Specialist Support worker with additional responsibilities, 1 x Specialist Support Worker, 16 Enhanced Support Workers, 10 Night Support Workers.

The role provides direct line management, leadership, coaching and support to Enhanced Support Workers, Specialist Support Workers and Night Support Workers, ensuring compliance with current legislation, contractual requirements, financial regulations, and Look Ahead Policy and Procedures.

This role deputises for the Lead Service Manager when required.

Early application is encouraged as we will be reviewing applications and arranging interviews throughout the advertising period. We reserve the right to close the job advert early.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Please visit our website for a full job description, including further details on the duties and responsibilities of this role.

About you:

Leadership and Management - Passionate, enthusiastic and motivated towards excellence and the continuous improvement of the Service. High Performing team player, with a solution focused, pro-active can-do attitude.

Adept at talent management and developing employees career progression. Handles conflict management professionally. Open to feedback and self-development.

Motivating - Inspires people to achieve LACS goals and vision. Enjoys dynamic diverse environments. The forerunner of ideas: acts persuasively, encouraging others to go beyond their expectations. 

Planning - good time management skills, well organised and makes the best use of available resource, forward thinking and able to mitigate risks and demonstrate value for money.

Communication - An excellent and honest communicator at all levels, with an empathetic, approachable and open approach. Is respectful, articulate and has a considered style of communication. Assertive when necessary.

Decision-making - Has a practical and logical outlook and is well organised. Is fundamentally confident, calm and resilient and does not let emotion adversely impact situations or obscure judgement. Handles pressure well.

Delegation - Builds a culture of mutual trust, focusing on people's strengths, does not micromanage and offers encouragement, support and guidance when required.

What you'll bring:

GCSEs in English and Maths (grade A-C)

Clear communication verbally and in writing (proficiency Test)

Experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

3 years' experience of supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs including but not limited to: substance misuse, offending histories, complex trauma, Mental Health issues, Young People leaving Care, Homelessness

Possess excellent leadership skills with a positive, can-do attitude

Be able to demonstrate positive personal authority and maintain proactive working relationships

Demonstrable clinical or therapeutic training, and experience of working within statutory care services

Up to date knowledge of current mental health legislation

Ability to evidence team working and delivering quality services

Management experience

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the team in London, working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, you will work from our office near Old Street and from home.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:

• Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
• Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
• Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.

You will need:

• Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
• Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
• Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
• Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
• Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
• Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
• Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

We're looking for 5 kind, compassionate and resilient Support Workers to join our Heany Cluster service in Kensington and Chelsea.

£24,856.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

There are 5 hostels in the cluster ranging from high, medium to low support which are all based in the borough of RBKC. The

Heaney Cluster an intensively supported housing scheme for the most challenging customers in the borough. The majority of the customers come with a history of entrenched rough sleeping; often coupled with enduring mental health difficulties. The aim is to offer a home to those who would have difficulty finding accommodation because of their lifestyle choices involving extreme drug and alcohol misuse. The high support hostel caters for eleven service users with complex needs and is staffed 24 hours a day with the minimum of three staff on duty. The medium support services are staffed from 9am to 9pm where the customers present with varying degrees of mental health issues. The Assessment Centre is staffed 24/7.

The hostels are in close proximity to each other, and staff will be expected to work across the units. Three of the hostels supports both male and female customers and one is males only.
Heaney Hub implements and promotes the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) model. This is an approach to supporting people out of homelessness, particularly those who have experienced complex trauma or are diagnosed with a personality disorder. It also considers the psychological needs of staff: developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience.

Support Workers will devise person centred support plans with customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet their needs and goals. This will include sign posting them to the local drug and alcohol services to address substance misuse issues. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.

What you'll do:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

* If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer.
* Support customers to maintain their tenancies.
* Support to budget and prevent rent arrears.
* Assess their practical and emotional needs to incorporate in their support plan.
* To develop support plans and risk management plans.
* Carry out weekly health and safety checks.
* Carry out security duties / welfare checks to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
* Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
* Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
* Report any observations relating to customers welfare

For the full list please see our website.

About you:

* Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Flexible
* Open to feedback and self development
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

What you'll bring:

Essential:

* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector

Desirable:

* Relevant specialism experience (mental health)

About us:

Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 110 services, providing support to around 7000 customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Job Title: Head of Service (CoramIAC)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa. £60,000-£65,000 per annum

Location: CoramIAC Office - Cockfosters (until January 2025 then moving to Coram Campus - Bloomsbury), Home Based (Hybrid Working)

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About CoramIAC

CoramIAC is a Voluntary Adoption Agency which specialises in Intercountry Adoptions. This position is a member of the Leadership Team and will have a pivotal role in leading, developing and managing a range of operational adoptions services, ensuring that they meet the needs of children we are providing services for, including all legal, policies, guidelines, and internal standards. They will play a key role in helping to develop new services and where appropriate will take operational control of these.

About the Role

The Head of Service post holder will take the lead responsibility (under Ofsted registration) as the Adoption Manager of CoramIAC. They will ensure the ongoing delivery of an outstanding VAA that is fully compliant with national minimum standards and regulations; and ensuring high quality adoption support and a sufficient supply of adopters that reflects the diversity of the countries they are adopting from.

Applying to adopt in the UK is open to anyone already in the process with CoramIAC but we do not actively recruit domestic adopters like other VAAs. Approved Intercountry Adopters may however request to change their approval advice to the UK if they are considered a suitable match for children available and waiting for permanence through Adoption in the UK.

CoramIAC predominantly serve prospective adopters from the global majority and as such recruit and train a highly diverse and skilled group of adopters to enable the best outcomes for children whilst also offering adopter and sector diversity for potentially harder to place children. This includes family groups and older children. Our offer to RAAs via our domestic program therefore delivers families for children who often wait the longest in the care system.

Please note, the successful candidate must have a degree in Social Work or equivalent. They must also have significant post qualification experience at a Team Manager level in Adoption services, and a demonstrated passion for working in the adoption, children and families sector. 

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: Sunday 8th September 2024 at 23:59

Interview Date: TBC at Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1AZ. Please note that interviews will take place in person and will include a written test.

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBTQ+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No: 1067313

Contract: Permanent, full-time 

Location of Work: Westminster Kingsway College, 76 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PD & Hybrid Working 

Hours: 40 hours per week, including very occasional weekends and evening work 

Flexible Working: Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be onsite during training sessions. While there is a core requirement for being present during essential programme times, there is room for flexible working arrangements outside of these hours and outside of scheduled programme times. 

Benefits 

Salary and Leave 

• Annual salary of £28,500 to £30,000 depending on experience.

• Annual Leave: 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of all public and bank holidays. 

Professional Development 

• 1:1 Coaching 

• Supervision 

• Group Reflective Practice 

• Ongoing Training 

Well-being and Support 

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

• Wellbeing activities such as staff socials, yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. 

About Us 

Hotel School is an award-winning charity that empowers people who have experienced homelessness and other disadvantages to thrive in the hospitality industry. This dynamic 10-week programme combines theory, hands-on experience, and industry visits to provide the skills and confidence to land a job and excel in it.

Hotel School provides a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive training environment where students are given the opportunity to build their confidence to learn and grow. Our holistic approach is how we succeed in finding and sustaining long-term employment and progression, even for those who have been unemployed for over 20 years. We support our graduates as they take their first steps into work through mentoring, employer education, and progression management. We work closely to support our graduates for up to one year after graduation, and sometimes longer if needed.

Hotel School operates as a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), meaning our training programme is tailored to address the emotional and psychological needs of the individuals we assist. Within this framework, Hotel School adopts a Trauma-Informed approach when engaging with students and graduates, acknowledging that many may have encountered complex trauma. 

About the Role of Programme Coordinator 

You will have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on individuals' lives while immersing yourself in the vibrant world of hospitality. You will join a dynamic and passionate team committed to supporting individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to complete our training and then guide them into sustainable employment within the hospitality industry. Your role will involve promoting and recruiting onto the programme, working closely with students, and providing individualised support to help them overcome barriers, stay motivated, and achieve their training and career goals. 

About You 

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: 

Skills: 

• Compassionate & Determined: Supporting people with multiple challenges is not always easy and requires patience, compassion, and resilience. 

• Composed Under Pressure: Maintain a calm and focused presence in higher-pressure situations. 

• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively engage with diverse individuals, demonstrating active listening, empathy, and clear, respectful dialogue. 

• Organisational Skills: Proven track record of managing multiple tasks efficiently, prioritising responsibilities, and maintaining systems. 

• Adaptability: Skilled in tailoring approaches to meet the unique needs of different individuals, ensuring personalised and effective support. 

• Problem-Solving: Ability to focus on finding solutions, have a can-do approach and the ability to take initiative. 

• Teamwork: Strong ability to work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes for students & graduates. 

• Administrative Skills: Confident using MS Office packages, such as PowerPoint, Excel, and email, and our database In-Form. 

Experience: 

• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or other disadvantages and/or in employment services. 

• Understanding of the housing & welfare benefits system. 

• Experience working in the hospitality industry – desirable but not essential.

• Background in using person-centred and/or trauma-informed methods, ensuring compassionate and informed support. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Programme Promotion: 

• Promote the training programme to referral organisations and potential students by delivering inspiring and motivating presentations to attract potential applicants. 

• Build and maintain relationships with referral organisations to enhance programme visibility and referral pathways.

• Manage a dedicated inbox for referrals.

Information and Taster Sessions: 

• Coordinate and deliver information and taster sessions both internally and externally to inform and engage potential participants. 

Recruitment: 

• Recruit a target number of applicants for the programme. 

• Conduct interviews, complete assessment paperwork, and evaluate applicants’ learning needs and support requirements. 

• Signpost applicants not suitable to the programme to other suitable organsations. 

Student Assessment and Support: 

• Support and mentor students throughout the training programme. 

• Monitor student progress and work collaboratively to offer additional support in areas such as housing, finances, mental and/or physical health as needed. 

• Provide assistance to students with general queries and address any challenges they may encounter. 

• Help support students exhibiting challenging behavior and support to deescalate.

• Regularly update referral partners and support agencies on students' progress and identify any ongoing areas where additional support may be needed. 

Reviews and Records Management: 

• Conduct regular reviews with students to track their progress. 

• Maintain and update all required records, including learner records, course content folders, and database entries in accordance with programme requirements. 

Programme Delivery: 

• Work collaboratively with the Training Manager to support the overall delivery of the training programme, including classroom setup and cleanup. 

• Work collaboratively with the Employment & Progression team to ensure students are prepared for work experience. 

• Manage students' travel expenses during the programme. 

• Communicate with students regarding absences or lateness and liaise with trainers as necessary. 

Training Activities: 

• Participate in and support training activities such as external visits and practical sessions. 

• Deliver employability-related workshops. 

• Purchase training equipment and ingredients as needed to support programme activities. 

Transition to Employment: 

• Work with the Employment & Progression team to facilitate a smooth transition for students from the training programme into the Employment & Progression phase. 

• Work collaboratively with the Employment & Progression team and/or other referral partners to identify and/or secure appropriate housing options for graduates. 

How to Apply: 

Please submit a CV (no more than two pages) and a covering letter by Thursday 5th September – 5pm. The covering letter should demonstrate how you meet the above criteria. 

We understand that applicants may not possess 100% of the skills and experiences outlined in the person specification. If you believe you may fit the role and would like an informal chat, please contact Zoe. 

If successful, the next steps once a CV and Cover Letter have been submitted are: 

• An initial call with the Programme Manager. 

• An invitation to a formal interview on Monday 16th September. 

Equal Opportunities: 

Hotel School is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team enhances our ability to innovate and work with our students and graduates effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. 

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. If you have any accessibility needs that require an alternative application or interview process, please let us know. 

Enhanced DBS Check:

Due to the nature of this role and Hotel School's commitment to Safeguarding, an enhanced DBS check is required. 

Start date: 

 September or October 

As Pathways Partnership Manager, you’ll take on a pivotal role at a fast growing, entrepreneurial charity, building Switchback’s partnerships to support young men leaving prison to live life differently.

Switchback is a charity rooted in relationships, and nowhere is this more important than in our partnerships with those who provide vital training and job opportunities for the young men (Trainees) we support after release from prison. Capitalising on our fantastic reputation for strong partnership-building, we now need someone to take this to the next level as we grow, providing more opportunities to more young prison-leavers.

The role will involve maintaining strong existing relationships as well as developing a strategy to access a range of new opportunities to ensure that every Switchback Trainee has a range of fantastic training, job and support options. Trainees should have the chance to explore opportunities around the capital which challenge their personal comfort zones for growth.

Working closely with the Head of Delivery, you’ll ensure our partner interactions are consistent with Switchback’s values and strategic aims, while working effectively with Switchback Mentors to connect Trainees to a range of meaningful opportunities. You’ll have the freedom to build links with the widest possible range of organisations that can help us achieve our ambition that everyone has the opportunity to live a stable and rewarding life as an active member of society.

Working in a small team, you will be excited about the chance to nurture existing relationships and develop new ones to help our Trainees thrive. Above all, you’ll have a passion for Switchback’s values and what we are aiming to achieve.

Mountview trains students differently. One of the UK’s leading drama schools, they develop actors and practitioners who will become the future of the creative industries. Today’s students join a constellation of graduates making their mark on the profession. Actors Grace Hodgett Young, Ben Joyce, Louisa Harland, Eddie Marsan and many more are just a few of their notable alumni. They now seek a Senior Development Manager to join the team and Prospectus is leading the search.

The Senior Development Manager will join a team responsible for overseeing all fundraising and alumni relations activity and will join at a moment where income targets and strategy are being set as Mountview embarks on a new 5-year Business Plan. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Senior Development Manager will cultivate philanthropic support from individuals, lead on the newly established Patrons’ Programme, and represent Mountview to prospective and current supporters.

The selected candidate will be a passionate advocate for the arts and for their ability to transform lives. You will be a strategic fundraiser with a track record of personally securing gifts from individuals at the four and five figure level. You will be a natural relationship manager with strong writing skills and will have the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, tailoring your delivery to suit the audience.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and we are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. Please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus for support with your application.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Deputy Manager

Location: Lambeth

Assignment: 3 months

Hours: Mon - Fri 09:00 - 17:00 - 37.5 hours a week

Pay: £18.46+holiday pay = £20.69 or £22.00-£23.00 via umbrella

Managing a team in a well known hostel within the London Borough of Lambeth that provides accommodation and specialist support to former rough sleepers over the age of 40. The project houses 42 former rough sleepers, and all rooms have en-suite bathrooms and self-catering facilities.

Living on the street for a prolonged length of time can have a debilitating effect on people's health. The hostel provides a range of services to help residents with their health, including comprehensive individual care packages, a fitness suite, and regular visits from healthcare providers.

Main responsibility of the role is to manage the team of 10 support workers in the hostel, overseeing the rota, supporting the team 1-1 with their caseloads, appraisals and helping individuals progress

Key Responsibilities:

• Directly manage the staff team, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced assessment centre.
• Report incidents to senior management and commissioners, ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the team.
• Develop and manage partnerships with key agencies across London.

To succeed as the deputy manager, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Outcome-focused approach to service delivery.
• Ability to organize the operations of a complex, busy service.
• Decisive and effective leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with all partners.
• Direct management experience, overseeing the management of others, and ensuring sound financial management of services.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

This is a part time, homebased position. The successful candidate will be able to communicate what we do and the impact we achieve for families in a clear and compelling way. They will build relationships with both current and future funders, so that we can develop strong long-term partnerships with those who share our values and our vision for the future. 

We are looking for someone with a passion for writing and communicating with grantmakers of different kinds. You will lead on all our fundraising, primarily from trusts and foundations, however, we are also keen for you to develop new partnerships with corporate partners, with the support of the CEO and the trustees. 

We recognise that for fundraisers to do good work they need to be connected to the people we serve. We are therefore looking for someone who, despite working primarily from home, will actively engage with the delivery of our project, in order that they can build relationships with the families we work with as well as our future funders. By knowing how we work and who we work with, we believe that you will be able to tell our story meaningfully whilst also being able to do your work to the best of your ability. 

About New Beginnings Foundation

The New Beginnings Foundation is a charity that supports families whose children are in the child protection system in the Greater Manchester area. We are not a statutory service and we are more than a parenting programme. We provide a wrap around service that enables parents to understand how past traumatic events have affected their identity, their coping strategies and their parenting skills. 

We recognise that becoming a parent is one of life's most complex challenges. Our aim, therefore, is to support parents in the child protection process to develop the strength, knowledge and power they need to become the parents they want to be so that their children can stay in their care. At the end of the programme, we hope that parents stay with us, so that they can become peer mentors and share their insight and learning to help other parents do the same. 

We have grown since we began in 2018. We have now supported over 200 families, an ever-growing team and our turnover is approximately £200k p.a.
 

At present, we are in a positive position with regards to our fundraising and finances and as a result, we are now looking to expand so we can reach new local authorities who we can collaborate with across the Greater Manchester area. 

Person Specification

Part One: Knowledge and Experience

We are looking for candidates who have:

·Outstanding written and oral communication skills

·Proven track record of leading at least two successful £50k+ applications to grant makers in last 12 months

·Proven track of successful public sector bid writing

·Demonstrable knowledge of UK grant makers

·Demonstrable experience of presenting strong written arguments

·Experience of acting as an organisational ambassador in a range of contexts 

·Proven project management skills

·Demonstrable relationship management skills

·Able to work independently, multitask and prioritise a busy workload

·Awareness of the Code of Fundraising Practice 

Part Two: Attributes and Behaviours

We are looking for candidates who have:

·Passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the families we work with

·Strong on attention to detail

·A completer-finisher

·Ability to work on your own initiative

·A highly competent team worker 

·Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality

·Willingness to learn new skills

·Ability to work in a changing and flexible organisation

·Willingness to work occasional evenings to attend Board of Trustee meetings quarterly

City & Hackney Carers Centre is a warm, welcoming and inclusive organisation which aims to improve the quality of life for unpaid carers. A cornerstone of our organisation is the provision of high-quality information and advice, enabling carers to understand their rights and entitlements.

We are seeking a Carers Support and Information Officer to provide carers with information on their rights, a friendly listening ear and the opportunity to meet other carers in similar situations through coffee mornings and online workshops. 

This post would suit someone who enjoys working with people, is a good listener and communicator and who is looking to develop their knowledge of carers rights, statutory services and welfare benefits. 

This post is client facing and will be based at our office in Dalston, Hackney which we share with 6 other local charities.

We seek a motivated, enthusiastic person who enjoys working with teams and with people generally and who is passionate about delivering the highest quality information to unpaid carers. A second language is desirable but not essential.

We are interviewing on a rolling basis as soon as suitable candidates apply, so please send in your CV and covering letter as soon as possible. 

We are seeking a dedicated Head of Health and Safety to be responsible for developing and implementing robust health and safety strategies to protect our customers and staff. This post is based in our Head Office in Islington.

If you have a strong track record in health and safety and a commitment to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

£68,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

As part of the application process, please send a personal statement matching your skills and experience to the role

Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.

This strategic role is responsible for leading and managing the organisation's health and safety function, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and best practices. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance and support to all departments and services on occupational health, safety and welfare whilst fostering a strong health and safety culture.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Health & Safety Leadership and Strategy

In partnership with the Director of Practice Development, Quality and Safeguarding and Executive set and ensure delivery of the business plan for Health and Safety
To assist the Leadership team in the development of a safety culture that is positive, results orientated, and customer focused, and which achieves the integration of health and safety into day-to-day management
To anticipate new legislation, new developments and innovation in health and safety, and review the organisations strategies, policies, guidelines and working practices, in line with these changes
To act as the statutory competent person by providing reports, making recommendations and providing sufficient information to the Leadership team and Board, so they are able to carry out their statutory health and safety responsibilities
To present to the Board, all health and safety new and amended policy, strategies and processes having significant impact upon staff working conditions
To manage the corporate and health and safety advisory service; to design, develop and promote corporate and departmental safety management systems, monitoring systems, policies, procedures and guidelines in consultation with managers and safety representatives; provide support and guidance to corporate and departmental management teams in implementing their responsibilities

For the full job desription please see our website.

About you:

Proven experience of providing health and safety advice and support with a multi-site environment at a senior level.
Ability to operate at both strategic and operational level.
Ability to understand, interpret and advise on health and safety related legislation, regulations and best practice.
Ability to conduct investigations and produce reports relating to serious health and safety related incidents.
Must be able to show attention to detail.
Able to prioritise and work under pressure.

For the full job description please see our website

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Experience

Chartered Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) qualification - or working towards.

In-depth experience in advising on a broad spectrum of occupational health, safety and welfare matters in housing/care / regulated organisations

Experience leading and managing people and health and safety related resources

Management of processes and systems (e.g. DSE assessment).

For the full job description please see our website.

Desirable:

Working knowledge of H&S related regulation in relation to CQC and OFSTED requirements

Relevant training or qualifications including NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, Asbestos P405, Legionella Management.

Reporting to Boards and Scrutiny panels

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

ID: 1255 National Youth Practice Development Lead

Salary:

- starting at £41,723 FTE per annum, rising to £45,782

- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum

Location: Home Based

This role is national and require flexibility and regular travel with some overnight stays.

Hours: part or full-time (22.2 - 37 hours per week).

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

Family Action is a registered charity, building stronger families since 1869. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 200 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants. We transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate, and motivated leader to join us on our journey to develop and embed our youth services across the organisation.

The post holder will hold a strategic leadership role for Youth Practice within Family Action and will lead on the development of an inclusive youth model.

This is a national role, which will support the implementation and ongoing development of our existing and new youth services, across the organisation. We are looking for an individual with sound knowledge of the youth framework, a dynamic individual, with a creative approach, who can drive and lead change and effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels with key stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:

· Lead the development of youth services in the organisation.

• Ensure youth participation at Family Action is at the core of the service delivery, ensuring young people voices support and shape organisational planning.
• Contribute towards developing policies and procedures for the organisations youth services, ensuring they are translated into practice with support and training.
• Contribute towards implementing identified practice improvements to drive high quality and performance.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):

· Professional and relevant youth qualification (Youth Work Degree). JNC Professional Youth Work Status.

· Significant, professional experience of effective delivery and management practices in children’s and young people’s settings.

Benefits:

- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions

- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment

- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

- cycle to work scheme

- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

· Complete the Application Form and send tosubmission inbox 27 (details on the advert document below)

· Closing Date: Monday 9th September at 9:00am

· To learn more about Family Action: Recruitment Pack (accessible via our website)

The process will involve two interviews of which one will be with young people’s panel.

Interviews are scheduled to take place from 18th – 30th September 2024 virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email Sue Rogers. (details on the advert document below)

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.

* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Sydenham Garden is seeking an interim Director (maternity cover) on a 12-month contract to lead our organisation, delivering adult mental health and dementia services in our beautiful garden setting in south-east London. 

Why we need you

Sydenham Garden is a unique wellbeing centre in Lewisham in South-East London. We utilise our gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people living with and recovering from mental and physical ill-health. Our current Director has been in post since 2021 and will be taking 12 months maternity leave from October.  We're seeking an interim Director (maternity cover) to lead and manage our staff team of 15 and volunteer team of 60, delivering creative, horticultural and nature-based therapeutic activities for our co-workers (the name we give our primary beneficiaries).

Why you should join us

We’re a friendly team who are passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive community for people living with mental and physical ill-health. You’ll be part of a supportive team of staff and volunteers, and benefit from spending time in our beautiful gardens and nature reserve.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced leader with a passion for supporting teams to deliver high-quality services for people living with physical and mental ill-health. You’ll be confident working with a wide range of people and building positive relationships. You’ll be able to think strategically and balance competing priorities while being willing to play a team role and get stuck into different activities.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Sydenham Garden is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We want to build a diverse and inclusive staff, volunteer and trustee team where everyone feels that they belong and that reflects the profile of the communities we serve. Therefore, we will welcome and consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and we particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage to ensure our staff team represents the communities we serve.