"Support Worker" Jobs
Age UK are recruiting for Network Engagement & Support Managers to work closely with a regional allocation of local Age UK partners to:Establish strong relationships with local leaders in particular COs and Chairs and develop a comprehensive understanding of each allocated partner, their strategy, priorities, specialisms, and challenges acting as a sounding board for strategic development, planning and problem solving.
Facilitating effective connections and engagements that enable knowledge sharing and learning and specialist or peer support between partners, the national organisation, within regions and with outsourced support where appropriate.
To be a subject matter expert on allocated local partners, gathering intelligence and disseminating appropriately, advocating on behalf of the network by working collaboratively across the team and division to give an amplified voice to partners within the national organisation and governance.
This is a home-based role for UK based candidates only.
There is a requirement to travel to Network partners across the UK as and when required. This may include overnight stays.
Age UK Grade 5N
Must haves:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrable experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders in a complex environment.
- Good influencing, negotiation and persuasion skills with senior managers and stakeholders to enable the delivery of positive solutions.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, maintain systems, manage competing demands and work calmly and confidently under pressure.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including developing board papers, reports and briefings, with a flair for adapting tone and message for different audiences.
- Proven ability to analyse complex information and make decisions/formulate recommendations quickly, communicating information clearly and accessibly.
- Proven experience of improving outcomes for stakeholders through collaboration and coordination along with an ability to use own initiative to take action.
- Well-developed understanding of the environment affecting statutory, private and voluntary sector organisations
- Well-developed understanding of charity governance and service delivery
Great to haves:
- Keen understanding of issues faced by older people.
- Knowledge of the role of statutory, voluntary and private sectors in relation to service provision for older people.
- Knowledge of services for older people, with a particular focus on those provided by local Age UKs.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Salary Range: £24,700 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.
Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK
Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.
This is a truly exciting time to be joining Fauna & Flora’s Fundraising Team. Over the past three years we have established a fundraising programme that is going from strength to strength. More people than ever are choosing to support our work, and as a result our donor base is rapidly growing.
The focus on nurturing relationships with these donors and providing an excellent experience is a strategic priority. We are seeking an individual with excellent supporter care skills who can help us to build excellent relationships with our supporters and has a real affinity with the work that we do. Your role will involve responding to supporter requests, questions and queries from a range of communication channels, including email and phone, helping to deliver a first-class supporter experience. This frontline role is contributing to the development of the fundraising team to reach unrestricted income targets.
You will report directly to the Director of Supporter Marketing, and work closely with the Database team on a range of activities.
You will have excellent customer service skills and previous experience in a similar role. You will be well organised with meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a friendly and lively team that is part of a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, we offer a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
The closing date for applications is 6 October 2024. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 10 October 2024.
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* Internally the job title will be Crisis Recovery Worker
You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s Willow House as a Crisis Recovery Worker.
Willow House - Central Lancashire Crisis Service is a mental health recovery house in Coppull. We are working to a recovery model, and are accessed by referral as either hospital preventions, step down, respite and crisis point support. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a 24hour staffed service to our residents aged 16 and upwards.
We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.
No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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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!
What is the overall purpose of the role?
At Youth Action Alliance, our mission is to support the personal and social development (their values, beliefs, ideas and skills) of the young people living in Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring boroughs, enabling them to increase their resilience and skills in the present, and promote their ambitions for the future.
The Staying Connected project provides weekly one-to-one and group support for young people aged 11 - 19 years, facing multiple challenges. Creating a personal action plan comprised of positive activities that promote and enhance personal development and skills, building on young people’s strengths. This engagement is via face-to-face, online platforms, mobile phones and structured group work to maintain contact with them, talking about how they are feeling and to provide advice, mentoring and signposting to additional support services.
Key Responsibilities
Programme management
- Programme Delivery: Coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of a personal and social development programme for young people aged 11-19.
- Recruitment: Engage and recruit young people to participate in the programme.
- Partnerships: Strengthen local partnerships
- Risk and Safety: Update risk assessments and conduct regular health and safety checks
- Promotion: Manage promotional activities, including social media
- Funding Management: Handle project funding, do financial reports, and manage the budget and expenditure.
- Support Services: Provide one-to-one or group support through various communication channels and help young people achieve positive outcomes
- Action Plans: Create and monitor individual action plans for participants to track their goals and progress.
- Activities: Organize trips and positive activities in line with the programme
- Administration: Manage day-to-day operations and oversee all administrative tasks related to the programme.
- Partnership Building: Seek and build partnerships with external stakeholders
- Representation and Liaison: Represent the organisation at various meetings
Staff management
- Staff Management: Oversee and guide the Staying Connected Support Worker(s) to ensure high performance and efficient delivery of the programme.
- Facilitator Management: Directly manage facilitators involved in the programme,
Reporting / grant management
- Budget Reporting: Prepare and present budgetary reports
- Data Management: Ensure the accuracy and timely input of project data,
- Performance Monitoring: Collate and present statistics on project performance
- Report Production: Generate reports demonstrating key data
- Business Development: Identify and pursue business development opportunities to build new partnerships and enhance programme delivery.
Evaluation
- Feedback Collection: Gather and document feedback on young people's experiences and progress through various methods
- Impact Demonstration: Use collected feedback to demonstrate the programme's impact and support efforts to secure future funding.
- Youth Voice Integration: Ensure that the feedback and perspectives of young people are incorporated into the design and delivery of the service
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
The Staying Connected Support Worker will bring:
- Minimum Youth Work and/or Mentoring Qualification Level 3
- Experience in the charity sector, the voluntary sector, or the community sector would be desirable.
- Management experience
- Experience working with children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Competent in the use of MS Word, Excel, and the ability to use databases for recording and reporting.
- Excellent time-keeper and manages own time effectively to keep to deadlines
- Excellent Literacy – you will have excellent communication skills, including writing skills.
- Have good interpersonal skills and some experience of engaging with a diverse group of people, including young people and vulnerable adults.
- Qualification of Health, wellbeing, and/or advocacy
Interviews will be ongoing throughout the recruitment process
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 50,000 young people each year at its 43 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for graduates who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a permanent role as an Education Worker on IntoUniversity’s Graduate Scheme, helping to change the lives of young people.
We believe that our Graduate Scheme is one of the most exciting in the charity sector, an excellent career opportunity with exceptional training and hands-on experience, opportunities for promotion, and the chance to work with young people and colleagues who will challenge and inspire you.
Locations: We have positions available in Clacton-on-Sea, Gateshead/Newcastle, London, Nottingham
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Applications close: 9am Monday 14th October 2024
Start date: January 2025
Salary
London-based positions: £30,000 (including £2,600 London contribution) Other locations: £27,400
What to expect on the Graduate scheme
How does the Graduate Scheme work?
You’ll be joining our charity as a permanent member of the team.
Our Graduate Scheme provides two years of training and career development and we ask candidates to commit to staying with the charity for at least this duration.
After completing your first year of the programme there will be the opportunity for everyone on the graduate scheme to take on a new challenge and apply for a promotion to Senior Education Worker, subject to satisfactory performance in role.
And after you’ve completed the two-year scheme, you’re guaranteed a position with us - our Graduate Scheme roles are permanent jobs.
New job roles and further promotions are regularly available - many of our Education Workers go on to become Centre Leaders running our centres, or take up promotion opportunities in central operational or Head Office roles.
What could my day look like?
The Education Worker role is a frontline, fast-paced and rewarding role where no two weeks will look the same. A typical day will have different activities, possibly spread between the IntoUniversity centre, partner schools and the offices of a corporate partner.
In the morning, you might be setting off with resources to run a workshop for sixth-form students in their secondary school. In the afternoon you may be setting up the classroom ahead of running Primary Academic Support for young people in your IntoUniversity centre. On other days, you may be travelling to a corporate partner to run a business simulation workshop for 15 year-olds or leading a group of final year primary school students on a campus visit for their graduation.
As an Education Worker, you’ll always be delivering the programme as part of your centre team, which means that any delivery is always a team effort.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Coordinator
£22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)
Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.
Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.
What we’re looking for:
· Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.
· A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.
· Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident MSOffice user.
· A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.
• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Company car for front line care posts
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Family Support Coordinator
£22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)
London & the South East
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.
Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.
What we’re looking for:
· Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.
· A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.
· Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident MSOffice user.
· A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.
• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Company car for front line care posts
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Location: Various London Boroughs – Barnet, Bexley, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington, Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, Westminster, Waltham Forest
Salary: Salary Band 2.3- £30,765.38 per annum, pro rata.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – some flexibility considered
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
Closing Date: 8th October 2024 at 12 midday
Virtual Interview Date: 16th October 2024
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Peripatetic Worker at Solace Women's Aid.
We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Our Peripatetic Team provide front-line support to Solace’s Advice, Community and Accommodation-based Services across London. Crisis Intervention Workers enable our services to deliver a consistent high standard of service.
The team was created in order to have trained, skilled staff ready to cover gaps in service and facilitate the continued smooth running of services, proactively supporting women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. They are required to go into different teams and quickly establish themselves and provide support in times where staff teams may be struggling.
About the Role
In all services, peri workers provide nonjudgmental, confidential, and trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Typical tasks include risk assessment, safety planning, and working with survivors to develop individual support plans.
Peri workers have the opportunity to work in a variety of roles across Solace’s services. Working across departments offers peri workers the ability to continually develop their knowledge, casework skills, advocacy skills, multi-agency working, and ability to manage and thrive in a changing environment.
The role will involve commuting to sites across London, and although hybrid working may be available in some projects it is not possible for all. Travel is taken into consideration when confirming placements, however you should be prepared for longer commutes.
This role in certain placements will require you to work a rota including weekend hours between 8am – 8pm.
About You
The Peripatetic Team is dynamic – our colleagues bring a wide range of transferrable skills and different experiences to the team that informs our practice and work with survivors.
The Peripatetic Team is looking for passionate advocates who understand the importance of working in a trauma-informed way with both survivors and colleagues, who are willing to continuously learn and develop their skills, and who understand intersectionality and the impacts violence against women and girls can have on women with intersecting identities. While prior experience of working with survivors of abuse is desirable, it is not a requirement and if you have transferrable skills and a passion for supporting women and children then we would love to hear from you.
You will be a great fit in the Peri Team if you embrace change, have a growth mindset, and are comfortable working independently. Although peri workers are dispersed across different services, the team offers regular opportunities to connect with fellow peri colleagues.
We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team at.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please email us.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
Are you looking for a rewarding home-based role within a supportive team, working for a small and friendly charity? If you’ve got at least two year’s administration experience and good office IT skills then we’d love to hear from you as we recruit for the following new roles:
- Member Support Assistant
- Events and Office Assistant
Both roles are:
- £11.89 per hour plus benefits
- 7 hours per week, worked over 2 days
- One of the days to be a Thursday (for overlap with other staff)
- Hours to be worked between 09:00 and 17:00
To apply you will need to complete our short application form (CVs will not be accepted) available through our website. The deadline for submitting your application is 9am on Monday the 14th of October 2024. Further information is available in the attachments to this advert and on our website under 'About Us' and then 'Our Team'. Successful candidates will be invited to take part in a written test w/c the 21st of October. Interviews will then take place w/c the 28th of October 2024. Please note we are looking for two separate people for these roles, You can apply for both roles but will be offered only one.
About the charity: Cavernomas look like raspberries and are found in the brain and spinal cord. They're formed of abnormal blood vessels with thin leaky walls, which can bleed at any age without warning. 1 in 625 people are thought to have a cavernoma, and whilst most people won't experience symptoms 1 in 2,700 do. Symptoms can include haemorrhages, seizures and other neurological problems. Treatment involves 'wait and see', neurosurgery or stereotactic radiosurgery; with no medications currently available.
Cavernoma Alliance UK (CAUK) is a member-led organisation, run by and for those impacted by cavernoma with more information available on our website. We work from a model of empowerment, recognising the value of our members’ lived experience to provide mutual support, improve standards of care and drive research into finding a cure.
Since the charity was founded in 2005 it has grown from a volunteer-led organisation based in Dorchester to a UK wide registered charity that now has 2 part-time permanent staff, looking to increase to 4 Part-time staff (all home-based), 50+ volunteers, and 4,000+ members. Our support services include a helpline, buddying, counselling, online support groups, meet-ups, webinars, lectures, newsletter, leaflets, website and social media.
About the roles: The Member Support Assistant is responsible for assisting our Volunteer Manager with administration relating to the support of the charity’s 4,000 members and volunteers. This includes offering a professional service to members of CAUK, typically via phone, email, online, chat, or on occasion in person. The role involves supporting the membership and volunteering processes, ensuring all admin is accurate and up to date. Over time the post-holder will be expected to build a good working knowledge of members and volunteers. They will also be expected to develop strong communication skills, including active listening, alongside the ability to multitask, manage time and prioritise.
The Events and Office Assistant is responsible for assisting the Charity Manager with the administration of events alongside some general office activities for the charity. This includes assisting with the organisation of the virtual Annual Conference, virtual Monthly Information Webinars, in-person Annual Snowdon Climb for Cavernoma, online Cavernoma Awareness Month activities, in-person Autumn Lecture, virtual Secret Santa, attendance by volunteers at external conferences, and any other events organised by CAUK. As and when time permits in between events the post-holder will also assist with some general office activities, including posting t-shirts/fundraising packs to fundraisers and arranging Zoom meetings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for people who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up permanent roles as Education Workers on IntoUniversity’s Graduate Scheme. We believe that our Graduate Scheme is one of the most exciting in the charity sector, providing exceptional training and experience, and the opportunity to work with young people and colleagues who will challenge and inspire you.
How does the Graduate Scheme work?
Our Graduate Scheme is a two-year career-development programme and we ask candidates to commit to staying with the charity for at least this duration. After completing your first year of the scheme there will be the opportunity to take on a new challenge and apply for a promotion to Senior Education Worker. Once you’ve completed the two year scheme, you’re guaranteed a position with us - our Graduate Scheme roles are permanent jobs. As we’re an expanding organisation, new job roles and further promotions are regularly available for those who stay beyond their initial two years.
Contract
Full-time, permanent
Start date
October 2024
Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00 Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30 (Some out-of-hours work will be required from time to time - for example, early starts to deliver workshops in schools.) Education Workers are based at one of our IntoUniversity learning centres and work directly with young people, schools and families on a daily basis. It is therefore not a hybrid role and is based full-time in our centres.
Salary
£27,400
Location
We have positions available in Glasgow and Edinburgh
Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
Staff benefits
– Employee Assistance Programme – Life Assurance – launching in 2024 – Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year – Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000 – Summer working hours – Cycle to Work Scheme – Employer pension contributions of 6%
Application deadline
9am Friday 30th September 2024
Interview Date
These are likely to be held on Wednesday 19th October 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Post: Projects & Engagement Worker
Responsible to: Director
Salary: £27,344 FTE (NJC Scale 6, point 18)
Actual salary £14,583.47 (20 hours pro rata)
Hours: 20 hours (over 3 days per week)
Holidays: 24 days per year pro rata
Pension: 5 % Employer and 3% Employee contribution.
Fixed term contract: 12 months from date of start, continuation subject to funding.
Main purpose of the post:
• To work alongside SLDAS full time Project and Engagement worker to develop and grow the outreach service.
• To work as part of a specialist team providing high-quality direct casework support, advice, information and advocacy to survivors of DA.
• To provide access to a full range of services for women from all communities, through the delivery of outreach sessions in discreet local venues by using creative and engaging methods with women from local communities concerned about the issues of domestic abuse and violence against Women & Girls for evaluation and development of SLDAS services and programmes.
See Job Description/Person Specification for further details.
Women from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority communities, those with disabilities and long-term health conditions and women with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
We have committed to ensuring that disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job role in order to diversify our team and represent the community we serve.
If you are interested in applying for any of the above posts please see attached information pack and application forms.
Closing date: Sunday 29th September 2024 by 5pm.
Interviews: Week commencing 14th October 2024
Due to the specialist nature of the work, All posts are designated to women only, permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
Additional Information: DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
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World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK.
STEP provides a bespoke employment programme that addresses the complex barriers that refugees face when preparing for, and ultimately finding work in the UK. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Assistant to join the STEP team. You will play a crucial role in assisting Employment Advisors to provide employment support to refugee clients across the UK.
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting with administration and management of programmes, including regular reporting
- Supporting Employment Advisors with client referrals and other general support
- Assisting with the ongoing monitoring and impact measurement of programmes
- Analysing results and identify trends to use data to drive changes and improve quality of programmes.
- Answering referral phone line
- Supporting referral process and management of referrals
- Eligibility assessments of prospective clients
- Triaging enquiries from case workers and public
About you
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Previous administrative / team support experience
- A high level of administrative skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and databases
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy across every aspect of your work
- High levels of efficiency and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Ability to use your own initiative and make independent decisions.
- Competency in speaking another language is desirable e.g. Amharic, Arabic, Dari/Pashto, Dinka Farsi, Kurdish, Ormo, Somali, Tigrinya, Turkish
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
- Season ticket / travel to work loan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
To apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th October
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
Regionally-based post from Autumn 2024
28 hours per week – including some weekends and evenings and frequent travel in the region and nationally
Based from home and locations within the geographical area covered by this role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, pragmatic person who is excited by what spirit-led growth might mean in a faith context. Our local development team is a key part of our plans to reinvigorate Quakerism and to help Quaker communities thrive.
As a local development worker, you will support Quaker communities to be inclusive, welcoming and all-age. The support areas include worship, community, organisational management, social action, collaboration in the wider community, and outreach. You will provide accompaniment, facilitation, project support, and training. You will work alongside others at Quakers in Britain and Woodbrooke to provide resources and opportunities that grow from the identified needs of local Quakers.
We invite applications from people who are:
- Good listeners with experience of working with groups to develop and deliver a shared vision
- Familiar with Quaker worship, community, witness, and organisation
- Organised and resourceful, able to research information, analyse and sift it, and apply it appropriately to a range of situations and personalities
- Creative and adaptable, able to encourage innovation and support experimentation
- Digitally curious, willing to experiment with digital platforms and programmes to develop community and progress work.
Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.
For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 14 October 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 22 October 2024.
Quakers have a faith commitment to equality, and encourage and welcome applications for posts from people of all identities and backgrounds. As a result of our recruitment practices, individuals will be selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities. A candidate’s sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnicity, nationality, disability, marital status or class will not be a barrier to working for Quakers in Britain.
We aim to operate an equitable and user-friendly application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact our People Team. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of the organisation.
Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment. Our recruitment and selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding, and the suitability of all candidates will be assessed during recruitment in-line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines. Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks in line with these guidelines.
The role
Cruse Bereavement Support is the UK’s leading Bereavement charity. We help people through one of the most painful times of their lives through bereavement support, information and campaigning.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Service Delivery Co-ordinator to join our Somewhere For Us Project team. The aim of the Somewhere For Us project is to ensure that children and young people feel supported on their grief journey. The project service is co-designed with a Youth Advisory Group. You will be responsible for the delivery of a range of bereavement supports to children, young people and communities across the Western and Northern Trust Areas and wider NI if required. The support is provided through Understanding Your Child’s Bereavement online session for parents, group support, 1-1 support and Understanding Your Bereavement online sessions for children and young people. Awareness sessions are provided to organisations and individuals working with children and young people within the community, for example sports clubs, community groups, schools, churches.
The Somewhere For Us Project supports bereaved children and young people aged 8 – 25. It is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund through their Empowering Young People funding stream.
The post is based in our Foyle office, with one day a week in Belfast. The post is funded until the end of June 2027.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV, covering letter & NI Monitoring Form, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 7 October 2024, with interviews taking place on Tuesday, 15 October 2024 in the Cruse office, Bishop Street, Derry/Londonderry.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by Friday, 11 October 2024, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about fashion or furniture and want to make a difference through your work? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to join our team, focusing on driving sales while supporting our charitable mission.
About the Role:
As the Store Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our Retail Manager to maximise sales and ensure the smooth operation of our retail business. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic Retail team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to positive change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Retail Manager in achieving sales targets and operational goals.
- Lead, inspire, and manage a dedicated team, including staff and volunteers.
- Ensure exceptional customer service and a welcoming store environment.
- Manage inventory, merchandising, and store presentation to align with brand standards.
- Oversee daily store operations, including cash handling, reporting, and compliance.
- Contribute to marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts.
About You:
- Experience: Previous experience in a store management role within the fashion or furniture industry is essential.
- Skills: Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience. Experience managing volunteers is highly desirable.
- Attitude: Positive, proactive, and passionate about driving change. A “can-do” attitude and optimism for the future are a must.
- Passion: Enthusiasm for fashion, furniture, and making a positive impact through charity-focused work.
Why Join Us?
- Training: Additional training and development opportunities will be provided.
- Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that is dedicated to making a difference.
- Impact: Be part of a company that values its people and their contributions to both business and community.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and share our passion for fashion and positive change, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.