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Are you driven by social justice issues - looking to take up a challenge for people disenfranchised and stigmatised as a result of their circumstances? Then you could be the new solicitor our social justice legal team is looking for. 

We are a specialist drugs charity expanding our are legal services into new areas of law having been awarded legal aid contracts for Community Care and Public law. And if that's not enough for you, we are also developing our immigration service to be available and free at the point of delivery. So if you are driven to make a difference, and enthusiastic then maybe this role is for you!

The person we are looking for is:

• Qualified Solicitor and holder of a Practising Certificate or eligible to obtain one on appointment; and
• Proven experience of working on social welfare law, or public law matters under a legal aid contract or of providing immigration advice in a professional setting.

As a member of our dynamic social justice legal team, based in London, your responsibilities will include:

• high quality legal services to clients of alcohol/drug treatment centres, homeless day centres, and sexual health clinics in the London area, and when necessary and with training deliver our expanding 'virtual' legal outreach services to clients elsewhere in the country;
• Managing and completing casework resulting from our legal outreach services on issues including welfare benefits, housing, and debt;
• Working with the Supervising Solicitors in the development of our legal aid and immigration work;
• Providing advice to the public and professionals about legal issues connected with drug use (training will be provided);
• Updating our specialist publications;
• Contributing to our local and National policy commentary/response on drugs, and all associated legislation

Do you have a deep understanding of voluntary sector groups?  Are you passionate about inclusive communities and effective systems change? 

Inclusion Barnet is Barnet’s Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO), led by a board and senior management team of disabled people, and we’re passionate about working towards inclusive communities and greater social justice for all.  This role works with groups from across all Barnet’s diverse communities, and all work needs to be undertaken through an equality and access lens.  Therefore, we’re looking for someone with a demonstrable commitment to the social model of disability and disability equality,  and an ambition to contribute to a fairer society for all.  We also particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. 

The successful candidate will lead on delivery of our voluntary sector support activity, working as part of our award-winning Barnet Together partnership with Young Barnet Foundation and Groundwork London.  Managing a team of two, you will ensure we continue a strong delivery of our offer and that we increase membership and engagement, and act as Inclusion Barnet’s Operational Lead within the partnership.  You’ll undertake some delivery yourself, supporting groups with funding applications and more complex governance queries.  You’ll also convene Barnet’s Environmental Network, and attend some key local meetings to provide representation of the sector’s views. 

To succeed, you will either have previous experience of supporting community groups in a sector support role, or solid experience of third sector management, governance and fundraising.  You’ll be keen to coach and develop more junior members of your team in these skills, excited by the challenge of delivering this unique service and keen to build on the success of Barnet Together to date. 

You’ll be a collaborative, coaching manager; a great relationship builder with tact and emotional intelligence, and a champion for the contribution of the sector.  In return, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work. 

This is a UK based role, and there will be a need to spend two days on average in Barnet.  We encourage flexible working to suit your work/life balance preferences where possible.  We also operate a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) system. 

To apply, please submit your CV with a brief covering letter clearly stating how you meet the person specification.

Blood Cancer affects 250,000 people every year, with 40,000 newly diagnosed each year. We set out our fundraising strategy in 2022 with the ambition to beat blood cancer and we will achieve this by increasing the amount of research and services we fund. To do this we will be doubling the amount we invest over the next five years and continuing our current income growth across all fundraising streams. Public Fundraising is a key strategic area for the charity and Blood Cancer UK is looking to grow its presence and impact here, inspiring more people to choose to fundraise for us. As Head of Public Fundraising, you will set the vision for Public Fundraising at Blood Cancer UK and lead an ambitious team of Senior Managers to build individual strategies and operational plans to ensure continued income growth.

We are looking for a proactive Workforce Projects Officer with organisational, people and coordination skills to join us here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) to help us achieve our goal of growing the workforce in each of our clinical specialities, radiology and oncology, to enable patients to receive timely diagnosis and treatment.

Sitting in a high performing and dynamic Workforce Initiatives team, the Workforce Projects Officer will work collaboratively to establish feasible and impactful new initiatives to grow the workforce, developing those with the greatest potential impact to become business as usual. You will have strong project management experience and the ability to develop effective working relationships to contribute to several exciting projects covering UK training and curricula, upskilling allied medical and healthcare professionals and developing new pathways for globally trained doctors to join the UK workforce. As the Workforce Projects Officer you will be at the heart of the initiatives that ensure that the radiology and oncology workforce is well-supported and future ready.

If you have a desire to work in a people profession which strives to have a positive impact on the lives of doctors and ultimately patients; this may be the opportunity for you.

What you’ll do:

• Support the development and implementation of changes to specialty curricula as necessary.
• Support annual recruitment campaign into the specialities.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive and broad knowledge of the key workforce issues facing both specialties.
• Proactively undertake research and identify potential opportunities and area for development to grow the workforce.
• Undertake planning, monitoring and delivery of workforce projects as agreed, ensuring they are delivered on time, to a high standard and within budget.

What you’ll need:

• Significant experience in planning and coordinating a diverse range of activities and projects within a relevant context.
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation within a project context.
• Detailed understanding (or the ability to acquire it) of UK and EU legislation and GMC regulations and procedures in relation to entry to GMC registers and the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders at all levels.
• Clear and analytical thinker with the ability to exercise sound initiative, judgement and discretion.
• Ability to manage own time effectively and prioritise workload.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. If you are interested in finding out more about the Workforce Projects Officer role and the RCR please have a read of the candidate pack. 

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking to recruit a coordinated, efficient, and enthusiastic Administrator to join us at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) as our CRM Team Administrator. The RCR is undergoing a big system change and the CRM Team Administrator will help support the project by providing excellent administrative, engagement and testing support to the Digital Products Owner for the new CRM system as it develops.

The successful candidate will be joining our high performing CRM team and have responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of administrative processes. You will also provide an enthusiastic customer service. As a confident and coherent communicator, you will act as an internal liaison and support to staff as the CRM develops, coordinate enquiries and feedback in an efficient and timely way.

As the CRM Team Administrator you’ll play a pivotal role in helping us maintain and enhance our customer relationships and ensure that the team operates smoothly and efficiently.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate enquiries from users/staff for the CRM product throughout development and delivery.
• Support the documentation of processes and mapping exercises for the CRM project and any other administrative support associated with the project.
• Arrange and manage project meetings.
• Coordinate ongoing training and induction of new staff to business systems (CRM) as they are implemented.
• Support the development of tools and training materials across services.
• Help to monitor any shared inboxes and the CRM helpdesk, ensuring enquiries are directed to the relevant team member.

What you’ll need:

• Experience of team or project administration.
• Experience of working with a project team.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer service.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient user of Microsoft packages. 
• Excellent organisation skills

If you are looking for an impactful role in a medical charity with a great cause and ambitious goals, then please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in our CRM Team Administrator candidate pack. 
 

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

HHA is seeking someone passionate and strategic to support our ambitious plans through the creation and execution of a strong long-term trusts and grants strategy for our work in Haiti. As our team and projects continue to grow, this position offers the unique opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of the organisation – and ultimately improve the lives of vulnerable people and communities across the world.

Hope Health Action is a Christian NGO with the mission of empowering local communities to provide life-saving health and disability care for the world’s most vulnerable. We work in Haiti, South Sudan and Uganda, providing sustainable, long-term solutions to the stark health and disability inequalities that exist in these communities.

Haiti was where we first began our work, founding a hospital, which went on to become a 100 bed facility that treated over 35,000 patients every year. Our programmes also include a Wheelchair Distribution Centre, a respite home for children with disabilities, a spinal cord injury rehabilitation centre, and large-scale community health initiatives. We are now one of the leading healthcare providers in northern Haiti, with a national reputation and a wide network of local and international partners. 

Historically, most of our funding has come from UK and European trusts and foundations, and while we are keen to maintain and build on this, we are also keen to maximise the opportunities available to us as a US 501(c)(3) charity and expand our portfolio of US funders. We seek a skilled grant writer to help us navigate and access these opportunities, ensuring our projects receive the support needed to continue transforming lives. Your expertise will be crucial in helping us achieve our mission across new horizons.

You would be responsible for the following:

• Writing, managing and reporting for all Haiti focussed grants
• Developing and executing a strategy to maximse trust and grant income for our Haiti based projects
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with exisiting and new funders.

We are looking for someone with a strong record in winning and managing grants, who can advance our mission and ensure the sustainability of our programmes in Haiti. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Read the attached Job Description for full details about the role and the skills & experience we expect applicants to have.

Your new company
A permanent position has arisen within a large, renowned regulatory body, based in Central London. You will work as a Finance Business Partner and play a key role in the delivery of accurate financial services. The working pattern is hybrid , equating to 1 day in the office per week.
Your new role

• Reporting to the Finance Manager.
• Lead on the accurate and timely production of management accounts with relevant variance analysis and appropriate commentary.
• Oversee the production of monthly accruals, prepayments, deferred income and other accounting journals into the accounting system.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Provide business partnering support across the business. Work with budget holders to ensure that their performance against budget is understood.
• Drive forward the development of financial reporting.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial systems.

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified and actively studying for a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and other financial software.
• Strong management accounting and business partnering experience.
• Good technical experience with a good understanding of statutory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible hybrid working.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Great contributory pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance and Medicash cash plan.
• Discounted gyms and retail discounts.

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

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The Senior Digital Manager will oversee the delivery of the ambitious growth strategy for National Theatre at Home, having responsibility for driving acquisition, engagement and retention strategies across marketing and product, to drive audience and brand growth.

The role reports to the Head of National Theatre at Home, supporting the strategic delivery as well as reviewing and setting the roadmap against KPIs, and managing a team of two marketers. The role works collaboratively with Data, Programming and content teams across the NT and will play a key role in developing new and innovative ways to bring streamed theatre to  new global audiences.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Extensive marketing campaign experience, ideally within the subscription or entertainment sectors.

• Experience in and understanding of brand, creative, audience development and advertising landscape.

• Extensive experience working on digital product/platform brands.

• Experience of delivering against KPIs, from revenue and LTV to social media performance.

• Experience of personnel management in previous roles.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Thursday 22nd August 2024 at 12 noon

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Are you a proactive, analytical and compassionate individual with a proven record of successfully supporting young people with SEND within an educational setting or alternative provision?  Do you have strong experience of working with children and young people who have learning difficulties, disabilities, mental health and/or have spent time in care?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Lead SEND Adviser to work directly with children and young people and use the knowledge gained from these interactions, our own data and your previous experience to influence systems, commissioning and services for children and young people.

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this exciting opportunity

This key role will see our successful candidate oversee the strategic development of the Alliance service Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision with the aim of maximising the progress of young people coming into contact with the service with SEND, including personal and social development.  You will also provide advocacy to support young people to re-enter mainstream education when required and ensure education providers carry out their statutory responsibilities regarding young people with Statement of Special Educational Needs, feeding into EHCPs.

We will also count on you to support and upskill Alliance staff in understanding the needs of SEND pupils, to develop plans to improve the support that the various systems around the child or young person can offer by increasing understanding of the child/ young person and their individual needs, plus support young people to undertake assessments to identify potential learning needs and neurodiversity.

What we are looking for

• Teacher qualified or similar professional qualification
• Experience of working on a target-driven project and a proven ability to manage a caseload
• Proven record of engaging young people via outreach and promotion
• Experience of supporting children and young people who are neurodiverse to thrive
• Experience working alongside the partnerships that exist to support neurodiverse children and young people
• Exemplary knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Knowledge of the range of assessments available to identify potential SEND Young people
• Excellent IT, prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 18 August 2024 @ 23:45pm          Interview date: 26th August 2024.

You may be a qualified IDVA or a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker wanting to work alongside health professionals in a hospital environment, although we will consider applicants from other fields providing you are able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse.

This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working. There is an expectation that you will do a mixture of working from home, our office Singer Street and in co-location at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH

As a Hospital 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.
• Be comfortable with running group training sessions and be willing and able to share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital.
• Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.

Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the Hospital Trust in addition to their contract of employment.

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.

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 is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

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.

An opportunity has arisen to provide support in our weekly groups for young people aged 13-19 who are experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties. The groups are an informal, fun, confidential space where young people can meet and chat with other young people, take part in feel-good activities and receive helpful information and tools. There are two groups a week, one on Thursdays in Tunbridge Wells between 4.30pm-6pm and another in a venue in Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, details to be confirmed.  

We are looking for a Sessional Support Worker to assist with the delivery of the groups. The postholder will work closely with the Reachout Youth Coordinator to help plan and deliver the groups and provide support to group members. You will have experience of working with young people and an understanding of mental health conditions. You will have excellent communication and listening skills, be positive, warm and welcoming and able to deal confidently with challenging situations.

The role is for 5 hours per week. Most of your time will be spent at the groups in their 2 different locations, with some time being spent helping to plan activities, attend monthly supervision, and/or other relevant meetings outside of the groups.

We offer:

· 25 days annual leave entitlement per year pro rata, with incremental increases capped at 30 days after 10 years’ service (plus bank holidays)

· An additional day of leave on your birthday and another over the winter period

· A fully supportive working environment with regular supervision

· Flexible days and hours where possible, to be arranged

· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential 24/7 telephone advice and counselling service

· Ongoing training relevant to your role, and access to various courses through Charity Consortium Learning

· Pension contributions of up to 4% of your salary

Please read the job description and person specification below before applying.

How to apply

Please email a CV and supporting statement (maximum of 2 sides of A4) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role making sure you have addressed the criteria listed in our person specification to Leigh Attwood by 10am on Friday 2nd August. CV’s sent without a supporting statement will automatically be discounted. Interviews will be held in person, in Tunbridge Wells on Thursday 22nd August.

Please note the role will be working with vulnerable young people so an enhanced DBS check will be required, in addition to evidence of your right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.

Mental Health Resource is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and we want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people we employ. Applications are therefore welcomed from all backgrounds and identities.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Charity Registration No: 1049854.

Are you passionate about providing quality mental health support to young people?

Do you want to make a positive impact in your community?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work independently within a small team?

If the answer is yes to all of these, we would love to hear from you…

An opportunity has arisen to lead and run our Reachout Youth project, delivering weekly groups for young people aged 13-19 who are experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties. The groups are an informal, fun, confidential space where young people can meet and chat, participate in feel good activities and receive helpful information and tools. There are two groups a week, one on Thursdays in Tunbridge Wells between 4.30pm – 6pm and another in a community venue or a school in Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, details to be confirmed.

You will have experience of working with young people, and the ability to facilitate groups, plan and deliver creative activities that engage young people and encourage participation. You will have excellent communication and administration skills. We are looking for someone energetic, positive, warm and welcoming, who is able to deal with challenging situations with confidence.

The role is for 13 hours per week, for delivery of the groups, dealing with referrals, client support, planning, administration and supervision. Some flexibility to work from home outside of the groups is possible, although this is an office-based role.

We offer:

· 25 days annual leave entitlement per year pro rata, with incremental increases capped at 30 days after 10 years’                  service (plus bank holidays)

· An additional day of leave on your birthday

· A fully supportive working environment with regular supervision

· Flexible working

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Ongoing training relevant to your role, and access to various courses through Charity Consortium Learning

· Up to 4% matched pension contributions

If you would like to have an informal conversation to find out more about the role please feel free to call the office. 

Please read the job description and person specification below prior to applying.

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement (maximum of 2 sides of A4) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification. Standalone CV’s will not be accepted.

Email: Mrs Leigh Attwood, Office Manager 

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Closing date: Wednesday 21st August at 9am 

Expected interview date: Monday 2nd September or Wednesday 4th September

Mental Health Resource is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and we want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Charity Registration No: 1049854.