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Job Description

Balance is looking for a Support Worker/Driver to join our Day Centre in Wandsworth.

Who you are

• You are someone who shares and is able to mobilise the charities values of Independence, Empowerment, Partnership, Professionalism, Staff Recognition and Sustainability. If you have knowledge, application and commitment to these values we want to hear from you.
• You have a Clean Current D1 Driving License.

Who we are

At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independence, fulfilled and self-confident lives.  We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services. 

Main Responsibilities of the Job

• To provide driving support options for pick up and drop of duties at the commencement and end of sessions at our day centres.
• To demonstrate Balance values of partnership, independence, professionalism, empowerment, staff recognition and sustainability in your conduct and approach to your work
• Through partnership, support and develop peoples skills, confidence and interests as part of a multi-disciplinary day service offer.
• To support your colleagues, service managers and other key professionals to put those using our service at the centre of your daily work. .
• To maintain and update client and related operational records with an accurate and professional commitment.
• To ensure compliance with and the delivery of the charity policies and procedures particularly those related to safeguarding, inclusion and disability discrimination.

Working Expectations

• The working day is  8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday - extra time is paid as overtime.
• Drive a passenger service vehicle.
• Attendance at training. 
• Use of information technology to support your work.

Benefits of Working for us

The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:

• A baseline commitment to pay London living wage for all its front line staff.
• A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression as part of our performance support.
• Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Access to a range of discount schemes.
• Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
• Access to travel card loan and bike to work scheme.

DETAILS 

• Contract type: Fixed term contract, 2 years. Full-time, 35 hours a week (Monday to Friday).
• Salary: GBP 27,000 – 32,000 per annum, dependent on experience (the range is aligned to London cost of living and would be adjusted according to the appointee's location).
• Location: Hybrid. 4 days remote but must be able to travel to London office once a week (every Wednesday). Location in London may be an advantage.
• Closing Date: 31 January 2025
• Start Date: 01 April 2025
• Reports to: Finance Officer

About us 

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre works with partners to put human rights at the core of companies’ business models; to empower communities and workers to secure their rights and gain accountability for abuse; and to encourage governments to create the right regulation and incentives to facilitate these outcomes. We are a global organisation committed to cooperation with diverse actors in our movement. We have more than 80 global team colleagues based in 20+ countries around the world, who work with a wide network of human rights advocates.    

With our international network of allies, our global approaches to deliver this vision are:   

• Working to achieve equality of power in negotiations which further human rights between workers and communities, with business and governments;  

• Build transparency regarding allegations of human rights abuse in business, highlighting advances and challenges; 

• Use the evidence and data we generate to positively influence decision-makers including business, investors and national and regional governments; and 

• Strengthen corporate accountability, due diligence and effective remedy for abuse. 

Responsibilities 

The Bookkeeper/Finance Assistant is responsible for managing and recording financial transactions for the organisation. This includes maintaining accurate financial records and reconciling accounts. This role plays a crucial role in supporting the financial health of the organisation.

1. Record Financial Transactions: Accurately record daily financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.

2. Reconcile Bank Accounts: Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure that all financial data is accurate and up to date.

3. Prepare Payment Schedules: Preparation of payment schedules across three entities in multiple currencies. Ensure that all financial practices comply with the organisations internal policies.

4. Accounts Payable and Receivable: Track outstanding invoices, process incoming and outgoing online payments, ensuring invoices are accurate and payments are made on time. Follow up with clients or vendors as needed.

5. Expense Reporting: Review and verify employee expenses and ensure compliance with the organisations policies.

6. Maintain General Ledger: Manage the general ledger and ensure that all transactions are posted correctly to the appropriate accounts.

7. Month end Journals: Create journal entries for financial transactions, if required. Knowledge of accrual and prepayment journals is beneficial.

8. Assist with Audits: Provide necessary documentation and support during financial audits.

9. Maintain Financial Records: Ensure all financial records are stored properly and accessible for future reference.

10. Maintain Finance inbox and emails: Communicate with other team members across the organisation on financial queries. Maintain and organise the finance inbox daily.

11. Preparation of VAT returns: Assist finance officers with preparation of quarterly VAT returns.

12. Supporting the Finance team: Ad-hoc support may be required during project audits and activities.

13. Finance Administration: Manage weekly finance-related postal mail, occasional bank visits and petty cash management.

Key Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role; experience with accounting software (e.g. Iplicit, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage).
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting tools.
• Proficient in online banking and other payment platforms.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills. Must be fluent in English.
• Strong understanding in foreign currencies and conversions.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background and we acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in progressive movements. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Latinx and other minorities, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGTBQ+. 

Application: Only application forms submitted via our website will be considered. We will not consider CVs and applications submitted through other platforms.

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven individual who can help own and manage SSAFA’s Dynamics 365 cloud instances used by our social work, safeguarding and mentoring areas of the business to manage their data workflows. This will involve the full end-to-end cycle including the understanding of development briefs, translating briefs into functional requirements, turning functional requirements into Dynamics 365 customisations, assisting with and monitoring of user testing, documentation, rollout and day-to-day support/administration. 

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will have extensive, multi-year experience with Dynamics 365 and relevant third-party integrations. You will most likely have recommended and implemented tools from PowerObjects, North52, DocuSign and MSCRM-ADDONS in order to create incredibly automated solutions for use in a business system.

The ability to analyse business processes and understand them aligned to the legislation surrounding social work will be key to the role. You will need to champion and promote positive change through the evolution of Dynamics 365 – speaking the language of the business rather than the language of Dynamics. You’ll also be fully versed in Power Automate so that existing workflows, actions and logic can be migrated seamlessly.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. 

Closing date: Midnight on 31 January 2025. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

Interviews: TBC

We are excited to appoint an Interim Head of Policy and External Affairs on a short-term contract (6-12 months). We are looking for a highly experienced policy and external affairs professional with demonstrable experience in leading teams within a membership organisation.

The successful candidate will join our fantastic team at CIEH and will manage and drive our policy and external affairs activity by designing and implementing policies, procedures, systems and processes.

The role will support the development of evidence-based policies and influence relevant stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes for environmental health, and will support championing CIEH as the trusted go to authority for policy decision makers and the media on all environmental health matters.

The role will also lead, support and develop an effective Policy team, ensuring that the structure is appropriate to support the activities and is sustainable for the future.

Job Title: Technology, Workplace, and Business Support Officer
Salary: £32,015 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Tottenham Hale, London, N17

About Outward

This year, Outward proudly celebrates 50 years of delivering high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people across London. For half a century, we have been dedicated to empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives, make positive choices, and embrace opportunities that matter to them.

Our journey has been defined by our commitment to engaging, enabling, and empowering the people we support. From supported living to activity centres and community outreach, we continue to evolve, innovate, and deliver services that reflect the unique needs and aspirations of those we serve.

As we mark this milestone, we remain as passionate as ever about creating inclusive environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

Please note the internal job title of the role is Technology, Workplace, and Business Support Officer. We are looking for a multi-skilled professional to play a pivotal role in ensuring our facilities, health and safety, and technology systems function seamlessly across our offices and service locations.

This dynamic role combines two key areas:

1. Facilities/Health & Safety Management: Overseeing office operations, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards, and managing facilities effectively.

2. IT Support: Providing first-line technical support, troubleshooting basic uncomplicated IT issues, and maintaining digital tools and asset registers.

If you have experience in facilities management, are naturally IT-savvy, and enjoy problem-solving, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage and support technology equipment (e.g., laptops, mobile phones) for staff, ensuring systems are connected and operational, and assisting with initial setup and resolving basic issues.

• Manage organisational enquiries via phone and email, ensuring timely responses.

· Oversee the collection, management, and secure disposal of confidential waste, ensuring records are achieved properly.

· Maintain and update IT asset registers and assist in managing phone and mobile contracts.

· Conduct regular Health and Safety audits and ensure emergency procedures are implemented.

· Oversee vehicle fleet management, ensuring compliance with insurance and maintenance requirements.

• Act as the main liaison for building and parking arrangements, ensuring SLAs are met.

· Support office supply distribution and assist in improving internal communication systems.

Full JD is available on request.

Requirements

Essential

· Demonstrable knowledge of facilities or H&S management within an office environment

· Experience in uncomplicated IT support, including issuing equipment and assisting with setting up.

· Familiarity with managing and updating digital systems logs, such as asset registers or shared networks.

· Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and assisting in troubleshooting common IT issues.

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.

· Willingness to travel between sites and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Desirable

· IT or digital support-related qualification.

· Experience in facilities management or overseeing contracts and supplier relationships.

· Knowledge of Health and Safety compliance and risk management.

Benefits

We value our staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

· 25 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)

· Comprehensive Learning & Development Programme

· Cycle-to-Work Scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

· Pension Scheme and Death in Service Benefit

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference and have the skills and experience for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter. In your covering letter, outline your motivation for applying, how your skills align with the role, and highlight relevant achievements. In the subject line, please state clearly the role you are applying for and your name.

The closing date for all applications is 31st January 2025, however it is only an indicative date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. It would be great to hear from you.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As an employer, who aspire to become Disability Confident Committed, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Please indicate clearly at the beginning of your supporting statement if you have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010), and you wish to be considered for an Offer Of an Interview (OOI) Please note that the OOI is available to disabled candidates only. Regrettably, any false declaration of disability in order to secure an interview will impact on your overall application.

About Us

Climate Change All Change (CCAC) is an innovative charity on a mission to empower the next generation to confront the climate crisis head-on. Through our national primary schools programme, we bring together education, design, and climate action to inspire young people to become leaders in mitigating and transcending the effects of climate change. After successful pilot projects, we’re expanding, and we need a diligent Senior Project Officer to help us grow.

Position Overview

Known internally at CCAC as Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in the expansion of our flagship schools programme, working alongside educators, designers, and our senior development team. Your ability to organise, lead, and streamline operations will directly support our charity’s mission. This is a part-time role (22.5 hours per week) with flexible remote working options, but occasional in-person meetings in London and at primary schools across the country. The candidate will need the skills and ambition to take on a wider and / or more focused role as CCAC grows and evolves.

Key Responsibilities
• Project Coordination: Lead the growth of our primary school co-design programme, ensuring that processes and systems are in place to support expansion.
• Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between our senior team and partners, including schools, designers, and educators.
• Fundraising and Sponsorship: Support our fundraising efforts by identifying opportunities and assist in securing sponsorships to sustain and expand our work.
• Operational Support: Provide essential administrative and operational assistance to the lead team, keeping the charity’s diverse activities on track.
• System & Process Development: Refine and implement effective administrative systems and processes to ensure smooth and efficient operations as CCAC scales up.

See attachment JD below.

Details
• Contract Type: Part-time (3 days / 22.5 hours/week)
• Location: Remote (London-based with occasional in-person meetings/visits)
• Salary: £23,985 per annum (£40,000 pro-rated for part-time)
• Start Date: February 2025 (dependent on notice period)
• Closing Date for Applications: 31st January 2025
• Interview Date: w/c 10th February

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of education, sustainability, and design, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a covering letter detailing why you're a great fit for this role and highlighting any experience you have in supporting the growth of an organisation.
Please note: Applications that do not follow this application process will not be considered.

Why Join Us?

At CCAC, you’ll be part of an inspiring, mission-driven team working to tackle the climate crisis by educating and empowering future leaders. If you have the ambition, skills, and passion to make a real difference, this is the role for you.

Job Title:            Database and Income Processing Manager

Reporting To:       Head of Philanthropy & Special Events

Salary:                   £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum

Contract type:    Permanent, fulltime, Hybrid

Location: Hybrid - At times travel across Felix’s sites in London (Deptford, Enfield, Poplar, Park Royal, Deptford and Canary Wharf. 

About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Started in 2016, its vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. In 2024 our workforce of over 200 staff and 13,000 volunteers collected and distributed the equivalent of 38 million meals to Londoners in need. This is done through a network of 1,200 community organisations and schools who are working on the frontline to feed people who are experiencing hunger and cannot afford to regularly buy the food they need. The Felix Project works with hundreds of suppliers from across the food industry, including supermarkets, wholesalers, farms and restaurants to rescue high quality surplus food, that cannot be sold and would otherwise go to waste. 

In London, one in for working families regularly struggle to afford to feed their children, equating to an estimated 325,000 families across the capital. The cost of food has increased by 30% in the past three years and one in eight working families have less than £3 a day for food, after paying their bills. About 20% of working families have been forced to access a food support service for the first time during 2024 due to the rising cost of living. 

Our work has never been more needed, and demand continues to grow: we are building our expertise and impact in response. The Felix Project now operates from four main depots in North, South, East, and West London, with ‘point-to-point’ projects in Central London and Canary Wharf. Felix’s Kitchen in our East London depot produces up to 5,000 meals per day from surplus food. Felix’s Multibank in West London distributes non-food items to those who need it most. As part of the charity’s involvement with The Coronation Food Project, we are launching an innovative food processing lab – The Felix Food Factory. 

About the role 

This is a new and vital role which sits within the Income Generation & Marketing (IGM) team.  The successful postholder will be required to build excellent working relationships with colleagues in both finance and IT. 

The IGM team is in a period of growth, aiming to be 30 strong by the end of 2025. Our goal is to drive increased revenue to £18.5m over the next year with a target of £21M by 2029. Data insight and management will be a fundamental enabler of the strategy.  

We require this postholder to share our ambition; to have experience of a charity going through rapid growth. You will lead on opportunities to refine and reset the use of our database (Microsoft Dynamics) and streamline income processes to optimise supporter relationship management and financial performance.  

Your work will be extremely varied from auditing the use of our database by teams, recommending how we might deploy off the shelf new functionality, maintaining data integrity, ensuring data compliance in everything we do, to daily income processing tasks including recommending how we might use the latest API options to improve our existing processes. We are looking for a seasoned database and income processing manager; someone who will thrive as a single point of contact on behalf of fundraising. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

CRM 

Become the expert product owner of the Income Generation CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) and work with the income generation and marketing team, IT team, and others to ensure that data is stored securely, maintained appropriately (including running regular data cleansing), and can be analysed. This database is shared across the organisation, so the postholder will be comfortable working with colleagues on decisions impacting the whole CRM. 

Audit how we currently use MSD creating a gap analysis and work with IT Systems Engineers to scope out potential functionality upgrades.  

Work with IGM, MSD and other charity users to understand how Felix can optimise the CRM’s use.  

Systems Integration 

Be part of a system improvement team looking at automation, process improvements and system integrations (e.g. CRM/Business Central/the charity donate platform Donor Box and third-party income generation platforms like Just Giving) 

Income Processing

Work with the Financial Accountant to ensure that income is uploaded and correctly coded to Microsoft Dynamics. Understand the setup, data capture and data validity of online income providers used by The Felix Project. Process donations from multiple income streams into CRM and work with Finance Team colleagues to ensure a smooth income reconciliation process. Manage relationships with third party income generation platform operators.  

Help The Felix Project to maximise return from the Gift Aid scheme by ensuring declarations are added correctly and updated where necessary. 

Business Intelligence and Usability 

Become a super user of both Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Fabric (PowerBi) within the IGM team to support reporting across the team  

Lead audit of how IGM team is using database and data visualisation tools, ensure full training on currently available product. 

Create and publish a suite of KPI reporting for SMT.   

Key Skills 

Essential 

• Experience of fundraising or sales databases  
• Experience working with database users and systems administrators to develop database functionality  
• Experience of transaction processing from sources such as Just Giving, CAF, bank transfers, and online payment providers 
• Working understanding of the gift aid scheme 
• Working understanding of the GDPR compliance.

Desirable 

• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics and PowerBi or any data visualisation software 
• Experience of automation of processes between online payment providers and CRM 
• Experience of training, or a willingness to train, staff to use databases and data visualisation tools 
• Project management experience 
• Be able to maintain and map out the processes associated with fundraising 
• Used to maintaining data entity maps. 

Application procedure
Please apply via this recruitment portal. 

Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (and make sure that they’re both uploaded before submitting your application).

After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We suggest that you complete one last proof-read after submission and double check that your CV etc. uploaded correctly.

Recruitment timeline

Updated Closing date: 30th January 2025 

We are interviewing suitable applicants as and when they apply. We encourage early applications.

The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.

Help on Your Doorstep (HOYD) is at an exciting point in our journey. Since 2009, we have been supporting residents in Islington to overcome challenges and thrive in their communities. Now, we are seeking a Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) to lead and inspire our services, working closely with our Chief Executive to drive strategic growth and innovation.

About the Role

As our Deputy Chief Executive, you will:

• Lead operational and strategic initiatives to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Manage and support service teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Drive income generation, develop partnerships, and strengthen funding streams.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic oversight and operational expertise.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in senior leadership, particularly in voluntary or public sectors.
• A proven track record of strategic planning, income generation, and managing diverse teams.
• Deep understanding of the challenges faced by communities experiencing deprivation.
• Strong financial acumen, communication skills, and a passion for social justice.

Why Join Us?

At HOYD, we are rooted in the communities we serve, driven by values of empowerment and inclusivity. Joining us means leading meaningful change and shaping the future of our services to meet evolving community needs.

About The Advocacy Project

We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people who are vulnerable because of their circumstance can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.

Some of the ways we do this include:

• advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or    wellbeing
• user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services
• local Healthwatch services, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback
•  innovative Personal Health Budget projects that allow people to access items and services to improve their wellbeing.

Our services are independent, confidential, and free to those receiving them. Together, our teams are standing up for essential rights and supporting people to have a say on the issues that matter to them.

About the role

The post-holder will provide independent advocacy in various settings, including in the community, people’s homes, and hospital settings including mental health wards. You’ll raise awareness of advocacy, including for people from minority ethnic communities. You’ll work as part of a team of independent advocates, reporting to the Advocacy Service Manager. 

You will work as part of the Ealing advocacy team. You may also need to carry out your role in other London boroughs.

Under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will be required to visit CQC registered care homes and would be subject to government requirements.

Key responsibilities

î  Provide advocacy for eligible people under Mental Health Act 2007, the Health and Social Care Act 2012, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and under the Care Act 2014.

î  Provide a one-to-one advocacy service for people and undertake case work, evidencing and uploading case notes and data in a timely manner.

î  Provide instructed and non-instructed advocacy, where appropriate.

î  Provide information, support or signpost clients in order to inform or empower individuals on any issues about their treatment under the relevant legislation.

î  Act as duty advocate for our Single Point of Access referral line on a rota basis.

î  Meet case-working standards, monitoring system requirements and the goals for our service, making sure everyone needing advocacy is referred into the service in the right way.

î  Work within the location-specific engagement protocols, security, confidentiality and safeguarding policies (in addition to the Advocacy Best Practice Handbook).

î  Actively promote self-advocacy throughout all work with patients, where practical.

î  Raise awareness of independent advocacy and referring pathways to eligible people and referring agencies.

î  Keep your knowledge of legislation and policy up-to-date, including the mental health act, mental capacity act, care act, and local / national policy.

î  Keep up to date with developments and good practice in independent advocacy (including different advocacy models).

î  Develop good working relationships with key staff within health and social care services.

î  Be an active member of the advocacy service, contributing to service planning and providing cover for other colleagues when needed.

General responsibilities

î  Participate in team meetings and training.

î  Participate in personal, team and organisational development.

î  Contribute to monitoring reports.

î  Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.

î  Work to our mission, vision, and values.

î  Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

We welcome applications from people with transferrable skills and qualities, and people with diverse employment histories and personal backgrounds.

Essential qualities and attributes:

î  Understanding of the role and responsibilities of an advocate.

î  Understanding of issues faced by people with mental health conditions, physical health conditions and learning disabilities.

î  Ability to listen and build trust, to encourage people to express their own views and to represent clients’ self-defined interests.

î  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.

î  IT literate, including working knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, Outlook).

î  Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.

î  Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.

î  Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project and its services in line with our mission, vision and values.

î  Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable knowledge, experience and qualifications:

î  Experience of delivering different forms of advocacy (instructed and non-instructed; IMHA, ICAA, IMCA, IHCA,) within a statutory advocacy service.

î  Knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act / Care Act and other statutory legislation as it applies to advocacy.

î  Knowledge of mental health sections and social care services, including current issues in policy and practice.

î  Understanding of the Accessible Information Standard.

î  Advocacy qualification.

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.

Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.

All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

Opportunity to join our team as a

Telephone Carers Support Officer

Carers Support Centre (CSC) Bristol and South Gloucestershire provide support services to carers for adults who care for people that could not manage without their help.  All the care they provide is unpaid.

The Telephone Carers Support Officer is a key post in the team and provides information, advice and support to carers over the telephone at our offices in the Vassall Centre, Fishponds

You will join a busy and supportive team that provides several services to support unpaid carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.  Our services include carers assessments, one to one support, counselling, walk and talk, and Carers Emergency cards. 

Hours of work: 26.5 hours per week (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday 9am – 5pm. Friday 9.30 am – 1.30 pm.)

Salary:  £17,952 actual for 26.5 hours.  (FTE £25,406)

Location: Based at the CSC Offices at the Vassall Centre, Fishponds

The role will include:

*Responding to enquiries to the CarersLine service via telephone and email online for information, advice, guidance and support.

*Responding to these enquiries promptly, using online and telephone to resource information if necessary

*Referring and signposting carers and professionals to internal and external services where appropriate

To fulfil this role, you will need:

*Recent experience in a customer service role, providing a service that may include advice and/or support work

*Ability to listen, and communicate well on the telephone and good literacy skills

*A drive to support people and help them find solutions to the challenges in their caring role

*Computer literacy - experience of working with a client database would be helpful

Applications can be made via an application form, which is available from our website  where you will also find a full Job Description & Person Specification, and an introduction to Carers Support Centre.

If you would like to know more about this role, please call Dawn Osborne-Tiller.

If you do not have access to the internet, please call our office or email us.

Closing date: 5th February 2025 @ 9am

Interview date: 20th February 2025 at the Vassall Centre, Fishponds

Registered Charity Number: 1063226 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis.

Are you proactive, organised and creative and looking to develop your charity fundraising skills?

Do you have a passion for outdoor adventures and believe they should be accessible to all?

Would you like to be part of a small but dedicated fundraising team with big ambitions?

We’re on the hunt for a brilliant Fundraising Officer to join the team at The Lake District Calvert Trust.

At Calvert Lakes, our residential centre and Calvert Stables, both in beautiful locations just outside Keswick, we believe the outdoors should be accessible to everyone. Our residential breaks annually help 3000 people with a range of disabilities experience the Lake District in a safe and supportive way. We deliver a fun and fulfilling experience that makes a positive difference in their lives.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dedicated and ambitious team, with plenty of opportunities to develop your fundraising skills. Your focus will be on proactively leading a range of activities with our corporate supporters including building relationships, writing corporate funding applications, organising events and maintaining donor data and communications. 

You will have the chance to develop new fundraising activities and events in line with strategic fundriasing plans, You will be able to show your creative streak by designing fundraising materials, including web content, digitial newsletters, fundraising leaflets and sponsorship packages.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. 

An exciting opportunity exists to support a growing fundraising programme at one of London’s strongest independent schools. Reporting to the Director of Development & Alumni Relations, this Development Manager will expand upon our efforts in regular giving, legacy giving and stewardship. This includes managing our fundraising appeals, piloting new fundraising efforts, and producing events and communications for current and future donors. All of this will advance our priority of growing the Colfe’s Charitable Trust’s endowment to support even more 100% bursaries for our Sixth Form pupils.

The last few years have been our office’s most exciting: donations have helped grow the endowment to £2.7M, and many of our bequest intenders have revealed the total value of their legacies will be nearly £2M. Further, our Governors have just appointed Dan Gabriele, Deputy Principal of Caterham School, as the new Head of Colfe’s. He will take up this post in September, and our office will be key in advancing his vision. An essential part of this small but busy team, this is the perfect job for someone already in fundraising and looking to advance their career. The successful candidate will be highly organized and adaptable, have a strong attention to detail and be willing to pitch in as needed. A background in Development and experience with Raiser’s Edge will be necessary. Given our office’s success, opportunities may arise to work alongside new hires to help ease workload.

The School

Colfe’s is one of London’s oldest schools, taking its name from Reverend Abraham Colfe, Vicar of Lewisham, who founded the school in 1652. In his will, he entrusted the School to the Leathersellers’ Livery Company, which governs the school today. A former grammar school, Colfe’s has been a fully co-educational day school for 20 years with nearly 1300 pupils in all from ages 3 to 18. Colfe’s is not a stuffy school, but a happy place with a deep feeling of community among its students, parents, staff and alumni. This provides a terrific platform for this position to thrive upon.

Fundraising Priority

Every year, up to 12 pupils from non-privileged backgrounds at local state schools are awarded 100% bursaries to join our Sixth Form. Named our Leatherseller Scholars, these pupils are academically bright but often qualify for free school meals, and many have no access to a sixth form in their current schools. The Leathersellers’ Company launched this programme in 2009, and today, their grants are combined with donations to the Colfe’s Charitable Trust. However, awarding even more bursaries is urgent and essential. Applications for these awards are extremely high, and this demand now outpaces what we can provide in support. We must expand our fundraising efforts so that Colfe’s can support even more deserving pupils.

Skills and Attributes:

• 3-5 years’ working in Development. Experience working in a charity or educational setting necessary.
• Proficient in using Raiser’s Edge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, entrepreneurial and creative with natural problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, self-prioritise, and manage multiple projects at once.
• Team player with flexibility to adapt to the changing dynamics of the division.
• Highly collaborative and emotionally intelligent with the ability to develop new relationships with ease. Relates well to a diverse audience of stakeholders, including current and former parents, alumni, pupils, staff, Governors and friends.

Barnabas Aid is an international aid agency that gives practical support to Christians in contexts of persecution, poverty and hunger. The ministry was founded in 1993 with a focus on believers suffering discrimination for their faith. Since then Barnabas has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include Bibles and Scriptures, food aid, medical supplies, education and vocational training, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to play a key role in supporting our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while developing your professional skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Overview of the Finance Officer role and the team

The newly appointed Finance Officer will provide key financial support to the charity’s finance team, assisting in the day-to-day management of financial operations. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations. The Finance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the charity’s finances are well-managed and support the smooth running of the charity’s operations.

Freshwater Habitats Trust is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We are an evidence-based, conservation charity that works to protect UK and European freshwater wildlife through practical and innovative nature conservation projects. 

Data and evidence are vital in prioritising our work across the organisation and building the Freshwater Network. They are also vital when influencing external audiences to achieve our mission to reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity. 

This is a new role in the organisation and reflects an urgent requirement to collate, organise and manage a large volume of research, survey and other data collected by Freshwater Habitats Trust over the last four decades, the potential of which is not currently being fully realised. 

It is critical that through the development of an organisational data strategy we can:

· Provide evidence of our research and advocacy.

· Showcase Freshwater Habitats Trust’s expertise.

· Facilitate effective teamwork within and between project and organisational teams.

· Enable efficient project delivery and public / partner engagement.

· Guide the strategic delivery of conservation projects through Important Freshwater Area analysis mapping and reporting.

The role will work closely with the strategic Research and Data Sub-Group of the Senior Management Team who are responsible for driving this work forwards.

This position requires a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic person who works well as part of a team whilst being self-motivated and ambitious. 

Closing Date: 7th February 2025

Interview Dates: 28th February 2025