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Position Title: Senior Social Protection Adviser (Shamil Project, Amman, Jordan)

Appointment: Long-term Consultant or Fixed-Term Employee

Contract Type: Full-time Consultant or Fixed-Term Contract (if employee)

Contract Term:        Commencement date asap to May 2027 

Location:Amman, Jordan 

Total remuneration: Competitive salary commensurate with experience plus deployment and relocation package

Reporting to: Team Leader for Shamil Project

About Shamil

Shamil is a technical assistance facility which is a core component of a five-year programme funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), that runs from  2023-2027, called Strengthening Societal and Economic Resilience in Jordan (SSERJ). It aims to support the Government of Jordan to build a national system that ensures access to comprehensive social security for everyone, across the lifecycle. The project will promote greater gender equality, women's empowerment and the inclusion of persons with disabilities and other at-risk groups within the national social protection system and more broadly across society.

SSERJ consists of the following components: 

• Technical assistance to strengthen the social protection systems
• Financial assistance to pilot new social assistance and/or social insurance schemes
• Financial assistance for vulnerable refugees and research to promote refugee economic inclusion and self-reliance
• Technical assistance for monitoring, evaluation and lesson learning.

Shamil adopts a flexible, demand-driven and partner led approach to supporting social protection system strengthening by closely collaborating with key stakeholders in Jordan’s social protection space, including government, non-government and development partners. Shamil will work with key government partners to identify and address needs and priorities for system strengthening. Shamil will also foster collaboration with the other key technical assistance providers and development partners working in the social protection sector to ensure synergy, complementarity and greater effectiveness of results.

Shamil supports the Government of Jordan across all aspects of social protection, including analysis of the challenges Jordan faces that can be addressed by social protection; policy development; evidence generation; and strengthening the design and effectiveness of social protection schemes. 

Shamil is being implemented by Development Pathways, in partnership with Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and MMIS Management Consultants. 

Purpose

The purpose of the Senior Social Protection Adviser role is to lead Shamil’s provision of technical assistance on social protection in support of the Government of Jordan’s efforts to build an effective and efficient multi-tiered social protection system, with strong operational systems.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Technical Delivery (50%)

• Lead in developing the technical components of the Shamil project’s workplan, comprising support to policy development and reviews, research and lesson-learning, operational strengthening, bringing together thinking across Government, the FCDO, the Shamil team and other relevant stakeholders
• Lead on the development and delivery of SP technical activities – including developing high quality terms of reference for consultants and quality assuring their work – ensuring that all assignments are delivered to a high standard and on time, and provide support and advice to other project activities, as required
• As required, provide technical assistance on specific activities, delivering high quality reports, learning products and other written outputs
• Input to work-packages and TORs for mobilised TA developed in response to Stakeholder and Government demands
• Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of social protection in Jordan and the region, as well as the broader context and political economy within which the social protection system sits, and apply this to the design and delivery of Shamil’s activities.

Stakeholder and Client Engagement (40%)

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in Jordan, sharing leadership with the Deputy Team Leader/national Senior SP Adviser on the engagement with the social protection sector and strengthen understanding of the benefits of building an effective and comprehensive, multi-tiered universal social protection system
• Support and engage in the development and delivery of training sessions and other capacity development on social protection to a variety of government and non-government stakeholders, including the members of the Shamil team
• Across all activities, take the opportunity to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment and the inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable categories of the population within the national social protection system
• Capture and communicate stakeholder feedback and engagement back to the wider Core Team, supporting a unified understanding of stakeholder priorities.

Team Leadership and Management (10%)

• Participate actively in the leadership of the project as a member of the Senior Management Team and work closely with the other members
• Provide effective line management to the Social Protection Officer and effective task management to other colleagues contributing to the delivery of technical outputs
• Support the Team Leader in the development and delivery of project reports
• Support the development and maintenance of a strong and positive team culture
• Support the Project Manager in the effective planning, monitoring and reporting of project progress
• Uphold responsibilities within the project Communication Strategy, as relevant
• Undertake other activities as required by the Team Leader.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• At least a master’s degree in a subject related to social protection, international development, social policy, or economics
• At least ten years’ experience of working in global social policy and humanitarian contexts, with a focus on social protection
• A deep understanding of social protection and the ability to leverage knowledge and experience from a variety of international contexts
• Capacity to effectively engage with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, from grassroots community members to policymakers
• A commitment to transformative social policy, innovation and evidence-based policy and programming
• Excellent demonstrable writing and communication skills in English; an additional language would be advantageous
• The ability to work independently and be confident to take initiative, but also to be an effective and collaborative team member across different cultures
• Excellent team-working and leadership skills
• An extensive network of contacts in the international development, social security or humanitarian field would be advantageous.

How to apply

We invite interested candidates to please apply for the post by including all of the following:

1. A cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position, and how you would meet the selection criteria for the post of Senior Social Protection Adviser for the Shamil Project
2. A detailed CV (curriculum vitae) specifying your qualifications, education, and relevant work experience
3. All applicants will be required to specify their nationality and if they have the right to work in the UK or Jordan.

Closing date for this post will be the close of business on the 18th February 2025

Applications should be submitted by email.

Please note:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we retain the right to close this role without notice
• Due to the high number of applications expected, unfortunately only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants, please note the Privacy Notice on our website.

Development Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and abilities.  without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, or disability status.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

As the Trust and Foundation Coordinator, you will support the International Programmes Department (IPD) by:

• Programme Development: Enhancing institutional funding to raise essential funds for Muslim Aid’s international humanitarian and development programmes through Trusts, Foundations, and Partner Offices.
• Quality Assurance: Assisting the MEAL Manager in developing and implementing effective MEAL systems to ensure quality service delivery across all programmes.

You will play a crucial role in this newly formed unit, working closely with partners, country offices, and donors to improve systems within the IPD and support the dynamic global programme portfolio of Muslim Aid.

About the Role:

1.  Lead donor mapping process for Trusts and Foundations. Continuously, update this mapping document regularly based on engagement with prospective donors.
2. Lead the proposal/concept development process for T&F and MA Partner offices submissions.
3. Support the Global Programme Development and Quality Assurance Manager in managing a portfolio of institutional donor grants relationships and implement donor engagement strategies for prioritised donors (including FCDO, UN agencies, USAID, SIDA, START Network, etc.).
4. Support the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager to strengthen MEAL system globally. This includes ensuring high-quality data tracking progress, analysing data, and generating knowledge and documentation of best practices.
5. Work with Country Offices, Global Programme Development and Quality Assurance, Humanitarian and Programme units to support on disaster responses and associated appeals.
6. Support the unit in providing the development and implementing capacity development workshops for the IPD team, country offices, and partner offices either face to face or virtually.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Educated to bachelor’s degree level.
2. Experience of successfully fundraising and dealing with institutional donors and international donors with a focus on Trusts and Foundations.
3. Experience and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of programmes; using quantitative and qualitative research data collected in support of programme development.
4. Significant experience and knowledge of effective budgetary control and grant management.
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels. Good tact and diplomacy at all times.
6. Strong and well-developed analytical skills coupled with strong bid and report writing skills.

Why you should apply:

Ready to make a global impact? Join Muslim Aid as a Trust and Foundation Coordinator and drive our humanitarian and development initiatives forward. If you excel in fundraising, grant management, and donor engagement, we want you on our team. Your expertise in monitoring and evaluation will ensure our programmes are exceptional. With outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, you will secure the vital funds that power our mission to support vulnerable communities worldwide. Become part of a dynamic, innovative team and make a difference. Apply now and transform lives!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

Application will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The position will close once we have identified an appropriate candidate.

PRCBC needs a self-motivating and committed Practice Manager to manage and hold responsibility for our ongoing office management, legal administration, and financial administration operations. The postholder is expected to be at the core of and involved in all aspects of PRCBC’s future development, working closely with PRCBC’s CEO/Senior Supervising Solicitor, Solange Valdez-Symonds. This new post will be based at our office in Hammersmith, London. For further details, please see Job description and Person Specification. 

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this post, please fully complete our application form and equal opportunities form and return completed copies to the email address as shown within our 'Job Application Form'.

The Samaritans of Manchester and Salford are looking for a part-time Administrator to work in their city centre branch. Manchester and Salford Samaritans is located in Manchester City Centre and is a local branch of the national charity Samaritans.

Our Vision: Fewer people in the UK die by suicide.
The Samaritans do this by

• Reducing the feelings of distress and crisis that can lead to suicide.
• Increasing access to support for people in distress and crisis.
• Reducing the risk of suicide in specific settings and vulnerable groups.
• Influencing governments and local agencies to take action to reduce suicide.

The Manchester and Salford Branch currently has 180 active volunteers who provide a confidential, non-judgemental listening service round the clock every day of the year. Our callers can contact us on the phone or via email. The branch also supports Listeners in two local prisons.

The purpose of this job is to provide administrative support in the Branch so that the volunteers have what they need to provide the service that supports our callers.
The role will include:

· Responding to emails and enquiries. 
· Completing monthly checks of the building.
· Supporting the Leadership team.
· Managing information and records.

This is an office-based role a part-time post for 15 hours a week working 5 hours for 3 days each week. The role is a job share and is based in our office on Oxford Street in Manchester where volunteers take calls. The working hours will typically be 10am – 3pm. Typically Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to provide consistent support during the week. Approximately once a month there is a requirement to work in the evening for 2 hours to prepare and minute Leadership Meetings. The dates of these evening sessions are known well in advance. On those days any hours worked in the evening are instead of the usual hours earlier in the day. 

• PAY £12.00 per hour
• HOURS 15 hours per week over 3 days – typically Wed/Thur/Fri. - 10am-3pm 
• Office-based – central Manchester (Part of a job share)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: Occasional travel to events including occasional weekend or evenings 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

We are looking for a highly organised member of the Public Fundraising team to join us at an exciting time of growth.

About the role

You will be instrumental in helping us achieve our ambitious goals. As a first point of contact for many of our wonderful supporters, you will provide excellent supporter care, respond to queries and fulfil material orders. You will also work across Public Fundraising (community fundraising, events fundraising, individual giving and legacy marketing) to support the teams with daily administrative tasks, desktop research and insights, and support with events and fundraising campaigns.

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience in a supporter or customer facing role.
• Computer literate including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong numeracy skills with a keen eye for detail and quality.

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.​

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a community-based charity with an ambitious and exciting vision set in the heart of Portobello, West London, supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.

Westway Trust is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Estate Development Manager – to support on planning and construction and the future development of the Estate. You will also be responsible for capital projects, including tendering, management of contract managers, development teams, architects, engineers and contractors. 

You will be a qualified and knowledgeable senior manager with strong and varied experience of operating within the property development, capital project management or other related field.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintain and / or develop an Estate Plan for the organisation.
• Oversee larger refurbishments and capital projects on the Estate in all aspects including:
• Tendering and selection for architects, contractors, suppliers, engineers and other professional advisors as required
• Acting as the organisations lead for legal compliance purposes
• Where agreed act as the Principal Designer (the client) on behalf of the Trust in line with legislative requirements.
• Manage project managers brought in to manage particular capital projects
• Oversee developments through pre-planning and planning – liaising with relevant statutory, industry and other bodies
• Ensure appropriate community consultation, working with our Community Engagement staff.
• Lead, manage, develop and oversee the Grounds and Gardens team.
• With the CEO, Head of Property further develop and implement the Trust’s Asset Management Strategy.
• Keep up to date with current legislation and regulations that affect the Estate and ensure compliance with charitable property law. Advise the CEO and the Trustees accordingly.
• Engage in forward planning with other senior staff to ensure the Estate can fulfil its potential for commercial and charity use
• Deal with senior stakeholders, particularly the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, on property/planning related matters.
• Ensure the creation and control of budgets on property refurbishment and capital builds.
• Provide information and support to fundraising efforts on capital projects
• Prepare Committee reports and attend meetings, as required.
• Submit rating appeals, as appropriate
• Ensure the Trust’s record keeping associated with the activities of this role is up to date and coherent
• Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required by the Head of Property and the CEO related to this aspect of the Trusts work.

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential

• You will be a highly capable management professional who is used to working in a multi-faceted organisation, dealing with multiple stakeholders and committed to enhancing the lives of people in the local community.
• You will have a tertiary level qualification in construction, architecture, design or another relevant field.
• You will have at least 7-10 years’ experience of experience in property development, project management or related field. Including taking projects through RIBA stages 0-7.
• Experience of appointing and managing teams through the planning process. Initially gaining planning consent and through to managing contractors to deliver Practical Completion.
• Experience of working on refurbishments and new builds
• Experience of working with a legal team and marketing team and finance team.
• Experience of Risk Management across construction and development.
• You will ideally have property and/or asset management experience of commercial properties.
• Experience in procuring and managing professional services.
• Experience of significant budget formulation and management.
• Experience of strong project management, managing third party contractors (at a management level) and creating high performing teams.
• Experience of managing a number of projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, report writing and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills for both workplace and external representation, operating with enthusiasm, flexibility, energy and commitment.
• Demonstrable understanding and commitment to, and promotion of, equality opportunities and diversity.
• Experience of MS Office packages and other industry relevant software management tools.

Ideally you will bring:

• A strong understanding of building regulations and best practice, and industry standards.
• An understanding of the local area. 

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

Interview date: Week commencing 17 February

The application deadline is Friday 7 February when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended. Please apply directly from our website.

• Make a tangible impact on the future of healthcare
• Drive large-scale financial transformation and make a real difference

About Our Client

The NHS Business Services Authority is a powerhouse within the Department of Health and Social Care. A driving force behind the NHS, the organisation provides the crucial platforms and services that fuel its priorities, the Government's healthcare agenda, and local health economies. With over £100 billion of NHS spending coursing through their systems and platforms annually, they're at the heart of healthcare delivery in England.

As Head of Financial Transformation, you'll lead a dedicated team focused on the long-term implementation of key schemes of work. You'll be a vital member of the wider finance team, responsible to the Head of Financial Management, Reporting and Control, and engaging with the Leadership Team, Board, and external stakeholders.

Crucially, you'll forge strong partnerships with Directors, Heads of Service, and their teams across the organisation, as well as key personnel within Finance and Commercial Services. Your influence will extend to building collaborative relationships with key customers, suppliers, and peers throughout the health and care landscape, including government and NHS organisations, all in service of delivering business service excellence to the NHS and ultimately helping people live longer, healthier lives.

The NHSBSA values the diverse perspectives that professionals from all sectors can bring to the team and so we're actively encouraging experienced professionals from industry and the private sector to apply. Your skills in financial transformation, strategic planning and project management are highly valued and can make a real difference in the healthcare landscape.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for a financial professional with drive, vision and a passion for excellence. As Head of Financial Transformation, you will be involved in:

• Supporting Strategic Reviews including Spending Reviews, liaising with NHSBSA Directors and divisional management teams to understand their strategic aims and operational imperatives.
• Supporting the Taxpayer Value Programme (TVP)/ HMT Public Value Self-Assessment, supporting the Head of Strategic Commissions and Transformation to deliver the financial aspects of the programme.
• Financial Benchmarking, developing and co-ordinating production of financial benchmarking documentation.
• Service and Unit Costing, developing and co-ordinating the production and long-term implementation of unit and service costing across the organisation.
• Multi-year Planning/Forecasting, developing and implementing financial planning and forecasting over multiple years including through.
• Horizon Scanning of Future Finance Strategies, taking into account emerging trends, innovations and technologies across the finance sector.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following experience:

• Professional accountancy qualification (3+ years post-qualified)
• Experience of mobilising/running multiple programmes.
• Senior-level finance experience in a large organisation, including Board reporting, strategic planning, business plan development, annual report/accounts production, and pricing/costing.
• Engaging and inspiring leadership with the ability to manage teams effectively, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and talent development.
• The ability to shape financial strategies, prioritise organisational goals, and navigate complex environments.
• A collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to user-focused, measurable financial services.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £85,601 a year
• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays, increasing over time to 33 days
• A generous defined benefit NHS Pension Scheme with 23.7% employer contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working model in addition to options such as compressed hours
• NHS Car lease scheme
• Supportive shared parental leave policies
• 24-hour confidential support via the Employee Assistance Programme
• Organisation-wide colleague recognition programme
• Learning and development opportunities to support career aspirations
• Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts

The NHSBSA is building a vibrant and empowering experience for their employees. They are an organisation where your voice is heard, your growth is nurtured, and your potential is encouraged.

As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to Work For, they live and breathe their values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable, and Energetic. They're passionate about their teams, driven by their purpose, and dedicated to your progress.

The NHSBSA celebrate individuality and welcome applications from all backgrounds and circumstances.

If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more, we'd encourage you to contact us as soon as possible.

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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Temporary Charity Shop Manager
Location: Stanhope, County Durham
Duration: February – July 2025
Pay: £14.17 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm | Saturday, 10am – 1pm
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established charity that is seeking a Temporary Charity Shop Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a community-focused retail space, working with volunteers to maximise income and create a welcoming environment for customers and supporters.
About the Role
As Shop Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring smooth operations, excellent customer service, and strong volunteer support. Your leadership will play a key role in driving sales and supporting the charity’s vital work.
Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the shop’s daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Leading and supporting a team of volunteers, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Overseeing stock donations, pricing, and display to maximise sales.
• Handling financial processes, including daily cashing up and banking.
• Ensuring all health and safety policies are followed to maintain a safe and organised shop.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in retail management or a similar supervisory role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support volunteers.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, community-focused approach.
• Basic financial administration skills, including handling daily takings.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you an experienced finance professional? Do you know how to keep track of and manage reporting for multiple strands of incoming and outgoing funds, run charity accounting processes, create clear, meticulously checked budgets and support other people to use and properly input data to financial record keeping systems? Are you committed to ideals of inclusivity and supporting everyone in society to reach their potential? If so this may be the role for you!

We are recruiting to a new, National Lottery funded role of Finance Lead.  This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the financial processes of FarmAbility, ensuring that robust procedures, effective digital systems and collaborative teamworking are in use.

You will manage FarmAbility’s day-to-day finances providing financial information to the FarmAbility CEO and other FarmAbility staff on request.  You’ll assist the CEO and Treasurer on the Board of Trustees to provide up to date and accurate financial reporting to the quarterly board meetings.  You’ll support the accurate and timely monitoring and management of accounts payable, grant funds and individual giving donations, along with managing monthly credit control, gift aid reports and bank reconciliation.

This is a multi-faceted role, with opportunity to grow and develop. You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation. There is scope for taking on more advanced finance tasks in future, should you desire to develop in the role.

Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation.

We are looking to recruit an Impact and Value Manager to lead an exciting new initiative on Value for Money for Humanitarian Innovation. As part of our Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team, you will have the opportunity to help shape an approach to Value for Money that is appropriate to humanitarian contexts and responsive to the specific challenges of assessing ‘value' and ‘impact' for humanitarian innovation.

Please note that previous Value for Money experience is not a requirement for this role, and we welcome candidates that demonstrate strong interest and motivation to develop in this area. We value curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn over specific academic background or prior experience on Value for Money.

Your application will need to demonstrate:

• Deep understanding of humanitarian practice.
• Outstanding analytical skills, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to analysis and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicating complex ideas with clarity and enthusiasm, targeting them to different audiences, often without a Value for Money background.

Experience of humanitarian innovation, humanitarian programming, and MEAL would also be an advantage.

If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed.

We offer:

• Remote working as standard – staff can access office bases in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if required/ appropriate. We expect staff to attend team meetings and away days in person as required.
• As standard we work 35 hours per week. We are also happy to discuss flexible working patterns and many of our staff work non-standard working hours.
• Our benefits include minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution), life cover, organisational sick pay, family friendly pay and leave schemes; incremental increase in annual leave (26 day basic entitlement) depending on length of service, opportunities for learning and development, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and retail discounts platform.
• Please read through the Information for Candidates document for further information to support your application, including details on Our Values, Strategy, Benefits and Salary.
   

Note for applicants:

• Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
• Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.
• When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.
• We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a very high volume of applications
• We do not use recruitment agencies.

Closing date: Tuesday 18th February 2025
Interview dates: Week commencing 3rd March 2025

Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Based at home, situated across the Liverpool & Wirral region with regular travel to assigned renal units. 
Hours: Full time hours, 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,629 pa full time equivalent

An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.

This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.

The role will cover the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Liverpool and Wirral. Frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.

Responsibilities

• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service

To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you

Are you a highly motivated Building Surveyor, with a successful track record in managing repair, refurbishment, and fit-out projects within an extensive property portfolio?

About the role

As our Regional Building Surveyor, you'll manage our Retail Division's property portfolio in the Central England and North Wales region, spanning 220+ leasehold shops and stores.

Your region includes Cheshire, Greater Manchester, North Wales, Shropshire, Merseyside, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Greater London, and Essex. Additionally, you’ll support stores nationwide to meet emergent requirements.

You’ll deliver a full range of building surveying services, both reactive and planned maintenance, including:

• leading diverse projects, from essential repairs to rejuvenating refurbishments and exciting fit-outs

• managing contract and tender documentation

• fulfilling CDM duties, including being Principal Designer

• conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance inspections

• overseeing building maintenance

• performing acquisition and disposal surveys

• offering dilapidations advice

• building strong relationships with stakeholders

Working arrangements

This is a home-based role with extensive travel throughout Central England & North Wales, primarily your regional patch, though periodically extending across the country. You will be required to live within the region counties stated above and stay overnight as required (on average, this would typically be 2-3 nights every fortnight).

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage. 

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll:

• possess a professional building/construction management qualification (MRICS, MCIOB) or significant demonstrable experience in retail building surveying

• have sound technical knowledge of all legislation relating to the fit-out and occupation of leasehold retail premises (Building Regulations, Planning, CDM, Fire Safety Order, Health & Safety, and Asbestos)

• have extensive experience in all key aspects of traditional building surveying disciplines, including:

• acquisition and disposals surveys

• health and safety

• defects analysis 

• maintenance inspections and management of remedial works

• coordinating with stakeholders, including contractors and consultants.

• access audits 

• building pathology

• dilapidation's

• fit-out design

• contract administration

• be a highly effective team player with strong interpersonal, influencing, and decision-making skills. 

It would be advantageous if you have specific experience in developing and maintaining a large retail estate.

What can we offer you?

To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page

About us

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Interview process
The interview process will be two stages, with the first stage planned for 21st Febuary 2025 and second stage planned for the 7th March 2025. 

Head of Residential Childcare

UP TO £70,000 PER ANNUM
LOCATION: MUCH HADHAM, HERTFORDSHIRE

Do you have experience of leading and managing Residential Children’s Homes?

Are you experienced in Ofsted inspections and Children’s Home compliance and are seeking a new challenge, where you do not hold registration for a service?

About the role

St Elizabeth’s specialises in providing high quality care and education to children and young people with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Head of Residential Childcare Services to lead, develop and oversee seven children’s homes, ensuring the highest standard of bespoke care and support is provided for each young person. We are underway with registering our seven homes individually with Ofsted and the post holder will play a pivotal role in leading on the registrations and ensuring its success. This role will not hold registration for the services.

About you

This opportunity will allow you to use your existing knowledge and expertise in the management of Children’s Homes, to implement new ideas, support and develop our Registered Managers, whilst ensuring best practice and compliance with Ofsted regulations.

You’ll be working in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams across St Elizabeth’s, so well developed interpersonal skills are essential. You will be someone that thinks outside the box; taking service expansion and admissions into consideration, alongside managing the day-today operations of the service. You will be creative and strategic in your approach allowing you to effectively bring the Children’s Services strategic plan to realisation.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

Substantial experience working with children with learning disabilities in a residential care setting
previous experience working as a Registered Manager (or similar)
experience in Ofsted inspections, compliance and regulations
a Level 5 Diploma Leadership and Management in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce or relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification

This role will work 5 days out of 7 days, usually Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm but with flexibility to meet service need.

Our Benefits

In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:

- 27 days’ annual leave
- Fully paid for DBS
- Life Insurance
- Eligible for discounts via “Blue Light Card”
- Free on-site parking
- High street retail/leisure discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Recommend a friend payment of up to £500 (T&Cs apply)
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to contributory pension scheme

How can you find out more?

All applications should be made on our website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route. Salary is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. We reserve the right to close this advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At St Elizabeth’s we embrace diversity and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community.

Safeguarding

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Registered Charity 1176777

Based across 60 acres of beautiful countryside, St Elizabeth's is a charity supporting children, young people and adult day clients with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions, the severity of which impacts upon their health, social, behaviour, learning and emotional development.

Over the past 120 years, St Elizabeth's has grown and developed to comprise a non-maintained special School for both boarders and day students, a specialist Further Education College, domiciliary care for College learners, Supported Living in the community, a comprehensive Day Opportunities programme for adult day clients and 24 hour health provision provided by specialist nurses and therapists.

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About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Team information

Are you passionate about producing high quality information? Do you have excellent research skills and an extensive knowledge of mental health?

We're looking for an information officer to research and write our mental health information.

The Information team at Mind empowers people to make informed choices, to understand and access their rights and live with and recover from mental health problems.

We do this by producing high quality, user-centred, trustworthy information. ?

-We listen to our audience to understand their needs, behaviours and preferences. ?

-We develop the content people need, in a way they can find and use. ?

-We keep all our information current, accurate and informed by lived experience.

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

Key duties and responsibilities

You'll play an important role in helping us to achieve our goals. You'll do this by:

-Researching and writing high quality information

-Making sure information resources are accurate, evidence based and accessible

-Ensuring information resources meet Mind's guidelines and the standard for external quality accreditation

-Working with teams across Mind to ensure all information about mental health is up-to-date, accurate and non-stigmatising

-Helping to deliver our information service, including answering internal and external queries

About you:

-You have extensive knowledge of mental health problems, including an understanding of different models of mental health, diagnoses, treatments and support options

-You're passionate about writing trustworthy, accessible and evidence-based information

-You have excellent research skills, with the ability to analyse a broad range of sources

-You're a capable communicator who can collaborate with other teams to ensure mental health information is accurate.

About the team:

This role sits in the Information team in Mind's Social Impact directorate and is responsible to the Information Content Manager. You'll be part of a team of Information Officers writing information resources for people experiencing mental health problems.

We're a warm and friendly team, serious about our work and passionate about supporting one another. We are all committed to a team culture that is supportive and inclusive, and we make time for light-hearted fun.

If all the above sounds interesting to you, we can't wait to hear from you!

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.