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We believe that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and we have a part to play in that. Our work is guided by our values of:
Openness | Belonging | Strength | Collaboration
Our purpose is to create space where mental health comes first. We do this through working in partnership with other agencies and providing services in a trauma-informed way. This role will work collaboratively within Manchester City Council’s new multi-disciplinary Thriving Families Team to support families where children are open to Child Protection or Child in Need Plans, to ensure that young people and their families are better able to access appropriate support services for their mental health leading to improved mental health.
We believe in the power of listening and being heard. The Mental Health Practitioner will build collaborative and kind relationships where people feel heard and understood, enabling people to access services and navigate routes to support. Referrals are received directly from Social Workers into the Thriving Families Team and the Mental Health Practitioner will offer a range of support to families in their own homes, via the phone or in community settings including 1:1 psycho-social support and interventions, advocacy, making onward referrals, communicating with health/social care services and assisting people in addressing practical needs.
Salary: £31,331
Contract: Initially for 2 years (extension possible dependent upon funding)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Base: Manchester City Council - Harpurhey District Offices
The type of skills and knowledge that are important to us are:
- Experience of working with the whole family and collaboratively with other agencies to improve mental health.
- Knowledge about various ways to provide emotional and therapeutic support for people.
- Ability to work in an open and positive way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.
Application documents can be downloaded from our website.
Applications must be received by 10am Monday 30th September. Interviews are planned to take place at the Zion Centre on Friday 11th October.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Closing Date: 3 October 2024
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We're looking for a Store Manager with a passion for sustainable fashion to join our team in Cockermouth!
We want to bring the wonders of charity shops back to our high-street and we need driven and passionate people to get us there!
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Role
Located in Cockermouth, our shop is situated in a warm and inviting community setting. As Store Manager you'll be leading an active and dedicated volunteer team of around 30 as well as focusing on building strong connections within the local community to ensure the shop's continued success.
About You
You will be someone with exceptional people skills, a leader who understands the importance of community and enjoys supporting people to exercise similar passions through volunteering.
You'll bring:
- Proven experience leading and motivating teams, ideally having managed volunteers, or a retail team previously
- A strong understanding of what good looks like in a busy and successful community-led shop, ideally with some experience within Retail or a clear passion for sustainable fashion and knowledge of products and trends
- A can-do attitude and ability to approach challenges in a positive way, knowing when to reach out for support and guidance where you need it.
Previous charity retail experience is ideal, but not essential. If you have transferable leadership skills or experience managing volunteers in other settings and are looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working: On-site – this role will be based in the Cockermouth shop. We're looking for someone able to work 5 days (35 hours) per week to include some weekend working.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted Shopwill be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic creative digital marketing agency that focus their efforts on the third sector and work with values-based organisations. Through their work they have managed to increase donations for charities as well as increasing traffic to various socially driven client’s websites. They specialise in crafting impactful digital marketing strategies, creative campaigns and comprehensive go-to-market plans. A fantastic opportunity exists for a Client Manager to join the team. As Client Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact for the charity’s clients ensuring their marketing needs are met. You will be responsible for managing client relationships and overseeing the execution of marketing campaigns. This is a full-time, permanent role, hybrid working in Bradford.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have 3 years + of client management experience in a marketing agency or similar environment. You will have a strong understanding of full-stack marketing services (digital, creative, traditional, social and content marketing). With exceptional organisational skills , you will be able to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also essential for the role as you will often be presenting ideas and strategies to clients. You will also be proficient with project management tools and marketing analytics platforms. This is a great opportunity to develop a career within a digital marketing agency working within a client centred post.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
Do you have experience managing projects and working with volunteers? Join our Prison & Justice Team at Samaritans as a Senior Project Officer – Prison Support and help us deliver high-quality Listener schemes across prisons. This role is for 6 months, covering maternity leave, with a possible extension.
• 6 month fixed term contract
• £37,000-£40,000 FTE per annum plus benefits
• Part time (29 hours per week/0.83 FTE)
• Work pattern – we are flexible on this. Hours and days per week, to be discussed at interview
• We are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about your preferences
• Hybrid working: Linked to Ewell, Surrey office. A blend of working from home, the Ewell office and other locations for team meetings.
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. Mandated in-person meetings will be in place from Jan ’25. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. This is around 2 days per month.
Due to the urgency of this role, we are unable to consider applications from candidates on more than a 1 month notice period.
As a Senior Project Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in our efforts to reduce suicide in prisons. You’ll be at the heart of our work, leading specific projects that enhance our Listener scheme and other prison-based programmes. You will collaborate closely with senior volunteers and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery, provide vital support and advice, and engage in stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and deliver key projects to improve the Listener Scheme and other prison programs.
• Work closely with senior volunteers to ensure project buy-in and delivery.
• Provide first-line advice and support to Regional Prison Support Officers and volunteers.
• Liaise with external stakeholders and prison services.
About You:
We’re looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, who is proactive and passionate about making a positive impact. The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience managing projects and working with volunteers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Great organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to manage and deliver multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in presenting to various audiences and facilitating meetings.
What’s in it for you – our benefits:
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Hybrid and flexible working: We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application: If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You'll be asked to upload your CV and a 1 page cover letter, which includes your interest in the role and your transferable skills and experience. The role will close to applications at 9 am on Monday 30 September, with video interviews likely to take place w/c 7 October.
Join The Bell Foundation as the new Head of Programmes and lead its work to break down language barriers, drive system change, and ensure that individuals who speak English as a second or additional language have increased opportunities to participate in the labour market and in the community.
Who we are.
The Bell Foundation is a UK-based charity focused on changing lives and overcoming exclusion through language education. Established in 2012, the Foundation works with children and adults who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). Its key programmes aim to improve educational outcomes for learners facing language barriers, support educators, and influence policy and practice to create a more inclusive society.
The Foundation collaborates with schools, policymakers, partners and other organisations to provide training, resources, and research.
About the role
This senior management position is key to driving and implementing the strategy for The Bell Foundation’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)Programme, overseeing the programme team and the budget.
You’ll lead on implementing the ESOL Programme and partnership strategies while collaborating closely with the Head of Training and Resources on the EALProgramme.
You’ll work with a dedicated team, including the Director, Communications staff, the Strategic Education Advisor, and external experts, to support the Foundation’s external policy and influencing work.
Who we are looking for.
We are looking for a dynamic, confident and credible individual who can ‘hit the ground running’ and lead the ESOL Programme into the future.
As an established leader, you will have the communication skills to engage with stakeholders and develop new partnerships at a senior level and the management skills to lead a small, highly skilled team of staff and external consultants.
We welcome applications from candidates with programme experience from a range of backgrounds. Prior experience of ESOL is not essential. What is more important is that you bring significant experience in achieving strategic change and impact through partnerships and programmes at all levels and have a deep connection to the Bell Foundation’s vision, mission, and values.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the ESOL Programme and bring meaningful change in ESOL delivery, working with a dedicated staff team and a high-functioning, ambitious board at a beautiful green site in Cambridge.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 14th October.
Community Activities Coordinator
Salary: Circa £25,965 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 30 Hours per week
Reporting to: Project Manager
Location: Barrow In Furness
About us
Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. This programme will deliver Groundwork’s mission of supporting people to improve their prospects and reach their full potential.
About the role
The Communities Activities Coordinator will work closely with the Furness For You partnership, its participants and volunteers. In this role you will be responsible for organising and creating a varied activities programme, from organising creative activities to group events to completing one to one support with specific activities, all of which will promote independence, resilience, choice and dignity for our participants, enabling participants to develop valuable personal and work-based skills and gain confidence to enable them to achieve their goals. The Community Activities Officer will also deliver an introduction to activities, will ensure all activities are completed in a safe manner and will provide support for the development of soft skills, helping participants to progress during their time on the Furness For You Programme.
Skills and Experience Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- IAG Level 2 or equivalent
- Knowledge of the local voluntary and community sector and experience of working with people who have multiple barriers
- Ability to work on own initiative and self-manage work load whilst being a team player and recognising the importance of partnership working
- Have previous experience of running activity-based sessions
- Have previous experience of tracking improvements using Action Plans/STAR Outcomes or similar
- Ability to motivate people who lack confidence
- Customer care skills, caring and empathetic
- Experience of data collection and collation, including writing reports and case studies
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work as part of a team and individually
- Flexibility and be able to adapt to the needs of participants
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Experience of following safe lone working practice guidelines
- Knowledge & Experience of writing and completing risk assessments
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 30th September 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Make yourself at home:
We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.
At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.
No agencies please.
Youth Liaison Officer – Dorset
Salary: £12,487.38 pro-rata including holiday pay, based on a working pattern of 20hrs/week across 3 days, and 39 weeks/year. £26,700 FTE
Hours: 20hrs a week, working term time only (39 weeks/year). The hours and days of coverage may be negotiable for the right candidate and experience; however, the minimum hours required are 20pw.
Contract: Permanent
Ideal opportunity if you enjoy working with young people and want to help them be the best they can be.
Flexible and rewarding position within a dedicated and supportive team, working together to develop teamwork, leadership, and employability skills that inspire the next generation to aim high.
Join our team and make a real difference!
Our charity, the Jon Egging Trust, is looking for a highly motivated individual with experience of working with young people, to plan and deliver inspiring teamwork, leadership and employability programmes in Dorset. The role involves liaising with school staff, local partners (including the Military and local businesses) and volunteers to ensure programmes meet the needs of our young people and is supported by the Regional Manager, Dorset.
The successful candidate will be based from home with a requirement to travel to partner schools and business sites in and around Dorset. Fuel expenses are paid and travel time is included as part of working hours. Working with secondary schools to provide early support programmes, core delivery time is usually within the school working day and during school terms only. All other working hours can be managed with flexibility by the post holder to ensure that all administrative tasks are completed as required.
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 30,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
· Flexible working
· Enhanced annual leave
· Homeworking allowance
· Occupational pension scheme
· Occupational sickness scheme
· Special paid leave provision
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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
To apply
Please complete our online application form.
The closing date is Monday 7th October at 23.30 hrs
Interviews to be held in person at one of our partner schools in Dorset week commencing 14 October 2024, location to be confirmed.
Questions?
Contact us via the website.
Please note: In order to become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children’s barred – is required for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Supporter Development Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon – Fri)
Location: Norwich
Salary: £23,500 to £25,500 per annum
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest environmental charity with 38,000 members. We are committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.
We are seeking a highly motivated team player who enjoys using their own initiative, is flexible, organised and target driven. This key role has 2 primary objectives:
1) Support the creation and development of new and existing membership initiatives to drive growth through acquisition, retention, and reactivation of members
2) Support the creation and development of new supporter journeys & initiatives which deepens their involvement with Norfolk Wildlife Trust
The successful candidate will have a proven track record and experience in direct marketing and/or membership/supporter/customer engagement with experience of developing effective communication and other activities which drive income growth. Relationship management experience is essential as this will be key to making the role a success.
We offer the following benefits:
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning days
- All staff are eligible for free admission to our nature reserves and visitor centres.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on 4th October 2024
Interviews to be held week commencing 7th October 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Role: Finance Officer
Duration: Approx. 3-4 months (September to January)
Hours: 35 per week
Hybrid Working: 2 days a week in the central London office, with more time in the office during training.
Salary: £26K - £30K
Are you passionate about making a difference? We are on the lookout for a detail-oriented and dedicated Finance Officer to join a leading charity that empowers young people and changes lives. In this key role, you will help manage and process their income, working with the CRM database Raiser’s Edge to ensure all donations are handled efficiently and accurately.
As the Finance Officer, you'll be working closely with both the Finance and Fundraising teams, ensuring seamless income reconciliation and supporting the ongoing development of a new CRM system launching in February 2025.
What You’ll Do:
- Administer and process all incoming donations, including from their website, postal, phone, and third-party platforms like JustGiving and Enthuse.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure donations are coded correctly and help prepare Gift Aid claims.
- Provide top-notch supporter care, managing donor correspondence and maintaining donor records.
- Assist with the design and maintenance of the CRM database for effective data selection and reporting.
- Support the Finance Team with income reconciliation and administrative duties.
What We’re Looking For:
- A motivated individual with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies.
- A strong team player who can manage their workload efficiently and meet deadlines.
- A passion for working with CRM systems, with experience using Raiser’s Edge being a bonus.
- An enthusiastic communicator who can engage colleagues in the effective use of the database.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to delivering high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you.
**Exciting Interim Opportunity: Advice Service Manager**
On behalf of our client, a well-established advice and support organisation in East Berkshire, we are seeking an experienced Interim Advice Service Manager for a 6-month contract. This is a unique opportunity to step into a key leadership role, ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to the local community.
About the Role:
As the Interim Advice Service Manager, you will be instrumental in maintaining smooth operations while the organisation undergoes a structural review and recruits a permanent Head of Advice. This role involves managing a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, ensuring the highest quality advice is provided to those in need. With an immediate start required, this role is critical in ensuring continuity and stability in the advice service during this transition period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage daily operations of the advice service, ensuring staff and volunteers are effectively supported, trained, and supervised.
- Maintain and improve the quality of advice delivered to clients across a range of areas, including housing, debt, employment, and benefits.
- Support the expansion of the volunteer team, particularly in the delivery of services in the Slough area.
- Work closely with the Chief Officer and interim Head of Advice on service planning, ensuring staffing and resources are in place to meet demand.
- Contribute to the organisation’s ongoing review of advice service structure, with a focus on long-term sustainability.
Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience in managing advice services or similar roles, with a track record of delivering high-quality performance.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop staff and volunteers.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organisation.
- Expertise in advice areas such as housing, benefits, debt, and employment, ensuring that staff and volunteers are supported in handling complex cases.
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a busy and evolving environment.
What’s On Offer:
- Competitive salary: £40,000 to £45,000 (FT, pro-rata for part-time).
- 6-month interim contract, with the possibility of part-time reduced hours for exceptional candidates (minimum 30 hours per week).
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays.
- Flexible hybrid working, with offices in Bracknell and Maidenhead and outreach services in Slough.
- Free parking and access to an employee perks and assistance programme.
If you are an experienced advice service professional looking for a rewarding interim opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Location: Malvern College
Contract type: Permanent, Term time only
Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week
Salary: £11.78 per hour
Malvern College is not just a place to work; it is a community where every colleague is valued, and every day brings the chance to make a positive difference. In this role of Housekeeper, you will join a staff of c600 colleagues across our UK school sites, all of whom are committed to offering the best opportunities for our pupils. You will want to thrive on hard work and being part of a supportive community, where we encourage good ideas, empower our colleagues and live and breathe our Malvern Qualities. All our staff are experienced and dedicated professionals who work together to make the College run seamlessly.
What you\'ll be doing:
In this role, you will ensure that the public areas of the Headmaster’s and Chief Operating Officer’s houses are well kept at all times. This will involve vacuuming, dusting, polishing, and
general cleaning as well as laundry and ironing as required. You will assist the catering team with any functions in the house including serving and clearing of meals and liaise with other departments such as Estates and Domestic Operations as and when required.
This role is for 20 hours per week, 5 days a week for term time plus 7 weeks during the school holidays.
You\'ll have:
• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role
• Be able to work to your own initiative and as part of a team
• Have a flexible approach to hours and duties
You\'ll get:
We offer an exciting range of benefits and opportunities for growth. Malvern College is regarded as one of the most stunning schools in the UK and we believe the opportunities are just as enticing as the landscape.
Our Operational colleagues work alongside our Academic team in order to provide the best educational experience we can for our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join the College team who live, breathe and role model our Malvern Qualities.
To apply:
We’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the criteria. We are likely to receive a high number of applications for this role so early application is advised as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Applications should be submitted no later than Thursday 3rd October 2024. Malvern College reserves the right to close this vacancy early and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply sooner.
This post involves minimal contact with children and the post holder will not be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.
Malvern College exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 13 – 18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.
You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
You may also have experience in the following: Domestic Team Leader, Housekeeping Assistant, Housekeeper, Housekeeping, Cleaner, Cleaning Assistant, Cleaning Operative, Hospitality Assistant, Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Manager. etc.
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Location: Malvern
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week.
Salary: £11.78 to £13.10 per hour (£13.10 for level 3 qualified)
Mini Malvern Nursery is expanding, and The Downs Malvern are looking to recruit multiple Nursery Practitioners to be part of our incredible team.
Mini Malvern Nursery is for children aged 6 months and up. The nursery comprises of three bright, modern classrooms and two outdoor gardens with adventure play areas, in addition to accessing The Downs Malvern’s beautiful 55-acre site, including a Forest School and a smallholding with pigs, quail, chickens, and sheep.
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our youngest children and will work closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure the Nursery provision remains at a consistently high standard. You will have a deep knowledge of Early Years Education and a willingness to nurture and support children in their early development.
This role can be worked on a flexible basis either part time or full time which can be discussed at interview. A full time basis is 40 hours per week.
Mini Malvern is open from 8 am to 6 pm, 49 weeks a year. We close for bank holidays, as well as one week at Easter, one week in August, and one week at Christmas.
The Downs Malvern is a busy, vibrant and successful co-educational preparatory school for boarding and day children up to the age of 13. We have a welcoming staff community and are situated near to Great Malvern on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants may contact the Head of Pre-Prep, Mrs Alexandra Sigley to discuss the post if they wish.
Full details of working at The Downs Malvern can be found on our website: Job Vacancies | The Downs Malvern
This post involves significant contact with children and the post holder will be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Downs Malvern exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 6 months – 13 years old and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.
You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
You may also have experience in the following: Childcare Practitioner, Preschool Teacher, Nursery Nurse, Daycare Assistant, Child Development Associate, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, Childcare Worker, Early Learning Facilitator, Early Years, Childcare Provider, and Early Years Teacher.
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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 Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer, you will support the MEAL Manager in implementing and developing Muslim Aid's MEAL system. Your role involves strengthening project monitoring, guiding Country Offices and Partners, and ensuring quality and compliance with humanitarian standards. You will also support data collection, analysis, and the measurement of progress against global and departmental strategies, contributing to accountability, learning, and effective service delivery. Additionally, you will work closely with partners and donors to enhance systems within the global programme portfolio of Muslim Aid.
About the Role:
- Collaborate with the MEAL Manager, Programmes team, country offices, and partners to design MEAL systems that align with project goals, MAUK’s global objectives, and local needs, ensuring they are measurable, relevant, and grant-compliant.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of MEAL requirements and capacities, working with focal points and programme leads to enable real-time programme adjustments and system enhancements.
- Support the regular and accurate updating of the MA MEAL system (TolaData) in coordination with country offices and partner focal points.
- Assist in monitoring programme progress by designing MEAL plans, indicators, targets, timelines, and data collection tools.
- Support the preparation of terms of reference for evaluations, case studies, and impact assessments in coordination with focal points.
- Assist the MEAL Manager in building MEAL capacity among staff and partners.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate degree in international development, sustainable livelihoods, humanitarianism, or programme management preferred.
- Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
- Experience with logical/results frameworks, indicators, and MEAL plans.
- Experience developing logical/results frameworks, indicators, and MEAL plans.
- Proficient in teamwork, measurement, analytical thinking, planning, and organisation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective in diverse and challenging environments.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a MEAL Officer and make a significant impact on our global humanitarian and development initiatives. If you're passionate about monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning, and excel in data-driven decision-making, this role is for you. Your skills will ensure our programs meet the highest standards, deliver meaningful results, and address the needs of the communities we serve. Bring your analytical, organisational, and communication strengths to our innovative team. Apply now and help us transform lives worldwide!
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Health & Safety to join our Estates Team. This role will require the successful candidate to ensure that The Children’s Trust realises its health and safety objectives, including setting the organisational strategy for health and safety.
Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
The Head of Health & Safety is the lead and designated “competent person” for all health and safety matters, including fire safety at The Children’s Trust underpinning the three key work streams: “safe care,” “safe workplace” (including occupational health and well-being), and “safe retail and (fundraising) events”. The role holder has the authority to require the immediate cessation of any unsafe working practices.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Date: TBC
For more information and for a copy of the candidate briefing pack please click
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance & Operations Assistant, Community Impact Bucks
Full Time 35 hours per week - £22,950 to £25,000 per annum (DOE)
Hybrid working pattern – mainly from home but must be available to go into our office (Weston Turville, Aylesbury) when required
Could you carry out the financial and administrative tasks that keep this busy charity running?
If you are highly organised, with an eye for detail and great Excel skills, then this could be the role for you.
About us
At Community Impact Bucks, we are passionate about helping people to get involved and make a difference in their communities.
· We support hundreds of communities and causes across Buckinghamshire by helping charities and voluntary groups to be the best they can be – perhaps by helping them find funding, run their organisation or find volunteers.
· By helping local residents to find volunteering roles, we support people who want to give back to their communities while at the same time help local charities to find the volunteers they may need to support vital services.
· And through our community services, we help to build strong, resilient communities and directly help people – the elderly, vulnerable and socially isolated – where we see an unmet need.
About you
Skilled in use of IT software, in particular Excel and QuickBooks or Sage, you get satisfaction from seeing everything running smoothly, have an eye for detail, and are happy to work on your own initiative as part of a remote team.
Able to manage your own time, you will have a flexible approach and be keen to test new ways of working to improve business processes.
Key responsibilities
Key tasks include:
· Bookkeeping and day-to-day management of invoices and payments
· Premises management: resolving day-to-day issues, First Aider, Fire Officer
· Co-ordinating team and Board meetings including invitations, agenda and papers
· Responsible for HR administration and record-keeping, including preparing paperwork and co-ordinating recruitment, induction and leaver processes
· Act as an IT Superuser, becoming expert in IT systems and supporting colleagues to use them effectively
Key requirements
· Experience of bookkeeping, preferably using bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks.
· Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
· Excellent telephone manner and confident in a public facing role.
· Able to establish systems, record information and maintain records systematically.
· Confident user of IT software, including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
· Confident working with numbers, data and spreadsheets.
· Able to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines.
Diversity & Inclusion
Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.
How to apply
For more information please visit our website to download the Job Description and application form.
Please apply via the CharityJob website with a CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 5 pm on 27th September.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received so an early application is advised
Interviews will take place in person, at our office based in Weston Turville, Aylesbury (HP22 5XQ)
Please apply via the CharityJob website with a CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification. The deadline for applications is 5 pm on 27th September 2024.
We support people and groups to get involved in their local communities and make Buckinghamshire a better place to live.
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