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Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of 1 day per week in the office.

Salary: pro-rata £31,175 per annum  
Hours: 21 hours per week (over 3 or 4 days) 

Closing date: Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 10.00am 

Interview date: Tuesday 12 November 2024 

This is a part-time fixed term maternity cover for 10 months. 

Please note that we reserve the right to hold interviews earlier so please apply as soon as possible.

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for a part-time maternity cover Finance Officer to join our ambitious and growing type 1 diabetes medical research charity, Breakthrough T1D. 

As one of two Finance Officers you will focus on income processing, credit control and gift aid. Reporting to the Head of Finance, but working closely with the Supporter Care team, this is a key role in contributing towards the smooth operation of the Finance team responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial information to the organisation.

You will be proficient with accounting and other software packages including Excel and Sage 200 or equivalents. 

You’ll have previous experience of charity income accounting and knowledge of fundraising platforms. You will be able to work independently as well as being part of the Finance team. 

Experience required 

• ​Good Finance experience at a similar level preferably in the Charity sector

• Solid experience of producing sales invoices and identifying and dealing with debt 

• Ability to handle large amounts of data in Excel 

• Good attention to detail and high level of numeracy skills 

• Good communication skills and flexible approach 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three- and five-years’ service

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment

• Season ticket and cycle loan

• Pension scheme

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

About The Role
Application Process: For this application, we strongly recommend including a supporting statement letting us know why you are interested in this role.
We have two exciting opportunities to join us on a Fixed Term Contract until March 2025 and also a 12 month contract. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Evaluation Officer role is a specialist post created to support the management, development and implementation of evaluation programmes across Alzheimer’s Society. The role is pivotal to promoting a culture of continuous improvement across all directorates. The post holder will support the Evaluation and Impact Team in the development and implementation of evaluation and impact measurement programmes for support services, influencing and research activities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. 
You are someone who is passionate about making a difference for people affected by dementia and understand the important role that evaluation plays in making this happen. You also appreciate the complexities that come with working in a large and fast-moving organisation but are able to prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively to get the job done. We are looking for a quick learner who brings an open mind and lots of enthusiasm.
The successful candidate will benefit from working as part of a small and supportive team, whilst also taking responsibility for a number of their own evaluation projects. They will connect with colleagues across the Society to understand areas of work and develop appropriate evaluation approaches, provide evaluation support and recommendations, report on and share findings.
You are:

- Proficient in Qualitative and Quantitative research approaches in social research
- Able to lead on 2/3 projects simultaneously, using project management approaches.
- Able to apply research methodologyinto practice from scoping projects, to producing reports and making recommendations, aligned to an evidence base and with the Help and Hope strategy
- Aware of differing evaluative approaches and tools.
- Able to facilitate training and focus groups
- Curious, with a problem solving approach to data collection to greater inform decision making

Alzheimer's Society has recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is a fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.

About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins.  We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Job purpose

This role sits within our crisis alternative service, Safe Space, which is an out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. The service operates 365 days a year from 12:00 (midday)-11:30pm across all of our boroughs. 

​We have 2 positions available. Onefull time positions at our Ealing site, and one part time (3 days a week) at our Hounslow site.

The objectives of the service include:

• To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in HFEH.
• To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation, planned wellbeing activities etc. 
• To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
• To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
• To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
• To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis.
• To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.

You can download a PDF of the job description for this role at the bottom of the page.

Key responsibilities

• Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
• Guiding the team, responding to referrals and planning each shift in terms of staffing, activities and case allocation
• Understanding of risk and risk management
• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
• Understanding of safety planning and de-escalation
• Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans 
• Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery
• Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients 

You will have

• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis
• Experience of line management within a mental health setting
• Experience of de-escalation
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of how to report and mitigate risks 
• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
• ​Ability to work out of hours and on weekends

Benefits of working with us

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
• Employee Rewards and Benefits Platform/Wellness Hub (Perkbox)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network

How to apply

Please provide your CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification (see JD attached) and why you want this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

 

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

 

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Abuse changes childhoods, but so could you. 

• Are you looking for a role in an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to people's lives?
• Are you looking to develop your fundraising experience in a sector leading team?

If the answer is yes, then the High Value Communications Officer role could be for you. 

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. And it drives our Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us as a High Value Communications Officer, and get more people involved in change that means everything.

Child abuse is preventable, and the need for NSPCC's Childline, local services, and public campaigning has never been more urgent. Fundraising underpins our commitment to vulnerable children across the country - as a charity we rely upon our generous supporters for almost 90% of our annual income. 

• Do you have excellent writing skills, a strong eye for detail, and experience of presenting information in a clear and persuasive way for a range of audiences?
• Are you great at working collaboratively with colleagues and managing your workload to meet competing deadlines?
• Are you a strong project manager with great organsiation skills?

If so, we want to hear from you.

The High Value Communications team connects our donors to the cause and makes the case for supporting the NSPCC. As one of three High Value Communications Officers, your work will help us to raise significant funds. You'll be developing and sharing key fundraising resources, bespoke materials, and engaging messages that communicate the need for and impact of the NSPCC's work with children. 

While fundraising experience is highly desirable, we are looking for candidates with transferrable skills. If you are working in a content creation or communications role, we would love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to make a difference to children's lives, but we also like to reward people by offering a great working environment, being part of a friendly and nurturing team, and offering stimulating and challenging work with plenty of development opportunities. We offer a variety of rewards and benefits including; generous annual leave, employee benefits and assistance programme, pension and life assurance schemes.

Join us at this exciting time and you'll become part of an expanding team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and impacts millions of young lives. We want to ensure roles are accessible and inclusive of everyone, which is why the NSPCC offers a high degree of flexibility around ways of working.The team includes a mix of London-based and remote workers, and hybrid working is very welcome.   We have a minimum of one working day in the office to claim London weighting allowance. 

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.

We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong background in digital transformation to join a NFP organisation that manage and run care homes . This role will focus on managing and driving the implementation of cloud-based business support systems to modernise our organisations digital infrastructure, enhance service delivery, and streamline operational efficiency.

Homebased role but you will need to regularly travel to care homes all over the UK which can be 1 or 2 times a week

The Role
Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycle for digital transformation initiatives, particularly focusing on the integration of cloud-based business support systems tailored for social care.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including social care managers and their staff, IT teams, and cloud service providers, to understand requirements, set goals, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, risk management, and budget monitoring, to ensure timely and on-budget project delivery.
Lead change management efforts to prepare teams for new processes and technology adoption, ensuring a smooth transition and promoting best practices for maximizing system effectiveness.
Oversee the technical aspects of cloud-based solution implementation, including integration with existing systems, data migration, and configuration to meet regulatory and operational standards.

The Candidate
Minimum of 5 years of technical project management experience, with at least 3 years in digital transformation projects within the social care or public sector.
Proven experience with cloud-based solutions (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and knowledge of business support systems tailored for the social care sector.
Strong background in Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall methodologies with hands-on experience in managing large-scale projects.
Skilled in leading change initiatives, developing change management strategies, and facilitating training sessions for new system implementations.
Strong capability in analysing complex problems, devising strategies, and implementing solutions within a structured, high-compliance environment.
Desirable bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Management, or related field. A masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Senior Media Officer

Contract:12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £39,358 - £41,325 per annum with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:
From delivering proactive data-driven stories on the global water crisis, to creating impactful media stunts and campaigns and responding to breaking news such as flooding events and disease outbreaks, the role of a Senior Media Officer at WaterAid is varied and exciting.

If you have sound news judgement, a creative approach to PR, excellent writing skills and are passionate about making a difference to people's lives across the globe, this could be the role for you. Join WaterAid as a Senior Media Officer to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.  

This role will be pivotal in delivering high impact, high profile UK and global media coverage for upcoming priority advocacy moments and public engagement campaigns, as well as supporting the day to day running of a reactive press office function. 
 
About the Team:
To support an exciting and busy time in the WaterAid UK communications team, we are seeking an experienced Senior Press Officer to join our team on a 12 month contract. This role will involve close collaboration with our UK teams, country and regional offices, as well as managing relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
This is a full-time, Monday to Friday role. You will be expected to take part in our out of hours press office rota approx. every 8 weeks, and international may be required from time to time.

About the Role:
You will ideally have newsroom or busy press office or agency experience, work well under pressure, and be full of creative media ideas. As a news driven, creative and ambitious Senior Media Officer, you will lead on a wide range of media activities including timely statements, ground-breaking research reports, fundraising appeals and events, and key policy and advocacy moments.  
 
You will also work on projects with celebrity ambassadors, corporate partners and staff from across WaterAid's global federation - all in support of WaterAid's mission to change normal for millions of people living without water, decent toilets and good hygiene so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. 
 
You will drive, develop and implement proactive and reactive media strategies, use your warm media contacts and build new contacts to achieve organisational communications objectives, including increasing awareness of the global water and sanitation crisis as well as our work around the world and our policy, fundraising and campaigning activities.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Write audience centric media strategies for advocacy research and reports and campaigns, with political and public stakeholders in mind.  
• Build and ensure effective media relations by establishing and nurturing relationships with key journalists and media outlets, maintaining media lists using relevant media databases.    
• Ensure a responsive, agile news desk and respond to enquiries on the key issues we work on.  
• Draft and distribute first class media materials, including press releases, media messages, statements, op-eds and thought leadership pieces, and lines against enquiry. 
• Integrate media activity across communications and the wider communications and fundraising directorate to ensure media work is impactful and supports wider strategic objectives.  
• Advise WaterAid staff up to the Chief Executive using your media expertise. 
• Build on and maintain excellent relationships with teams across the organisation and in countries where we work. 
• Help drive WaterAid's online media work and engage with bloggers, online journalists and social media influencers. 
• Evaluate and report back on key campaigns to the team and rest of the organisation 
• Brief journalists on and off the record, arrange radio and TV interviews where necessary and brief staff in preparation. 
• Join the 24/7 on-call rota 

About You:

• Proven experience in media relations, working in a busy press office, agency or as a journalist.
• Experience of working in a large, matrix organisation 
• Experience of liaising with journalists of all levels 
• Strong understanding of the UK and global media landscape, with an excellent nose for a story and established relationships with key journalists and media outlets for major UK and global titles. 
• Proven experience in launching policy and research reports and data-driven stories to the media 
• Proven experience on working on public engagement and supporter focused media  
• Excellent command of written English and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling media materials and media messages at the highest quality 
• Experience in developing and executing media strategies and securing impactful coverage.  
• To have initiative, deadline driven, strong project management skills, able to work autonomously while contributing to a high performing team 
• Willing to travel within and outside of the UK infrequently on travel to further media objectives. 
• Creativity and tenacity. 
• Ability to handle multiple projects and a variety of work simultaneously

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Experience running events with media audiences or attendance, including organising press events/press conferences. 
• Experience of working on international issues including development, rights or humanitarian.
• Good understanding of social media  
• Experience of working with corporate partners  

Closing date: Applications will close 23:59 on Wednesday 20th November, 2024. Availability for interview is required week commencing Monday 25th November 2025.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format. 

Pre-employment screening: In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.  

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school.

Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 1.3 million children and families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.

An exciting new role within the Marketing team at BookTrust, the Brand Marketing Executive will implement marketing strategies for BookTrust's established traded programmes, provide functions such as fundraising with marketing support and help the marketing team keep on track of all design projects.

This is an ideal role for an established Marketing Executive who is ready to work on national marketing and fundraising campaigns, manage marketing creative for a number of different audiences and support internal terms with marketing solutions.

The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills, a keen eye for proof reading and attention to detail, able to build relationships across cross-department project teams, be an innovative problem solver and be passionate about brand.

To apply please complete the application along with a copy of your CV and covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.

PLEASE NOTE: Applying as soon as possible is advised, as the vacancy may close early, due to the high volume of applicants.

Want to join us? Find out more about who we are by visiting our website. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team (contact details can be found on our website) to discuss your requirements further.

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.

 Job Title: Head of Volunteering Experience

Salary: 

Grade I - £62,000 per annum (Gilwell based, inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Grade I - £60,240 per annum (homebased)

 Location:Gilwell Park (Hybrid working) or Homebased

If Gilwell Based contract the expectation would be to come into the office once a week plus one day a month for collaboration with the wider team.

If home based contract, then expectation is approximately once a month.

 Contract Type: 15 months fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave (starting in February 2025)

 Working Hours: 35

 

The Scouts is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative leader to step into a pivotal role, driving the central strategic design function for volunteering at Scouts to enable our 140,000 volunteers to deliver Scouting locally in a safe, engaging and impactful way to provide life-changing experiences for young people across the UK.

About the Role
As Head of Volunteering Experience, you’ll lead three key teams dedicated to improving how we support and engage volunteers. The Volunteering Design Team develops online resources and guidance, the Volunteer Learning & Development Team crafts engaging training, and the Volunteer Transformation Team designs improvements to enhance overall volunteer satisfaction. Together, these teams work to deliver a positive, inclusive, and impactful experience for all volunteers.

In partnership with the UK Lead Volunteer for People and other key stakeholders, you’ll drive the implementation of our volunteer transformation programme. This work focuses on:

• Streamlining volunteer recruitment and onboarding to be inclusive and welcoming
• Supporting local teams by optimising volunteer roles and responsibilities
• Delivering accessible, engaging learning resources that equip volunteers with essential skills
• Creating a rewarding, community-driven volunteer culture that fosters inclusion and motivation
• Continuously improving our digital tools that simplify volunteer management at all levels

Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to make a significant difference within the UK’s largest voluntary youth organization. You’ll play an instrumental role in ensuring that Scouts’ volunteer experience aligns with modern needs and attracts a diverse range of new volunteers. You’ll also join a friendly, social, and collaborative team that values inclusion, whether remote or in person, and actively supports development through regular departmental meet-ups and social activities.

This maternity cover position offers a chance to lead with impact, guiding a dedicated team and contributing to the growth and reach of Scouting in underrepresented communities across the UK. Step into a role that not only advances the way volunteers engage with the Scouts but also shapes the future of youth opportunities nationwide.

Join us to lead transformative change in volunteer engagement and experience!

What we offer in return:

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country. We prepare young people with skills for life, we believe that hard works pays off and always invest in our staff, becoming Investor in People Gold 2022.

For a full list of our benefits click .

Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 17th November 2024 

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend:

1. Initial telephone interviews with the Head of Volunteering Experience on Wednesday 27th November
2. Face to face interviews at Gilwell Park on Friday 29th November

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies

Viewpoint is a service user charity currently covering Hertfordshire. Our aim is to enable people who use mental health and addiction services to have a voice in feeding back how well services are working and to be part of future service planning. 

We are now seeking a person to support the chief executive to ensure that Viewpoint implements its agreed strategy within budget and operates as a model of best practice for user involvement and to manage and supervise staff employed by Viewpoint. 

Viewpoint Operational Manager  

Title: Operational Manager 

Responsible to: Chief Executive 

Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 

Hours / salary: 22 hours / week. Full Time Equivalent Salary £35,000 p.a. 

Pension: Viewpoint offers a defined contribution pension scheme. Contribution levels are based on Total Gross Salary - Employer 5%, Employee 3%. Participation in the scheme will commence after an initial 3 month waiting period. 

Annual leave: 25 days per year plus 8 bank holidays. Holiday entitlement will start to accrue after a satisfactory six month probationary  
period. 

Other benefits: Training, Development and Supervision

Length of contract: Subject to funding 

About Viewpoint 

Viewpoint develops innovative ways that support people with a lived experience of mental health issues and / or addiction challenges. Across Hertfordshire we work with over 800 experts by experience and put them at the centre of everything we do. We support people to be independent, have their say on the quality of services that they experienced and influence change to those services. 

Our support is flexible and needs-led and is delivered through outreach groups, one to one interaction or remotely.

Staff or members who have a lived experience of mental illness and / or addiction facilitate our programmes.

We offer educational sessions that enhance wellbeing and equip individuals with the skills and self-belief to aid their recovery journey. 

Our goals 

Purpose of the post: 

•  To support the chief executive to ensure that Viewpoint implements its agreed strategy within budget and operates as a model of best practice for user involvement. 

•  To manage and supervise staff employed by Viewpoint. 

•  To promote Viewpoint with both statutory and Voluntary Community Faith Social Enterprise (VCFSE) at a county level. 

Principal Responsibilities: 

Management  

• To provide operational management and leadership to achieve the aims and objectives of the Viewpoint strategy. 

• To ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are adhered to, developed and updated in compliance with relevant legislation.

• To attend contract reviews and provide such monitoring information as required by the service contract. 

• To develop and maintain good working relationships with all relevant statutory, independent, and voluntary agencies. 

• To raise and promote the work of Viewpoint across the county and all relevant bodies. 

Staff 

• Provide effective line management to all Viewpoint staff in accordance with agreed policies 

Financial 

• To participate in the preparation and production of the Viewpoint Annual Report and Business Plan. 

• To ensure proper use of resources and working within agreed budgets. 

Fund-raising 

• To contribute to the development of fund-raising activities to ensure the continuation and development of Viewpoint. 

Representation 

• To negotiate appropriate user representation with service commissioners and providers. 

• To support user representation on County-wide forums. 

General 

• To ensure relevant recording, monitoring and evaluation of project work is routinely carried out and in compliance with relevant legislation and the requirements of the service contract. 

• Maintain awareness of national and local initiatives and best practice regarding user involvement. 

• Undertake other duties, consistent with the level of the post, as required from time to time by the Chief Executive and Executive Committee. 

Service Development and Delivery  

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to mental health and wellbeing.

• Comply with all relevant Viewpoint policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information, and to be aware of any changes in these.

• Be aware of, teach others and challenge issues in relation to stigma, low expectations and anti-discriminatory practice as appropriate. 

• Complete entries in the appropriate records and performance database. 

Learning and Development  

• Participate in mandatory training and development activities 

We welcome applications from people who use or have used mental health and /or addiction services. 

Closing date: Monday 18th November 2024 at 12PM

For an application pack: please telephone Viewpoint on  01707-386-136 or 

e-mail info@hertsviewpoint(dot)co(dot)uk 

Please note - In order to apply you must complete the application form. We do not accept CV's.  

About The Role
We are hoping to welcome an approachable and knowledgeable Dementia Adviser to work alongside our external partners and current Dementia Advisers in Cornwall! 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About the role

Location: This is a home-based role covering Cornwall, with the need for occasional travel to team meetings.
Contract: Fixed Term 9 months with possibility of 3 additional months covering maternity cover.
 
This role offers an amazing opportunity to gain or enhance your experience in the field of Dementia Support, supporting people affected by dementia across Cornwall. 

- Offering a vital and compassionate advice service to support and guide those affected by dementia
- Provide telephone support and have a good knowledge of services available.
- Managing referrals, assisting clients in assessing their information and support needs in a person-centred manner.
- Providing knowledgeable and trusted information regarding services and benefits available and, where appropriate, assist clients in accessing them.
- Signposting clients to a choice of suitable other sources of help, where appropriate.
- Developing a proactive approach in reaching people with dementia and carers who may not otherwise access our services.

There is no direct care element to the Dementia Adviser role, however we work passionately to provide advice, support and guidance to people affected by dementia.

About you

- A passion for supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives
- A solid and compassionate understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia
- The ability to work inclusively with people affected by dementia, along with an understanding of the need for client confidentially
- Great communication skills, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels
- Effective networking and influencing skills and the ability to manage your time effectively.
- Good IT skills and experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (e.g., MS Teams and Zoom)
- The ability to travel to Team meetings when required.

Closing date: 13th November 2024
Interview date: TBC

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new People Partner.

About the role

This role is a key part of the People & Culture Team and will be instrumental in delivering our People strategy and ambition to be a progressive employer.

The role will challenge and help us to change our current thinking, our behaviours and how we talk about people issues. It also helps us to ensure that we have effective people processes in place and improve them, making AIUK an employer who is people first focused.

The role partners with directors and their leadership teams, providing expertise, direction and proactive strategic people advice, helping them to achieve their business plans.

More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.

The role may be for you if:

• You're skilled in building partnering relationships with leadership and management
• You can resolve complicated employee relations cases and support employee wellbeing
• You collaborate well and positively contribute to an inclusive culture.
• You also have a thorough knowledge of People leadership issues and employment law

Our Commitment to you

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.

New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.

Apply for this role

This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.

To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.

Visit amnesty.org.uk/jobs for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion and hybrid working.

You don’t have to know about Down syndrome. You can learn about Down syndrome, but we need you to know how to nurture the heart of an organisation and its people.

Freelance/self-employed contract for 3 – 4 days per week

£30k - £40k p.a. depending on experience & hours – hours and fee are negotiable

Please see our video on our website (Meet the Team, Current Vacancies) for further details from our Chair, James.

Lead the 17-year-old charity into a brighter future

The role demands quality skills and experience in management, governance, building teams and communities, fundraising and finance – in person and online.

Can you simultaneously be creative, a problem solver, ideas person, developmental, positive leader, supporter, confidante, prudent and adventurous?

We are very keen to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a 5 min video explaining who you are and why you suit the role and would like this work. 

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. 

Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised

We are an early intervention programme supporting 13-25 year olds around self-harming and risk taking behaviours, in order to help them achieve positive outcomes.

One position will be based within our Community Pathway which will be predominantly based in West / North Kent. The other position will be based within our School Pathway in Kent. The role will require the use of a car in order to travel.  Please note this is a fixed-term position until August 2025.

The hours for these roles are 1 x full-time (37.5 hours per week).  The other is part-time (30 hours per week).

This role is predominantly based from home with the occasional travel across Kent and to our office in Faversham. Flexible working hours are also considered and can be discussed at the interview. The advertised salary banding is based on experience and qualifications.

Are you passionate about wellbeing in young people? Do you have a genuine desire to support them in reaching their goals, exploring their values and understanding their identity? Do you have demonstrable experience of supporting young people to challenge the way they perceive wellbeing and improve their overall mental health and wellness?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you to understand how you might be able to support the fantastic work we do here at WithYou.

As a Mind and Body Practitioner you will provide community based support, information, training, education and guidance to young individuals in relation to self-harm and risk taking behaviour. You will be committed to improving access to appropriate services for young service users with mental health issues, specifically self-harm and risk taking behaviours.

As our Mind and Body Practitioner you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working and support the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based treatment interventions. You will manage an active caseload providing structured psychosocial interventions and harm minimisation strategies to young persons, and assist in the delivery of an integrated service through the provision of assessment, recovery planning, appropriate referral, support and interventions.

You will develop and disseminate emotional and mental wellbeing information, advice and health and social wellbeing in both group and one to one settings and screen for emotional wellbeing.

Diversity Statement 

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.

Required Skills

To carry out this role succesfully, you will:

• Evidence of continuous professional development. OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
• A successful track record of therapeutic working with young people in groups and 1:1 settings
• Demonstrable experience of supporting young people in relation to mental health
• Thorough and up to date knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental wellbeing and self harming behaviours
• Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• A proven track record of working as an individual and as part of a team sharing skills, experience and knowledge with other
• Proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence based interventions
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Resilient; strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands
• IT skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and digital media.
• Able to visit other locations in order to deliver the services required; use of car for business purposes required

About us
Providence Row believes that no one should have to sleep rough and that everyone should have access to the support they need to find a safe place to call home.

We work with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in Tower Hamlets, offering an integrated service of housing advice & support, access to substance use, physical & mental health services, as well as, training & progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life.

About the role

• Navigating the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, working with people who have a higher complexity in substance use and need additional support from multiple services.
• To work in a trauma informed and person centred way, empowering the client to make informed choices around their care and support
• Conducting street outreach with partner agencies to identify and locate people on your caseloads, who are sleeping rough.
• Attending local hostels with the aim of supporting those who are at risk of eviction and where substance and/or alcohol use maybe a contributing factor.
• Managing a caseload of clients
• Attending partner agency meetings relating to rough sleeping & hotspots in the borough.
• Providing targeted harm reduction advice and information to individuals around the risks associated with drug or alcohol use and supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Signposting individuals to other support services inclusive of substance use, based on individual need.
• Removing the stigma of homelessness and for those who use substances and/or alcohol
• Breaking the barriers of which people experiencing homelessness face, when trying to access needed services 

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Monthly reflective practice
• Wide range of learning & development opportunities

To apply:  Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.