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Would you like to be part of a young and vibrant charity that is dedicated to supporting those who have been bereaved by suicide?

Do you want to be on the frontline, helping people through the emotional impact of their loss or offering information and guidance on some of the practical issues they may be facing?

We looking for someone to join our team of Suicide Bereavement Advisers who are the first port of call for people looking for support following their loss.

It is a hybrid role with a 60/40 split between working in our office in Westminster and from home.

About the role

As a Suicide Bereavement Advisor you will be:

• Answering calls and emails to our helpline
• Providing empathy, validation and a listening ear to enable people to open up about their loss
• Offering guidance on practical issues they are facing
• Signposting them to our resources or to other organisations that may be able to help
• Where appropriate, referring them to our Counselling Service and helping them to fill in the application form
• Supporting other members of the team with the calls they take
• Logging all contacts in our database (HubSpot), complying with data protection principles
• Contributing to the ongoing development of our services

This is a very rewarding role within a small, friendly and hardworking team which is committed to providing the highest quality support to our clients.

About you

You will have experience of working on a helpline or a client-facing role, ideally in the area of mental health; or you may be studying to be a counsellor.

Key attributes we are looking for include:

• A warm, empathic manner
• An ability to listen without judgement
• Calmness when dealing with people in distressing or challenging situations
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• An enthusiasm to learn and to develop knowledge and skills
• Confidence in using digital technology
• Attention to detail, especially when it comes to record keeping

You will live within commuting distance of our office in Westminster.

We are committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and as such are actively seeking candidates of all backgrounds to represent the diverse population of people that we serve.

Training will be given to the right candidates.

Title: Senior Supporter-Led Fundraising Manager (maternity cover 12-month role)

Salary: £44,000 per annum

Contract: 12-month fixed term (maternity cover)

Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)

Location: Hybrid*, with head office in Hampstead, London

*We will starting reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview during w/c 4 Nov and this will continue on a weekly basis*

We are a flexible team, please get in touch if you would like to chat.

Job Summary

The SLF team looks after all supporters choosing to fundraise for Anthony Nolan through Challenge Events, Community Fundraising and those taking part in our products. This role leads the product stream and manages a team of 4 to create, test and deliver new fundraising products, and stewards all the supporters taking them on. The role also manages two of the SLF assistants who work to welcome all supporters to Anthony Nolan, and assist on the delivery of the Challenge Events and Community programmes.

We’re a friendly and close team and our priority is to give our supporters the best possible experience with Anthony Nolan.

We are Anthony Nolan

We’re Anthony Nolan. We’re here to uncover the answers inside us. Answers for people with blood cancer and blood disorders. Answers that will not only improve lives today but save them tomorrow.

By uniting people and science, we’re growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone who needs a transplant, can find their lifesaving match. We’re currently giving four people a day another chance to live.

Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive but thrive.

If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.

 

What’s in it for you?

• £44,000 annual salary
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• Life Assurance of four times annual salary
• Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
• And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)

Please check out the full job description on our website, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.

Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Job Description

We are looking for a Volunteer Engagement and Development Officer who will develop our volunteering programmes.

As the Volunteer Engagement and Development Officer, you will play a key role in increasing volunteer participation and improving the quality of volunteer opportunities across Harrow. You will work closely with local organisations to develop impactful volunteer roles, implement effective management policies, and promote training opportunities.

Additionally, you will support the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers at VAH, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience for all involved. This role is perfect for someone passionate about community engagement and volunteer development.

Responsibilities

Increase volunteer participation in Harrow by:

• Actively promoting volunteering through various channels, including online platforms, local media, and community outreach.
• Organising and co-ordinating volunteer recruitment events to connect potential volunteers with opportunities.
• Building relationships by attending and participating in events organised by partner organisations.

Improve the quality, quantity and impact of volunteer roles by collaborating with Volunteer-Involving Organisations (VIOs) to:

• Develop engaging and impactful volunteer roles that align with community needs and organisational goals.
• Ensure the effective implementation of key policies and procedures for volunteer management, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Create and share comprehensive resources, such as volunteer role descriptions, policies, and guidelines, tailored to the needs of local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups.
• Identify, coordinate, and promote relevant training opportunities to equip VIOs with the skills and knowledge to manage volunteers effectively.
• Provide ongoing support to VIOs in managing and developing their volunteer programs.

Support volunteering efforts at VAH by:

• Leading the recruitment, training, management, and development of volunteers to ensure they are motivated and skilled.
• Regularly maintaining and updating volunteer records in the database to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.

Skills, Competencies and Behaviours

• Knowledge and understanding of the ethos of volunteering and best practice in volunteer
  management
• Strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• An understanding of safeguarding in practice and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
• Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers
• Experience of coordinating training programmes
• Capable of maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Strong ICT skills, with adaptability to new systems and tools.

Listening, Verbal, Written and Presentation Communication Skills

• Able to communicate well with clients, colleagues and other agencies
• Able to work in partnership
• Able to keep accurate records
• Able to effectively manage your time and diary
• Effectively liaising with colleagues and ensuring others are kept informed
• Supporting and empowering staff and volunteers

Who are we?

Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative work with the local community providing information, training and guidance.

Based in Harrow, we are a not-for-profit co-operative owned by our workers. We have in-depth knowledge of the local area and of who’s doing what. Our members collectively have over 35 years’ experience in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, specialising in capacity building in a variety of different organisational development areas.

We’ve worked with a diverse range of local organisations, from small community groups, to regional and international charities. We also run, manage and co-ordinate projects, working with local people and groups to help them make a difference in their local community.

Support available to the successful candidate

You will be working within the Voluntary Action Harrow Third Sector Services Team, who hold a huge amount of knowledge, training templates and have good relationships with charities and community groups across Harrow.

Equalities & Accessibility

We aim to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

This role description can be requested in large print.

Application Process

• CV outlining related work experience, responsibilities and qualifications
• Cover letter covering why you want to work with us and the skills and knowledge in the job description.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer. And we’re only here because of the amazing people that work with us.

We’re looking for a marketing officer to join our busy brand marketing and planning team, to work on our health information and support marketing. It’s an exciting time to join the team and Breast Cancer Now as we continue to make progress towards our ambition to be recognised as the place to turn for anything and everything to do with breast cancer.

You’ll be working closely with services, nursing and health information teams and responsible for delivering innovative and effective marketing communications which grows awareness of Breast Cancer Now’s health information and support offer amongst key audiences.

You’ll use your skills and experience to work across a full range of paid and owned channels to collaborate with both in-house and external, creative and media agencies to increase the reach and engagement of Breast Cancer Now’s support offer by planning and implementing targeted communications and campaigns.

About you

You will have good experience managing marketing campaigns across a range of media channels and a demonstrable interest in health marketing.

A well organised person with excellent communication skills, you will be confident managing external agencies and suppliers, as well as an in-house creative studio and in house digital team.

We have a wide portfolio of campaigns that sit closely with teams across the whole organisation and you will work closely alongside internal stakeholders – all of which require excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills. You will need to be comfortable managing several campaigns simultaneously as well as enjoy looking for fresh ways to deliver long-standing campaigns.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Recruitment Team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date: Monday 11th  November 2024 at 9am

Interview date: Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th November 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, enthusiastic and connected individual to join our team at Wellbeing Matters.

The successful candidate will be an asset within Salford Royal Hospital, providing education to staff and patients on pathways into community provision to support discharge from the hospital.

We are looking for someone to work with patients to ensure access to community support, activities and services that enable individuals to be discharged appropriately. You will work as part of the team planning and facilitating the discharge of individuals at Salford Royal Hospital.

You’ll use a strengths or assets-based social prescribing (person-centred) approach to address the needs of individual patients during the discharge planning and admission process.

Are you the person we’re looking for?

Do you have:

• Experience working with individuals with multiple needs and who may be facing a range of barriers and/or social issues
• Experience working with individuals (1-2-1) to help them achieve their goals
• Experience working in a person-centred way with individuals through strengths/assets-based conversations
• A sound working knowledge of person-centred and community approaches and/or social prescribing
• The ability to work flexibly – including unsocial hours on occasion (early mornings, evenings and weekends)

If the answer is “Yes”, then we look forward to hearing from you!

Closing date: Noon on Monday 18th November 2024.
Interview date: Wednesday 4th December 2024 at Salford CVS offices in Eccles. 

We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.

Please note late applications will not be accepted.

About The Role
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: Home Based. The successful candidate will be Suffolk based.
Contract: Fixed term Maternity cover contract for 6 months (December – June), 35 hours per week. 
Our Dementia Advisers provide an opportunity to reach people affected by Dementia through Telephone, Face-to-Face and Online support. The team are well-established, local experts in face-to-face Dementia Support with a range of experience and knowledge to tailor our community-based service to the local population.

- Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career in advising and guiding people affected by dementia?
- Do you feel you could you help people maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being and enable them to take more control of their lives?
- Would you thrive in a role where every day is different?

If yes, we are offering a great opportunity to join our team providing personalised advice, guidance and support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers!
As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support, information, and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.
The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. You will offer support to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, or at other locations in the community, face to face, by phone, letter, or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals.
Your role will include:

- Supporting people affected by dementia, families and carers to access vital services.
- Improving people’s sense of well-being, enabling them to have more control over their lives.
- Assisting with the identification of needs, providing information and access to relevant services.

- Promoting our amazing service and building relationships with a range of health and social care professionals.
 
About you: - Ability and interest in supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives.
- Understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage but if you have had experience supporting with other diagnosis or support requirements this would be taken into consideration.
- Experience with communicating with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels.
- Able to network effectively and collaborating with other professionals to achieve a positive outcome for people.
- Good IT skills, experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (Teams / Zoom).
- The ability to travel across local area independently when required.

Closing date: 11th November 2024
Interview date: 18th November 2024

About Alzheimer's Society
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.

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Young People Support Worker

 

We have a new role available for a Young People Support Worker to join Depaul UK to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

Position: Young People Support Worker

Location: Islington, London

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time – Three-week rolling (two weekends off/one on)

Shifts: 8:00am – 14:00pm and 12:00pm to 20:00pm

Salary: £27,636 per annum (ILW) plus pension and other benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 10th November 2024

About the Role

To work as part of a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported or community-based accommodation. Your work will be underpinned by the Depaul Endeavour model of assets-based, psychologically informed delivery. The aim of which is to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

Working under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of (5) clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.

In accommodation-based services, you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in a positive and successful move on. The role will have responsibility under Depaul’s commitment to successfully deliver the contracted outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

· You will ensure the safety and well-being of clients in the service at all times possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable,

· It should not be seen as precluding future changes after appointment to this role.

· You will carry a caseload of clients for whom you will be the named key worker, and you will also take joint responsibility with your team members for the well-being and day-to-day support of all clients in the services

· You will lead on risk and needs assessment and support planning for your key clients and contribute to ongoing needs and risk assessment of other clients in the service

· You will develop and implement SMART outcomes-based support plans for your key clients

· You will deliver one-to-one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with.

· You will proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the wellbeing of Depaul clients in accordance with data protection and information sharing protocols.

· You will be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· Experience working with the client group.

· An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way.

· An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, and substance use.

· A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning.

· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

· Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures.

· Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination.

· Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.

· High-level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries.

In return for working here, you will receive:

· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

· Flexible working model for suitable roles

· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service

· Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

· Death in service (4x Base salary)

· Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Assistant Project Lead

Job reference: REQ002196

Salary: £28,200 – £30,000 dependent on experience

Contractual hours: 37.5

Basis: Full Time

Region: Peterborough

Closing date: 14 November at midnight

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

The Role

United Learning is a group of schools that aims to provide an excellent education and improve the life chances of all the students that we serve. We have embarked on an ambitious transformation roadmap which aims to ensure that teachers have the right tools to teach, that pupils are enabled to develop their learning independently and that the organisation is designed for efficient delivery and structured for growth.

In this role, you will work in a supportive and high-performance team responsible for a significant programme of change across all our schools.  You will report to the Head of Transformation Projects and work closely with the Chief Transformation Officer and the wider Transformation Department.

As a team, we prioritise transferable skills and attitude over specific project management experience and are open to applications from career starters as well as those looking to change careers. Our aim is to utilise technology to innovate and ensure our processes and operating approaches are efficient and scalable as we continue to grow our network which means most projects will have a digital element, so the right candidate will be comfortable with technology and eager to learn and ask the right questions.

About you

To succeed in this role, you must be:

· Passionate and committed to improving the lives of young people.

· Organised and have the ability to manage competing priorities whilst working at pace.

· Confident in working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including specialists in their field.

· A team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.

· Adaptable and skilled in problem solving.

· Intellectually curious and committed to continuous improvement.

· Competent in the use of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel.

United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Rewards and Benefits:

· 26 days holiday.

· Competitive salary.

· Contributory pension scheme, meaning we will save together for your retirement.

· Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.

· Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.

· Health cash plan including GP Line.

· Over 250 employee exclusive benefits through our partners Perkbox, including access to discounted cinema tickets, holidays and gym memberships, car leasing and Cycle2work schemes.

· Continuous Professional Development options tailored to your needs.

· A supportive and collaborative team located across the country.

We are open to requests for flexible or part-time work and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

For more information

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email Anna Cannizzaro (Head of Transformation Projects) 

United Learning comprises: UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee. VAT number 834 8515 12. Registered address: United Learning, Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.

You have a good understanding of the harm caused by alcohol and drug use to adults, young people, children, families and society and a sympathetic approach to people who misuse them.

All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Support Worker (Community Connector – Assessment and Engagement Team)

Aquarius is a charity that helps people and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling. We are part of ‘One Recovery Buckinghamshire’ (ORB), a partnership between Inclusion (MPFT NHS Trust), Aquarius, and Build on Belief providing support for alcohol and drug issues across Buckinghamshire.

We are looking for three Support Workers (Community Connectors – Assessment and Engagement Team) to join our team. We have three positions available in Aylesbury.

Your challenge? To provide advice, support, advocacy and key work for recovery plans and undertake elements of assessment and case management as directed. And, all the while, we’ll expect you to operate in a way that recognises and values diversity and understands the functional model of substance use, the Recovery Agenda and the problems caused by alcohol and drug misuse.

Preferably with a NVQ 2/3 in Social Care, or willing to attain this, you are used to working to policy and procedural requirements that include child protection, vulnerable adults, confidentiality and health & safety.

We’ll also be looking for good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and fulfil data requirements. A flexible approach is important too, as is a commitment to taking a client centred approach to providing services and working in a way that recognises and values diversity.

This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted. 

To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer to join our Business Development Team. This role is full-time working 37.5 hours per week, home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.

DOTW UK has a small, high-performing and dynamic services team dedicated to delivering high quality, person-centred healthcare in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional personal and team performance.

We are looking for an Outreach Senior Caseworker with experience of delivering effective advocacy on behalf of people from marginalised communities. This role will  play a key role in the delivery of services that will support equal access to primary medical services for people seeking asylum in contingency accommodation in Northeast London. The outreach service will offer initial health and social assessments, urgent care, and will facilitate GP registration and, and support access to wider healthcare and support services within the area through direct referrals and signposting, and coordination with other local services and partners.

As part of DOTWs Services team, you will support the service by proactively promoting DOTW’s service at individual accommodation sites, providing social assessments for residents and their dependents, escalating health issues of any immediate concern, and support responses to urgent health and/or safeguarding concerns. As part of a culture of best practice, you will ensure adherence to DotW policies and will provide support resolving complex cases, deploying your demonstrative experience delivering person-centred, compassionate care and/or advice and support to people seeking asylum or from other excluded communities.

You will lead by example, demonstrating effective advocacy, coordination, and multi-tasking skills, The role requires emotional agility, and resilience, especially when dealing with complex situations such as mental health crises, trafficking, and homelessness, where you will draw on your experience to manage complex situations calmly and compassionately. You will be someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be able to work productively and constructively within a close-knit team by demonstrating an open and responsive attitude and using your excellent communication skills.

You will have strong IT skills and ideally a driving licence to be able to support us to deliver our services in our dedicated mobile clinic vans. You will have the skills to work independently and manage your own and volunteers' health and safety, sometimes working alone.

You will be supported by an experienced team, regular line management, and clinical supervision. Skills in Basic Life Support, First Aid, safeguarding, mental health management, and trauma-informed approaches will be provided.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. 

For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. 

Closing Date:

Monday 18th November at 9am.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter on the link provided with the following details:

- Why you would be interested in the role

Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.

Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted. 

ob Title:  Paediatric Occupational Therapist 

Location:  Watford 

Salary: Banding depending on experience, with pension option.  DBS checks are required.

Job Type: Permanent, two sessions (7 hours) a week on Monday mornings/afternoons, 11 weeks per term

About us: 

Playskill is an award-winning specialist early intervention charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and delays, and their families, in Hertfordshire. We are the only charity providing this type of support, free of charge, in the county.

Since 2006, our highly qualified and experienced team has supported over 440 physically disabled children and their families to access specialist therapy, advice and support, with the end goal of supporting the children to reach personal development milestones and to achieve better life outcomes. 

About the role: 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join and work in an interdisciplinary team alongside and Physiotherapist and Speech and Language Therapist, specialist workers, family support officers and the families/carers of the children. 

Skills and Experience Required: 

• Qualified Occupational Therapist

• Relevant experience in the assessment and treatment of children with a physical disability 

• Clear understanding of current legislation regarding safeguarding of children 

• Knowledge of GDPR legislation to ensure clear understanding of confidentiality and the need for data protection 

• IT literate 

• Good communication, empathy, numeracy, and administrative skills 

Diversity statement:  

Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds. 

Safeguarding statement: 

Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.

Deadline for applications: 4 November 2024 
Interview date: 14 November 2024 

Interview location: Hemel Hempstead 

Engagement and Development Co-Ordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engagement and Development Co-Ordinator to join the team in this hybrid-working role.

Position: Engagement and Development Co-Ordinator

Salary: £34 - 36k per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

Location: Central London/hybrid (two days a week maximum)

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 11th November

About the Role

A unique and dynamic role, our Engagement and Development Co-ordinator will:

· Promote ARC’s work to health professionals, retaining and building sustainable relationships

· Develop and deliver training sessions and projects to help raise standards of care and disseminate best practice

· Help generate funds for ARC through such projects

· Offer sensitive and impartial information and support to users of the ARC helpline and bereaved parent members of ARC

· Share in the general administration of ARC e.g. answering enquiries, production of newsletters, Annual information and support day, conferences etc.

About You

We don’t expect you to have knowledge of the subject area or have a medical background as extensive training will be provided on the job. What you will need to bring is:

· Unwavering commitment to the principle of women making their own reproductive decisions

· High level of emotional intelligence with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

· Ability to learn quickly and a keenness to be an integral part of a small team

· Voluntary Sector experience would be useful.

About Us

ARC offers a unique and important support service, which provides impartial information, advice and guidance for parents who are making decisions about antenatal tests and results. We provide independent, accurate, unbiased information to help parents the decisions that are right for them. Our organisation is made up of emotionally intelligent, compassionate, and passionate individuals committed to pro-choice principles.

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting ARC in the recruitment for this role. Please ensure you read the candidate information pack which contains important detail about the role before applying. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter. Please use the cover letter as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV, and ensure that you cover the following:

· Why are you interested in the Engagement & Development Co-Ordinator role at ARC?

· How can you contribute to ARC in this role?

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

ARC is committed to diversity and to equality of opportunity for employment, career and personal development. We believe that people from different backgrounds bring perspectives and skills that create fresh ideas, thinking and approaches which make the way work is undertaken more effective and efficient.

We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to continuous improvement in this space.

You may also have experience in other areas such as Engagement, Development, Engagement and Development, Engagement Coordinator, Development Coordinator, Engagement and Development Coordinator, Development Officer, Engagement and Development Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Responsibilities & Key Tasks

• Support a caseload of companions to reach their potential through both practical and emotional support.
• Tailor support plans to meet individual need - setting goals, assigning actions, working with other providers and considering the person’s holistic needs.
• Guide induction and exit processes for companions - to ensure that they understand the core principles of the offer at Emmaus and move on to long term, sustainable accommodation after us.
• Support with incident response - including anti-social behaviour, mental health concerns, challenging behaviour - using de-escalation techniques to manage behavior as it arises.
• Liaise with external providers such as the Community Mental Health Team, General Practitioners, DWP, probation, prisons and CAB to ensure specialist advice and guidance is sought where needed.
• Contribute to the planning and introduction of varied and meaningful activities for companions at Emmaus Hertfordshire.
• Ensure Safeguarding concerns are raised at the earliest opportunity through appropriate channels..
• Attend appointments online or in person with companions.
• Maintain accurate records in line with internal policy and with consideration for GDPR principles.
• Perform tasks to support the effective running of the community. Develop and maintain relationships with external providers.
• Participate in an emergency on-call rota to ensure 24/7 support is available for companions where needed.
• Provide written updates for key stake holders as well as for internal meetings.
• Attend team meetings, supervisions, reflective practice and training as required

About you:

We are seeking someone who is comfortable and experienced working in a small company or charity, understanding that our capacity and resources are limited. A 'can do' attitude and a motivated approach are essential. While direct experience with homelessness may not be necessary, you should have a solid understanding of the common challenges faced by those who have been homeless. Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to identify and promptly address risks or safeguarding concerns. Empathy, attentive listening, and strong verbal communication skills are also key requirements. Proficiency with IT and the ability to maintain up-to-date records in our database are necessary. Additionally, you should have the tools to maintain your well-being in what can be a challenging but rewarding role. You will need to demonstrate and build the resilience required to work with individuals who may struggle to engage with services like ours and think creatively to encourage engagement. While practical experience supporting vulnerable adults is highly desirable, we are also interested in hearing from you if you have transferable skills and a willingness to learn, even if you haven't worked in the homelessness sector before.