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The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is looking for a Communications Assistant to join our small and busy team. The team is based in Sheffield but works with colleagues across Europe on a daily basis to support the communication needs of the Society. This is a full-time position with a temporary 12-month contract. It offers hybrid working between office and home.

About ERS

ERS is an international membership organisation that brings together physicians, healthcare professionals, scientists and other experts working in respiratory medicine. We are one of the leading medical organisations in the respiratory field, with a growing membership representing over 160 countries. Our mission is to promote lung health in order to alleviate suffering from disease and drive standards for respiratory medicine globally. Science, education and advocacy are at the core of everything we do; we promote scientific research, provide access to high-quality educational resources and play a key role in raising awareness of lung disease to politicians.

Specifics of the role

The Communications Assistant will support the wider team to produce and deliver comms plans and associated tactics using a variety of channels, including newsletters, websites, social media and mailings – targeting both our membership and the wider professional respiratory community. 

Responsibilities:

• Daily checking of social media accounts (responding to and engaging with posts)
• Social media scheduling across all platforms
• Copywriting (for social media posts, newsletter items etc.)
• Image sourcing/editing for use on communications channels
• Scheduling of website content using a customised content management system (WordPress)
• Creating mailings/newsletters in design
• Proofreading and content checking
• Basic communication planning
• Supporting the Communications Director and Communications Coordinators as requested
• Some (limited) European travel may be required

Qualifications/experience

• Experience in a related role (preferred)
• Undergraduate degree in English, communications, journalism, PR or related (essential)
• Experience of working with social media such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram (essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential)
• Experience of image editing/design suites (essential)
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail (essential)
• Ability to prioritise – handle multiple assignments, manage/meet tight deadlines, and quickly adapt to meet unexpected and urgent requests (essential)
• Confident with technology and computer-based systems (essential)
• Experience with MailChimp, Canva and content management systems (CMS) (preferred)
• Experience of a medical/scientific/not for profit organisation (preferred)

About Gaddum

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.

Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can, not only build resilience, but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities.

Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester.

Outline of service:

Gaddum and Manchester Mind have come together to provide a new and innovative service which will support people to leave inpatient mental health settings and return to their community with the support they need to recover and remain well.

As a team, we will deliver psycho-social interventions, advocacy, housing and welfare rights advice and peer support. There will also be tailored support to young people (those under the age of 25). All we do is underpinned by listening and ensuring people feel heard – because we know that when people are listened to, they recover. The team will be working with colleagues within the mental health, primary care, inpatient and community sectors.

Job summary:

As a Peer Support Worker, you will have lived or living experience of receiving mental health care or treatment. As an ‘Expert by Experience’ you will support peers (people with similar experiences to your own) who are ready to leave hospital after being treated for their mental health needs. Receiving support from your colleagues, you’ll develop and manage your casework practice and hold a small case load.

Walking alongside people prior to discharge from mental health hospital, you’ll support people in the discharge process to get the care they need, and then into a community setting where they can continue to recover and begin to explore their aspirations. Ultimately, people will feel connected to their communities – to the right services, friends and family.

This role will work with a small but intensive caseload (max 12 cases for a full-time peer support worker) to focus on:

· Repatriate: when people are sent to an out of area placement (OAPs) advocate to get them back to Greater Manchester so they can recover in their community.

· Discharge: Supporting people when they’re ready to be discharged from inpatient mental health services to get back to the community and recover.

· Prevent re-admissions: Work with people, post-discharge, to ensure they continue to get the support they need to make informed choices, stay well and ultimately thrive.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· To provide bespoke support to people that are ready to be discharged from inpatient psychiatric care to return to the community, building (with support) packages of care so they have a positive and sustained recovery.

· To work alongside people post-discharge, in their community setting (e.g. home or supported accommodation) to ensure they get what they need to stay well.

· To effectively manage a small but intensive caseload (max 12 cases for a full time worker), being flexible to people’s needs and short-term changes in schedule.

· To work in a person-centred, trauma informed, empowering and culturally appropriate way that enables people to feel listened to and heard.

· To help people engage with services and make sustainable links with their communities.

· To use and develop your knowledge of community care, policies, legislation and services to get people the support they need to recover and stay well.

· Identify when cases need escalation or onward referral and keep your line manager aware of case developments.

· Independently visit people in inpatient and community settings in Manchester and across Greater Manchester, adhering to lone working and risk management procedures.

· Occasionally visit people out of the Greater Manchester area who need to return to their community in Manchester (all travel expenses will be paid and non-commute travel time will be part of your working day).

· Build relationships with colleagues within services (e.g. inpatient staff, social care, CMHTs etc) to enable improved collaborative working

· Take part in multi-disciplinary meetings, representing the views of people, and their aspirations on returning to community settings.

· Support the development of this new service, drawing on your role as an ‘Expert by Experience’ and using what you hear from the people you support to contribute to the development of the services by reviewing and contributing to improvements.

The post holder will be required to undertake other tasks as reasonably directed by the Programme Management and Senior Management Team, which will usually be commensurate with the skills and experience of the post-holder.

All staff aree expected to work within all Gaddum / Manchester Mind policies and procedures. This role is subject to a standard DBS check.

Community Researcher

Location: Bowburn, Durham

Salary: £23,088 - £26,440 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term, (Time limited contract (15 months) to end of March/ April 2026)

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Waythrough’s vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. 

The Role

To support the organisation’s participation in 2 research projects exploring Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities understanding of mental well-being and suicide with a view to improving access for support in these areas for the GRT community. The role will be centred on fieldwork with the GRT community in County Durham and to support the Research Team and the organisation’s Research and Development Co-ordinator in all aspects of the research projects.

• To develop and deliver community-based research activities with the support of the Research and Development Co-ordinator alongside their Housing Support Team on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in County Durham on themes around mental health including suicide.
• Develop, facilitate and present research outputs from the project and share with project stakeholders and in Humankind to demonstrate the evidence base about this work and the need for further development of services. This could include writing a blog, delivering presentations or participating in webinars.
• Analyse and synthesise both qualitative and quantitative data generated by research and evaluation projects to support colleagues in service modelling and design.
• Support the Research and Development Co-ordinator in meetings as required.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and their Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Remote (home-based), Leeds office, or hybrid

£26,000 – £28,000 (pro rata to hours worked)

Part-time, 3 days per week

About brainstrust:

At brainstrust, our mission is to support people living with a brain tumour and their caregivers through every stage of their journey. Our services include a robust programme of support and information, developed to ensure our beneficiaries feel more in control, better supported, more resourced, and less isolated. We are expanding our successful programme of regular events—online and in person— to strengthen our community, share valuable expert information, and empower people with a brain tumour, and those around them, with coaching.

Role Purpose:

As Beneficiary Events Officer, you will curate and promote brainstrust’s revered events programme, which includes regular online webinars and support groups delivered by diagnosis, a growing portfolio of volunteer-led face-to-face meet-ups across the UK, and an annual in-person conference. This role is pivotal in creating a safe, supportive, engaging, enabling and energising environment for the people that need to be better connected, better informed and more confident on their individual journeys.

Deadline for applications is 5pm on 28th February 2025.

Download the recruitment pack to find out more and apply.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Victim Help Caseworker to join the North Wales team in St Asaph, working 15 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the Role:

As a Victim Help Caseworker you will be:

• You will be responsible for the implementation and co-ordination of peer support groups for victims of crime across North Wales.
• Peer support involves a facilitator led group being empowered to share their experiences with other victims who have experienced a similar crime.
• You will also lead on engagement with victims through 1-2-1 consultations to capture their views on matters relating to support and the Criminal Justice System, as well as increasing engagement on the North Wales Victims Panel run by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

About The Role
Contract Type: Fixed term until November 2025
Location: Hybrid or Home Based (office location London) 
 
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Third Party & OYO (Organise your own) team as an Events Fundraising Coordinator. Your focus will be supporting on a portfolio of sporting events including running, cycling, walking and skydives, helping the team to maximise all fundraising opportunities for the Society so we can reach our ambitious income targets.
You will be responsible for recruiting and supporting our participants, ensuring your events are performing well against agreed income and expenditure targets, delivering event day logistics, as well as carrying out a range of admin and database tasks.
About you
We are looking for an organised, ambitious and target driven individual who has experience working in a busy events environment. Working across multiple events you will need to be able to prioritise your workload and focus on the right task at hand to provide the biggest impact for the team and most importantly the lives of people affected by dementia.
You will be self-motivated and have a strong attention to detail for working with data to evaluate your work and make future decisions.
The successful candidate will join a large supportive team so we are looking for a great communicator who can build and develop relationships within the team as well as with our amazing supporters and external suppliers.

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.

We are seeking people who are passionate about changing the lives of young people and making a real difference to their life experiences. We don’t want young people to be homeless but for those that are, we want it to be the only time. We seek people who have life experience themselves, common sense, good values and feel comfortable with young people who might display difficult, challenging or resistant behaviour knowing full well it’s just a symptom of the trauma they’ve lived in their short lives up to now. It goes without saying we need team players who are reliable, loyal and committed. The Backup values are important feature of our work and we expect to see those in our colleagues. We pay well, we have a strong culture of support and development for our colleagues and we are an Investors in People (GOLD) employer.

Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week (Tuesday-Thursday), 0.6 FTE

Location: FoodCycle HQ, Vauxhall, London

Contract: Permanent

Do you want to work with a multiple charity of the year winner? We are FoodCycle, and our vision is to make food poverty, loneliness and food waste a thing of the past for every community.

FoodCycle is all about tackling food poverty and social isolation through connecting communities over a delicious plate of food. This role is an exciting opportunity to help support the mission of the charity through a programme of income-generating corporate cooking challenges. We have been running these successfully in London for several years (and also launched in Birmingham last year) and are now looking to scale up our programme.

You will need to be able to confidently lead our corporate Food Invention Challenges, which take place at Mission Kitchen, Vauxhall. You will be customer service oriented, with effective communication and interpersonal skills. If you have a love of food, strong organisational skills and enjoy creating fun and engaging teambuilding sessions, then this is the role for you!

When not running Food Invention Challenges, you will provide administrative support for the Fundraising Team. As this role is based fully at our headquarters in the Food Exchange, you will need to live within a one hour commute of Vauxhall, London.

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.

How to apply:  Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.

Deadline for your application:  11.59pm on Sunday, 16th February 2025.

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.

Interviews: planned for Wednesday 26th February 2025.

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Position: Retail Manager
Salary and Hours: £22,131.20 per annum, 35 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Based: Eastbourne, Marie Curie Shop
Closing date: We are reviewing applications as soon as they are received. We advise you APPLY NOW if you are interested.
Interview process: If your application is deemed successful, you will be invited into the store for an interview.
Marie Curie is one of the UK's most loved charities and the leader in end-of-life care and support. We're fighting for a better end of life for all because we believe that every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. You may have seen our recent TV advert here.

Our Retail Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity for you to build on your existing retail experience and commercial thinking to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.
No week is the same and you'll have bags of variety in your role.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan -for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (TC apply)
- Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance - for all employees
- Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance: - England & Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave
- Continuous Professional Development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Free DBS

What we are looking for:
- Sales & Stock Generation. Where you'll get to be creative, always looking for opportunities to attract new customers/supporters every day.
- Management of Staff and Volunteers. You'll get to work with some amazing people. Taking the lead in recruiting, training, managing and supporting volunteers to ensure the effective operation of the shop.
- Administration. You will ensure all financial reporting and management, cash handling, daily banking and security procedures are followed.
You'll be part of a friendly, passionate team with a manager who supports you and your career development.
And best of all, the work you do every day will make a real difference in people's lives.

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
For more information or an informal chat please contact Nicola Hyder by email at [email protected].

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. 
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected]

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Insurance Apprentice to join our Unity Insurance team based in Lancing.

Job Title: Insurance Apprentice

Salary: £11,648 - £20,748 per annum - There are different rates of pay for apprentices depending on your age and what year of your apprenticeship you’re in. These are in line with National Minimum Wage for Apprentices.

Location:  Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UW

Contract Type:This apprenticeship is for 18months with a view to considering permanent roles available in the team on completion.   

Working Hours: 35 hours week 9am - 5pm

About The Role:

This insurance apprenticeship is designed to help you build professional skills and succeed in the workplace. Through real-world industry examples, you'll gain practical knowledge that directly applies to your job.

• Earn while you learn – fully funded apprenticeship
• Gain professional recognition
• Improve your on-the-job performance

You'll receive dedicated study time and, upon completion, achieve a Cert CII (Level 3) qualification to boost your career.

As the Insurance Apprentice, your Key Responsibilities will include: 

• Dealing with new business enquiries across different charities and not for profit organisations.
• Developing relationships with Scouts, Charities, and Commercial organisations/businesses.
• Attend supervision sessions, team and management meetings as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with the Individual Conduct rules and Conduct policies

What we are looking for in our Insurance Apprentice:

• Minimum two A levels (grade C or above) or equivalent and willingness to work towards Cert C
• Building strong relationships with e.g. clients, insurers etc.
• Ability to work using own initiative

??Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
• Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
• Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub

For a full list of our benefits click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Saturday 31st May 2025

Telephone Interviews will be held in week commencing Monday 16th June 2025

Interviews will be held in person week commencing Monday 23rd June 2025

Start Date: September 2025.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Strictly no agencies.

A small well established national heart charity requires a half-time experienced Administrative Assistant to work in Bromley, Kent BR2 and Dulwich SE22.  Flexible Hours.  Working with friendly staff who meet goals of support, education and research for UK families with heart disease.

Previous charity experience and Microsoft Office familiarity desirable.

Job involves assisting with Website Management and Social Media Posting, hosting zoom Trustee Meetings and manning information booth at London conferences twice yearly.

Annual renewable contract with pension and 10 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.

Please see Marfan Trust website.   Closing Date: 28th February 2025 

   

Start Date: As soon as possible​

Work Location: Hybrid working including home working and Citizens Advice Camden service delivery and outreach locations​​

About Citizens Advice Camden
We are a well-respected local charity with more than 85 years’ experience of delivering free, independent and impartial information, advice and casework services which meet the changing needs of local residents. Our aims are to provide the independent, impartial, confidential and free advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives. 

We target our services at the most vulnerable in our community. Our client profile closely matches local indices of deprivation with most of our clients coming from the most deprived wards in the borough. We identify trends to ensure our services remain agile and able to respond to changing and emerging advice needs.​

About the Role

This vital service, funded by The Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust, has been successfully delivering high-quality debt casework and advice since 2018, supporting people within the Trust’s area of benefit.​

Our service is delivered through a mix of telephone, digital communications, and face-to-face appointments at community locations, making it perfectly suited to hybrid working. Reasonable targets are set, recognising the complex nature of our clients' casework and advice needs, ensuring you can use your professional expertise to achieve the best possible outcomes for those we serve.​​

If you are an experienced debt adviser who can confidently provide complex debt advice and ongoing casework we would love to hear from you.​

Being an approved DRO intermediary and holding the IMA Certificate of Money Advice Practice (CertMAP) is desirable. If not, we can support your ongoing professional development. ​​

Alternatively, this role is also available as a trainee position. If you have recent experience delivering generalist advice, combined with some knowledge of debt advice, you will benefit from our accelerated training programme. We are committed to equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality debt advice that meets both auditing standards and funder requirements.​

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday 3 March 2025

Interview date:  Wednesday 12 March and Thursday 13 March

Interviews will be held on Zoom.

Would you like to make a difference?

Would you like to bring your lived experience of mental health problems to support others?

Well take a look at this job – so new that we haven’t got a team name yet – that might be for you to contribute to. Manchester Mind and Gaddum have come together to provide a new and innovative service which will support people from hospital back to their home and crucially, onward support to stay in their communities. They will provide holistic and person-centred support.

Our purpose is to provide a collaborative and multi-disciplinary service to enable successful discharges from hospital. Part of what the team will be providing is peer support. All our roles are underpinned by listening and ensuring people feel heard. The team will be working with colleagues within the mental health, primary care and community sectors.

Manchester Mind will be employing a Peer Support Worker.

Position:  Peer Support Worker

Salary: £24,421

Hours: 35 hours per week

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

· Ability to create a sense of belonging through the development of kind relationships that lead to people feeling accepted and heard.

· Lived or Living Experience of mental health problems is essential.

· Keenness and ability to work in a collaborative way, sharing skills and talents in order to bring about better outcomes for the team.

You can download the job description/person specification and guidance notes from our website.

The deadline for these posts will be 12 noon on 18th February 2025 with interviews to be held week commencing 3rd March 2025.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (FPM) is looking for a bright, dynamic self-starter who is keen to make a positive contribution in this new role within its Education team.

 

The organisation

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (FPM) is a charity and membership body for doctors who work on all aspects of medicines research and development. Our small team works closely with the Board of Trustees and our 1,600 members to deliver on our mission and our strategic objectives, to improve the health of the public around the world.

The role

The Education & Training Intern role is an opportunity for someone who thrives on a challenge, who is happiest when putting their excellent organisational and customer facing skills through their paces. Someone who is at their best working collaboratively with others.

They will play a dual role supporting delivery of two key parts of FPM’s education activities:

· Examinations - FPM sets the curricula for and runs a number of examinations. They include the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine, successful completion of which is a defining moment in the career of any pharmaceutical physician, and a keystone of FPM membership. It affirms their knowledge and expertise in the specialty, and commitment to enhancing the health of society.

· Specialty Training - The Pharmaceutical Medicine Specialty Training programme, or PMST, is a comprehensive four-year specialty training programme, offered exclusively by FPM. It is a cornerstone of FPM’s commitment to equipping pharmaceutical physicians with the specialist knowledge and capabilities to practise to the highest ethical and professional standards.

The postholder will support FPM’s Examinations & Standards Manager and Specialty Training Manager in delivering a high quality experience for learners.

We are looking for a bright, dynamic self-starter who is a team player, organised and has good communication skills. The ideal candidate will bring great energy, diligence and attention to detail, and will be keen to make a positive contribution in all aspects of the role. Specific tasks include: acting as the first line of response for queries; supporting the registration of new exam candidates and trainees; assisting with administration of meetings, including circulating meeting notices, agendas and packs and handling apologies; and maintaining accurate records. An understanding of education and training in a professional environment is not necessary. Full training will be given.

The successful applicant will join FPM’s Education team initially on a 12-month contract which could be made permanent.  FPM offers a fantastic benefits package, including flexible working, 29 days annual leave, and Christmas closure days. A pension is offered after three months.  The role is offered subject to successful completion of the six-month probation period.

FPM welcomes and actively seeks to recruit people regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.