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As an IDVA, you will be able to effectively work with men experiencing domestic abuse, and supporting them to increase their safety and reduce harm. You will be providing high-quality, front-line service to prioritise risk, primarily focusing on males aged 18+.

Due to the funding of this job role, you will need to be willing to travel to different Boroughs within London and carry out lone working to spread and raise awareness of the DAVE Team, meeting with other services to create partnership working to ensure our clients receive the best ‘wrap around support’.

Librarian

Do you enjoy books, people and stories? Are you curious about the world? Do you love developing and promoting missional library resources? Do you have the gift of research and cataloguing? Would you like to join an international team that is making mission happen?

• Permanent, Part-time 21 hours per week

• Based at CMS House, Oxford.  

• Starting salary £18,192 (£30,320 FTE) with further salary advancement opportunity, with a generous pension contribution: up to 15 per cent employer contribution on annual salary.

 We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.

Your role

The role of the Librarian is to care for, develop and promote the library resources of the CMS and the Pioneer Centre in such a way that they are available for all present and likely future needs of the Society’s staff, members and supporters, overseas partner churches and members of the public with identified research interests.

The organisation you’ll be joining

Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.

What you’ll need to succeed

Graduate or equivalent professional qualification in librarianship administration, records management or related fields with experience in computerised systems for library and records management, preferably in the charity and/or university setting.  You will have good communications and working alongside an array of colleagues, agencies and volunteers.

It is also a requirement for this post holder to be in sympathy with CMS’s values and aims.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.

Our commitment to you

Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.

Closing date

We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 13 October 2024.

Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 23 October 2024 at CMS House, Oxford

To apply

Please send your application form and CV by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ.  CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.

Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Trust Fundraiser to join our team.

You'll sit within our Philanthropy team, working on charitable trusts and foundations who generally give up to £30,000, working with a portfolio of approximately 75 active trusts and foundations. You'll research, identify and drive forward new income opportunities, maintaining relationship with existing donors and ensure our supporters have an excellent experience.

You'll deliver high quality, written application and reports to trusts and foundations, in line with funder deadlines, keeping in touch with donors and prospects via phone, virtually and face to face. You'll match potential donors with projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach.

This is an exciting time to join a high-performing and experienced team, with the Philanthropy team consistently bringing in over half of our voluntary income.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Ability to manage a task or project from conception to completion and meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively to generate income in line with the organisational strategy.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Are you the dynamic and driven Project Manager we seek to support our school improvement team at Haringey Education Partnership?  This role will be pivotal in ensuring effective management of teams, systems management and record keeping, stakeholder engagement and relationships across various educational projects aimed at enhancing school performance and pedagogical outcomes.

This is a new role in our organisation with the potential to be shaped and developed. The successful candidate will be supported to be ambitious and innovative. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the management of a large consultancy team and their work in schools
• Manage administrative tasks including documentation, scheduling, and reporting for school improvement initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of educational innovation, policies, regulations, and political landscape affecting schools and the education sector
• Be proficient in using tools such as Canva, Microsoft Office suite, and basic website management platforms to create and disseminate educational high-quality resources and communications in line with HEP brand guidelines
• Develop and nurture strong stakeholder relationships with schools, educators, local authorities, and other partners
• Collaborate closely with a diverse team to achieve project goals and objectives
• Work independently and efficiently under pressure, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld
• Demonstrate a strong moral purpose and understanding of the mission and values of Haringey Education Partnership.

Qualifications and skills:

• Educated to at least degree level
• Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft Office, and basic website management tools
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ambitious, resilient, proactive, and a dedicated team player committed to continuous improvement in education

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role along with a current CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About Haringey Education Partnership: Haringey Education Partnership, based in Crouch End, Haringey, is a leading education partnership committed to improving outcomes for children and young people, fostering innovation and excellence in leadership, teaching and learning across our member schools. We believe in collaborative approaches to school improvement and are dedicated to supporting educational leaders in achieving the best possible outcomes for all students.

HEP is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  As part of our safer recruitment checks an online search many be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Are you able to support the work of CMF in a part-time capacity? Do you enjoy making people feel welcomed? Can you work across multiple ministries? If so, this role could be for you!

Our Ministries Administrator will work across multiple departments to support the running of events and networks, providing strong administrative support.

The successful candidate will also administer our welcome scheme to match newly qualified doctors with graduate welcomers, maintain our student WhatsApp community, and support various committees with minute-taking.

Throughout the office, this person will be an active member of our support staff group, hosting visitors and setting up for events.

Would you be willing to use your passion, skills and experience to support CMF in our mission to see Christian healthcare professionals united and equipped to live and speak for Jesus Christ?

You will be a person of integrity, passion, and commitment to see Jesus Christ glorified in healthcare.

This role is based at our London office with some hybrid working.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 23 October.

Key responsibilities:  

To participate in running the advice line service and responding to enquiries made to CFAB: 

• Offer advice to local authority professionals, NGOs and individuals on international child protection issues and casework 

• Advise on CFAB referral procedure and fees 

• Send follow-up information and documents to enquirers 

• Liaise with overseas partners for advice and country-specific information 

To manage a caseload of allocated cases originating from the UK or overseas: 

• Offer advice and guidance to referrers on good practice in international child protection casework 

• Assess cases referred to CFAB, identifying the intervention required and the   resources/agency to undertake it 

• Prepare information for referral abroad or to an agency in the UK 

• Establish, develop and maintain good relationships with clients and/or agencies in the UK and overseas to ensure the progression of cases to resolution 

• Ensure smooth implementation of finance systems including invoicing for casework 

• Ensure that all cases are dealt with in a manner consistent with CFAB guidelines and good practice standards 

To support administration and quality assurance of CFAB’s case management: 

• Collate and compile data on country information 

• Input new case referrals to electronic case system 

• Support the preparation for weekly case allocations meetings 

• Monitor incoming email enquiries and referrals 

• Liaise with social work database provider on behalf of the Social Work Team 

• Update and maintain team databases 

To support the development of the Social Work Team and wider CFAB team: 

• Participate in social work and CFAB team meetings 

• Actively participate in regular supervision meetings with line manager 

• Represent CFAB appropriately to external partners 

• Contribute to special projects and training delivery as required 

To be adaptable and willing to take on new roles and responsibilities as the services of CFAB develop in response to the changing needs 

Person specification:  (Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Experience) 

Essential:  

• Degree level education or equivalent work experience 

• Understanding of the local and international rights of children and families 

• Understanding of the needs of children separated from their families and at risk of harm 

• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality 

• Be self-motivated and able to work independently 

• Ability to establish good relationships with service users and stakeholders 

• Reliability and commitment 

• I.T. literate 

• Fluency in English 

• Ability to plan, record and evaluate through recording and written reports 

• Ability to work non-judgementally with vulnerable clients 

• Ability to prioritise workload 

• Ability to work as part of a team 

• Right to work in the UK 

Desirable:  

• Work experience in relevant child and family work 

• Experience in advice work/working on a helpline 

• Fluency in Spanish, French, or another language 

• Good presentation skills 

• Experience of working with vulnerable children or adults 

• Knowledge of Salesforce 

• Knowledge of domestic and international child protection legislation and policies 

This job description is a non-contractual document and may be changed at any time by CFAB.  All employees are expected to be flexible over the tasks/duties and responsibilities of their roles in order to meet the needs of both of CFAB and our service users/partners. 

Do you have good listening and communication skills and an interest in supporting vulnerable people in Bristol?

We are looking for people to join our Bristol Complex Needs in Totterdown, Bristol as a Project Worker. The service provides accommodation and housing related support to people experiencing homelessness; dedicated to providing a safe, high quality and inclusive service to people while they are living in the hostel, and a positive move-on into independent housing. 

In the role of Project Worker, you will:

• Oversee a caseload of clients and provide ongoing 1-1 support in an approachable, caring and person-centred way.
• Provide practical and personal support to clients with complex needs around areas such as housing and health. 
• Have a good understanding of a person centred approach and how to provide the right support to clients to meet individual needs, identifying personal aims and ambitions and making plans to achieve them.  
• Work with the team, external statutory agencies and voluntary organisations to ensure everyone has access to available support.  
• Continue to develop your skills further around working with clients in a holistic way, and to gain a deeper understanding of housing and benefits law, and other specialist areas through training, supervision and line management support. 

In this role you will work on a shift rota Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. In some of these role’s staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.

About you

We are looking for enthusiastic people with experience of dealing with complex and difficult situations in relation to people and helping people throughout difficult periods and a process of change. You should also demonstrate:

• A sound understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness, and the difficulties they can experience in accessing services.
• Some experience of liaising with a number of individuals or agencies to achieve effective outcomes for others.
• Excellent communication and listening skills and the ability to work with a variety of different people.
• The ability to work in a role that supports vulnerable people and maintain high level of contact with clients on a day to day basis.
• Above all, you should have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives and a non-judgemental approach to working with people with complex needs.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

Please visit the St Mungo's careers page for further information and when you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form. 

Closing date: 10am on 9 October 2024

Interview and assessments: 21 October 2024

What we offer

• Excellent development and growth opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Great pay and other benefits

About the Role:

As a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker, you will be responsible for delivering targeted, person-centred interventions for individuals within SHP’s Camden Adult Pathway Hostels. Your role will involve holding a designated caseload and working closely with the wider client group through our in-house recovery programme. With a strong focus on harm minimisation, dual diagnosis, and strengths/recovery frameworks, you’ll help to empower service users to make positive changes and progress towards independence.

This is a unique role that requires you to build relationships of trust with service users, many of whom have faced significant barriers such as mental health challenges, substance use, and complex trauma. Your support will enable them to access crucial assessments, interventions, and treatments, enhancing their ability to utilise external statutory and community resources. You will also provide guidance and best practice standards to Project Workers, helping to set a benchmark of excellence in delivering complex needs support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist interventions and personalised support for service users, including those with complex needs such as mental health issues, substance use, and physical health challenges.
• Develop and implement person-centred support plans, monitor individual progress, and ensure best practice is adhered to within the service.
• Work dynamically with service managers, project workers, and other professionals within the Camden Accommodation Pathway to deliver tailored interventions and improve outcomes for service users.
• Foster proactive working relationships with Adult Social Care, Health, Mental Health, and other specialist providers to improve access and opportunities for service users.
• Advocate for service users with experience of rough sleeping, helping them access the necessary assessment, intervention, and treatment to achieve recovery and maintain stability.
• Facilitate group work and support the in-house recovery programme, promoting a holistic approach to recovery and independence.

About You:

• Demonstrable experience working with individuals facing homelessness or complex needs, such as mental health challenges, substance use, and physical health issues. Experience in residential or accommodation-based services is a plus.
• A strong understanding of the health and social care sector, including how to navigate between and across specialties. A deep understanding of the barriers service users face on their journey towards independence, such as domestic violence, anger management, and learning impairments.
• Excellent person-centred engagement skills, group work facilitation, and the ability to manage complex caseloads. Strong team-working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with other professionals.
• The ability to create, develop, and implement support plans, with strong time management skills and the ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and maintain high standards.
• A passion for supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society and the resilience to work within a challenging but rewarding environment. You will also have the ability to critically reflect on your own practice and continuously strive for improvement.

About us:

At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe that everyone deserves a place to call home and the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life. We support individuals across London, helping them overcome homelessness and complex challenges through tailored support, accommodation, and advocacy. Each year, we make a real difference in the lives of over 10,000 single Londoners.

By joining us as a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker, you’ll be part of a compassionate and forward-thinking organisation that prioritises innovation, professional development, and the wellbeing of both staff and service users.

If you are passionate about working with people facing multiple disadvantages and want to contribute to a charity that’s leading the way in homelessness prevention and recovery, apply today! This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive, collaborative, and driven team that’s dedicated to making a lasting impact on people’s lives.

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 13 October at Midnight

Rounds of Interviews: From Tuesday 22nd October

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their full potential in the workplace? Harington is seeking a dedicated tutor to join the team and deliver an impactful Supported Internship curriculum.

Harington is a leading and trusted charity, supporting students with learning differences to develop life skills.

We provide individual education, training, and support across a range of activities including retail, horticulture  and employability, delivered from inspirational places and supported by a passionate team. Our Supported Internship programme offers a blend of classroom-based learning and hands-on experience within a real workplace environment with the Harington Gardeners and/or the Charity Shops. 

As a Supported Internship tutor, you will play a crucial role in guiding and inspiring our interns as they begin be their journey towards meaningful employment. You will facilitate a supportive learning environment where interns are immersed in real workplace settings, receiving continuous feedback and honing their employability skills. Your dedication and expertise will equip our interns with the confidence and competencies needed to thrive in adulthood and competitive employment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• To effectively plan and deliver an employability curriculum whilst embedding functional skills (Entry 3-Level 2) and/or delivering maths and English qualifications at these levels. 
• Provide engaging teaching sessions that promote skilsl development and independence in the workplace.
• Implement appropriate assessment, target setting, recording, reporting and evaluation of the progress of the interns. 
• Identify interns skills to enable them to participate in a variety of work-based tasks to build marketable, competitive skills leading to employment. 
• Collaborate with the employers (Gardeners and Charity Shops) to create meaningful internship opportunities and facilitate successful work placements.
• To work alongside job coaches to perform specific workplace analysis, job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities
• To seek appropriate future employment consistent with the interns interests and skills 
• As a personal tutor, be responsible for the emotional and social welfare of the interns. 
• Work with parents, local authorities and other supported internship stakeholders to support the progression of the interns
• To To demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in line with the policies and practices of Harington

Please note the closing date is 9am on 7th October 2024. The interviews will be held on 18th October 2024. 

Join our ambitious and talented team as a Learning Support Assistant in North London. Come and support our students aged 16 - 25 with learning differences, with their learning, work experience, personal growth and independence.  

We specialise in horticulture, retail and general employability skills. You will support our students to participate fully at the Harington Scheme’s training centres in Highgate and Hornsey or on work experience. There will also be opportunities to support with enrichment, mentoring and group activities.  We promote high standards of welfare, self-care and independent living skills for the individuals we support.  
 

About you  
  
We are looking for someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with patience and understanding to work with students to give them maximum choice and independence. You must have previous experience working with learners with learning disabilities, ideally within a classroom setting. 

You should have literacy and numeracy skills with at least grade 4 in GCSE Maths & English. You will have a good level of digital skills and be able to use a range of IT software including Microsoft Office. You may also be a keen gardener, have experience in retail or experience of supporting people into employment. 

You may also be a keen gardener, have experience in retail or experience of supporting people into employment. 

About us  

Harington is an Ofsted regulated specialist college based in north London. In June 2024 we were judged as Good by Ofsted. We work with young people with learning differences aged 16-25. Our students undertake individualised learning programmes that lead to vocational qualifications and other aims, including gardening, retail, English, maths, employability and independent living.  We also deliver a supported internship programme.   

Our charity's learning centres in Highgate and Hornsey alongside our charity's gardening business and two charity shops, provide a unique opportunity for students to practically apply their learning on work experience placements. We also work with other employers to provide opportunities in other settings to meet the aspirations of our students.  

Our larger Highgate training centre is located in beautiful grounds, with a 1.8 acre horticulture site where we grow vegetables and flowers to sell at local markets. 

Our benefits  

If you are looking for flexibility in a role to fit around your other life commitments this could be for you. We are looking for someone that can work between 3 to 5 days a week. These can be flexible. This is a term-time only role with shorter days which run from 8.45am - 4.15pm apart from Wednesdays, when we finish at 5pm. (Please see our website for the exact term dates). 
  
In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment: 

• Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications and training  

• Confidential employee assistance programme  

• Cycle to Work Scheme  

• Fully paid for DBS  

• Contributory pension scheme   

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion  

We value diversity and positively welcome applications from all backgrounds. This will help ensure our workforce better reflects the diverse wider community we support.   

Safeguarding   

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and safety of our students and our staff.  We expect everybody working for the Harington to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.   

Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  
  

How can you apply?  

To apply, please complete the attached application form and show us how you meet all of the essential criteria in the person specification by writing a personal statement which is a maximum of 1000 words. The closing date is 9am on 4th October 2024. The interviews will be held on 11th October 2024. 

All offers are conditional and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. The salary range advertised is based on the full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.  

Previous applicants need not apply.

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally.

The Project Management Unit (PMU) at IDS, brings together professionals in project management, research administration and finance, to collaborate on development of proposals, project plans, strategies and budgets. The PMU now have an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to begin their career journey in project administration and support.

The Project Assistant role will sit within the PMU and work within a helpdesk function, providing administrative support to both projects and research clusters. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, comfortable managing multiple tasks and open to acquiring news skills.

Main Duties and Responsibilities.

General administration
•Supporting the daily operations of the PMU including maintaining online filing systems, diaries, mailing lists and contacts database, taking telephone messages and arranging appointments.
•Cluster administration, including booking cluster meetings, arranging cluster retreats, and taking minutes of meetings
•Assisting PMU colleagues and the Heads of PM with general administrative duties
•Providing general administrative duties including word processing, and collating and preparing documents in accordance to IDS house style guidelines
•Working with colleagues to respond to general information requests and to disseminate information through e-mail, mail, publications and web pages.
•Providing general administration support for proposal development where requested
•Making travel arrangements, hotel bookings, enquiring about visas etc.
•Participating in PMU meetings and supporting the organisation of workshops and seminars and other team events, in close liaison with PMU colleagues.
•Supporting the Project Support Officer with updating cluster internet and intranet web content as required, and responding to internal and external requests.
•Processing invoices and expense claims
•Dealing with correspondence and ensuring regular liaison with other team members and external contacts, for example inviting people to events and keeping them up to date with event logistics.
•Providing assistance to visitors and staff.

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 3 million 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.

As our Interim HR Advisor, you will play a key role at BookTrust in taking forward our ambitions. With your experience and skills, you will be able support and develop the organisation as we continue to go through significant change to deliver our strategy.

You will have the experience and skills to ensure that our HR processes are managed to a high standard, and you can work with the organisation in delivering highly effective HR support. This will involve working with the HR Lead, our Team Leaders and Senior Managers from recruitment, onboarding, payroll. This includes the maintenance of the HR Information System, supporting core processes and the provision of frontline HR assistance to colleagues on HR issues, where appropriate.

You will also have experience and will be skilled in building strong internal relationships. You will be comfortable taking a deeply collaborative approach and be keen to work alongside expert colleagues in BookTrust to deliver our strategy.

To apply please, send 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 number of applicants.

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

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). 

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.

Embark on a rewarding journey as an Advocate and Advisor with us!

Working across projects you will support D/deaf and Disabled people to have choice and control over their life using a holistic approach. This role is a mixture of supporting Disabled people to express their views and wishes, and ensuring their rights are upheld through Advocacy support and providing advice across topics such as Housing and Benefits.

In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality Advocacy and Advice for D/deaf and Disabled individuals in Tower Hamlets.

As a key member of the team, your responsibilities will include:

· Managing a caseload offering Advocacy and Advice to D/deaf and Disabled people with a range of impairments. This includes seeing clients through virtual appointments as well as face to face appointments at Reals Offices, partner offices, GP surgery’s or as home visits.

· Promoting Advocacy and Advice across the borough

· Working within Real’s quality frameworks; Real holds the Quality Practice Mark for Advocacy and the Advice Quality Standard.

· Supporting the Coordinator with monitoring and evaluating the service and overall service delivery

Working under the guidance of the Advocacy Coordinator, you'll champion the rights of Disabled individuals, addressing issues spanning social care, housing, health, finances, and more.

The ideal candidate with either hold, or be prepared to work towards an Advocacy or Advice NVQ.

If you are ready to make a difference and advocate for positive change, apply now to be a vital part of our team!

We are seeking two highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to work with our Partnerships and Communications team. You will support the team to increase income, diversify funding streams, and implement engaging fundraising campaigns and events. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience and skills across a breadth of fundraising and communications activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting research on prospective donors, foundations, and corporate supporters and monitoring grant portals to build a pipeline of new funding opportunities
• Gathering and collating informative and engaging content for efficient proposal development
• Supporting in the development of funding proposals to donors, foundations, and corporate supporters
• Supporting with event design and management to engage new donors and steward existing partners
• Supporting with the implementation of a new donor journey process to improve team efficiency and build strong relationships with funders
• Supporting in the development and implementation of a new individual giving strategy to grow this new income stream for PEAS
• Contributing creative ideas for new fundraising opportunities
• Drafting, editing, and proofing content for e-newsletters, blogs, and social media
• Helping to gather and analyse social media metrics to assess the performance of campaigns
• Supporting the creation of visual content for various communications materials using Canva

Skills and Qualifications:

• Interest in non-profit fundraising and development
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google Suite
• Design experience or knowledge of using Canva (not essential)

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in fundraising, communications and international development
• Insight into non-profit operations and donor engagement strategies
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the sector

Please click on the attachment below to view the full job description. 

Please note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and so the job advert may not be relevant once the roles have been filled.