Jobs
Barnardo's are recruiting staff, so if you are you ready for a new challenge and are passionate about working with children and young people to support their emotional wellbeing, you might be just who we are looking for.
The Service:
The service will support the children and young people in Lancashire and South Cumbria to grow up with healthy minds, feel confident and resilient and fulfil their potential. As part of the THRIVE ‘Getting Help' model Barnardo's will provide therapeutic one to one, group work and counselling support in the community.
The Service will have a number of bases across the area , however this role will be based in Blackpool.
We are looking for people who are passionate about:
- Children's and Young people's emotional health and wellbeing
- Improving outcomes for children and young people
The Role:
The Emotional Health and Wellbeing Team - Practitioner
You will offer both 1:1 wellbeing sessions and therapeutic group work covering emotional literacy and emotional regulation.
Successful candidates must:
- Be experienced in delivering direct emotional support to children and young people on a one-to-one basis and in a group setting.
- have a caring and approachable manner that supports children and young people to establish safe and trusting relationships.
- have an awareness of emotional challenges and how these impact the lives of children and young people.
- have a knowledge of child and adolescent development and the role of the family in supporting children and young people's emotional well-being.
- understand the specific trends and issues that are currently impacting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
- have comprehensive understanding of children's safeguarding.
- need to be adaptable and deliver support via multiple methods; face to face, telephone or video call.
- Have case management experience and a clear understanding of the requirement for professional and accurate case notes.
- It would be beneficial to have access to a car due to the regular travel required in this role.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to continued funding and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.
Additional Information:
You must demonstrate in your application that you currently use the skills outlined above, and in the Job Description/Person Specifications, or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering etc. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo's as it will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues to progress through the pay band of their role.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay progression steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
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The Communications Manager will use their considerable communications (and particularly digital communications) and marketing experience to tell QEST’s story; communicate the impact of QEST, facilitate the advancement of QEST’s UK-wide activities; and strengthen communications among the QEST network of alumni, the wider craft industry and existing and potential supporters and donors.
The role will include (but not limited to):
- Promoting and enhancing QEST’s reputation and positive profile within the craft sector, building on external relationships that relate to QEST’s activities and priorities, ensuring that all activities are delivered to the highest possible standards as befitting a charity with Royal Patronage
- Understanding and active interest in the craft/art/education sector, developing and building professional relationships with key contacts and networks
- Creating and delivering dynamic content for QEST’s digital channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and e-newsletters in order to promote:
· the QEST alumni
· the events and wider activities of QEST (with the Project Manager)
· the Crafting Tomorrow programmes (with the Education and Partnerships Manager)
· the outreach activity to encourage diverse applications from across the UK (with the Application and Grants Manager)
- Managing, and working collaboratively with colleagues, to gather and create compelling and impactful content and stories for the QEST website and the Annual Review (published annually)
- Developing and coordinating regional and national PR opportunities to raise awareness of QEST externally
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust is a charity that transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education
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Wales - Interventions will be delivered across various locations in Wales.
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Are you a proactive, organised and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with male adults in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons? Do you have experience of engaging successfully with challenging people such as people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused?
If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Personal Wellbeing Coach to join us and help to oversee the delivery of Personal Wellbeing services to referrals made by Wales Probation Service.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
St Giles is now a kickstart employer, so we are part of the scheme which provides job opportunities for 16-24-year-olds who are currently on Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment.
The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise working to lift people out of poverty. St Giles and The Wise Group came together to form a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering a high-quality service underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency. As a result, we have been awarded contracts to deliver Personal Wellbeing Services for North and South Wales. These services will involve a range of support to community offenders and prison leavers including families, emotional wellbeing, lifestyle and associates and social inclusion (including meet at the gates).
About this exciting opportunity
Working as part of a multi-agency team, you will provide person-centred support to a caseload of service users who will either be serving community sentences or being released from prison. You will undertake assessment and action planning with individual service users, create a safe and trusting environment, using trauma-informed practice to successfully facilitate a supportive and constructive relationship with service users, plus deliver a range of interventions to service users which contribute towards achievement of prescribed outcomes.
We will also count on you to develop and maintain positive working relationships with external agencies, including probation, prisons, partners, and others who will assist in achieving prescribed outcomes for service users, ensuring you work towards contractual targets and outcomes within agreed timescales. Using agreed CRM databases and recording all activity relating to caseload and providing updates and reports are also key duties.
What we are looking for
- Experience working with partner agencies either as part of a multi-agency team working towards common objectives or negotiating to establish links to further the aims of a project
- L3 in Advice and Guidance or equivalent
- The ability to assess clients’ needs and provide tailored, client-led support through action planning and interventions involving advice, guidance, advocacy, and coaching
- An ability to work sensitively with clients applying trauma-informed strategies
- Impressive IT, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult DBS checks.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
To apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.
Closing date: 7th July 2024. 11:00pm Interview date: 15th July 2024.
A ydych chi'n unigolyn rhagweithiol, trefnus a thrugarog, gyda hanes profedig o weithio gydag oedolion gwrywaidd yn y system cyfiawnder troseddol boed yn y gymuned neu mewn carchardai? A oes gennych chi brofiad o ymgysylltu'n llwyddiannus gyda phobl heriol, er enghraifft pobl sydd ag anghenion cymhleth, pobl sy'n amharod i drafod eu hanghenion, a phobl sy'n ddig ac yn ddryslyd?
Os felly, mae Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles yn chwilio am Hyfforddwr Lles Personol i ymuno â ni a helpu i oruchwylio'r gwaith o ddarparu gwasanaethau Lles Personol i atgyfeiriadau a wneir gan Wasanaeth Prawf Cymru.
Ynghylch Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles
Elusen uchelgeisiol, wedi’i hen sefydlu sy’n helpu pobl sy’n wynebu helbulon i ddod o hyd i swyddi, cartrefi a’r gefnogaeth gywir y mae ei hangen arnynt yw Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles. Yn ganolog i’n hethos yw ein cred bod pobl sydd â phrofiad uniongyrchol o oresgyn problemau, megis cefndir troseddol, digartrefedd, dibyniaeth ar gyffuriau ac alcohol neu fod yn aelod o gang, yn allweddol i sicrhau newid positif mewn eraill.
Mae St Giles bellach yn gyflogwr Kickstart, felly rydym yn rhan o'r cynllun hwn sy'n darparu cyfleoedd gwaith i bobl ifanc 16-24 oed sydd ar Gredyd Cynhwysol ar hyn o bryd ac sydd mewn perygl o ddiweithdra hirdymor.
Mae’r The Wise Group yn fenter gymdeithasol flaenllaw sy'n ceisio codi pobl allan o dlodi. Daeth St Giles a The Wise Group at ei gilydd i ffurfio partneriaeth gyda'r nod o gefnogi'r diwygiadau Ailsefydlu Prawf drwy gynnig gwasanaeth o ansawdd uchel wedi'i ategu gan staff sydd â phrofiad byw a chymhwysedd diwylliannol. O ganlyniad, dyfarnwyd cytundebau i ni i ddarparu Gwasanaethau Lles Personol ar gyfer Gogledd a De Cymru. Bydd y gwasanaethau hyn yn cynnwys amrywiaeth o gymorth i droseddwyr cymunedol a'r rhai sy'n gadael carchardai gan gynnwys teuluoedd, lles emosiynol, ffordd o fyw a chysylltiadau cyswllt a chynhwysiant cymdeithasol (gan gynnwys cwrdd wrth y gatiau).
Ynghylch y cyfle cyffrous hwn
Gan weithio fel rhan o dîm aml-asiantaeth, byddwch yn darparu cymorth sydd wedi’i ganolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn i lwyth achosion o ddefnyddwyr gwasanaeth a fydd naill ai'n cyflawni dedfrydau cymunedol neu'n cael eu rhyddhau o'r carchar. Byddwch yn ymgymryd â chynllunio asesu a gweithredu gyda defnyddwyr gwasanaethau unigol, yn creu amgylchedd diogel ac ymddiriedus, gan ddefnyddio ymarfer trawma-gwybodus i hwyluso perthynas gefnogol ac adeiladol gyda defnyddwyr gwasanaeth, ynghyd â darparu ystod o ymyriadau i ddefnyddwyr gwasanaethau sy'n cyfrannu tuag at gyflawni canlyniadau rhagnodedig.
Byddwch hefyd yn datblygu a chynnal perthnasoedd gweithio cadarnhaol gydag asiantaethau allanol, gan gynnwys y gwasanaeth prawf, carchardai, partneriaid, ac eraill a fydd yn cynorthwyo i sicrhau canlyniadau rhagnodedig i ddefnyddwyr gwasanaethau, gan sicrhau eich bod yn gweithio tuag at dargedau a chanlyniadau cytundebol o fewn amserlenni y cytunwyd arnynt. Mae defnyddio cronfeydd data CRM y cytunwyd arnynt a chofnodi'r holl weithgaredd sy'n ymwneud â llwyth gwaith a darparu diweddariadau ac adroddiadau hefyd yn ddyletswyddau allweddol.
Yr hyn rydym yn chwilio amdano
- Profiad o weithio gydag asiantaethau partner naill ai fel rhan o dîm aml-asiantaeth sy'n gweithio tuag at amcanion cyffredin neu o negydu gyda’r nod o sefydlu cysylltiadau i hyrwyddo nodau prosiect
- L3 mewn Cyngor ac Arweiniad neu gyfatebol
- Y gallu i asesu anghenion cleientiaid a darparu cymorth wedi'i deilwra a arweinir gan gleientiaid drwy gynllunio gweithredu ac ymyriadau sy'n cynnwys cyngor, arweiniad, eiriolaeth a hyfforddi
- Y gallu i weithio mewn dull sensitif gyda chleientiaid gan ddefnyddio strategaethau sail-trawma
- Sgiliau TG, meithrin-perthynas a chyfathrebu nodedig, ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig
Sylwch fod y rôl hon yn gofyn am wiriadau DBS Oedolion Uwch a fetio HMPPS.
Yn gyfnewid am hyn, gallwch ddisgwyl cyflog cystadleuol, lwfans gwyliau hael, pensiwn staff, gweithio hyblyg, rhaglen fentora, gwasanaeth cynghori a chwnsela, talebau gofal plant, benthyciad tocyn tymor a llawer mwy.
Bydd St Giles yn gwarantu cyfweld â phob ymgeisydd anabl sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf gofynnol a nodir yn y Disgrifiad Swydd ar gyfer y swydd wag.
Rydym yn gyflogwr hyderus ecwiti a chynhwysiant. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais ac rydym yn arbennig yn annog ceisiadau gan bobl o'r mwyafrif byd-eang (du, brown, aml-dreftadaeth) a'r rhai sy'n nodi eu bod yn anabl, niwro-eang, niwroamrywiol, gydag unrhyw nodweddion gwarchodedig a/neu rwystrau neu heriau cymdeithasol. Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi'r effaith rymusol ac addysgiadol y gall pob profiad byw ac amrywiaeth meddwl ei gynnig i'r sefydliad.#
I wneud cais, ewch i'n gwefan trwy'r botwm 'Gwneud cais'.
Dyddiad cau: 7 Gorffennaf 2024. 11:00pm Dyddiad cyfweld: 15 Gorffennaf 202
Individual Giving Executive
Do you want to join an ambitious committed giving team who raise vital funds for the families that come to Great Ormond Street Hospital?
We are hiring for an Individual Giving Executive to join our Committed Giving team in our dialogue team. This role is responsible for providing day to day project support, working with internal stakeholders and managing agency partners to ensure fundraising campaigns deliver. This is an opportunity to work on a huge campaign and play a key role in fundraising for the Children's Cancer Centre.
About You
We’re looking for:
- A creative and self-motivated individual.
- Previous project management experience.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience managing external relationships.
- The ability to build great relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Previous experience with regular giving programmes (cash, direct debit, weekly lottery products) would be beneficial for this role but it is not essential.
If you’ve got project management and relationship building skills and want a high impact role, we want to hear from you.
About the Team
The Committed Giving Team is a high achieving, fast-paced team responsible for the acquisition and retention of committed/ regular donors. The team work across 3 key areas; Acquisition, Direct Dialogue Acquisition (Face to Face channels), and stewardship,. The team work closely together with the shared aim of delivering exceptional supporter experience and raising the reliable income the hospital needs to help provide extraordinary care for seriously ill children and their families.
How to apply
Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application and should refer to the ‘Gosh Charity Pack’ on the Careers Page of our website before you apply.
Closing Date: 10th July 2024
About The Charity
Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.
Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us.
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.
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Events Assistant
Full time - Permanent
London - Lincoln’s Inn Fields WC2A (Hybrid working or full time in office)
c.£25-27k per annum (depending on experience) + generous pension contribution
(Please note: For hybrid working - the postholder is required to work from the London office for a minimum of 2-3 days per week).
The role:
We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic team player to deliver high quality support to the Events Manager in the planning and delivery of a range of onsite and online meetings, events and courses. This will necessitate maintaining effective administration systems and working with databases, websites and social media.
Reporting to the Events Manager, the Events Assistant will provide administrative and event delivery support for events in the planning of physical and/or virtual meetings, events and courses. This will include general support tasks pre-event, onsite and post-event including sourcing and liaising with venues, producing event marketing and communications and coordinating event material. The postholder will join our Events Manager and Events Assistant – bringing the Events Team to three people.
This role requires exceptional organisational skills, a meticulous eye for accuracy, high levels of customer service and the ability to deliver multiple projects in a timely manner. Also essential is a flexible, ‘hands-on’ approach and a willingness to help out in all areas of the Association potentially including attending and assisting at events which will require overnight stays at locations throughout the UK.
See the link to the full job description.
The benefits:
- Salary of c £25-27k per annum (depending on experience)
- The opportunity to join and work with a small, friendly and dedicated team
- A very generous pension contribution
- A minimum of 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (and normally days off between Christmas and New Year!)
About BAUS:
BAUS is a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology. We support healthcare professionals who treat urological patients to deliver excellent care by developing guidance for clinical practice, providing education and fostering research. We have a membership of circa 2000 members from medical students to consultants & associated urological specialists practicing in the UK, and also have an international membership.
To apply:
If you want to join our small, friendly and dedicated team and can meet the requirements detailed above then email your CV and a short covering email that sets out the skills you can bring to the role and your current salary and benefits package to our consultant: Michelle Prescott of Persona People Management Ltd.
For more information on BAUS and what our charity does to promote the highest standards of practice in urology please go to our website.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Friday 5 July 2024
First Interviews will be via Zoom.
No agencies please.
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Independent Living Coordinator
North Manchester
Temporary - 10 weeks initially with the potential for extension
Flexible hours - the client can offer between 18 - 25 hours per week Monday - Friday
Our client
A leading, North West Housing Association, are looking to recruit a temporary Independent Living Coordinator for an initial period of 10 weeks, however there is the potential for this contract to run longer. The scheme is based in Blackley, North Manchester and the client can offer between 18 - 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
The role - Independent Living Coordinator
In this role, you will be responsible for;
- Delivering a brilliant service to customers living in our older people's independent living schemes
- Providing intensive on scheme housing management and support services to customers living in the buildings, ensuring provision of excellent services and active customer participation and involvement.
- Ensuring that the building is compliant with health and safety and that all repairs and planned works are carried out to an appropriate standard.
The candidate
To be successful for the role of Independent Living Coordinator we are looking for people who have.
- Excellent communication skills
- An understanding of professional boundaries and safeguarding
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and able to meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Resilience and compassion, as you will work with people with complex needs.
- A flexible attitude towards your working hours (in the event of an emergency).
Due to the nature of the role, an Enhanced DBS is required dated within 12 months or on the update service.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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Senior Programme Officer, In2STEM
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000
Length of Contract: Permanent, Full time
Start date: ASAP
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to events and face-to-face meetings
Reporting to: In2STEM Programme Manager
Direct reports: The Senior Programme Officer will deputise for the In2STEM Programme Manager one day per week and on occasion, when the In2STEM Programme Manager is on leave. This team consists of 4x Programme Officers and 1x Programme Assistant.
About us
In2scienceUK’s aim is to promote social mobility and diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths. We do this by leveraging the skills and passion of researchers and STEM professionals to support young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress to careers in STEM.
The In2STEM programme is a fantastic opportunity for 16-19 year olds to gain insights directly from STEM industry and research professionals. The programme provides over a thousand students each summer with a blend of online and in-person activities, equipping participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in STEM.
What we are looking for
We are excited to be recruiting a Senior Programme Officer to join our growing In2STEM Programme team. The focus of this role will be to support delivery and ensure that our young people have an exceptional experience on the programme. You will also be kept engaged through deputising for the In2STEM Programme Manager one day per week.
You will have a good understanding of the challenges today’s young people from less privileged backgrounds may face and bring a proven track record of supporting vulnerable young people and/or adults with a range of support needs, including mental health needs, learning difficulties and disabilities. You will be good at building trust and rapport with young people and have practical experience of appropriately, calmly navigating situations involving safeguarding and signposting for young people and adults.
We want to hear from people who passionately represent the interests of the diverse young people that we serve. We are not asking for particular qualifications. We care about your character, your skills and potential. If you can turn strategic aims into impactful programmes and can see yourself making an impact in our organisation, we want to hear from you.
Duties and responsibilities
The purpose of the Senior Programme Officer role is to support the successful delivery of the In2STEM Programme and ensure our young people have an excellent experience.
Your specific duties will include:
Programme Delivery
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Managing a caseload of students and volunteers from application stage to successful completion of the programme, including recruitment, placement matching, onboarding, event planning and programme delivery (in-person and online), troubleshooting throughout the programme and evaluation.
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Where appropriate, supporting the Programme Manager as the first port of call for programme staff with enquiries or needing advice relating to pastoral care for our beneficiaries.
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Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with partners and funders to further the delivery of our work. This will include for example, working with schools, colleges, academic and professional services staff at universities.
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Creating and developing engaging resources to support the programme including video presentations, posters/flyers, case studies and website text and images.
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Monitoring student and volunteer applications to ensure targets and milestones are met.
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Maintaining up to date records via the programme database and ensuring data protection.
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Ensuring all operations are in line with Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Evaluation
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Developing programme activities, using student and volunteer evaluation data and staff insights.
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Optimising systems, processes and ways of working, to ensure delivery models are scalable and achieve intended outputs and outcomes to the highest degree of quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
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Maintaining a comprehensive overview of programme activities, among both staff and partners, and reporting on progress at regular intervals as defined internally and contractually.
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Supporting team members to create evaluation and student data reports.
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Supporting the creation and dissemination of case studies, working closely with the fundraising team to ensure funder requirements are met.
Deputy Managing
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Managing the In2STEM team when the Programme Manager is not working, including preparing and running programme update meetings from time to time.
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Supporting and assisting the Programme Manager to ensure organisational and delivery targets are achieved.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder. The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
Person Specification:
Essential
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Track record of experience directly supporting vulnerable young people and/or adults with a range of support needs, including mental health needs, learning difficulties and disabilities, facilitating access to other support services as needed.
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An understanding of the social and economic barriers that prevent some young people accessing STEM careers and an ability to recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM.
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Knowledge and understanding of the STEM sector, including higher education, apprenticeships and STEM careers.
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Experience of delivering projects for young people including recruitment and caseload working.
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Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation skills and an ability to adapt to a range of audiences.
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Good understanding of safeguarding in practice when working with young people.
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Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to pick up new tasks quickly and keep a level head when faced with challenges.
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Knowledge, understanding or experience of programme or project evaluation.
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Experience of deputy managing or managing staff or volunteers.
Desirable
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Experience of leadership and people management including motivating, coaching and developing team members to achieve results, fostering positive, collaborative working relationships with colleagues.
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Excellent IT skills including experience of Gmail, Google Workspace (or Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and Mondaycom.
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Experience working with databases.
Benefits:
At In2scienceUK we practise what we preach by giving all staff opportunities to progress in their careers. You will have the opportunity to develop your career with your line manager to get you to the next level from day one.
Although we take our career development seriously we also value work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, balancing your caring responsibilities, volunteer commitments, hobbies and anything else that makes you happy.
In2scienceUK is a remote based organisation, that requires occasional travel across the UK for events and staff co-working days.
You will have 28 days of annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
In2scienceUK is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable:
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References
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DBS check and/or Overseas criminal records check where applicable
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Self-Disclosure
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Identity check
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Right to work in the UK
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Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role
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Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable
Many of our roles involve working with children and we will therefore take up references prior to your appointment. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Your current or previous employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, if the role involved working with children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
Application procedure:
Please apply via Charity Job by uploading your CV (2 pages maximum) and a supporting statement (2 pages maximum). Your supporting statement must demonstrate and evidence how you meet each one of the competencies outlined in the above person specification.
The deadline for applications is midday on 24th July 2024. Interviews will take place on Thursday 1st August and Friday 2nd August 2024.
In2scienceUK exists to unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and boost diversity and inclusion in the STEM sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a dynamic, empathetic and highly organised individual with direct or indirect experience of the criminal justice system? Do you have proven experience of supporting young people involved in or at risk of entry into the Criminal Justice System?
If so, St Giles is looking for an Embedded Mentor to work on our pioneering SOS project where, as part of a high-performing team, you will combine your lived experience of overcoming similar barriers to the client group and professional experience to play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable young people who are at high risk of becoming involved in violence and entry into the criminal justice system.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About SOS+
Working with young people in a variety of educational settings, St. Giles’ SOS+ Service delivers early intervention work, through one-to-one mentoring and preventative sessions on violence, vulnerability and exploitation. The mission of SOS+ is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience.
About this key role
Our successful candidate will focus on overseeing the delivery of the SOS+ Embedded Mentor Programme to targeted at risk students. You will also be expected to establish and maintain positive relationships with students to provide emotional support, guidance, and mentorship and to address individual student needs and challenges, utilising personal experiences, local knowledge, professional skills and SOS+ materials to offer support and intervention.
We will count on you to assist students in setting and achieving academic, personal, and career goals and help them to develop positive, pro-social attitudes, behaviour and social skills, while also collaborating with professionals to support and develop strategies to minimise the risk to students. Supporting and/or co-delivering whole school awareness sessions; professional sessions; and parent/carer sessions is a vital duty, as is maintaining open and effective communication with mentees, professionals, parents/carers and partners and keeping accurate records of student interactions, progress, and outcomes in line with delivery SOS+ protocols.
What we are looking for
- Knowledge of the challenges and issues facing vulnerable young people
- An understanding and demonstration of professional standards and accountability
- Experience of working collaboratively with multi-agency partners
- A commitment to promoting inclusivity and equity
- Excellent record keeping and good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.
We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Closing date: 09th July 2024. 11:00pm
Interview date: 18th July 2024.
Housing Officer x 2 - Generic
Temporary contract - 8 weeks with the potential for extension
1 x South Manchester / 1 x North Manchester
To start as soon as possible
Our client
Morgan Hunt is working with a large, Northwest based Housing Association who are looking to recruit 2 Housing Officers. 1 Housing Officer will cover North and the other South Manchester. Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday and this is initially for a period of 8 weeks, with the potential for extension depending on how the permanent recruitment process goes.
As a Housing Officer you will be required to;
- Be present in the neighbourhoods, undertaking regular estate inspections and monitoring of neighbourhood service contracts, addressing property and estate management issues, and taking steps to address any contract under performance.
- Handling tenancy-related queries in accordance with contractual requirements, policies, and frameworks.
- Providing direct tenancy support in the organisations capacity as a landlord to ensure tenancy sustainment.
- Ensure an effective response to anti-social behaviour and other tenancy breaches in accordance with policies and framework, by undertaking timely fact-finding investigations and appropriate action to ensure the protection of the organisations customers and the wider community.
- Working collaboratively with other agencies to deliver interventions where necessary in case management or for the prevention of anti-social behaviour.
- Ensure the effective marketing of vacant homes in accordance with the organisations policies and property allocations that meet the needs of the customer and the business.
- Undertake the full rent account management process focusing on balancing the needs of the customer with those of the business, and including having proactive discussions to devise payment plans, coaching customers to identify solutions to account issues, supporting budgeting and taking court action as a last resort.
- Ensure safeguarding concerns are dealt with promptly and in line with legal requirements and guidelines and appropriate action is taken.
The successful candidate
- Either have or be working towards a housing qualification.
- Experience of working in the housing sector and in a similar role.
- Good working understanding of effective estate and tenancy management. Experience of delivering a range of tenancy management related services and being able to offer a proactive approach in the identification of tenancy issues and resolution.
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment, with a proven ability of delivering a high standard of customer service tailored to an individual's needs.
- Proven relationship builder with experience of effective collaborative working with external partners.
- Ability to coach customers to help them problem solve.
- Adaptable to use a range of Customer relationship management software systems.
- Proficient in the use of the full range of Microsoft Office applications.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Due to the nature of this role, a driving license is required as well as a current DBS check.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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Join a team with a bold mission – at Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The Wellbeing Practitioner will be the forefront of a critical support system for people experiencing homelessness. You will be working with people with mental health needs, offering wellbeing support to rough sleepers identified in the borough.
What You'll Do:
- Collaboration and Efficiency: Work hand-in-hand with existing Mental Health Provision. well as other local agencies/organisations to effectively support young people transitioning from services.
- Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.
Why Join Us:
• Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.
• Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.
Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for Swindon. Your contribution can make all the difference.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.
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Permanent with Funding
2x positions available
34 Hours - £24,139.76 PRO ROTA, (plus allowances)
37 Hours - £26,269.74 PER ANNUM, (plus allowances)
Hybrid (office, face to face support county wide and home working).
Nottingham Branch - Castle Cavendish Works, Dorking Road, Nottingham, NG7 5PN
** Clean UK Driving License required **
Benefits
Enhanced AL 28 days-length of service extra 2 after 2, 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days.
Free eye tests-claim back via my finance-take form to dentist-eye test form-can also claim for glasses.
Pension-match contribution up to 8%-can opt out, have to be auto enrolled every 2 years-do get money refunded if opt out-you contribute 4% and will be matched up to 8%.
Life assurance - death in service, 4x salary gets paid to nominated person.
Cycle to work-39% off bikes-cost can be spread across the year.
770 retailers discounts offered with YouStar App.
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Nottinghamshire Service which works with and supports children and young people involved in and/or vulnerable to sexual exploitation/criminal exploitation and those young people that have required therapeutic support. We also have parent/carer support in place to emotionally support parents and carers that are impacted by exploitation and to raise awareness and increase understanding to enable to them to increase protection for their children.
We also deliver work around 'systems change' that challenge the challenges and barriers that exist within professional systems and processes that may increase further risk and harm for young people. The project supports young people who are wishing to exit the abusive and exploitative relationships/situations they find themselves involved/forced into. It also works preventatively with children and young people in a variety of settings as well as offering training and information sessions to groups of professionals regarding sexual exploitation.
We are currently looking for a creative and resilient person to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
A key part of this role will be your ability to build positive relationships with individual young people by providing intensive one to one support and group work interventions in order to reduce harm and develop their emotional resilience.
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Social work degree or relevant qualification or experience.
-Experience of working within CSE for at least 6 months.
-Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of CSE.
-Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with children & young people.
-Experience of working in partnership with a variety of agencies to achieve agreed outcomes.
-Able to communicate effectively at all levels, orally and in writing.
-Ability to engage young people their parents or carers within the community
-Able to use a variety of IT applications effectively.
-Able to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy.
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Social work degree or relevant qualification or experience.
-Experience of working within CSE for at least 6 months.
-Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of CSE.
-Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with children & young people.
-Experience of working in partnership with a variety of agencies to achieve agreed outcomes.
-Able to communicate effectively at all levels, orally and in writing.
-Ability to engage young people their parents or carers within the community
-Able to use a variety of IT applications effectively.
-Able to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is on 26th of July. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy from the 11th July onwards.
Interviews will be held on the week commencing 29th of July.
Advert Closing date: 11/07/2024 at midday
Salary: £23,933 - £25,873 – pro rata per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Community based
Area role covers: Somerset
Contract type: Permanent
Interview date: 16/07/2024
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
Could you be a part of an expert team based in Somerset, offering compassionate guidance and advice?
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people affected by dementia?
Do you want a rewarding and challenging career where every day is different?
Yes? Well, we would love to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our talented team as a Dementia Adviser. You will have the rewarding experience of providing information, guidance and support to people affected by dementia in identifying their needs, to help maintain independence, improving sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.
You will;
- Assist people with dementia and their carers in identifying their needs, providing information and guidance to help maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.
- Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, and providing dementia support.
- Develop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering individuals affected by dementia to make informed choices.
- Provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online and keeping detailed and confidential records.
About you
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia, and the needs of those affected with these conditions. We are looking for someone who is approachable and knowledgeable to join our knowledgeable and passionate team. Our Dementia Adviser’s support people in their homes. We interact face to face, over the telephone and virtually, to give people the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future. As a community-based worker, you will be required to attend a range of meetings, appointments and venues as well as working from home.
You will;
- Be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity.
- It is desirable that you have knowledge and experience of Adult and Children Safeguarding, Information Governance policies and procedures and statutory laws such as the Mental Capacity Act
- Have good communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community and represent their needs to statutory and other voluntary agencies.
- Have a sound knowledge of IT systems to record data, write reports and communicate by email.
- Understand client confidentiality and how this is applied when representing client needs.
- Preferably had some experience of working with a wide variety of relevant agencies.
- Have the ability and means able to travel independently around Somerset.
About Alzheimer's Society
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Housing Officer
- Location: Portsmouth
- Salary: £24,962 Per Annum (Base salary £23,962 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours Allowance)
- Hours: 35 hours per week (plus 5 hours paid lunch break)
- Additional Information: Driving License and access to vehicle MANDATORY
About Nacro: Nacro is a social justice charity with over 50 years of experience, dedicated to transforming lives, strengthening communities, and reducing crime. We offer innovative services, including housing support and education programs, aimed at tackling the root causes of crime.
Role Overview: As a Housing Support Worker with Nacro in Portsmouth, you'll support residents within our Community Accommodation Service – Tier 2 (CAS-2), helping them secure and maintain stable housing, reducing reoffending risk, and supporting their reintegration into society.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement support and safety plans.
- Maintain and equip properties for safe, comfortable living.
- Assist residents in understanding their responsibilities and preparing for future accommodation.
- Empower residents to achieve their goals and foster independence.
- Collaborate on comprehensive move-on plans for future housing needs.
Key Skills, Experience, and Knowledge:
- Commitment to Nacro’s values.
- Knowledge of issues affecting individuals in the Criminal Justice System or experiencing homelessness.
- Ability to develop person-centred support and move-on plans.
- Understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable adults with complex needs.
- Flexibility to travel within your patch and cover other local areas as needed.
What You Can Expect:
- A supportive, dynamic team focused on delivering results.
- Flexible working within the community, with the ability to work from home between visits.
- Commitment to your career development.
- Excellent benefits, including annual leave, enhanced sick pay, family leave, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, pension scheme, health cash plan, and more.
This role requires regular travel; a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle are essential (mileage expenses at 45p per mile). An Enhanced DBS check and Prison Clearance are also required.
Apply here: https://nacrojobs.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/1461/0/432114/23125/housing-support-worker-portsmouth-and-fareham
Age International are recruiting for a part-time Board & Executive Support Officer.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an aptitude for stakeholder management and organisational relationships, as you will support the CEO, Board and wider team, as well as liaising with colleagues within Age UK, HelpAge International and the Disasters Emergency Committee.
As Board & Executive Support Officer, you will work closely with the CEO to enable good governance and effective Board meetings, liaising with the Chair and Trustees between meetings to support them in their oversight roles, ensuring reviews of organisational policies, and timely communications.
This role involves providing administrative support to the CEO specifically (e.g. diary management), alongside logistical assistance for the CEO and wider team (e.g. arranging international travel and meetings).
You will act as a focal point for co-ordination across Age International, providing flexible support on a wide range of projects, so experience of project management, a proactive approach, the ability to take the initiative confidently and deliver to tight deadlines are important.
This is a part-time (17.5 hours weekly) hybrid opportunity, a blend of both home and office-based working. Salary advertised is full time equivalent.
Must haves:
- Administrative experience: minute taking, diary management, maintenance of online files and company records, administrative and travel support to a team.
- Project management experience, including organising events.
- The ability to use current office technology including MS Teams, Board software and associated communication tools.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Confidence working across departments, good stakeholder management and a collaborative approach to building working relationships with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
- The ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines, including using judgement to deal with urgent or sensitive situations, without direct supervision.
- Ability to work with discretion on confidential matters.
- A proactive and positive approach, with the confidence to take the initiative coupled with discernment about when to seek guidance and direction.
- Aptitude for co-ordination across a range of different work-streams
Great to haves:
- A good understanding of charity governance along with experience using BoardEffect or a similar Board software platform
- Experience in, or knowledge of, the international development or wider charitable sector, especially in relation to older people.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave (pro rata)+ bank holidays
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits please click here
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Salary - Circa £30k per annum - pro rata if part time
Full-Time / Part-time - 30 hours per week minimum (flexible)
Location - Esher, Surrey
Application Deadline - Friday, July 5, 2024
About our Fundraising team:
See the difference you can make. Every day.
We’re small enough to be a close-knit team where you can see the difference your ideas make to the care, we give every day. Yet, big and ambitious enough for you to grow and explore new campaigns, initiatives, and techniques.
As a team we will support you to grow and learn in your role with training, development opportunities and fantastic wellness benefits.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legacy Officer to join our Legacies team. This is the ideal role for someone looking to gain more experience in legacy fundraising, and for someone who wants to make a difference to our communities when time matters most.
You will help deliver the legacy fundraising programme with the aim of securing and retaining legacy pledges, and ultimately growing income from this vital source of support.
A large part of the role will also be focused on the stewardship of existing pledgers, considerers and enquirers. You will be comfortable engaging with the public, handling enquiries, and keeping our supporters engaged with and updated on our work.
You will also work closely with the Legacy Lead to develop marketing campaigns, legacy materials, and to support other promotional activities and the wider Legacy team
About you:
Empathy and listening skills come naturally to you. You will be pro-active and have good attention to detail, excellent communication skills, as well as some working knowledge of databases.
You may have previous experience working in a fundraising environment, in relationship management/direct marketing or in a customer service related role.
If you are a friendly team-orientated person who shares our values, and you’re looking for a new role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining organisation where you will be able to make a difference to our patients and their families, we offer a range of great benefits, which include:
- 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
- subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant
- access to Blue Light Card discount card
- access to our Group Pension Scheme
- educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site Education Team)
- free on-site parking
- tranquil Hospice grounds
- Employee Assistance Programme
- wellbeing - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.
Discover the difference you can be.
About us
Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. We need to raise over £10million a year to provide our free palliative and end of life care services and our fundraising team are crucial to achieving this.
At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.
Interview Date: w/c 15th July
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