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Are you an experienced campaigner or engagement professional looking for your next challenge?
Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish?
With our new Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Fellowship Engagement Manager (North, Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland) to help us achieve real impact by enhancing and deepening Fellowship engagement in the designated areas, fostering connections among fellows, facilitating fellows learning of new skills, and helping them leverage their expertise to drive tangible social change.
About You
What we look for in a successful candidate:
- Proven experience of initiating, facilitating and delivering a range of events and activities.
- Experience of building capacity or organising others to take action, this could be in a campaign or membership organisation.
- Knowledge of best practice regarding mobilising and sustaining volunteer-led networks.
- Ability to plan, multitask, prioritise, and work independently to meet deadlines.
To find out more about this role, please download our job description.
Apply
In order to apply, please click ‘apply for this job’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.
Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am 15 July 2024. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply.Please get your application in as soon as possible.
Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.
Inclusion Statement
As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference, should be welcomed to participate in creating a better future.
We aspire to maximum inclusion in our work and endeavour to challenge systemic inequity and all forms of discrimination. We therefore welcome applications from everybody who is committed to our vision and values and can demonstrate the skills, competencies and experience required for the role applied for.
Read full our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion .
About Us
We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas are turned into world-changing actions. We’re committed to a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.
The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas in collective action to create opportunities to regenerate our world.
We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! Read our full list of benefits .
A global network of changemakers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish in harmony.
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Title: Male Residential Support Worker (this is a live-in role)
Responsible to: Cambridge Project Lead
Responsible for: Young people living in the accommodation (4 young people aged 16 – 18 years old seeking asylum in the UK).
Location: This is a live-in, residential role based in a supported accommodation home in Cambridge. Some work will be based in our office buildings.
Hours: 25 hours per week on duty – this is a mixture of day, evening and weekend shifts. Two days a week will be off duty.
Leave: Two nights a month can be taken as nights away from the home. This in addition to annual leave allowance. Annual leave - 33 days (converted into hours) pro-rata for number of hours worked
Salary Band: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum pro rata. Equivalent to £16,100 to £18,506 for 25 hours a week. Plus annual Cambridge Living Allowance of £1495.
Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wi-fi, gas, electric and council tax bills.
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Immediately
Overall Purpose
To provide advice, assistance and support to young people in the home, as a key member of the Support Team, delivering Baca’s service in line with our Vision and Values. The role includes a consistent adult presence in the home. To attend to their practical and emotional needs whilst supporting the development of living skills. To teach them how to manage and look after a home in order to keep it safe and hygienic. To build trusting relationships within the home to enable young people to feel safe and cared for. To act as an excellent role model and to work closely with them and their Support Worker to enable them to make good progress towards independence.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Welcome newly arrived young people into the accommodation, helping them feel safe and able to rest; with compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
- Actively support young people to make progress and develop in the following outcomes; physical wellbeing and emotional wellbeing; personal safety; education and learning; employment and training that is safe and suitable; social engagement (being part of the community and activities outside of the home)
- Be an excellent and positive role model, offering advice, guidance and assistance and consistently modelling behaviours in line with Baca’s values.
- Using Baca’s progress plan, train all young people in living skills and looking after a home such as washing, personal safety, cleaning, cooking and food safety, food shopping and budgeting.
- Providing emotional support at times of difficulty, anxiety or stress.
- Encourage young people settle into and support them to maintain a healthy routine which will include regularly attending education and social activities.
- Act as a co-keyworker for the young people to ensure that their support plans and progress are up to date and that all their needs are being met.
- Enable young people to live with positive values and good boundaries by challenging any unhelpful or unsafe behaviours and encouraging safe and positive behaviours.
- In accordance with the guidelines on Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and report any concerns.
- Work collaboratively with the rest of the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported to rebuild their lives.
- Take responsibility for keeping the home clean, by consistently role modelling to and training young people.
- Maintain very good communication with relevant members of the Rebuild Team and relevant social workers
- Ensure regular appropriate reporting requirements are consistently met, meeting regulations set out by Ofsted.
- Complete and update all admin work as part of the role such as month end reports and support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
- Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.
To work as part of the team
- Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
- Actively participate in the delivery of the aims and objectives of the organisation working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them.
- Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn by be willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers.
- Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
- Actively participate in team meetings, making a positive contribution to enable young people outcomes to be achieved.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
- Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
- Consistently outwork the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy and whistleblowing.
- Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
Personal Specification
Baca is looking for a Support Worker who is passionate about seeing unaccompanied young refugees achieving their potential and rebuilding their lives for a better future. The successful applicant will have a personal style that is in line with Baca’s vision and values. They will live in the new arrival house and make it their home. They will be a good self-starter and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire our young people to be the best they can be. The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care. They will be very approachable, enjoy working as part of a wider team but also able to manage their own time and workload. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, personable and willing to set boundaries in line with Baca’s values.
This is a frontline role that will need the successful applicant to be working closely with young people in their houses and will need access to transport young people to different appointments, meetings and activities.
An enhanced DBS check will be required. Shortlisting and interviews will take place as and when applications are received.
Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support
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Are you looking for a new part-time role to make a real impact as a Philanthropy Manager? Do you want to make a real difference in protecting our planet? Charity People are proud to partner with the Environmental Investigation Agency to recruit their new Philanthropy Manager to take the lead in developing and expanding their network of philanthropic partners.
Job title: Philanthropy Manager
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience
Hours: 21 hours per week, with days and times of work to be agreed
Location: London, Islington hybrid arrangement with at least 1 day per week in the office, more expected during probation and induction period, but this is flexible with line manager agreement. Benefits: Annual leave package of 25 days annual leave (pro rata), + days off between Xmas and New Year + Bank Holidays + day off on your birthday, with an additional day per year up to a max of 29 days. 4-8% pension contribution, Mental health and wellbeing support programme
Report to: Head of Fundraising
About the Charity
The Environment Investigation Agency investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse. Their undercover investigations expose transnational wildlife crime, with a focus on elephants and tigers, and forest crimes such as illegal logging and deforestation for cash crops like palm oil. The EIA work to safeguard global marine ecosystems by addressing the threats posed by plastic pollution, bycatch and commercial exploitation of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Finally, EIA aims to reduce the impact of climate change by campaigning to eliminate powerful refrigerant greenhouse gases, exposing related illicit trade and improving energy efficiency in the cooling sector.
About the Role
This is an exciting time to join EIA as the fundraising team grows. As the Philanthropy Manager, you will lead on the development and delivery of a new philanthropy programme, which includes developing tailored stewardship programmes for High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), expanding the donor base through effective prospecting and cultivation, and working with campaign teams to develop donor funding propositions. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Head of Fundraising to shape and grow this integral income stream, drawing on your robust philanthropy fundraising experience and applying your dynamic approach to engage prospective partners and develop existing relationships.
About you
You will have significant experience in identifying and cultivating relationships with high-value supporters and securing gifts. You will have experience of developing and communicating high-value propositions and writing compelling cases for support. You will have Strong verbal communication and networking skills and be confident in communicating effectively and passionately with supporters, team members across EIA and senior stakeholders. Ideally, you will also have experience in planning stewardship events for HNWIs.
Your ambition to grow an income stream will be key to your success in this role
This is your chance to make a real difference in protecting our planet by joining our dedicated team at EIA. If you are enthusiastic, dynamic, and have a strong passion for philanthropy fundraising, apply now. As the role has been advertised before we are reviewing CVs on a rolling basis so do get in touch with Katharine at Charity People to book an informal chat.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Are you looking for a new role in Trusts and High-Value Fundraising? Are you ready to make a significant impact for spinal cord injuries? Charity People are delighted to partner with Spinal Research to find their new Trusts & High Value Relationships Manager. If you are passionate about securing high-value income from Trusts, Statutory, Corporate, and Philanthropic sources this could be the role for you.
Trusts & High Value Relationships Manager
£35,000- £40,000
London Bridge, Hybrid. Will consider remote
Reports to Head of Fundraising
About the Charity
Spinal Research fund medical research worldwide to develop effective treatments to cure paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. There are an estimated 105,000 in the UK living with an injury that shatters dreams, destroys ambitions and rips the very fabric of what was once considered normal.
About the role
As the Trusts & High Value Relationships Manager, you will play a key role in building and managing the charity's relationships with high-value funders. You will collaborate with senior leadership to deliver income from Trusts, Statutory, Corporate, and Philanthropy sources. Your expertise will be pivotal in identifying potential new funding sources as the charity evolves and expands its activities. You will cultivate and sustain relationships with funders and develop high-quality funding applications and reports to meet donors' monitoring and evaluation requirements.
You will contribute to developing relevant and insight-led products, campaigns, and initiatives to support income growth from high value audiences.
About you
You will have experience of trust fundraising and an understanding of high-value partnerships fundraising landscape. You will have proven experience in grant writing, management, reporting, and prospect research. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop persuasive fundraising proposals, reports, and other communications. You will have exceptional planning, organisational, and administrative skills with great attention to detail.
Your drive and ability to develop relationships will be your key to success in this role.
If you have the passion and skills to drive the fundraising efforts to new heights then please get in touch. As the role has been advertised before we are reviewing CVs on a rolling basis so do get in touch with Katharine at Charity People to book an informal chat.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Green New Deal Rising is seeking a talented Digital Campaigner to lead our digital engagement, storytelling, and social media strategy. They will help grow and energise our nationwide movement, inspiring volunteers to hold the new government accountable post-General Election.
As a Digital Campaigner, you will be a crucial part of our mission, driving storytelling and digital engagement to achieve breakthrough success. Your efforts will inspire and mobilise our community, amplifying our impact.
Green New Deal Rising is building a movement of young people from every part of the UK to fight for a response to the climate crisis that totally transforms our economy to deliver a safe climate and fairer society. We believe in people power, and through a combination of disrupting the political system and reaching into our communities, we plan to make the Green New Deal an era-defining issue.
This role sits within the Campaigns team.
Key responsibilities:
Developing and executing digital campaigns and engagement strategies:
- Spread awareness about GNDR and inspire people to take action through strategic digital campaigns and innovative tactics.
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Own our social media strategy, turning audience members into active participants—whether as action takers, volunteers, or donors.
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Utilise organic social media growth by creating viral, shareable content.
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Identify and capitalise on digital action opportunities to quickly recruit large numbers of supporters.
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- Lead and manage comms volunteer teams, including design and social video teams, providing guidance and support, ensuring they clearly understand the strategy and their roles.
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Facilitate regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and training to maintain high performance.
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Coordinate team efforts to align with overall campaign goals and timelines.
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Storytelling and content creation:
- Write captivating copy for our website, social media, emails, and other channels, maintaining our authentic narrative and tone.
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Develop and test effective messaging, narrative, and framing strategies to stay relevant and impactful in the ever-changing digital and political landscapes.
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- Create visuals, graphics, and videos that enhance our storytelling, including editing and iterating alongside our brand guidelines.
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Manage external design teams and organisations when work is outsourced.
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Contribute to the generation of action ideas, ensuring they are well-framed and relevant to current political debates.
Digital advertising:
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Manage paid advertising campaigns, primarily on Instagram and Facebook, to reach and engage target audiences.
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Monitor and analyse the performance of ad campaigns, adjusting strategies to optimise results.
Website Management:
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Work with the Digital Organiser to enhance our digital infrastructure, ensuring efficient and effective supporter journeys.
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Work with the Digital Organiser to oversee the overall website strategy and content.
Key skills and experience - you will:
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Be a communication champion, you will have relevant examples of content you’ve created across different media.
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Have developed and deployed social media strategies.
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Have an eye for creative detail, creating content across different platforms, with relevant examples of graphics, videos, reels that you have produced.
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Be able to interpret data to identify trends and adapt communication strategies to changes in the environment.
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Be a skilled project manager - you can develop plans and timelines for your work, and use them to deliver effectively. You can manage any risks involved and keep any collaborators informed when any changes affect them.
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Be able to work independently, confident to push forward ideas and make them happen, and happy ‘on the ground’ taking action and getting stuck in.
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Be committed to our movement principles and have a commitment to fight for a Green New Deal which is rooted in climate, economic and racial justice.
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Be willing to work evenings and weekends and travel across the country as required (with time off in lieu).
Nice to have but not necessary:
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Experience working with or engaging youth populations, particularly in the context of activism or advocacy.
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Previous experience or interest in media relations, including pitching stories to journalists or building relationships with media outlets.
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Familiarity with the Green New Deal as a policy framework and political agenda.
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Be digitally savvy and confident using a range of digital tools for organising such as Slack, Google docs, Whatsapp, Action Network, Airtable and others.
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Be committed to our movement principles and have a commitment to fight for a Green New Deal which is rooted in climate, economic and racial justice.
For further information and to apply for this role, please visit our website.
This is a rolling job advertisement, we will actively be checking applications and organising interviews. The advert will be closed once we find the right candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community charity Groundwork South has a unique role opportunity for an energetic, people-focused, self-motivated Senior Community Engagement Officer to join us in an exciting community flood resilience programme that we’re delivering in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council and a range of other organisations.
Senior Community Engagement Officer
Reference: PGCEO24
Location: Buckinghamshire / Thames Valley
Contract: Fixed term contract to March 2027
Salary: Circa £27,000
Hours: Full or part-time considered
Paragraph summary of role: Project Groundwater is an innovative Defra-funded partnership programme which seeks to improve understanding, raise awareness, and increase resilience to groundwater flooding in communities in 9 high-risk flood areas of the Chiltern Hills and Berkshire Downs – and here at Groundwork we’re delighted to have been appointed as the community engagement lead.
Working closely with the Project Manager and existing engagement delivery team, as a Senior Community Engagement Officer you’ll have the opportunity to develop and deliver community engagement plans which will enable effective working with local residents and community groups, drawing on co-production principles to achieve the community engagement goals of Project Groundwater. This is a key role working in partnership with voluntary organisations, local authorities, corporate organisations and others to help deliver improvements and increase local resilience across designated pilot communities that have been impacted by groundwater flooding.
Through your engagement with local communities, you will generate interest, support and participation in Project Groundwater whilst addressing barriers which may typically hinder resilience to groundwater flooding. As a core member of the engagement delivery team, you’ll have the chance to plan for and use a range of engagement techniques to help foster support for, and involvement in, the project – with a focus on face-to-face engagement where possible.
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.
Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighborhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
Closing date for applications: Friday 12th July 2024, 11.59pm
Interview date: Thursday 18th July (over MS Teams or Zoom
Please quote reference ‘PGCEO24’ on any correspondence.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
No agencies please.
The National Homicide Service (HS) is a fast paced, specialist team funded directly by the Ministry of Justice to provide exceptional trauma informed practical and emotional support every day.
Becoming a Homicide Caseworker is a unique opportunity to support families and individuals bereaved by and eyewitness to murder and manslaughter. Our priority is to ensure that those bereaved by and eyewitness to murder have the support they need for as long as they need.
This role is home-based with regular travel throughout Hampshire, Surrey & the Isle of Wight and neighbouring counties (dependant upon demand) you will be working 37.5 hours a week with a permanent contract.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
The role of Homicide Caseworker is varied, demanding and rewarding; no two days are the same and you will thrive on this challenge. You will work closely with the Major Crime Police Units, Senior Investigators and Family Liaison Officers, you will provide a pivotal role to support clients through the Criminal Justice System.
You will be driven to make a difference every day with the ability to focus on the needs of vulnerable service users. You will have resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; have excellent listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy. You will enjoy the challenge of a busy caseload and will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisation skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.
You will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload to the highest quality standards. This post is home-based with regular travel throughout Hampshire, Surrey and the Isle of Wight and neighbouring counties (depending on demand), and a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement.
You will need:
- Understanding of the impact of crime on victims.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s).
- Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
- A full driving license and transport.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. Please give examples where appropriate, and show your aptitude for post. Please ensure you answer each shortlisting criteria including the need to drive and have your own mode of transport.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Barnardo's changes the lives of the children and young people in the UK who most need our help. We listen to them, whatever is affecting them. We believe in them – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. This belief started with our founder, Thomas Barnardo, who stood up for the most vulnerable children in society.
Our vision and ambition is to build on community resilience and self-help approaches that will empower children and families to access information and peer support to enable them to develop and grow. Through this approach, we will ensure that every child in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire will be given the best start in life, supported by families, communities and high-quality integrated services.
Now is your opportunity to play a part in contributing to this exciting and challenging transformation. We are seeking experienced, passionate, and aspirational candidates looking for their next opportunity to join our ambitious Peterborough based teams.
We are currently looking to recruit to the following positions:
Full-Time 37 hrs per week (Permanent) Family Workers
Salary: £23,868 - £29,172 pa
Working in the Peterborough Locality the postholders will support children, young people and their families through identifying their needs and helping them to achieve the Best Start in Life.
In addition to monitoring children's activity and development you will assist families to implement behaviour management strategies through evidence-based parenting programmes and ensure a safe environment to promote families and children's physical and mental health and to support their emotional well-being. You will also need to assess, record and report on the on-going progress of those you work with
With a relevant NVQ3 level qualification (or equivalent experience) you should have previous experience of working with children and young people. Knowledge of parenting programmes including Webster Stratton Incredible years would be advantageous together with experience of one-to-one support with vulnerable families.
Knowledge of safeguarding and the issues facing vulnerable children and families are essential, together with experience of group delivery and first-rate communication and team working skills.
For informal enquiries and further information please contact:
Lynn McNish
Strategic Children's Services Manager
Closing date for applications:
12th July 2024
To apply, please visit the Barnmardo's website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for everyday equality for disabled people.
The role
You will:
Provide expert support, guidance, and information on cerebral palsy particularly within the context of Scope’s Strategy, to disabled people, families, professionals, Scope colleagues and members of the public.
Be Scope’s representative within the region on cerebral palsy, joining existing CP forums and groups, helping the CP community to come together, and sharing Scope’s work within communities.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required please use the link to the Scope website.
Permanent, part time, 28 hours a week
(Monday – Friday, however flexibility will be required due to some evening and weekend work).
Location: Scope Leeds Community Hub, 3 Brewery Wharf Leeds, LS10 1NE with regional travel and occasional national travel
Please note: The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About you
You will:
- Have an in-depth knowledge of cerebral palsy, its causes, health implications, therapies, and available support due to a personal lived experience.
- Have experience and up to date knowledge of current issues that affect disabled people and those around them, specifically people with cerebral palsy.
- Have at least two years’ experience working in a customer focused environment.
- Have excellent communication skills with an understanding of different needs and being able to respond to these accordingly.
- Have a strong ability to convey complex information in an accessible way and engage diverse audiences.
- Be an excellent communicator who demonstrates effective person-centred listening, empathy, and probing skills to respond to underlying issues and assist customers to make informed choices.
- Be highly organised with the capacity to prioritise workloads effectively by using your own initiative. Ability to engage groups of people and individuals on the subject of cerebral palsy and disability.
- Have direct experience of the barriers that society creates for disabled people. Bringing drive and enthusiasm to the role, demonstrating that you care passionately about improving the lives of disabled people.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
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Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place and an appointment be made before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Your responsibilities will include:
Programme Development and Implementation
- Develop and implement mentoring programme and initiatives in alignment with the BelEve's goals and objectives.
- Implement programme guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and effectiveness in mentoring relationships.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify programme needs, goals, and target populations.
Mentor and Mentee Recruitment and Training
- Recruit and screen potential mentors and mentees, ensuring they meet programme criteria and expectations.
- Conduct training sessions for mentors and mentees, providing guidance on programme goals, roles, and responsibilities.
- Match mentors and mentees based on compatibility, interests, and goals, and facilitate introductions and initial meetings.
Relationship Management and Support
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to mentors and mentees throughout the duration of the mentoring relationship.
- Facilitate regular check-ins and evaluations to assess progress, address challenges, and provide feedback and support.
- Mediate conflicts or issues that may arise between mentors and mentees, providing guidance and resolution as needed.
Programme Evaluation and Reporting
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of mentoring relationships and programme activities, collecting feedback and data to assess impact and outcomes.
- Prepare regular reports on programme metrics, accomplishments, and challenges for internal and external stakeholders.
- Use evaluation findings to inform programme improvements and enhancements.
- Effectively deliver against the agreed Programme KPI’s
Collaboration and Outreach
- Collaborate with internal and external partners, including schools, and community organisations to promote mentoring opportunities and expand programme reach.
- Represent BelEve at events, meetings, and conferences to raise awareness of the mentoring programme and recruit participants.
- Develop and maintain relationships with mentors, mentees, and partner organisations to support programme sustainability and growth.
Safeguarding
- Act as the Deputy Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
- Collaborate with the Safeguarding Lead to review, update, and develop safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.
- Support the dissemination and implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures throughout the mentoring programme.
- Provide support and guidance to staff, volunteers, and stakeholders on safeguarding-related matters, including responding to queries, concerns, and disclosures in a timely and appropriate manner.
Community Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with our community organisations, schools, government agencies, and other stakeholders to enhance collaboration and resource-sharing for youth development efforts.
BelEve is a girl-focused charity with a mission to empower girls to become leaders of their world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home.
A great opportunity has risen for a Pharmaceutical Partnership Officer to support our growing portfolio of collaborative work with the respiratory pharmaceutical sector.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
Reporting to the Pharmaceutical Partnerships Manager, you will support our existing relationships within the pharmaceutical sector. You will also look for new opportunities to secure additional funding for our work, to support and grow an ambitious pharmaceutical funding programme that will continue to increase in volume, income and impact.
You will have excellent relationship management and stewardship skills, an ambitious and creative approach to corporate fundraising and the ability to turn complex specialist information into clear and compelling proposals.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join the Anti-social Behaviour team working 22.5 hours per week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
As a Caseworker, you will play a vital role in providing high quality, end-to-end support to victims of crime to cope and recover. You will be responsible for establishing contact with victims to assess the impact of crime and providing appropriate information and support. As the needs and experiences of our clients are wide-ranging, the support you will provide will range from brief interventions over the telephone to longer term 1:1 and telephone based support.
You will be working from home to deliver services across Avon & Somerset, Dorset and Hampshire.
You will need:
You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. You should have demonstrable experience of working in a similar setting or position. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
The National Homicide Service is a fast paced, specialist team funded directly by the Ministry of Justice to provide exceptional trauma informed practical and emotional support every day. We currently have an opportunity for a Caseworker to join our Remote Working Team. This role is home-based working 37.5 hours per week
This is a unique opportunity to support families and individuals bereaved by and eyewitness to murder and manslaughter.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
The role of Homicide Caseworker is varied, demanding and rewarding; no two days are the same and you will thrive on this challenge. You will need to be extremely organised and able work independently and as well as being a pro-active, supportive member of a team open to developing your personal resilience.
You will work closely with the Major Crime Police Units, Senior Investigators and Family Liaison Officers, you will provide a pivotal role to support clients through the Criminal Justice System. You will provide support to families by phone and Zoom when their usual Homicide Caseworker is unavailable. You will complete needs assessments, and will coordinate and deliver a tailored package of support alongside our commissioned providers and other key stakeholders.
You will be driven to make a difference every day with the ability to focus on the needs of vulnerable service users. You will have resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; have excellent listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy. You will enjoy the challenge of a busy caseload and will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisation skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.
As a fully trained Homicide Family Caseworker you will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload to the highest quality standards. This role is part of our remote working team and so you will be home-based, however you will need to be able to travel to work meetings and to attend training as required.
You will need:
- Effective verbal & written communication skills
- Experience delivering services within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting
- Good organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively
- To work independently & as part of a team
- Ability to build relationships with both interenal & external stakeholders
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. Please give examples where appropriate, and show your aptitude for post. Please ensure you answer each shortlisting criteria including the need to drive and have your own mode of transport.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Victim Support is recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to be co-located at Luton & Dunstable Hospital. This is a full time role, on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2025.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
We are looking for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to be based at Luton & Dunstable Hospital this role will compliment the Hospital IDVA based at Bedford Hospital. This is a full-time post on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2025. The aim of this role is to support victims of domestic abuse predominately risk assessed as standard/medium to compliment our high risk service across Bedfordshire. This is a key role at the hospital working alongside the safeguarding team to ensure that victims of domestic abuse have access to appropriate support.
As an IDVA you will be:
- Providing a high quality support and advocacy service to victims of domestic abuse.
- Managing a caseload; identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
- Working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe.
- Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse.
- Promoting the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse through the delivery of training to hospital staff and local partner agencies
You will need:
- Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse is advantageous
- To be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values.
- To ideally hold a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.
It's an exciting time our growing organisation as the delivery partner for UCL’s new Student Life Strategy. In 2023 we received a multi-million-pound investment to enhance student life at UCL. The financial backing from our parent university is recognition of the transformative effect that extra and co-curricular experiences have on students at UCL – helping them develop skills, build networks, reduce loneliness and isolation, grow in confidence, and enjoy their time here.
We are looking for a Communications Engagement Coordinator.
We are looking for someone to coordinate a training and development programme for students who want to build their skills in marketing and communication through a range of practical, hands-on, opportunities alongside structured training and skills development sessions - enabling the Union to significantly expand its communications and marketing work through students. The Communications Engagement Coordinator will also provide additional support to the Students’ Union UCL marketing and communications team with content creation, social media management, writing and editing, and newsletter and website content management.
The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is also a hybrid working role, where 40% of the role will be on campus based
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.