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EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST ROLES (multiple openings across mild to moderate or severe mental health conditions)
Twining Enterprise supports people across North & West London with mental health challenges to find and sustain work, using the internationally recognized Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach.
We are now looking to recruit a number of professional and self-motivated Employment Specialists to join our dynamic and high performing teams in Harrow, Hounslow and Hillingdon. You will provide an employment support service to help people with mental health conditions gain and sustain paid employment.
In return we offer a friendly and supportive working environment, flexible working, career development opportunities, a comprehensive training and induction programme, a generous holiday entitlement and competitive financial rewards. We also practice what we preach in terms of creating a positive working environment to support our own employee’s wellbeing. We are strongly committed to equality of opportunity in employment and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination.
Job title – Employment Specialists (multiple openings across primary and secondary care)
Salary - £29,432 – £32,760
Responsible to – Team Leader
Location – Harrow, Hounslow and Hillingdon
Contract – Permanent, full time
JOB PURPOSE
To inspire people with mental health conditions to progress, and to gain and sustain paid employment. Some Employment Specialists will support clients with common (mild to moderate) mental health conditions (e.g. anxiety, depression), whilst others will support clients with more severe and enduring mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar, personality disorders).
Depending on what clients are right for you to work with, you will either work across the local NHS primary or secondary care network alongside NHS clinicians to secure client referrals.
To work with clients with more serious mental illness, you will need to be comfortable supporting people who have experienced / are experiencing serious mental health challenges, as well as possibly other serious difficulties in their lives. Although you will receive full training and support, it’s important you are aware of the potential impact this may have on your own mental wellbeing.
All Employment Specialists will follow the 8 principles of IPS, adhere to the IPS Fidelity Scale and achieve monthly targets and KPIs with the required administration and compliance.
Responsibilities and Duties
1. Engage a caseload of clients with mental health problems and establish trusting, collaborative relationships to support them into employment in line with contract targets and IPS fidelity.
2. Assess clients’ employment support needs; implementing and adjusting employment plans as necessary to support each client’s desired outcomes along IPS requirements.
3. Develop and deliver a range of practical services to meet clients’ needs including career guidance, job searching, CV preparation, interview skills, individual coping techniques or work coaching.
4. Build a constant flow of referrals to ensure a dynamic caseload.
5. Conduct weekly employer engagement activity in line with IPS Fidelity.
6. Understand the complex issues a client may face, recognise holistic support needs and work in conjunction with clinical staff.
7. Facilitate access to expert financial advice on welfare benefits and ‘access to work’ resources.
8. Provide support and reasonable adjustments if required, to employed clients to support them to stay and progress in work.
9. As requested, attend clinical team meetings to provide advice and information on employment and IPS.
10. Collaborate with community partners to raise awareness of employment and mental health issues and promote access to the service.
11. Maintain accurate and up to date records of activity and outcomes in line with service requirements, ensuring the IT database is up to date and paperwork compliant.
12. Update and maintain NHS database (IAPTus).
13. Receive regular supervision and training to meet individual, team and organization’s needs.
14. Contribute to the development of a service that is locally responsive and supports minority/disadvantaged communities.
15. Comply with and actively promote all Twining policies and procedures including Equality and Diversity, safeguarding and data protection.
16. Perform other tasks as required by your manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities we will shortlist you on.
We are also interested in transferable skills and experience which could support your attributes in these areas.
· Understanding and experience of the support needs of people with mental health conditions in finding, returning to/retaining mainstream employment.
· Knowledge and experience of working in a health or social care setting.
· Able to present confidently to external stakeholders and partners at various levels.
· Experience working within a quality assured framework/standards and commitment to adhering to the IPS model of employment support/fidelity and employment retention (training will be provided).
· Experience of effective diary management, prioritising tasks and working to tight deadlines.
· Proven ability to work effectively and be accountable in an outcome-driven environment.
· Strong client needs assessment and action planning and competent in accurate record keeping and casework administration.
· Excellent computer skills including ability to utilise database and Microsoft packages.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients (face to face, by telephone and in writing) and as part of a team.
· Ability to think creatively to provide solutions for clients and provide excellent local partnership work.
· Willingness to travel in designated London Borough.
· Knowledge of and commitment to relevant policies, procedures, and standards e.g. Health & Safety, Confidentiality (Data Protection), Equality & Diversity and Sustainable Development, Equality Act 2010 and employment law.
Desirable Experience and Skills
· Experience working in an IPS or employment and disability service.
· Experience working in a mental health setting.
Attitudes
· Positive, professional, and self-motivated
· Dynamic personality, confident engaging with a range of stakeholders to promote the service.
· Strong belief in the value of employment in supporting good mental health.
· Empathetic and person centred.
· Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
· Open to feedback and proactive in addressing self-development.
· Proactive in managing one’s own health and wellbeing.
ABOUT TWINING ENTERPRISE
Who we are
Twining Enterprise exists to improve mental wellbeing by supporting people in and into work. Everything we do is aimed at helping people with mental health conditions gain access to the benefits work has to offer. Our tailored practical employment support doesn’t just help with work-related goals, it improves our clients’ wellbeing and lives.
We are one of London’s leading mental health employment charities. We provide life-changing support to 2,000 Londoners with mental health problems every year. Our clients regularly tell us that our support has helped them achieve progress they didn’t believe was possible.
How we work
Individual Placement & Support (IPS) is an internationally recognised and evidence-based supported employment intervention. IPS is regarded as the most effective and efficient way of helping people with mental health issues into competitive and sustainable employment.
Twining was the first non-NHS provider to be awarded Centre of Excellence status for its IPS service in Barnet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please ensure you clearly state whether you will be applying for the Part Time or Full Time role in your application.
This is a new and exciting role in Refuge, the post holder will be embedded within district borough housing teams to facilitate dual working that will ensure that survivors’ safety and housing needs are met. The housing advocate will be collocated within the council offices of their designated area to help facilitate:
- Close working relationships with Housing colleagues
- Provision of specialist knowledge relating to DA for Housing Officers and Homelessness Teams to draw on
- Specialist support for survivors at the moment of crisis
- Provision of advocacy; supporting survivors to access safe accommodation
- Joint working with the IDVA or Domestic Abuse Outreach services to ensure all the survivors’ needs are met.
This recognizes that many survivors will approach Housing at moments of crisis, when they are either considering fleeing, or have already fled.
The housing advocate will carry a caseload of survivors that require additional support. They will work closely with survivors of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy around housing needs.They will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and individual safety support. They will ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options.
Co-located housing advocacy is another form of community-based specialist domestic abuse advocacy support that focuses on victim/survivors’ self-identified needs, rather than needs defined by the service and any pre-defined actions the agency thinks victim/survivors should take. The work is undertaken with the victim/survivor around their individual needs and for a period dictated by need, not targets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Fundraiser will play a key role in raising funds and awareness for the Friends of Bereaved Families Forum, a UK charity established to support the work of the Parents' Circle in Israel and Palestine.
This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships, and ensuring the sustainability and growth of our programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the peace mission and values of the Bereaved Families Forum.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fundraiaser will work in close consultation with the Chair, Trustees and with members of the Steering Committee in carrying out the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the organization's goals. Develop strategies to expand, enhance and cultivate the current donor base. Set targets for fundraising and report against targets.
- Identify new donors and cultivate existing donors. seek new sources of funding such as charitable foundations and trusts. Submit grant applications and reports, as needed.
- Develop and maintain database of donors and donations.
- Constantly follow PCFF activities, projects, achievements, and evolving content matter. Work closely with the PCFF Israeli-Palestinian fundraising team to address needs and identify opportunities.
- Organisation of speaking visits to the UK by PCFF representatives. Plan programme of events and manage relevant arrangements, bookings, etc. Designing and executing a programme of awareness-raising and fundraising events, marketing, and alumni engagement.
- Maintain and increase FBFF’s media presence – in Jewish, Christian, Muslim and national press.
- Field general queries from external groups and individuals.
- Newsletter - produce and distribute periodic written/visual material about FBFF activities for the newsletter and translating/adapt relevant PCFF materials for UK audiences. Constantly increase distribution and readership.
- Constant update of social media and website – [may work with website maintainer on improving design]
- Steering Committee - set up and attend meetings, prepare agendas, reports, minutes, and other relevant documentation – and work closely with members to initiate and develop activities.
- Reporting - monthly, in a format to be agreed to the Chair and Trustees on activities, achievements, and future plans.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Educated to at least degree level or equivalent experience - Desirable
Values
Believe in and share the core values of the organisation - Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience in fundraising administration, researching potential donors/trusts and assisting in creating fundraising opportunities
- Experience in organising events
- Experience of working successfully as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience in writing trust applications
- Experience of using a fundraising database
- Experience in writing articles, newsletters or copy for magazines or similar
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills
- Highly developed organisational skills, able to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload
- Good verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to write clearly and expressively
- Attention to detail
- Ability to identify, initiate and sustain effective relationships with donors, other professionals and organisations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate a balance of warmth and boundaries
Desirable
Excellent presentation
Knowledge of history of Middle East and in particular Israel/Palestine desirable
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Young People service in Ealing.
£31,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Full time position, 40-hour week.
Primarily weekday working, with occasional weekend work as requested
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day-to-day management of our Young Peoples Ofsted registered service, including line managing the relevant front-line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
- Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
- Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisation's succession plans
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
- Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
- Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
- Manage the Service Rota
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Experience of management, leadership
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care or leadership and management
Desirable:
- Team Leader / management experience
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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Walworth Garden is a registered charity and Company limited by guarantee, and governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees. Our main charitable work includes horticultural training for people not in work or education, and horticultural therapy for vulnerable and disabled adults. We also provide services that individuals or other organisations pay for in order to generate surplus income to support our charitable work.
About the role
We are now seeking an experienced and qualified finance professional to take responsibility for the finance function of the charity and its trading subsidiary. The chosen candidate will be joining our team as we embark on an exciting new chapter in improving our site and growing our capacity. The Finance Manager will work with the CEO to ensure the organisation has guidance and support on all matters relating to finance so that the charity and its trading subsidiary are always compliant and secure. The ideal candidate will therefore be detail-oriented and well-organised, with the ability to develop effective working processes and procedures, and the analytical skills to inform managerial decision-making. Walworth Garden is also a plant-based and cruelty-free centre, where our ethos in supporting both people and planet permeates everything we do, so this role will be a great opportunity for someone looking to utilise their skills and experience toward a shared vision and charitable purpose.
Core Responsibilities
Financial Management:
· Day to day management of the organisation’s financial and administrational activities, ensuring that appropriate systems are in place to receive and make payments, and to monitor financial performance of both the charity and the trading subsidiary
· Invoicing and, where required, debt management processes
· Regular reconciliation of bank and other relevant accounts
· Design and implementation of appropriate financial procedures, ensuring they are followed at all times
· Preparation of monthly payroll data and submission to external provider
· Managing all relevant tax aspects for the charity, ensuring that tax is appropriately calculated, collected, reported and paid
· Ensuring appropriate policies are in place, and updating these as required
· Carrying out other financial management activities to meet the evolving needs of the organisation
Financial Monitoring:
· Monitoring and managing cash-flow
· Monitoring financial performance of individual divisions
Financial Reporting and Budgeting:
· Preparation of monthly management accounts for both the charity and trading subsidiary and other financial analysis required by the CEO or Board of Trustees
· Preparing and supporting the independent verification/audit of annual accounts and any other financial reporting required to meet our obligations to the Charity Commission & Companies House
· Preparation and agreement of the annual budget and any required re-forecasts throughout the financial year
· Preparation of ad hoc financial analysis as required by the CEO or Board of Trustees
Procurement:
· Procurement and management of services and consumables required to support the organisation
Grant Administration:
· Overseeing the administration of grants and contracts, including ensuring eligibility of participants, submitting claims and other data required by funders, invoicing and budget monitoring, ensuring that all deadlines are met
· Supporting fundraising efforts, including preparing budgets for proposals
· Supporting the CEO to develop financial strategies for the organisation
General Administration / Other:
· Monitoring developments in financial regulations affecting the Garden, and ensuring processes / procedures are updated as required
· Liaison with the Board of Trustees on all financial matters and, where appropriate, attendance at Board meeting
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Assistant
Salary: £24,993
Location: Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, Portland Way, Leeds. Once in post, there may be the opportunity for hybrid working.
Interview Date: 29th or 30th August 2024
This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, a flexible approach to working hours is required.
Are you proactive, meticulous and have a can do attitude?
Are you looking for a great opportunity to support the senior managers of a thriving students’ union?
Leeds Beckett Students’ Union is changing and you could be a part of it! After two years of research, reviews and collecting feedback, we are very excited to launch a brand-new strategy that is innovative, community focused and prioritising fighting for the basic needs of our students. We're looking for enthusiastic and passionate people that can help us deliver our new missions! Experience in higher education or students' unions is useful but not essential, passion to help make our student’s lives better is non-negotiable.
We are looking for an efficient Executive Assistant to support our Senior Management and Officer team in managing daily administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, possess excellent communication skills, and have a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Manage and maintain multiple executive calendars, including recurring meetings, prioritising appropriately, and using good judgment in offering solutions to complex scheduling and meeting planning as needed.
The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to Senior Management Team and Officer team under the guidance of the Head of People and Governance.
Outline of Responsibilities
- Support for the Board: You will support with preparing meeting materials, coordinate logistics, and manage expenses for Board members.
- CEO Support: You will book meetings with staff and external stakeholders, prepare briefing packs, organise travel book meeting venues as and when required.
- General Administrative Tasks: You will handle various administrative duties and undertake specific research or projects as needed.
The Executive Assistant will have some experience working as an administrative assistant to senior staff. It is essential that the successful candidate has experience in organising meetings, liaising with a range of stakeholders at all levels. You will be able to exercise discretion, strong judgement and take appropriate actions without supervision. You will be confident to work to your own initiative and prioritise your workload. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
We look forward to reading your application and your cover letter. Your cover letter should illustrate how you meet the person specifications for this role and express your desire to work for our organisation.
We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background. Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.
Job Title: Family Finding Worker
Salary: £10,395 per annum + £300 per annum home working allowance
Hours & Contract: 14 Hours per week on Thursday and Friday - Permanent Contract
Location: Homebased within a reasonable travelling distance of Bristol
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.
TACT South West are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with experience in administration within the social care field for their Family Finding Worker post. This role is home-based, and it will cover placements Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, Wiltshire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Gloucestershire.
The Family Finding Worker is responsible for receiving placement requests for children who need to be looked after and matching them to our foster carer in close cooperation with the Duty Social Worker. The role requires exceptional communication skills and discretion, sensitivity and the capability to deal with conflicting priorities at times. The Family Finding Worker will be an integral part of this outstanding team and be required to attend in person events, training an team wellbeing, on a regular basis, local to Bristol.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.
In this role, you will be responsible for…
- Processing referrals received from the Local Authority requesting a place for a child
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with Local Authority Placement Teams
- Liaising with appropriate parties regarding discussion of potential matches
- Reviewing sensitive and confidential documents
- Establishing professional relationships with colleagues, carers, and the children they look after to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people in our care
You will be suited to this role if you have…
- Experience in a social care & health setting
- Experience of working with children/young people
- Knowledge of current safeguarding procedures.
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to build a rapport and a positive working relationship with external partners.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
- An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
- Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development programmes and a range of opportunities for all roles.
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Midnight on Tuesday 6th August 2024
Interview Date: Monday 19th August 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
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A fantastic opportunity to join our team as an Area Manager has arisen. We are looking for a commercially minded Area Manager that is passionate about maximising sales and profits across our charity shops and ensuring that the customers have a terrific experience!
You will provide support to the shops based in Hythe, Folkestone and Dover. This is an exciting time to be part of our senior leadership team. If you are an experienced Area Manager within the charity or retail sector, this could be the ideal role for you!
Retail Area Manager - The Role:
- Management of the Shop Managers in order to maximise the area team's sales and profitability and achieving income targets
- Controlling expenditure and delivering net contribution
- Analyse all reports and commercial information available to help improve the performance of stores.
- Identify current retail trends, monitor competitor activity, reporting and responding where appropriate
- Monitoring and maintaining POS systems to ensure they are working efficiently
- Managing SKM’s inventory by monitoring stock levels and ordering new merchandise based on customer demand
- Liaising with vendors to arrange deliveries and shipments of merchandise
- Collection of donations from across the Area
- Work with the CEO on prospective site acquisition for future expansion in the South Kent area
- Support the business strategy and implement new plans / ideas to achieve business targets
- Working with Shop Managers has final responsibility for store layout, product placement, visual merchandising and store standards guidelines.
- Shares responsibility with Shop Manager on retail pricing strategy (store manager operational delivery)
- Responsibility with CEO and working with Shop Managers on all promotional activities including retail calendar and with store managers on windows.
Retail Area Manager - The Person:
- Outstanding track record in achieving sales and profit targets within retail or charity management
- Passionate about charity retailing
- Passionate about delivering results through the effective management of people
- Demonstrable experience in analysing financial data to make informed commercial decisions
- Experience of distance managing a diverse team of people
- Excellence in forming working partnerships with other organisations
- Full Driving Licence
If you have experience within retail as an Area Manager, District Manager or Multi Site Manager within the charity sector and are interested in working for a great charity who have fantastic training and progression platform in place, please do not hesitate to apply today with your CV and letter of application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Learning and Development Manager
Salary: £28,973 per annum
Location: Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, Portland Way, Leeds. Once in post, there may be the opportunity for hybrid working.
Interview Date: 31st July 2024 or 1st August 2024
This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, a flexible approach to working hours is required.
Do you have a passion for supporting people to grow in their role? Are you able to support a range of stakeholders?
We are looking for a Learning and Development Manager to join our growing People team. This role plays a crucial role in developing and nurturing talent within the organisation, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and ensuring that employees have the necessary skills, knowledge and tools to perform their jobs effectively.
Leeds Beckett Students’ Union is changing and you could be a part of it! After two years of research, reviews and collecting feedback, we are very excited to launch a brand-new strategy that is innovative, community focused and prioritising fighting for the basic needs of our students. We're looking for enthusiastic and passionate people that can help us deliver our new missions! Experience in higher education or students' unions is useful but not essential, passion to help make our student’s lives better is non-negotiable.
As the Learning & Development Manager, you will be instrumental in implementing effective learning and development programmes for both staff and student leaders. You will champion EDI initiatives within the organisation, ensuring that every individual feels valued and included. Additionally, you will oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes for all staff and volunteers, fostering a supportive and engaging environment from day one.
We look forward to reading your application and your cover letter. Your cover letter should illustrate how you meet the person specifications for this role and express your desire to work for our organisation.
We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background. Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.
Outreach Worker- Arabic Speaking (working with parents and children), 21 hours per week, £27,177 per annum, pro-rata (including London weighting). South Westminster. Fixed term to end March 2026.
This a highly rewarding role for an Outreach Worker to support parents and carers of children under 5 at Westminster Children Centres. We are currently looking to recruit an Outreach Worker in Westminster area to provide accessible information to parents and carers, particularly those who are marginalised, to ensure they receive the support they need in order to increase opportunities and strengthen family life, bringing better outcomes for children.
Fluent in Arabic, the role will include developing an understanding of the local area including services and facilities. You will also need to pro-actively engage with vulnerable and isolated families and carry out home visits, as required. The role will include developing good relationships with health visitors and liaising with other agencies regarding the needs of parents and carers. In addition, the successful individual will help to organise social events to bring the community together.
We are looking for someone who has experience of community and outreach work with diverse communities in an inner-city environment. This will include experience of a wide range of methods/techniques to reach out and engage with isolated individuals/communities. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to empathise with parents and carers are required. A non-judgmental approach is essential. The ability to network is also important.
A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
are essential.
The salary for 21 hours per week is £16,306.75 per annum.
Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply using our online system.
Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.
If you have any questions, please contact Fatima Ahmed, Area Manager after 1st July.
Closing Date: Sunday, 28th July 2024
Interview Date: TBC
We have a rewarding opportunity for a Night Care Worker to join our team within our residential service in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.
Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and Young People?Our children’s home in Cheadle Hulme provides Respite Care for Children and Young People with Autism, Learning Difficulties and Complex Care Needs.
The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of Children, Young People, and Adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.
You will be working in a caring home environment with the team and the Registered Manager which gives support to the children and young people allowing their parents and siblings a much-needed break.
Location – Cheadle Hulme, Stockport
Hours –40 hours per week (worked over 4 shifts each being 10 hours in duration). Shifts are worked on a 7-day rota therefore candidates must have flexibility of being able to work on any day of the week (including weekends).
Starting Salary - £24,980.80 per annum (£12.01 per hour).Actual salary for the hours and weeks worked.
Full time equivalent salary for 37.5 hours is £23,412.00 per annum.
Salary Enhancement
25% uplift on the hourly rate for weekend shifts.
Enhanced pay for weekend shifts and during the week between 11pm and 6am – 25% uplift on the hourly rate.
About the position….
- The core tasks of a Night Care Worker include attending to the needs of the children and young adults during the night, some of which have complex health conditions, domestic duties and appropriate record keeping in accordance with legislation and regulation. Another member of staff will sleep in the unit and can be disturbed if there is an emergency.
- The Night Care Worker role is varied and, in many instances, unpredictable. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way.
- As a Night Care Worker, you will provide a professional and effective administrative service to the Registered Manager and staff team, thus enabling them to provide high quality care to the young people in the Trust’s care.
What can you bring to the team?......
We are seeking a Night Care Worker who has previous experience of working with young disabled people and working unsociable hours.
You will need to be proficient in recording information and have previous experience of working on your own initiative and as part of a team.
Experience of administering medication is desirable along with the ability of supporting young people towards independence.
Trust benefits include:
- 27 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 years after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance programme for you and adults at your home
- After you have successfully completed a 6-month probation period, you will undertake a QCF level 3 or 4 qualification with support from an assessor and supervision.
Apply now!
To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust look at our Job Description.The Job Pack outlines lots of information about the Trust.
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Does this sound like you – if it does apply now.Should you have any questions relating to this role please email.We would love to hear from you!
We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.
We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.
We are a Real Living Wage employer.
Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.
In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.
We are a UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West.
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Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including some evening and weekend work)
Salary: £29,765 + £3,000 non-pensionable South East Weighting Allowance, plus pension (8% employer contributions) and relocation package
Contract Term: Permanent subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and a 6-month probationary period
Rock UK is a Christian charity that is passionate about transforming young lives by bringing adventure into outdoor learning. Every year over 60,000 young people from schools, churches and other youth groups visit one of Rock UK’s four activity centres spread throughout the UK.
Are you passionate about helping children build confidence through the experience of outdoor adventure? Would you like to work in 58 acres of beautiful enclosed woodland close to both London and the South Coast?
We have an exciting opportunity for an Outdoor Education Manager to lead, motivate and develop a team of high quality instructors and trainees and develop the educational standards of our activity provision whilst ensuring industry best-practice and excellence in activity training and delivery. As a key member of the Centre Leadership Team, you will be able to clearly communicate our Christian ethos, objectives, mission and vision to staff and guests.
You will need to have experience of leadership in the outdoors and motivating a staff team as well as strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Some outdoor leadership qualifications would be desirable and the successful candidate will be committed to achieving specified outdoor National Governing Body qualifications within a 4 year period with Rock UK’s support.
If this challenging and exciting role appeals to you, and you have the skills and experience to match, then we would love to hear from you!
This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.
We are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Horn Lane Young Peoples Service in Ealing.
£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Horn Lane Ofsted registered, young people's service supports young care leavers aged between 16 and 21.Support Workers will provide a person-centred support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
This support worker role is on a 4 week rolling rota which includes a combination of early (8.00 - 16.00) and late (14.00 - 22.00) shifts including weekends. No sleep in's required.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively.
For a full job description, please visit our website
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Essential: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in the social care / charity sector / supported housing
Desirable: Experience working with young people
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Head of Intelligence
£40,595 – £43,123 per annum
London-based, hybrid-style and flexible working
We are looking for an individual with an intelligence background who has a passion for preventing modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT), creating and delivering intelligence products, has human rights, ESG, and/or financial crime knowledge. Our prevention program team also regularly interacts with individuals at high risk of being trafficked and therefore robust safeguarding is essential.
Our Intelligence Team research and produce our Exploitation Analytics service – a suite of reports containing actionable insight that our clients utilise to find potential bad actors operating within their transaction monitoring systems. We also offer a Business Resilience package to help companies mitigate the risk of potential exploitation within supply chains and operations through intelligence sharing and practical guidance.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will build partner and client relationships, develop our current team members, and continue to innovate our offering to better prevent and disrupt human trafficking
Responsibilities:
· Leading our work to develop strategic and tactical insights that will enable a spectrum of actors (business, banks, law enforcement) to prevent MSHT. This may include safeguarding potential victims or victims.
· Providing expertise to support our team of managers who deliver the above reporting and consulting to commercial organisations.
· Effectively pitching our products and services to secure new clients and increase our impact.
· Nurturing and developing existing commercial relationships and collaborations.
· Ability to manage and set targets, and report on progress regularly.
· Developing new offerings that increase the effectiveness and impact of our work, turning intelligence into relevant actionable insight for commercial clients.
· Supporting our internal MEL lead to document and evidence the impact of our intelligence services.
· Participating in public-facing events to promote STOP THE TRAFFIK and engage different audiences in this fight.
· Working alongside the Senior Leadership Team and Executive Team to strategically develop our organisation and drive sustainable growth.
· Direct line management and leadership of Intelligence Managers.
· Promoting collaborations across all teams in an agile manner.
Benefits:
· A friendly, supportive team
· Opportunity to work directly with global brands and experts around the world
· Encouragement and autonomy to present new ideas and lead on solutions
· The opportunity to join a cash benefit healthcare scheme for low monthly contributions, which can also cover your partner and children
· A corporate eye-care scheme
· Life insurance
· A non-contributory Grouped Personal Pension Scheme, where we pay a 7% contribution of your gross salary into your pension pot (you can choose to personally contribute if you wish)
· Life insurance
· An annual leave allowance of 27 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 1 day annually up to 33 days
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Season Ticket Loan Ability to switch 2 bank holidays to better suit your needs
· Employment policies, including flexible working policy which reflect the needs of our staff In-house and external training opportunities
Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on our website.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send in a CV and short cover letter that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1127321
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Regional Manager - London
This is a remote role, requiring regular travel to London.
About Career Ready
We are a UK-wide social mobility charity that believes that every young person deserves the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding future.
We were founded in 2002 by leading business figures with a mission: to boost social mobility by empowering young people and giving their talents a platform to flourish. Since then, we’ve grown across the UK to support young people in areas of need.
Our programme gives young people the key skills, confidence, and experiences they need to kickstart their futures. In partnership with our network we deliver a targeted programme providing young people aged 15-18 with a paid internship and mentor, workplace visits, and skills masterclasses.
Our organisational values underpin how we work and are at the core of everything we do. Career Ready’s values are: trust, bravery, collaboration, empowerment and inclusion.
Role Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team of Regional Managers, where you will work in partnership with employers and schools to deliver our impactful programme.
The main purpose of this role is to grow, develop and deliver all aspects of the day-to-day relationship management of:
· Schools and colleges running the Career Ready programme
· Local employer supporters, corporate partners supporters, other key local stakeholders and networks
You will be responsible for a local patch which currently typically consists of 5-6 schools or colleges and a portfolio of employer partnerships. Regional Managers are also responsible for building and maintaining a local network of employer supporters and seeking opportunities for new employer support.
There will be opportunities to be creative, as well as being autonomous in how you run and develop the programme with the Career Ready schools and colleges in your area.
What you’ll bring to the role
This is a wonderful role that requires passion for our purpose and a broad range of skills, experience and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the environments we operate in. You can develop, grow and maintain valuable and valued relationships through your motivation for what we do, with a passion that inspires and engages others, alongside the capacity to identify and manage multiple priorities. You need to thrive on attention to detail, be able to listen to what is not said, be well organised and confident to engage with and influence a wide range of people. You will research and approach opportunities and outcomes with an entrepreneurial mindset.
For the essential key qualities and skills required for this role, please see the Job Description.
This is a full time role, but we will accept applications from candidates who can work a minimum of 28 hours per week.
Live recruitment briefing sessions
Join members of the Career Ready Programme team to find out more about the role, the team and our recruitment process. These are live sessions so if you’d like to join, please click on the link in our candidate pack (The Recruitment Process page) and you'll be sent a Teams invitation.
Dates:
Thursday 18th July at 1pm
Monday 22nd July at 1pm
Location: Online via Teams
Duration: 20 – 30 mins
Benefits of Joining Career Ready
You will be rewarded with the following benefits:
- 6% contribution to personal pension plan, subject to 3% employee contribution
- Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus bank/public holidays. The charity is also closed between Christmas and New Year and there are an additional 2 days of leave available in August. Career Ready also allows flexible use of some Bank & Public Holidays
- Interest-free season ticket or bicycle purchase loans (or Cycle To Work Scheme).
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Flexible working: We strongly embody trust. We can support condensed / flexible working patterns. [This is a remote working role with occasional team meetings in Central London and more regular visits to schools, colleges and work places].
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You’ll be part of a diverse, supportive, and friendly team
Please ensure you answer the screening questions and provide your cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.