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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Homelessness service in Slough.

£26,305.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

As a Support Worker you will be expected to enable and support vulnerable individuals with complex needs to address this while maintaining their tenancy with the long term goal of living in an independent setting by providing flexible and individually tailored support package. Working with excluded and hard to reach customers can be challenging, however, with intensive support this challenge can be broken. You will need to be able to engage our customers in a non-judgmental way. You will also be responsible for dealing with emergencies that may arise during your shift whilst remaining calm and using initiative then writing up incident reports amongst other administrative tasks.

As a support worker, you will be working as part of a team as well as with external agencies such as London Probation Service, local substance misuse services, Mental health teams, and police amongst others. Sometimes customers may not be linked in with agencies when they entre the service, as a support worker it is part of your role to ensure they are receiving the correct support from agencies required. Ideally, you will have experience of working with vulnerable people or an understanding of the needs of homelessness. You will be required to support customers with managing their arrears; ensuring housing benefit is applied for as well as monitoring payments and acting appropriately if payments are suspended in order to ensure customer does not fall into any arrears.

You will be responsible for supporting the working shift pattern of the service which is a five week rolling rota which consists of working some weekends as well as long days.

There will be a rota for shifts, with working patterns of 7:30-15:30 and 12:30-20:30. There will be some weekend work.

This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.

What you'll do:

Work proactively with Slough Hostel team to handle the service caseload and support an effective team approach to meeting each customer's identified needs.
Motivate the team and champion a positive local culture within the service.
Contribute to a positive service environment, ensuring the service is supportive and a place of safety and stability for customers. This includes working flexibly and being proactively in delivering, reviewing and arranging effective support for emerging needs and risks in order to prevent escalating concerns.
Deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. This may include practical tasks, such a facilitating group actives
Support customers to undertake domestic tasks, including practical assistance to ensure a high quality living environment that promotes customers' dignity, respect and allows customers to feel safe and welcome in their own home.
Participate in support planning, risk management and assessment of needs in line with support planning.
Work with customers to promote social inclusion to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
Involve customers in the design, development and delivery of the service through co-production.
Report and react to any observations relating to customers welfare.
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community.
Maintain a good standard of records as required at the project under the direction of the Managers.
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times, to ensure the safety of the customers and premises including responding to maintenance, fire and health and safety issues.
Attend and participate in team meetings and managers meetings.
Competent use of relevant systems, company policies and frameworks.
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements.
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 with an ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour.
Is highly motivated and a self-starter.
Enjoys managing and motivating others.
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised.
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:

Has relevant sector work experience
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Desirable:

Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications

Membership Assistant
Location: The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4XT - Hybrid working is available.
Salary: £9,085.44 (pro rata) per annum (£22,713.60 FTE, £12.48 per hour)
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Part time, 14 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Membership Office.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable administrator to join our friendly, hard-working Membership Team.

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Processing new members in a timely manner, including data input onto the membership database, making up & sending out Welcome packs to new members
• Answering telephone, letter and e-mail enquiries in a prompt and friendly way
• Updating the membership database accurately with changes to members’ records
• Performing financial processing including BACS Direct Debit processing
• Updating business processes and procedures
• Supporting other departments with information requests etc.

What we’re looking for:

• Proficient IT user (MS Word, Outlook, Excel) and good computer data entry skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective communicator, both verbal and written
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work in a team and demonstrate flexibility

In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team who are passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive:

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, wellbeing days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
• Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
• Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
• Learning & Development Programme for all
• Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to our EAP, providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access prescription service, a variety of discounts
• Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
• Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 28th July 2024. 
Interviews will take place in Oxford on Thursday 8th August 2024.

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.

No agencies please.

What would we like…?

We're looking for someone with a good understanding of customer service delivery and best practice to join the team as Programme Co-ordinator (internally known as Programme Associate) on a 9-month fixed term contract basis, with the potential of being extended to 12-months.
 
 The Programme Co-ordinator will support the operational delivery (end to end programme management) of a specific cohort, programme or number of programmes. You'll work as part of a team owning the end-to-end experience of stakeholders on a range of programmes,  helping them to engage with their chosen programme(s) and ensure they receive excellent customer service.
 
 As interface between the organisation and these stakeholders, you'll liaise with other teams ensuring they have the highest quality experience.
 

Who are Ambition Institute?

A great teacher changes the future every day. Especially for children who have had a tough start in life, a teacher can be the critical factor in their success.

At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time.

That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life.

• We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive.
• We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice.
• We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement.

We would like you to:

• Provide high-quality handling of in-bound stakeholder queries, seeking to build a friendly, professional and warm relationship with stakeholders 
• Attend events when requested in order to provide a face for the organisation, to build relationships with stakeholders, and to ensure effective delivery of the programme(s). 
• Use systems to monitor and evaluate stakeholder progress and flag where additional support may be required 
• Collect and review stakeholder feedback and follow up where appropriate in line with team ways of working, and contribute to continuous improvement across the team 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

To succeed in this role you’ll have good organisation, planning and prioritisation skills and an ability to use your own initiative. You’ll also possess good communication skills, be able to work independently and seek advice where required. 

What’s in it for you….?

• Competitive annual salary
• Professional development for all staff
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and 'winter shut down’ at the end of December/beginning of January
• Employer pension contribution of 11%
• Agile, hybrid working culture, so you can manage when and where you work
• Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• Blind recruitment process to ensure equality and fairness in our hiring
• Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service
• Shared parental leave package
• Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line
• Comfortable and collaborative workspaces in the city centres of Manchester, Birmingham and London
• Work-from-home technology package to support hybrid working
• Interest free season ticket / bike loans

About you

We don’t expect the person we hire to have all of the following, but this should give you a sense of what would enable you to thrive in this role and in our organisation:

You should apply for this role if:

• You care deeply about educational disadvantage and being part of an organisation that challenges inequality
• You have a good work ethic and strive to make a difference in the job you do
• You always give maximum effort to understand and meet the needs of our partners and participants
• You always have a great attitude so we “can do” for all our colleagues, partners and participants
• You are open to feedback and learning because we want to keep getting better
• You work with your initiative to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective
• You are well organised and can prioritise work that will have the greatest impact

You'll love working at Ambition if…

• You want a career with a person-centred organisation with a cause at its heart.
• You have a collaborative work ethos, bring warmth and good humour to work and constructive outlook to every situation
• You enjoy working in a fast-moving workplace, with a great support structure around you
• You would like to grow with an ambitious organisation as it progresses over time
• Want flexibility in how you work – splitting your time between one of our offices and remote working and managing your own working patterns to get the job done.

How to apply…

Applications will be considered for all office locations 

All applications must be received by the closing date 23:59 on  19 July 2024. Please note when you click apply, you'll be taken to the Birmingham posting of the role. You can still apply via this posting as it won't determine your location if successful.
 

Our mission needs the best people for the job, which is why we use sift questions to assess candidates’ genuine knowledge and skills. Sift questions are an opportunity for you to show us how you would do the job you are applying for, so please avoid using AI function tools (i.e. ChatGPT or other generative AI tools). We want to evaluate your response, so those found to use content taken from AI tools will have scores adjusted down.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.

Do you have lived experience of poor mental health? Have you experience using secondary care services? We need you.

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a mental health charity in North London who are looking for a Peer Practitioner.

The 2 year FTC role is ideal for someone with a wide range of life experiences as you will be using a person-centred approach to build and develop a therapeutic relationship with clients referred to the service.

Carrying an active caseload, you will work with clients struggling with their mental health in order to determine their recovery needs. You will identify resources within the community, provide expert advice and support and facilitate support groups.

Lived experience can be varied but you must have accessed some form of therapy. This is so you can work with people who are currently struggling and use your experiences to relate to them. It is a wonderful role suitable for someone honest, friendly and approachable.

In order to apply you must provide your CV and a personal statement discussing your lived experience to Amara at Morgan Hunt.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

The roles are evening shifts 3pm - 11pm. Please only apply if you are happy to do evening shifts.

Morgan Hunt are proud to be working exclusively with Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind on their search for 4 Telephone Practitioners as part of their Access Line.

As a compassionate Telephone Practitioner, you'll be at the forefront of a critical support system, being there for the local community when immediate support and advice is needed the most.

Taking a variety of incoming calls, you will offer a compassionate ear to those seeking advice and assistance. Providing an empathetic approach, you will provide immediate emotional and practical support.

We are looking for individuals with experience and knowledge working within mental health, supporting individuals experiencing mental health problems. You should have a calming telephone manner and knowledge of local safeguarding policies.

At Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, you're not just taking calls; you're changing lives. This role is an opportunity to enhance your skills in mental health support, crisis intervention and referral processes.

If you have experience working within the mental health or social care sector and are interested in finding out more, please get in touch with Amara Howe at Morgan Hunt.

This role is 28.5 hours a week.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you.

At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services – your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.

You're an experienced people manager; you are creative and resourceful and can use this to generate customer, donor and colleague loyalty. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets.

In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.

Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.

* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.

Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with Integrate Agency in the search for a Fundraising Manager to join their growing organisation.  

The Integrate Agency CIC is a social enterprise that supports the community through world class training, advocacy and support services. They grow, strengthen and give voice to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Regularly gaining recognition and awards for their incredible work, this is a unique opportunity to be part of this meaningful journey.

As the Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing tailored fundraising strategies to secure grants and donations from trusts, foundations, and other philanthropic entities on behalf of Integrate Agency clients. This role will identify potential funding opportunities, cultivate and maintain relationships with grantors, prepare compelling grant applications, and ensure effective reporting and stewardship of funds. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the clients' missions and strategic goals by maximising revenue from institutional funders.

To be successful as the Fundraising Manager, you will have proven experience in grant writing and have a good track record of securing funds from trusts and foundations. This person will have strong research and writing skills, as well as good relationship building skills to build long lasting partnerships. They will need to work both in teams and autonomously.

This role is a full-time permanent position that will have access to a London office, but location can be discussed. The salary for this role is £36,000 to £40,000.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this Fundraising Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Examinations Assistant (Written)
£25,758 - £28,347 pa, plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)
Permanent

We are recruiting for an Examinations Assistants to join the Examinations Team in the Professional Standards Department. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication, along with strong customer service skills. 

As Examinations Assistant (Written), you will be the first point of contact for candidates contacting the College, processing applications, answering queries, and providing exemplary customer service. You will support the team with the operational delivery of both written and clinical exams.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of onsite and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

Closing date: 10am, 26 July 2024.
Interviews: 12 August 2024.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Energy Advisor to join our team at The Carers' Centre. The successful candidate will provide essential advice and support to unpaid carers and their families struggling with fuel poverty and financial challenges, helping carers to navigate the available resources to improve their financial health. This role involves assessing clients' needs, offering practical solutions, and connecting them with relevant services to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their fuel costs.

This is a new role which will be delivering part of a national collaborative project to reduce fuel poverty for unpaid carers. This is a highly rewarding role, making a significant difference to carer's lives.

About you

We are looking for someone with proven experience in a similar advisory or support role, preferably within the energy or social care sector.

You will need a strong understanding of fuel poverty issues and available support mechanisms. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to empathise with and support individuals, as well as building excellent collaborations with partner organisations.

You will be comfortable with working to targets and aiming to achieve the best possible outcomes for the carers you support.

You will enjoy collaboration with a range of stakeholders, but also be able to work on your own initiative.

Although knowledge and experience in financial support/energy advice would be advantageous, full training will be provided for the right candidate who is passionate about the subject and improving the lives of unpaid carers.

About us

The Carers’ Centre is a local independent charity with a big vision! We want to live in a community where unpaid carers are fully recognised, valued, and supported. By joining The Carers’ Centre, you are joining a team dedicated to helping families across Bath and North East Somerset when they need us most.

We provide trusted information, advice, and support to unpaid carers of all ages, enabling them to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing, stay in control of their caring role, and get connected with others in a similar situation to them. In addition, we work with the wider community to improve recognition and support for unpaid carers.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and at least two independent references.

We are committed to providing services that embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity.

Why join us?

• We want our employees to have more control over their work/life balance, that’s why we offer flexible start and finish times, as well as the ability to enjoy our beautiful riverside office which comes with free parking, and to work from the comfort of your home.
• With work/life balance in mind and the many caring roles we know people can experience, we make sure our policies work for families.
• By joining The Carers’ Centre, you’ll be part of strong and dedicated team, where collaboration and support is at the heart. We’re all in this to make the world a little better.
• As a small but powerful local charity, we rely on digital innovation. You’ll have access to a large suite of digital tools to support you to make the biggest impact in your role.
• As well as all this, you will receive a 5% pension contribution, generous sickness pay, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discounts through an employee discount scheme. In addition, you will also get an additional day of leave each year, for 5 years.

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer will support the Charity’s fundraising team, leading the charity’s corporate fundraising, as well as supporting the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to develop the individual and mid-level donor programme and legacy stewardship.

Working closely with the data, marketing and communications, impact and senior management teams you’ll help to ensure the Charity delivers a proactive and donor-centric supporter journey, using data insight to drive acquisition and first-class donor stewardship to deliver sustainable income. The role also works collaboratively with other members of the fundraising team to maximise income for the charity, working to acquire new partnerships, diversify and upgrade giving behaviour and deepen supporter relationships for long-term value.

The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of all areas of fundraising, but we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have experience in corporate fundraising or business development roles. With an outgoing and tenacious personality, you’ll have the ability to identify influential contacts both internally and externally, spot opportunities and deliver mutually beneficial partnerships for the Charity and our funding partners.

Are you a positive and proactive leader with a flair for problem solving? Do you have the drive and ambition to run and develop important organisational systems to ensure the continued success of a small but mighty charity?

We have an amazing opportunity for a passionate, brilliant woman to join our Senior Leadership Team as our Business Manager and be a vital part of our success in delivering vital services to survivors of sexual violence.

You will be responsible for ensuring that OSARCC has the appropriate organisational finance, HR and IT systems in place to deliver its present and evolving objectives.

This role would be ideal for someone who is:

• A dynamic motivated leader with significant experience of financial systems, HR, IT & Strategy
• Able to identify opportunities for innovation and business development
• Able to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and ages
• Passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence

We offer:

• Flexible working in a supportive, feminist environment, including up to 10 days of emergency leave for those with caring responsibilities
• A healthcare plan which provides cashback for dental care, physiotherapy, optical care and access to a 24-hour doctor
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and mental health support
• An individual wellbeing plan to help fit your wellbeing needs around work
• 5% employer contributions to your pension and incremental pay rises
• A cycle-to-work scheme

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 26th July 2024.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 12th August 2024.

This role will be to support the perpetrator intervention across Wiltshire.

You will be primarily based in Wiltshire supporting the Domestic Abuse Serial Perpetrator (DASP) project, providing bespoke specialist support to perpetrators of domestic abuse. The post holder will work as part of the IOM team within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure that clients who show abusive behaviour are supported through every stage of the process of change. Evening appointments are necessary for this post in Salisbury and Chippenham.

In addition, you will support the delivery of the CPR (Choosing Positive Relationships) Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme (DVPP), which is an intensive behaviour change programme, designed to increase knowledge and understanding around domestic abuse, the impact on children and healthy relationships. The course teaches tools and strategies to help someone change their behaviour. The CPR group will require weekly evening work in Wiltshire.

The post-holder will be expected to work to Respect standards.

Full training will be available for this role. 

Client Based Duties

 

· Identify and assess the risks and needs of individuals who are abusive in a relationship or other domestic setting, using an evidence-based risk identification checklist.

· Develop personalised risk assessments and safety plans for each service user.

· Advocate for individuals who wish to address their abusive behaviour and show motivation for change with agencies who can help to address the domestic abuse by:

· Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to those who are abusive and how your role fits into them.

· Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to individuals, including in relation to drug and alcohol, housing, health and finance.

· Working directly with all key agency partners to address the impact of the abusive behaviour on the safety of high risk victims and ensuring that their safety plans are coordinated

· Support the client to recognise the abusive behaviour and the effect that it has on their families and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation and help them change unhealthy patterns of behaviour.

· Understand multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multi-agency setting which may include participation at the MAPPA/MARAC.  You will contribute interventions and help design a plan to protect victims and any children, while maintaining an independent role on behalf of your client, keeping the victim and any children’s safety as central to any response.

· Ensure support provided is accessible to clients in terms of location and times

· Be proactive with your line manager in carrying out regular case reviews based on a review of risk and abuse which:

· Feeds back into action planning to further progress, signpost or close cases and;

· Provides feedback to your clients/agencies.

· Help maintain accurate and confidential case management records and databases and contribute to monitoring information for the service.

· Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services works in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all.  

· Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.

· Utilize evaluation and monitoring systems to ensure high standards of service are consistently achieved e.g. Orchards Database

· Deliver high-quality group work, working in co-operation with your co-facilitator and following a clear manual.

· Have an appropriate attention to data, providing feedback to CPR , your line manager, FearLess and commissioners.

· Work at all times to Respect standards.

· Work closely with other FearLess staff to ensure appropriate support and attention is given to the victim’s needs and those of any children involved.

· Respond proactively to safeguarding concerns, working in partnership with Children’s and Adult’s Social Care.

Working with other agencies

 

· Work alongside other project partners to ensure that all elements of the project are incorporated into working practices.

· Work in a multi-agency framework to support perpetrators to change their behaviour and help victims and families access relevant support.

· Participate and prepare reports

· Prepare reports for FearLess management as requested.

· Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.

· Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy, in order to provide the best possible service for those who are abusive within a family setting.

General

•  Work at all times in accordance with the requirements of the Lone Working Policy and Procedure.

• Attend and contribute to team meetings.

• Update written and computerised records with accurate and clear information.

•  Contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members’ holidays and sickness.

• Undertake agreed training and keep updated on changes in legislation, policy and best practice.

To engage in supervision, annual appraisal and induction training

Responsibilities

· The post holder will deal with highly confidential information relating to vulnerable people.

· Ensure security of data, especially sensitive personal data, in line with the information security policy

· Work within FearLess’s Policies and Procedures at all times.

· Responsible for security of client information and mobile phone while out of office.

· Employees have responsibilities in respect of health and safety.  In particular they will:

o Co-operate at all times with management in the implementation of and adherence to health and safety policy and procedures;

o Take reasonable care for their own safety and for the safety of others who may foreseeably be affected by their actions at work;

o Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for the purpose of health and safety at work;

o Report all health and safety concerns to line managers;

o Assist with the completion of the risk assessment programme.

· Any other duties that may be reasonably required.

It is essential that the post holder is able to respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post. This role outline is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time.

For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website. The closing date for this role is 25th July 2024.

FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace.  We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued. 

This role is based in the UK, based in our London office. As part of our Hybrid working arrangements, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

The GTL Partner is responsible for working closely with business partners in the Global People Function and with senior management across our global footprint to enable them to achieve their strategic objectives by providing advice, organisational development consultancy support, interventions and training in the areas of change and cultural development, team building, talent management and people, management and leadership development.

As a global role, it will work with senior leaders and teams across the whole global network, working across cultures and business areas.

About you

You have a passion for Learning and developing yourself and others and are an experienced professional with brilliant track record in developing and supporting individuals and teams building the right capabilities, skills and mindsets through a wide range of formal, informal and digital approaches.

You work well as part of a team and are able to build strong relationships across a wide range of groups and teams.

Value based behaviour questions

Our values of Equality, Dignity, Justice and Love are fundamental to the way we work and we express them on a daily basis through our Value Based Behaviours. When answering the following 2 questions, please describe how you demonstrate our Value Based Behaviours of Collaboration, Support and Develop Others and Learning Mindsets :

Question one: Please describe your experience in developing Management Capabilities in an organisation using both formal, informal and digital approaches.

Question two: Please describe your experience working as a Learning or Business Partner supporting Managers and Leaders as well as leading the development and delivery of projects and initiatives

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. To discuss this role in greater detail, please contact Matteo Violi [email protected]

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Job Title: Head of Service (CoramIAC)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 per week

Salary: Circa. £60,000 per annum

Location: CoramIAC Office - Cockfosters (until January 2025, then moving to Coram Campus - Bloomsbury)

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About CoramIAC

Coram IAC, is a Voluntary Adoption Agency, which specialises in Intercountry Adoptions. This position is a member of the Leadership Team and will have a pivotal role in leading, developing and managing a range of operational adoptions services, ensuring that they meet the needs of children we are providing services for, including all legal, policies, guidelines, and internal standards. They will play a key role in helping to develop new services and where appropriate will take operational control of these.

About the Role

The Head of Service post holder will take the lead responsibility (under Ofsted registration) as the Adoption Manager of Coram IAC. They will ensure the ongoing delivery of an outstanding VAA that is fully compliant with national minimum standards and regulations; and ensuring high quality adoption support and a sufficient supply of adopters that reflects the diversity of the countries they are adopting from.

Applying to adopt in the UK is open to anyone already in the process with Coram IAC but we do not actively recruit domestic adopters like other VAAs. Approved Intercountry Adopters may however request to change their approval advice to the UK if they are considered a suitable match for children available and waiting for permanence through Adoption in the UK.

Coram IAC predominantly serve prospective adopters from the global majority and as such recruit and train a highly diverse and skilled group of adopters to enable the best outcomes for children whilst also offering adopter and sector diversity for potentially harder to place children. This includes family groups and older children. Our offer to RAAs via our domestic program therefore delivers families for children who often wait the longest in the care system.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: Sunday 28th July 2024 at 23:59

Interview Date: Tuesday 6th August 2024 at Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1AZ. Please note that interviews will take place in person and will include a written test.

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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