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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Assistive Technology, Band 7 to join our Assistive Technology Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide a high quality, evidence based assistive technology service, promoting participation, communication and interaction for children and young people accessing The Children’s Trust Therapy Services. Additionally, you will develop and deliver the service, in collaboration with multidisciplinary health, therapy and education teams.
Our service delivery aims to promote outcome focussed interventions, safe care, function, and participation, of children and young people accessing home, school, and community life. You will provide clinical leadership within the area of assistive technology, across the therapy service, ensuring the delivery of child and family focused goal led interventions at a highly specialist level, for children and young people accessing The Children’s Trust School and in-patient neurorehabilitation services.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
- Lead the provision of high quality, evidence based assistive technology interventions, for children and young people attending The Children’s Trust School and receiving in-patient neurorehabilitation.
- Provide clinical leadership to the Assistive Technology Team, identifying service priorities, service delivery methods and standards of practice.
- Provide assessments for complex augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
- Identify service needs for AAC and selection of appropriate hardware, software, access, and mounting options, as per organisational policies and procedures.
- Understanding of mainstream technologies in specialist support, assistive technology, and computer access.
- Knowledge of environmental control and powered mobility.
- Lead in the design and implementation of communication and technology resources.
- Maintain and disseminate specialist knowledge of eye-gaze control and the use of eye-tracking, within clinical assessment and management.
- Develop therapy goals, plans and methods, in collaboration with the child and family/carers, as well as the Multidisciplinary and Education teams, founded upon evidence-based practice.
- Be an autonomous Practitioner, with responsibility and overview for Assistive Technology interventions, and maintaining relevant records and reports.
- Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and/ or appointments, as required.
- Identify and utilise specialist assessments and relevant outcome measures, for children/young people receiving assistive technology interventions.
- Work flexibly across site as needed e.g. with the team in the Children’s Trust School
- Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the service, including an early evening (weekly) and one weekend day, per calendar month.
- Represent the Therapy Team and The Children’s Trust when appropriate, deputising for the Team as required.
- Undertake specialist assessments, externally responding to national and international requests.
- Act as the Lead Professional for complex case management and coordination, as and when required.
- Actively participate in, support and Chair relevant Multidisciplinary Team meetings, as and when required.
- Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to make life better for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse?
Galop, the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, is seeking an individual with a background in finance, and a proven ability to manage projects, a team and relationships with stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone self-driven, energetic and proactive looking to take on the challenge and responsibility of managing a small finance team in an organisation making a difference in the lives of LGBT+ survivors of abuse and violence.
Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called conversion therapies. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what we do.
At Galop, we believe in equity and understand the importance of inclusion for staff with a wide range of lived experience. No matter your age, race, faith, orientation, gender identity, disability, or class, we want you to feel welcome here. To that end Galop has a multi-year Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion plan in place, currently focusing on equity and inclusion for trans staff and staff members of colour. We are committed to listening and learning, and to constant improvement. We believe it is our job to make sure that all our staff, particularly those from minoritised backgrounds, feel welcome, safe, and able to thrive at Galop.
Galop is a charity registered in England and Wales, with around £4m of income and 65 employees.
About the Role
As the Financial Controller you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and report into the Chief Executive Officer. You will lead a small team and manage the relationship with our existing outsourced finance team, payroll provider and auditors to deliver high quality professional finance services to the charity. You will be responsible for the financial systems and processes and ensuring the quality and timeliness of work delivered.
Galop has gone through a period of rapid growth and you will be continuing the work to align its financial practices to its new operating model. Personally, you will be resilient and driven to develop, implement and improve financial policies. You will be working with the Treasurer and SLT to improve financial management and controls. Your financial analysis and reporting skills will be exceptional and you’ll have the ability to manage people setting clear goals and priorities for your team whilst providing support and challenge where needed.
You will work closely with other teams to establish regular, clear, and consistent channels of communication at all levels within the organisation. You will build and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and their teams and will; improve the understanding of charity’s performance; influence decision-making; deliver analysis and insight on business opportunities and support options and scenarios planning including funding applications.
Location
Hybrid – this role requires some working days to be in our central London office, and some days working from home.
Hours
0.8 - 1 FTE, Part-time (28 hours per week) or Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract
Permanent
Reports to:
Ben Kernighan – Interim CEO
Salary
Salary scale - £47,369.25 - £54,010.33 (including inner London Weighting of £4,129.42 which is available to staff who live in London and/or work from the Galop office in central London). Dependent on experience and pro-rated for part time roles.
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by midnight on Sunday 4th August 2024.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis with the first sets during week commencing July 22nd. Further rounds will be conducted through August.
Please visit our website to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Senior People and Culture Manager
Responsible to: Chief of Staff
Line Management: None
Location: Runway East, 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, London. WC1A 2SN. We offer flexible and hybrid working, but office-based work will be required on a regular basis.
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Benefits: includes 25 days holiday (plus bank and public holidays) with length of service increments, contributory pension scheme, flexible working options, enhanced staff wellbeing package.
Main Purpose of Role
The Senior People and Culture Manager is a key member of the Charity’s management team. They will have responsibility for designing, constructing and implementing a People and Culture strategy to create a transparent, consistent and agile process for the entire employee journey. They will play a pivotal role in fostering a thriving, healthy and positive organisational culture to ensure our staff feel valued, engaged, and well equipped to deliver the highest standards of work. This role provides high-level operational delivery of our People function to build an organisational infrastructure that delivers against the strategic objectives of the organisation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- People Strategy: Work alongside the Chief of Staff to develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with our mission and values and promotes equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
- Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruitment process to identify innovative solutions to improve the efficiency of our hiring to attract and retain talented individuals who align with the Charity's core values.
- Learning and Development: Implement learning and development programmes to ensure all staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively whilst promoting career advancement opportunities within the charity.
- Performance Management: Manage the performance review process, providing guidance to managers on performance improvement strategies and identifying opportunities for development.
- Policy Development: Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and employment law.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to staff and management, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts at work, including grievance, capability, and disciplinary matters.
- Culture Enhancement: Collaborate with leadership to reinforce organisational culture and values, driving initiatives that promote EDI.
- HR Administration and Budget management: Oversee all HR administration, including contracts, leave management, payroll and pensions.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
- A deep understanding of HR practices and principles.
- CIPD qualified (Level 5) or working towards a qualification. Proven experience in a similar HR generalist role, preferably within the charity sector.
- Experience of implementing a People and Culture strategy and monitoring and evaluating its success using qualitative and quantitative data.
- Understanding of the HR needs of a small/medium charity.
- Experience in implementing EDI principles and embedding them through policies and organisational practices.
- Familiarity with employment law.
- Experience developing, planning and executing staff events and training sessions.
- Experience of managing a budget, interpreting operational financial data and preparing relevant management reports.
Skills and Competencies
- Leadership Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Cultural Awareness
How to apply
If you are passionate about our work to address homelessness and would like to join the Charity as its Senior People and Culture Manager, please complete the application form available on our online jobs board.
You may wish to retain a copy of your answers as our ATS currently does not send applicants a copy of their application.
Closing date: Sunday 21 July 2024, 11.59pm.
Interviews will be held in person in the week beginning 29 July 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location : Based in Rotherham (but you may be required to visit our other sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)
Hours : Full time (9-5 / mon-fri)
Salary : £26,000
Contract Term : Permanent (subject to 6 month probationary period)
Start Date : ASAP
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our Rotherham team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognized organization that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.
Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project
- 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- 45p per mile for any work related journeys
- Minimal teaching hrs with small group sizes compared to mainstream education settings
- Dedicated time allocated for planning time, innovation and creativity
Main Roles & Responsibities
- Deliver quality on-site youth work to help all our young people overcome multiple complex educational barriers.
- Help create and maintain a safe environment for our young people, where they feel confident approaching any staff member if they have a worry or problem.
- Carry out learner pick-ups and drop-offs when required, ensuring that the necessary business cover has been added to car insurance and that tax and MOT are in place and maintained
- Responsible for the planning and delivery of Maths Functional Skills lessons in line with the NCFE curriculum
- Delivering high quality lessons that include differentiation and extension tasks
- Working with students from Pre-Entry to Level 2 and GCSE if required
- To plan and provide one to one support and sessions with students when required
- Responsible for comprehensive marking and written and verbal feedback for students
- To develop high quality teaching materials and schemes of learning that keep students engaged
- To manage support staff effectively, involving them where appropriate with the planning and management of pupil’s learning
- To complete all associated organisation/administrative work, preparation and marking including exam entries
- To place, prepare, develop and evaluate courses and course materials, and where appropriate, supervise course provision
Who will I be changing the lives of?
All of our learners have some level of additional need and as a result all have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Some of the most common areas of need that we see are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), ADHD although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs.
We currently have projects in Rotherham, Barnsley, London and The Midlands.
If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.
What to expect from the recruitment process –
- Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
- Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
- Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
- Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
- Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews
All applications must be submitted by 10th July 2024 with interviews being held the following week. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.
Please Note: This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Supporter Stewardship Officer, you will be at the forefront of providing exceptional support to all our existing members, donors, and supporters by embracing our supporter care culture in line with the supporter care charter.
A key part of this role will be to identify opportunities to maximise income through products and services contributing to the overall Fundraising strategy.
You will ensure every interaction leaves supporters feeling valued and engaged, nurturing relationships that drive fundraising success. Collaborating closely with our Supporter Stewardship Team, you'll establish good working relationships and encourage cross-team collaboration, ensuring an integrated approach.
Your day-to-day will involve providing advice and guidance to both new and existing supporters, offering tailored service to maximise their fundraising potential. By triaging enquiries effectively, you'll ensure everyone gets the assistance they need promptly and efficiently.
As an essential point of contact in our supporter care journey, you'll efficiently handle enquiries, upholding the highest standards of service. Plus, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our supporter database, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of a team dedicated to providing an excellent supporter experience, apply today!
Hybrid Working Expectations: 2 days per week office attendance required.
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
What are we looking for?
Proven experience of delivering outstanding customer service. You'll have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a friendly telephone manner.
Confidence in handling challenging situations is a must, alongside solid ICT skills, especially in Microsoft Office and databases.
You'll need to collaborate effectively and build strong relationships within the team and across internal departments. Organisation and time management skills are key, coupled with accuracy and attention to detail.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include:
- Cycle to work
- Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Proven experience of excellent customer / supporter service skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with excellent telephone manner, and the ability to deal confidently and effectively with challenging telephone calls.
- Good ICT knowledge including Microsoft Office suite and databases.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our homelessness service in Tower Hamlets.
£15,220.00 per annum, working 20 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.
Tower Hamlets Domestic Abuse Service is a refuge that provides short-term accommodation for 15 women and their children with a range of support needs, who are at risk of or fleeing domestic abuse.
You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating families' move-on pathway from the refuge into independent living. The post holder will be responsible for sourcing accommodation in the private rented sector - liaising with landlords and sourcing new move on routes for families. You will directly support customers to move into their new accommodation and ensure support staff are fully equipped to inform customers about the move on process. The post-holder will also a central contact point for local authority housing departments.
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:
Develop links with private sector landlords and estate agents in order to source private rented stock and promote Look Ahead as a partner organisation
Work in partnership with local authorities' move on co-ordinators, creating innovative schemes to support long stayers in accommodation
Attend and support customers to complete all relevant documentation for housing placement meetings
Develop and maintain an information resource to support the team in the resettlement of customers and their children. This will include (but not limited to) Local Housing Allowance Rates, Partner Landlord and Estate Agency details and Rent Deposit Schemes
Act as the main point of contact for information and resources on the private rented sector
Support a caseload of families to ensure they move on within their licence agreement timeline
Provide a support service to new families who move in including assisting them to access welfare benefits and loans/grants available from the Department of Work and Pensions
Accompany families to viewings
For the full list please see 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:
Is highly motivated and a self-starter
Enjoys managing and motivating others
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is able to advertise and promote activities in a way that will lead to engagement
Is excellent at working with others and working in a co-produced way
Is creative and able to put creative ideas into action
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Knowledge around co-production and the importance of it
Knowledge and understanding of supported housing move on pathways
Knowledge and experience of policy relating to Private Rented Sector
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a high-pressured environment
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments with an ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Has relevant sector work experience
Demonstrable experience of supporting survivors of domestic violence
Desirable:
Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications
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.
Outreach Worker – Rough Sleepers Team
Hours: 35 Hours per week on a rolling rota basis. Some early morning, weekend and evening work is involved.
Shifts: The shift patterns are 6am-2pm, 8am-4pm and the occasional 3pm-9.30pm shift.
Salary: £22,989.32 per annum
Being able to drive will a full driving licence is essential to the role as you will be required to transport and having your own transport is essential.
Job Ref: A807
Do you want to support people with complex needs who are sleeping rough? Could you support people who may have complex and multiple needs to secure accommodation and exit rough sleeping? Could you carry out early morning street outreach, monitoring and identifying new rough sleeping locations? Are you computer literate in using Microsoft word, excel, email and the internet?
We are a dynamic organisation providing innovative and effective solutions in our work with people who have complex needs. We are a registered Housing Association providing accommodation, outreach support and a wide range of other community-based support services. Supporting and empowering customers using strength’s based, psychologically informed approach. We support people with mental health ill health, learning disabilities, addictions, people who may become socially isolated, people who may have come into contact with the criminal justice system, experienced homelessness and a range of trauma related issues.
The closing date is 26th July 2024 with an interview date to be confirmed. We may shortlist and interview before the closing date.
Benefits:
- Up to 40 days annual leave
- Provide excellent training and learning opportunities
- Financial support with professional studies & professional memberships
- Contributory pension scheme
- Group income protection
- Occupational sick pay
- Healthcare cash plan payback
Full information on how to apply can be found at Brighter Futures Website.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups and people with lived experience. Brighter Futures is an equal opportunities employer.
Passionate, Creative, Equal, Empowering and Sustainable
Disability Solutions West Midlands are seeking to recruit a Welfare Benefits Caseworker to support people with disabilities living in Stoke-on-Trent to secure appropriate welfare benefits and to challenge unfavourable benefit decisions. Based at Disability Solutions HQ (North Staffordshire Medical Institute in Hartshill), the successful candidate will have proven successful experience of working in the welfare benefits advice sector and will have an excellent working knowledge and experience of the welfare benefits system. The successful candidate will have a full driving licence and daily use of a car.
Role responsibilities:
· You will be supporting people with disabilities and their families to claim disability-related welfare benefits.
· Help to challenge unfavourable benefit decisions in preparation for appeals.
· Through your work, identify wider services and signpost / refer people with disabilities to teams and services that can support them.
About Disability Solutions West Midlands (DSWM) - we are a user-led pan-disability charity based in Stoke-on-Trent and have been working in the city for over 40 years. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to attain the highest possible quality of life, through listening, information, advice, guidance, and emotional support.
DSWM Advice Team - providing advice, guidance, information, and representation for people with disabilities, and their carers, living within the city of Stoke-on-Trent. Our service utilises a range of approaches to best suit the specific needs of clients, including telephone contact, face-to-face interviews and outreach clinic visits.
Please refer to the full job description attached below.
Successful applicants will be required to prepare a 7-minute presentation to deliver at interview regarding:
“What are the main issues facing people with disabilities and long-term health conditions in Stoke-on-Trent, and how has Welfare Reform impacted upon their lives?”
Candidates are asked to bring their presentation on a data stick. A laptop and projector will be ready for candidates to use on the day of the interview.
Promote and empower people living with disability by providing advice and information, education and assistance to facilitate choice and independence.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Camphill Village Trust is seeking a new Data Officer to join their team. Camphill Village Trust is a UK charity that supports over 600 adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, and complex needs across nine communities and services in England through supported living and day placement opportunities.
A significant aspect involves managing the Charity’s IT hardware and software to ensure they meet the organisation's needs, including planning upgrades and coordinating IT training events. Additionally, the role covers managing telecommunications and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. It also involves working closely with the Head of Finance and external companies on new IT developments and data protection policies, ensuring the Charity's practices align with GDPR and other regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate would have experience providing IT support, be organised, have strong communication skills, and have a good understanding of Office 365 systems. They should be proactive, resourceful, and possess a problem-solving disposition, able to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including external support companies. They should be organised and methodical, combining accuracy with attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain IT issues to non-IT colleagues and build constructive working relationships are a must-have.
It is an exciting time to join the Trust with new leadership, a new strategy and opportunities for career growth whilst making a real difference to those whom we support. If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your CV in Word format as soon as possible. Suitable candidates will be provided with further details about the role.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Disability Solutions West Midlands are seeking a motivated individual with an advice background who is looking for additional training to become our DisAbility Connect Project Worker. The successful candidate will have a knowledge of the health and social care/local community landscape and experience of working in the community advice sector, or social prescribing. The successful candidate will have a full driving licence and daily use of a car. We warmly welcome applications from ex-military personnel.
Role Responsibilities:
You will be delivering a unique and innovative information and advice-based support and enablement service for people with disabilities who are living complex and challenging lives:
· Helping them to understand and identify the issues that are undermining their quality of life.
· Exploring options for solutions, opportunities, and ways forward with clients and helping them to make choices.
· Supporting clients’ development of action plans.
· Enabling clients to fulfil their action plans and gain the life-toolkit and ability to manage future setbacks and take advantage of new opportunities.
37 hours per week with starting salary of £23,698 with pension contribution and Employee Assistance Programme.
Currently office-based Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 08.30am-4.30pm, with other hours currently home-based (Wed, and Fri).
About Disability Solutions West Midlands (DSWM) - we are a user-led pan-disability charity based in Stoke-on-Trent and have been working in the city for over 40 years. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to attain the highest possible quality of life, through listening, information, advice, guidance, and emotional support.
The DisAbility Connect Project is an innovative project which offers bespoke information and advice, assessment, and action-planning for people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions.
The project strives to help those who are not connected to appropriate benefits, services, and opportunities in their communities, with the aim of helping individuals and their families to improve their standard of living.
Please see full job description below for further information.
Please note: Candidates attending interview will be asked to deliver a presentation for no more than 7minutes responding to the following question:
“'What challenges do you feel people with disabilities and their families may face when seeking and engaging with support, services, and opportunities within the community?'
Candidates are asked to bring their presentation on a data stick. A laptop and projector will be ready for candidates to use on the day of the interview.
Promote and empower people living with disability by providing advice and information, education and assistance to facilitate choice and independence.
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Welfare Benefits Caseworker for the Macmillan Benefits Advice Service.
The Disability Solutions West Midlands and Macmillan Cancer Support partnership are seeking to appoint a Welfare Benefits Caseworker for the Macmillan Welfare Benefits Service for Staffordshire to support individuals affected by cancer in securing appropriate welfare benefits/grants/services. Based at Disability Solutions (North Staffordshire Medical Institute), the successful candidates will have proven successful experience of working in the welfare benefits advice sector and will have an excellent working knowledge and experience of the welfare benefits system.
The successful candidate will have a full driving licence and daily use of a car.
Role responsibilities:
The Staffordshire Macmillan Welfare Benefits Advice Service based at Disability Solutions West Midlands, supports people affected by cancer living in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
· You will be supporting people affected by cancer to claim disability-related welfare benefits,
· You will challenge unfavourable benefit decisions and help to prepare cases for appeal and where necessary, attend tribunal hearings with clients to support them through the appeal process.
About Disability Solutions West Midlands (DSWM) - we are a user-led pan-disability charity based in Stoke-on-Trent and have been working in the city for over 40 years. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to attain the highest possible quality of life, through listening, information, advice, guidance, and emotional support.
Staffordshire Macmillan Welfare Benefits Advice Service (Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent) - provides advice, support, information and representation for people who are affected by cancer and are living or receiving treatment within the county and city.
The Welfare Benefits Caseworker will support the Senior Welfare Benefits Officer in delivering a high-quality welfare benefits advice service and in promoting and raising the profile of the Service with other professionals and with client groups.
They will be expected to establish and take responsibility for managing their own caseload.
Please refer to the full job description attached below.
Successful applicants will be required to prepare a 7-minute presentation to deliver at interview regarding:
“What are the main issues facing people experiencing cancer in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire?”
Candidates are asked to bring their presentation on a data stick. A laptop and projector will be ready for candidates to use on the day of the interview.
Promote and empower people living with disability by providing advice and information, education and assistance to facilitate choice and independence.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Homelessness service in Kensington and Chelsea.
£31,534.00 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.
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day-to-day management of their designated 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.
Heaney Hub implements and promotes the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) model. This is an approach to supporting people out of homelessness, particularly those who have experienced complex trauma or are diagnosed with a personality disorder. It also considers the psychological needs of staff: developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience.
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, case work management 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
- Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
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:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
- 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.
Policy Specialist
Do you have experience of and an interest in public policy around social care? Yes, then keep on reading as we may have an exciting role for you.
We have an opportunity to join Mencap’s Policy and Public affairs team as a Policy Specialist, leading our policy and influencing work around social care funding and reform in England.
This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent role. We are flexible with where you are based and work from, there will be occasional travel to London for team meetings and training when required.
What will your day look like as a Policy Specialist?
You will work within a highly effective and dedicated policy and public affairs team who are focussed on the Westminster government and Whitehall, as well as with colleagues across the organisation as part of our agile ways of working to achieve our strategic objectives. You will work closely with senior leaders within Mencap, supporting their engagement with Ministers and officials, as well as with key cross sector coalitions we are part of, such as the Care and Support Alliance and National Care Forum.
Do you have the skills to be our Policy Specialist?
· experience of working on public policy issues, particularly social care
· knowledge of issues affecting people with a learning disability and their families
· someone who is confident in working with and engaging a wide variety of people, with the ability to be highly inclusive
· be able to analyse complex information, negotiate and influence
This role will close on Monday 8th July, with interviews commencing on 17th July.
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
· 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
· Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
· Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
· Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income
· Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
· Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
· Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes;
· providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
· providing advice through our help lines and web sites
Are you passionate about using your communication skills to make a real difference? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity and strategic thinking go hand in hand? If so, The Blagrave Trust invites you to apply for our exciting role as a Communications Officer!
About The Blagrave Trust:
At The Blagrave Trust, we fund and collaborate with partners to bring lasting change to the lives of young people. We invest in them as powerful forces for change and act upon their right to be heard in pursuit of a fair and just society. We pride ourselves on our innovative approaches and dedication to equality, inclusion, and diversity. We are looking for a Communications Officer who shares our passion and vision.
About the role:
The Communications Officer will work across all channels to raise the profile of Blagrave and its partners and the work they do. You'll oversee the day to day management of our social media channels, website, and newsletter, and will leverage your creativity and proficiency in copywriting and content creation across the platforms. With a keen eye for detail, you'll work closely with the team to develop comms outputs, effectively delivering our message so that the right content reaches the right audiences, and our digital channels continue to grow.
This role is subject to Basic DBS. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
Key responsibilities
Social media
- Maintain Blagrave’s social media accounts, and work with the wider team to ensure a regular social media presence for Blagrave.
- Research, create, and publish content for Blagrave’s social media platforms. This includes writing, getting approval and scheduling content, and creating appropriate imagery that is engaging and aligned to Blagrave’s style guide.
- Proactively monitor our social media channels, responding as relevant.
- Monitor social media outputs of other charitable foundations and youth organisations to inspire and inform Blagrave’s communications output.
- Strengthen Blagrave’s digital output/presence and reach by tracking analytics via monthly reporting on social media performance, making recommendations of how we can engage with audiences more effectively
Website
- Regularly update and maintain the organisation’s website, liaising with colleagues to ensure all content is current and relevant.
- Publish regular blog posts and vacancies, when required.
Wider comms
- Liaise with colleagues in other teams to understand and support them in their comms needs, implementing internal / external comms initiatives as required.
- Design, draft and circulate internal and external comms outputs and suggest new ways to communicate our messages to our audiences.
- Be a guardian of Blagrave’s tone and brand identity, reviewing communications outputs prepared by the team.
- Share relevant comms assets and content to external stakeholders as required.
- Document Comms processes.
- Monitor Blagrave’s communication budget, liaising with the Head of Operations and Finance and Governance Manager.
Other
- Provide general support to the Blagrave team where additional capacity is needed across all areas of work.
- Represent the Blagrave Trust externally at meetings when required.
- Show an active commitment to anti oppressive and anti-racist practices including attending organisational training and reflection sessions to implement into your work and Blagrave's wider work.
- Attend regular training to support learning and development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about ensuring quality and inspiring educational resources and programmes are at the forefront of citizenship education in the UK?
Want to play a key role in shaping a new and exciting direction for our education offer and contribute to creating active citizens of the future?
Young Citizens is an education charity on a mission to empower young people to actively engage in society. For over three decades, we’ve been giving young people the tools to understand society’s institutions and tackle its biggest issues. We are a national charity that makes big impact with a small central team and networks of volunteers.
This is a new role that will be responsible for overseeing the quality, development and evaluation of the Young Citizens’ education offer for children and young people – with a specific focus on resources and training.
The Education and Impact Manager will project manage our work across subject areas (social, democratic and legal education) and across educational phases (mainly primary and secondary). In addition, this role will lead our evaluation processes so we can evidence the impact and outcomes of our work against our theory of change.
Role snapshot:
- Review and develop our educational resources and training offer
- Project manage the delivery of new and updated materials/training and liaise with our internal team as well as external partners in their effective delivery and dissemination
- Oversee their implementation in different settings, writing some personally and using freelance contributors and/or corporate volunteers
- Create and implement an impact measurement framework that feeds into our theory of change and that meets that reporting requirements of our funders and partners
- Develop consistent mechanisms to generate effective and resource-conscious evaluation and feedback to inform decision-making and development
- Manage the staff or freelance contributors responsible for developing our learning resources – ensuring that goals and targets are set in line with organisational plans
- Actively manage corporate partners to provide key updates around any contracted development
Who are we looking for?
We believe the ideal candidate is passionate about writing and developing quality and engaging educational resources for school aged children.
You will have up-to-date knowledge of the UK educational system and detailed knowledge of the PSHE and/or citizenship curriculums for schools.
You will have strong interpersonal skills and project management skills with demonstratable experience working collaboratively and proactively with key stakeholders to deliver high standards of work.
This is an exciting time for the Charity whilst we review and develop our resources and programmes, the ideal candidate will be keen to help shape the direction of our work whilst demonstrating resilience and the ability to handle ambiguity.
If you are enthusiastic about the opportunity to have a significant impact within an organisation focused on social good, we would love to hear from you!
To find out more about the full scope of this role, please see the recruitment pack.
Benefits of working at Young Citizens
In addition to joining a small friendly, dynamic and supportive staff team, Young Citizens offers:
- hybrid and flexible working options
- enhanced employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
- paid volunteering leave
- a day off for your birthday
- employee assistance programme
- enhanced sickness and maternity policies
- season ticket loan
- an opportunity to make a real difference to help children and young people benefit from quality, inspiring citizenship education!
This is a hybrid role with some days at our London office each week. Candidates should be based within a reasonable commute to London and have the existing right to work in the UK to meet the requirements of this role.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter via Charity Jobs explaining your interest in the role and demonstrating your capabilities in relation to the person specification. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
Please note:
• Applications submitted without a cover letter that addresses your interest and suitability in this specific job role with our charity will not be considered.
• Young Citizens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people that we work with and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.
The closing date for applications is 9am, Friday 19th July 2024.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.
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