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It’s an exciting time to join us. Oakleaf has a proud history of helping people across Surrey who are managing mental ill-health. The need for good mental health support is growing, as are our funding needs and ambitions. We provide a range of support including 1-to-1 counselling, a wide variety of wellbeing activities which increase confidence and reduce social isolation, as well as work-related training courses and employment guidance.

We’re looking for an individual with a strong background in fundraising, in particular corporate fundraising, as well as line management experience. Building existing and new supporter relationships is of importance, as is public speaking, and an understanding of mental health would be of value. Finally, supporting and inspiring other public fundraising and marketing roles in the team is a key aspect of the role.

Please refer to the attached Candidate Brief for more detailed information.

Position: Partnerships and Public Fundraising Manager

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Location: Guildford, Surrey with hybrid working offered; we will accommodate flexible working patterns wherever possible

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: £36,000 – £38,000pa

Annual leave and benefits:

• 32 days including public and statutory holidays. An additional day is added for each year worked (to a maximum of 4 days). Plus, an extra day off for your birthday!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Sick pay
• Discount eye tests 
• Work from home/flexible hours

Key Responsibilities (a full list of responsibilities is listed in the Candidate Brief):

Corporate Fundraising (70%):

1. Manage current corporate partnerships and fundraising, proactively building on these relationships to maximise engagement with employees at all levels.
2. Identify & approach corporates, securing financial contributions & support in kind.
3. Undertake & commit to regular networking to forge positive relationships with existing & potential supporters.
4. Manage & grow the Mental Health Leaders Network & other workplace mental health support, including Mental Health First Aid training.
5. Undertake presentations to potential supporters at any level, speaking publicly about Oakleaf to increase awareness and fundraising.

Management: Public Fundraising & Marketing (30%)

1. Oversee & manage the two other public fundraising functions (individuals & community/events), supporting, developing & inspiring staff to achieve & exceed annual fundraising targets.
2. Manage the Digital Marketing Manager role & supervise implementation of an effective marketing & social media plan.
3. Attend community events to speak on behalf of Oakleaf if necessary, when the Community & Events Fundraising Manager is unavailable.

Essential Criteria (a full list of essential and desirable criteria is listed in the Candidate Brief):

• At least three years of experience in a charity/third sector fundraising position
• Proven track record in developing strong relationships with corporates and securing financial support
• Experience in line management
• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities; adept at building rapport quickly with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and working towards financial targets 
• Ability to confidently undertake public speaking 
• An understanding of and empathy with the aims of Oakleaf & needs of its client group 
• Driver’s license and access to a vehicle 

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community, and we offer flexibility to assist employees with balancing work and other commitments. We are a Disability Confident employer.

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Schoolreaders aims to give all primary school children the opportunity to learn to read well, by recruiting volunteers from communities and matching them to local primary schools where they listen to children read on a one-to-one basis. We provide our service free to all partner schools so that every child can benefit. We are the largest in-school literacy charity in the country, supporting over 30,000 children each week in more than 1,500 primary schools.

Role Description:

This leadership role plays a crucial part in overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Main Duties:

1. Financial Planning and Analysis:

· Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to ensure alignment with organisational goals

· Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and provide insights to support strategic planning

· To ensure budget holders receive timely management information to control day to day expenditure

· To prepare, monitor and update the 5 year plan

· To prepare the mid year review and re-forecast

2. Financial Reporting and Compliance:

· Prepare timely and accurate monthly management and financial reports

· Prepare timely and accurate annual financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders in line with SORP and GAAP including allocation of costs for restricted funds

· Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, including Charity Commission guidelines.

· Review bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations

· To report to SMT and Board of Trustees as required

· To work with the CEO to ensure stakeholders are kept informed of key decisions

· Work with the CEO and Fundraising team to monitor forecasts and provide financial oversight

· To advise the charity on statutory and financial reporting requirements in line with SORP requirements

· To prepare  Gift Aid Claims

· To assist the CEO with the Annual Return

3. Cash Flow Management:

· Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure the organisation's financial stability, preparation of monthly cashflow statement

· Implement & monitor effective financial controls on incoming and outgoing resources

4. Strategic Financial Advice:

· Contribute as a member of the Senior Management Team, and collaborate with the executive team to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making

· Evaluate the financial implications of new projects and initiatives

· To advise on accounting and taxation implications as required

· To provide financial ad hoc advice as required

5. Team Collaboration:

· Work closely with the Business Support team and external bookkeeping accountants, fostering a high-performance culture

· Monitor finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

· Ensure compliance with the organisations values and support the CEO

6. Risk Management:

· Identify and mitigate financial risks, advising and monitoring robust internal controls

· To ensure the organisation implements robust internal financial controls and procedures in line with current good practice as defined in SORP

· Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and assess their impact on the organisation

· Ensure there are financial policies and procedures in place and adhered to, to cover all financial areas of governance

7. Audit Coordination:

· Liaise with external auditors, coordinating the annual audit process and addressing any audit findings

· To lead and participate in the Audit Committee

8. Donor and Grant Management:

· Manage financial aspects of grants and donations, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

· Provide financial information for grant applications and reporting.

· To monitor restricted funds

· To monitor future & multi year pledges

Personal Specification:

- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

- Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the charitable sector.

- Strong knowledge of charity accounting, including SORP.

- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency in financial management software preferably SAGE 50 Cloud and MS Excel.

​Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Schoolreaders a great place to work, we offer access to the following employee benefits:

- 25 days annual leave (3 of which must be taken over Christmas) plus an additional paid day off on your birthday and public/bank holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)

- Contributory pension

- Access to a free 24/7 support service providing legal, financial, emotional, and medical advice

Service Manager

Location: Brasside, County Durham 

Salary: £30,280 - £43,570 per annum

Waythrough's vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

They have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year their services support around 125,000 people.

The Role

They are recruiting for a permanent Service Manager for HMP Low Newton Prison Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service. This is an exciting job opportunity to join the established prison teams, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to shape the services offered to woman within a prison environment.
This prison has established ISFL facilities in Low Newton in addition to woman specific delivery and they are looking for candidates able to innovate in this specialist woman's specific service. 

The successful candidate will provide leadership and management for their Low Newton Drug and Alcohol Recovery Team, ensuring services are accessible and impactful for those who need them, and the service is a great place to work. The Reconnected To Health Partnership will also provide plenty of opportunity to work alongside Partners and Criminal Justice workers of many disciplines.  

Skills and Qualifications

They are particularly interested in hearing from people with a strong track record of leadership and management in drug and alcohol services, ideally with experience of working within secure environments and Recovery Orientated Systems. Their criminal justice service teams are passionate and committed about providing high quality, evidenced based support that makes a difference to the men and women in their care and they need a Service Manager who can match this.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and their Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Join Our Team!

Crohn’s & Colitis UK has ambitions to significantly raise the profile of Crohn’s and Colitis and for the charity to become a highly-recognisable brand. We are searching for a dedicated marketing expert to lead the marketing, communications, brand and digital work of the charity in order to position and build Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s profile.  If you have experience of leading a joined-up, data-driven communications function, and believe you have the skills and drive to help us achieve our goals at Crohn’s & Colitis UK then we’d like to hear from you!

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for people affected by Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.  A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director of Income Generation and Marketing,  the postholder will translate and operationalise the strategic objectives and priorities set out by the Board and Senior Leadership Team. They will develop and deliver integrated marketing and communications plans and maximise our digital assets to enable the charity to deliver its strategic outcomes. Leading the MarComms and Digital teams, the postholder will manage our communication channels, setting the look, feel and tone of our messaging, implement our brand, and ensure all audiences are catered for in our communications.

About You

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of leading multi-channel marketing strategies and implementing digital strategies to support the organisation’s goals. The post-holder will have strong  communication and leadership skills, a collaborative management style, and expertise in building positive relationships with suppliers, agencies and external stakeholders.  The ability to influence and manage difficult conversations to achieve mutually satisfying solutions will be crucial in this role.   The successful candidate will be highly analytical and data driven and use insight to inform future activities. As this role will involve delivering multiple, high impact cross-organisational projects (often with competing deadlines!) the ability to prioritise, and be focused and adaptable at all times is critical.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home,  although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings. You will be required to attend meetings in Hatfield/London twice a month, two Directorate days each year and occasional meetings with your team or our partner agencies. In addition, the charity meets four times annually at its office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its’ ‘All Staff Together’ days, at which attendance is mandatory.

Benefits 

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Do you have an interest in providing support and care to those with life-limiting conditions from diagnosis to end of life? Are you looking to work whilst remaining flexible to support your family and/or work-life balance? We could have the opportunity you have been looking for, with hours available in both the Adult community service and our Inpatient ward.

ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.

We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes and paid annual leave accrual based on hours worked

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Ensure the highest possible standard of care for patients and supporting relatives during their care
• Participating in the assessment and provision of care needs for patients
• Ensuring all care is documented correctly electronically, in line with mandatory and legal requirements
• Delivering care as part of a team alongside our medical team

Essential requirements of the role include:

• Registered Nurse with up-to-date registration and revalidation
• Flexible approach to working hours, times and days of the week, including night shifts and weekends
• Willing to undertake further professional training/qualifications
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (Adult Community)

Please note posts are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and full right to work in the UK.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship.

Family Inclusion Worker

Location:  London, N17 0AR (This is an outreach position, you will be based at the service on Bromley road, but required to work between the services in the area)

Salary: £26,250 - £34,650 per annum

Waythrough's vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

They have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year their services support around 125,000 people.

The Role

To provide targeted and specialist interventions based on the whole family approach to children, young people, parents, carers & families who have been affected by drug or alcohol use. This role will be based between young people and adult services, to support the whole family. 

To deliver a range of high quality direct and indirect services to support the needs of children, young people, parents, carers and families in relation to complex substance use and recovery, through assessments, group work facilitation, recovery planning, case management and one to one intervention. 

Work closely with colleagues across the Haringey Treatment system to ensure identification of parents, children, young people and families for Family Inclusion Work. This includes publicising the service to colleagues, attending team meetings, undertaking joint assessments and joint support work where appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

Ideally candidates will have experience in supporting families, using a whole family’s approach, strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of substance misuse.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Harris Hill is urgently seeking an interim Philanthropy Officer for 3 months, starting ASAP for a health/medical charity in London.

To maximise engagement of supporters through the network and Patrons Membership schemes, developing and delivering opportunities to recruit new supporters and ensuring current members and Patrons receive first class stewardship. Leading on the conception and delivery of all events for the network and Patrons in collaboration with the major donor team. To support the wider fundraising team delivering initiatives as required that contribute to the annual fundraising target.

Essential Skills
The ability to write in a highly persuasive style; able to demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and oral, with excellent attention to detail.
High level of emotional intelligence with experience of building productive relationships with High Net Worth Individuals
Prospect research and presenting findings in a clear concise manner with recommendations.
Proven experience in effective delivery of professional events.
A proactive approach to self-management and working with your own initiative.
Able to demonstrate initiative, commitment and professional experience in a busy dynamic department.
Excellent people skills and the ability to forge strong working relationships, including with charity beneficiaries, staff and stakeholders.
Highly organised and able to use own initiative to work effectively on multiple projects.
Results focused and can clearly demonstrate an understanding of the sales process from enquiry to successful sale.
Excellent oral and written communication.

Knowledge and Experience
Proven experience of working with HNW Individuals, Charitable Trusts and Foundations
Proven experience of managing high value grant reporting
A good understanding of the context, trends and conditions affecting major gift fundraising; experience of effective research in and evaluation of prospective new funding sources.
Demonstrable experience of managing relationships across teams and departments to achieve set goals.
Carry out presentations and manage meetings.
Managing relationships with existing and potential funders
Able to work to strict deadlines.
Working to income targets in a Sales and/or fundraising environment
Awareness of current legislation and fundraising standards requirements.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply for more details. 

Senior Recovery Coordinator / Apprentice Lead

Location: Leeds

Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum

Waythrough’s vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

They have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year their services support around 125,000 people.

The Role

As a Senior Recovery Coordinator, you will work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to substance misusers (drug and alcohol) across all stages of individuals’ recovery journeys, from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery. 

Some key duties are below:

• Manage a service user caseload, devising, implementing and reviewing on-going recovery plans and treatment.
• Reduce substance related harm to the individual and wider community. 
• Carry out triage/screening assessments and comprehensive assessments with service users. 
• You will co-ordinate and support a team of apprentices through informal line management support and coaching.
• Liaise with Active management team across hubs to ensure apprentices are receiving support in the hub, shadowing opportunities and have a clear development plan.
• Feed into formal line management procedures where needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Case management experience is essential.
• Knowledge around substance misuse and/or experience in that sector. 
• Experience of working with carers and families.
• Experience of supporting apprentices, trainees and/or volunteers through formal or informal structures.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent would be beneficial. 

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and their Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

We are working in partnership with The French Hospital, who provide Almshouse accommodation primarily for French Protestant Huguenot families who are in need and are resident in Great Britain, allowing residents to live full, dignified and independent lives.  The French Hospital is committed to ensuring that people in need can lead active lives in the local community with access to healthcare, leisure and education. Today there are 55 self-contained flats where residents can enjoy their own space, with their own furniture and belongings around them.

The CEO (Clerk to the Corporation) will ensure the smooth running of the Charity, enabling it to meet its aims and objectives and comply with relevant law and regulations.  The successful candidate will be the main contact for external agencies such as, solicitors, auditors, bankers and investments managers, insurance brokers and local authorities, as necessary, as well as the main internal contact between the Trustees and the other staff and residents.

This is a significant and rewarding role that will require the post holder to demonstrate the following:

• Positive outcomes in a demanding senior management position, possibly in the third sector, housing, or running a business
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships both internally and externally and the capacity to be an ambassador for the charity
• Strategic thinking: ability to assess complex information and decide on a course of action
•  Financial literacy and budget management
• Experience of project management, delegating and supervising as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills

The successful candidate will advise the Trustees on matters of governance to ensure compliance with current legislation and Charity Commission guidance.  You will arrange and attend Trustee Board and subcommittee meetings both preparing the agendas and taking accurate minutes, acting upon the decisions of the Trustees.  You will also be responsible for managing and reviewing the work of a small team, identifying any training needs and ensure their wellbeing.  Awareness of the welfare of residents overseeing community engagement and social activities, dealing with safeguarding issues, grievances and arrears, when required.  Oversee the repair and maintenance of all the Charity’s properties, engaging with commercial tenants and others as necessary.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior leader with previous experience of leading a team, managing budgets and projects, multi-tasking and who has a passion for meeting housing needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*Note that “The French Hospital” is not a hospital in the contemporary sense – we do not offer medical care or facilities.

For any further information, please contact Sandra Smith.  Applications should be made via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website and include your CV and supporting statement.

Hours: 3 days a week

Location: Rochester, with the possibility of occasional remote working 

Closing date for applications: 13 April 2025

Interviews TBC

A fantastic opportunity for a fundraiser to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive fundraising team. You will be reporting to the Lead for Corporate & Community Engagement and working in a very varied and exciting working environment.

The perfect candidate will enjoy forging positive and robust relationships with corporate partners and local small businesses across Berkshire and into surrounding counties, delivering vital income for our charity.  This will include assisting them with organising and delivering events.

You will use your creative and professional skillset to provide high-quality account management, stewardship, and growth in existing corporate partnerships.

You will work proactively to generate new business leads to secure valuable partnerships for our charity. You will undertake research, create compelling proposals for a range of audiences and pitch to companies to secure their support.

This role will suit an individual who has solid experience of fundraising and wants to develop their career in corporate partnership management.

Based at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead, this role is a brilliant opportunity for someone to add value to a growing fundraising team. If you are passionate about raising money to help, make our services available to all families that need us and will reflect our core values in all that you do, we would love to hear from you.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, access to a pension scheme as well as private medical insurance and life assurance. You will also have free on-site parking and will benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme.

A brilliant opportunity to lead a small charity delivering impact where it matters for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) exists to improve MSK services in the UK. We are a membership organisation which brings together patient, research and healthcare professional organisations working in MSK health. Working together as an alliance we have a powerful voice to influence policy and improve standards of care across the UK.

After an incredibly successful 8 years at the helm, our CEO Sue Brown will be stepping down at the end of May.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in healthcare policy and campaigning who is confident engaging senior stakeholders in the NHS, Government, arms-length bodies and industry. You should be a natural relationship builder who is comfortable working with member organisations.

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. Click the Quick Apply button below. You will need to submit your CV together with a two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role - don’t forget to address the person specification in your letter. Deadline for applications 10am on 27th March 2025.

Interviews will be held as follows:

Stage 1 (In person, Central London location): Monday 7th April 2025

Stage 2 (Virtual): Monday 14th April 2025

The Benefits

· Salary up to £55,000 p.a. for 28 hours work per week

· Employer pension contribution of 5%

· 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional days leave between Christmas and New Year

 Thank you for your interest in ARMA! 

About the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie in our Catering team at St Joseph’s Hospice. As a Chef de Partie, you will ideally be used to working in a busy catering location, as well as working with fresh food, and have some knowledge of palliative care catering needs or have worked within the healthcare sector. The post requires an enthusiastic and confident approach where, as a member of the team, you will ensure that both our patients and retail customers’ needs are exceeded.

About you

You will need:

• To be qualified to C&G 7051/2 or NVQ equivalent at Level 2 or higher
• Up-to-date knowledge of modern cooking procedures
• Experience of cooking food to meet the specific nutritional needs of patients
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Where you’ll work

St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity, and as such, it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Why work for us?

• 27 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Enhanced hourly rates for weekend and bank holiday working
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket/welfare loans
• Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
• Santander Cycles discount and cycle-to-work scheme
• Health cash plan and access to EAP services

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 23 March 2025.

We are an equal opportunities and a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Job Title:   Supportworker

Location:  Heather Lodge - London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Salary:    £27,352.00

Hours: Hours:   40 hours per week including weekends

Contract:  Permanent

PRHA is a great place to work – Our award winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness.

As an IIP Gold standard employer we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.

Bring your enthusiasm and your desire to make a difference to the lives of homeless people.

Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people Mental Health? Are you passionate about empowering people to improve their quality of life, while supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?

PRHA provides high quality, person-centred support to people with mental health and other support needs. The support we offer is tailored to the individual client’s needs and wants, whilst encouraging independence and community engagement.

We are looking for

· A calm, resourceful and energetic individual who is highly motivated, hardworking and keen to support people with mental health in a proactive and holistic manner.

· Skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for all our service users.

· Ability to support people to maintain a healthy state of wellbeing, mentally, physically and emotionally.

· Willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access work, education and social opportunities.

· You will be required to work in a flexible manner, on a roster basis, which will include evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts. Previous experience, whilst desirable, is not necessary 

What we offer

We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:

· Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 2% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%

· Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service

· Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing

· Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.

· Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation

· Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.

It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

About Malaria No More UK
Malaria is one of the oldest killer diseases in history; even now, despite recent progress, it claims the life of a child every minute. Malaria No More UK is part of a global movement that is determined to make this the generation that beats this killer. To realise this vision, we need to mobilise governments, influencers, businesses and the public, inspiring them to commit funds, energy and resources to ending deaths from malaria and wiping out the disease for good.

Role description
Malaria No More UK is looking for a highly motivated Advocacy Officer to join our team and help implement our advocacy strategies. Working to support our UK advocacy team, you will help to cultivate a new generation of malaria champions and push malaria up the political agenda. This role will work on increasing our visibility and the resonance of our case with key stakeholders in the UK, including UK parliamentarians. Securing sustained UK support will be vital to global efforts to accelerate progress towards ending malaria for good within a generation. We are looking for a confident communicator with strong project management skills and a good understanding of the workings of the UK parliament.

Key responsibilities

· Providing project management support for a range of projects relating to our UK advocacy.

· Strategic stakeholder mapping, building and maintaining relationships with UK parliamentarians and keeping contact records in our database updated on a regular basis. 

· Supporting the delivery of high-quality events for policy and political audiences, including at party conferences.

· Daily monitoring of UK parliamentary, political and development sector wide activities and keeping the team informed of relevant developments and engagement opportunities.

· Drafting of political briefings on key policy areas within malaria and global health.

· Providing administrative support relating to our UK advocacy, including the coordination of stakeholder mailings, scheduling meetings, and taking minutes.

· Identifying opportunities to engage parliamentarians and new malaria champions in the UK. 

 Person specification

Essential

· Experience working in a parliamentary, advocacy or campaigning role.

· A degree, or equivalent experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.

· Experience of managing events and providing logistical support.

· Excellent project management skills.

· Knowledge of UK parliamentary procedures and strong interest in politics and international development.

· High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.  

· Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask, manage workload independently and work to tight deadlines.

· Ability to work well within a team and willingness to take on a range of tasks as necessary.

· Ability to exhibit diplomacy, tact, and discretion.  

Desirable

· Knowledge of malaria and/or global health policy.

· Experience of working in a fast-paced NGO environment.

· Experience of contact management and working with databases.

 MNMUK is committed to recruiting and developing diverse talent as well as nurturing an inclusive workplace where people bring a diversity of ideas, skills, backgrounds, and experiences to fully contribute to our mission to end malaria in our lifetime. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation and age.

 Staff benefits include:

· 10% employer pension contributions.

· 28 days’ annual leave plus public holiday days in the postholders country of residence.

· Private medical insurance may be available for non-UK residents depending on the postholders country of residence.

· Subsidised gym membership

· Fully flexible working opportunities

· Interest-free staff season ticket loan and bicycle loan schemes.

· Continuing personal development opportunities.

· Professional training & qualifications subsidy.