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Join Healthwatch Wakefield as our new Chief Officer!

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming health and care services? Do you have the drive to make a real difference in your community? Healthwatch Wakefield is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Chief Officer to lead us into an exciting new era!

About us

At Healthwatch Wakefield, we champion the voices of people who use health and care services. As a charity and a registered company, we provide vital information, advice, and support, including NHS complaints advocacy. We actively involve local people in our work and decisions, collaborating with partners across the health and social care landscape to make sure everyone’s voice is heard.

Why this role?

This is not just any leadership role — it’s a chance to shape the future of Healthwatch Wakefield. With a recently appointed Board of Trustees and a fresh organisational restructure, this new position is ripe with opportunities for innovation and growth. You'll have the freedom to make this role your own and lead a passionate, dedicated team towards impactful change.

So, what does this role involve?

To lead the operational delivery and service impact of Healthwatch Wakefield, ensuring efficient operations, effective community engagement, and compliance with contractual obligations. This role involves leadership over various teams and functions, including engagement with volunteers, research projects, and advocacy.

What are we looking for in our new Chief Officer?

Proven leadership experience, including the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a diverse team of professionals and volunteers. A strong track record in strategic planning, operational management, and ensuring service delivery aligns with organisational objectives. An excellent ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including community members, NHS and social care providers, commissioners, and governance bodies, fostering collaborative relationships.

Take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification in the Application Pack for more details and if you feel you are the right person, we want you to apply!

What do we offer?

The opportunity to shape and lead a pivotal organisation in the health and care sector.

A dedicated, passionate, and supportive team.

A competitive salary, 28 days a holiday a year, plus bank holidays, and some great benefits including:

• Blended home and office working
• Flexible working hours
• Mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
• Incremental increases to annual leave
• A range of policies and practices making for a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Free tea, coffee and snacks!

Download the Application Pack

Please visit our website to download an application pack

How to apply

Healthwatch Wakefield is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

You should apply by email, sending your CV and also setting out in no more than 500 words, how you believe that you meet the essential requirements of the job and why you feel you are the right person to take us into the next chapter of our work.

Join us at Healthwatch Wakefield and lead the charge towards a brighter future for health and care services. Your leadership can make all the difference!

Final closing date: Monday 16 September at 9.00 am

Please apply as soon as possible as we will close this opportunity early if we receive suitable applications before the final closing date.

Potential interview dates:

Thursday 29 August 2024, Monday 2 September 2024, Wednesday 25 September 2024

Deputy Manager

 

We have a new role available for a Deputy Manager to join to join Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering vulnerable young people.

Position: Deputy Manager

Location: Haringey

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week (off rota with occasional weekend working)

Salary: £34,406 per annum (ILW) per annum plus pension & other benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 25th August 2024 – we are doing interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

About the Role

You will be working in an accommodation service, based in Haringey, providing intensive and long-term support to 21 adults with complex needs. You will be working alongside a support team to provide accommodation and support services for people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping and multiple disadvantages.

As the Deputy Manager, you will support the Service Manager to ensure that the service delivers continuously improving project performance, as well as ensuring the effective and safe management of the project on a day-to-day basis. This includes undertaking a case coordination role for individual clients as part of a multi-agency team, line-managing Progression Coaches (Support Workers) and Night Support Workers and managing volunteers at the service. You will help ensure that the service functions effectively financially including by helping to ensure the effective reletting of rooms and collection of rent and service charges.

The usual hours will be 37.5 hours per week. The post may require working some evenings and occasional weekend work.

Key responsibilities include:

· Assist the Service Manager in achieving the service’s agreed contractual obligations.

· To ensure that all aspects of service delivery to clients offer high standards that make them feel welcome, safe, supported and involved.

· To ensure health and safety are managed within policy and procedure and all building and health and safety risk assessments are kept up to date.

· To collaborate with appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure access to services for the clients we support and work towards co-ordinated and client-centered service delivery across agencies.

· To maintain excellent working relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.

· Supervise team members effectively, participate in regular team meetings that encourage good practice; problem-solving; reflection; monitor achievements and objectives.

· To communicate effectively both internally and externally, raising the profile of the project and services and ensuring appropriate accountability for services.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· Experiencing of supervising the work of others

· Significant experience of working in a service that supports vulnerable people

· Significant experience in engaging and working with external partners, including mental health professionals, to achieve better outcomes for clients

· Experience of using Risk Assessments and Support Planning

· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

· Experience of operating safeguarding requirements and procedures

· Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others

· High-level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries

In return for working here, you will receive:

· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

· Flexible working model for suitable roles.

· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.

· Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

· Death in service (4x Base salary)

· Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as such as: Deputy Manager, Service, Supported Living, Complex Needs, Accommodation Service, Housing, Social Housing, Mental Health, Mental Health Support, Mental Health Support Worker, Mental Health Service, Recovery, Housing Management. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Job Title: DRIVE Case Manager

Location: Berkshire

Salary: 25-30k

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated DRIVE Case Manager to deliver our Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) programme. You will champion our values across the organisation, fostering a culture of fairness, collaboration, and trust.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inter-agency Work:

   • Embed the Case Manager role into multi-agency domestic abuse responses.
   • Challenge partner agencies positively, acknowledge best practices, and strive for beneficial changes.
   • Support professionals in alignment with the DRIVE Project's aims and ethos.
   • Maintain partnerships with statutory, private, and voluntary agencies.
   • Represent the service at multi-agency meetings and contribute to evaluations.
   • Provide a single point of contact for involved professionals.

2. Case Management:

   • Manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators, providing medium to long-term support based on thorough assessment and individual planning.
   • Contribute to service reviews, attend case management meetings, and clinical supervision.
   • Take appropriate steps to protect others where imminent risk is identified.

3. Recording and Administration:

   • Ensure case files and records are accurate, complete, and GDPR compliant.
   • Enter required information into the DRIVE project electronic case management system.
   • Maintain a secure audit trail of all relevant communication.

4. Direct Work with Service Users:

   • Proactively engage service users, providing positive behaviour change options.
   • Use motivational work, relationship building, and therapeutic skills to address abusive behaviour.
   • Ensure consistent delivery of services, including comprehensive risk assessment and support planning.
   • Work closely with Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) to support partners, ex-partners, new partners, and family members in managing risk and developing intervention plans.

5. General:

   • Stay compliant with relevant legislation, procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct.
   • Represent the service at local events, deliver training, and presentations.
   • Engage in reflective practice, share learning, and commit to regular training.
   • Act with integrity and respect in all interactions.
   • Hold a full driving license, have access to a car, and be able to travel as required.
   • Partake in evening and weekend work as needed.

Person Specification:

Essential Experience:

• Direct work with vulnerable service users.
• Experience in public protection/safeguarding multi-agency settings.
• Managing safeguarding issues and procedures.
• Writing and presenting information to various audiences.
• Working within legislative frameworks to encourage partnership working.
• Experience in conflict management.

Desirable Experience:

• Working with victims and/or perpetrators of domestic abuse.
• Experience with service users having complex needs, mental health issues, or substance misuse.
• Pro-social modeling and motivational interviewing.

Abilities and Attributes:

• Decision-making confidence.
• Team collaboration and independent initiative.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Belief in perpetrator behavior change.
• Comprehensive understanding of risk.
• Capacity to manage raw emotions, conflict, and trauma.
• Proactive and self-motivated.

Liaison and Partnership:

• Effective relationship management skills.
• IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Relevant degree, vocational qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Strong advisory, negotiation, and persuasive skills.
• Empathy, conflict, and crisis management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact, legal and practical remedies.
• Knowledge of public protection arrangements and multi-agency/partnership working.
• Effective engagement strategies with domestic abuse perpetrators.
• Understanding of IDVA work, risk assessment, and safety planning.
• Knowledge of the MARAC process and child protection system.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organisation.

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

Children’s Therapy Delivery Manager

Due to significant growth over the last few years, we have a rewarding opportunity for a Children’s Therapy Delivery Manager to join a small team of Delivery Managers who are jointly required to ensure the operational delivery of all of services

Position: Children’s Therapy Delivery Manager

Location: Ripley, including travel to other sites, with some home working considered

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week with flexible working available between 8am and 6pm

Salary: £37,205.00 per annum pro rata (actual salary (£22,323.00 for 22.5hr week)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 1st September. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: First interview 26th September and second interview 3rd October

The Role

As Children’s Therapy Delivery Manager, you provide a high quality, specialist service to victims of sexual violence and manage the Children’s Therapy Service which offers face to face, telephone and online therapeutic support, counselling sessions (including secondary survivors) who have experienced sexual abuse or rape. Support is offered whether or not the individual chooses to report to the Police.

The role will also support the Adult Therapy Delivery Manager and cover for those services during the manager’s absence. 

The Children’s Therapy Delivery Manager must demonstrate well developed leadership skills, decisive operational accountability and an ability to work well independently.

About You

With a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy, you will have accredited status with BACP, NCS or other equivalent body and 750 hours post qualification practice.

You will also have:

• Experience in managing and supporting staff to deliver services effectively
• A minimum of three years’ experience working specifically with this client group
• A minimum of two years’ experience of undertaking therapeutic assessments

A valid driving licence and access to your own transport which will need to be insured for business use is essential in this role.

We're keen to hear from you if you are looking for a new and exciting challenge.

This role is subject to Enhanced DBS certification and Police Vetting due to the nature of our services. You can find out more about our recruitment of ex-offenders policy by contacting us.

The Organisation

The organisation has been supporting victims and survivors of sexual abuse since 1994, and today provides a range of services to anyone in Derbyshire and Derby City who has experienced sexual abuse, assault or violence, including their friends and family members, irrespective of age, gender or when the abuse occurred.

Benefits include:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parkingSick pay
• Potential home working one day per week

You may also have experience in areas such as Counselling, Psychotherapy, Therapy, Adult Therapy, Clinical, BACP, NCS, Rape, Crisis, Victim, Counselling Manager, Psychotherapy Manager, Therapy Manager, Adult Therapy Manager, Clinical Manager, Counsellor, Lead Counsellor, Head Counsellor, Principal Counsellor, Counsellor Manager, Counselling Manager, Clinical Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Service Manager - Young Peoples Team Location: Leeds, LS12 2LY Salary: £30,280 - £43,780 per annum Our client is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. They provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. They are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining theit teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen.  You can really make a difference by believing in their service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.  They are incredibly proud of the work that they do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of their services, and they have supported over 90,000 people across all their services last year. The Role They are looking for a Service Manager to oversee its Young People's Team. As the Young People's Team Service Manager, you will be working with a committed, diverse team, of approximately 14 staff, who support young people across Leeds with issues related to drugs and alcohol. In addition, you will help develop the skills of this highly valuable team as you lead them towards personal fulfilment—and career success! The service supports young people up to the age of 18, as well as offering support and treatment for drug or alcohol use to young adults aged 18 - 24. As a Service Manager for the Young People’s Team, they are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential and recognise the positive impact quality drug and alcohol interventions can have on young lives. They require the Service Manager to be confident in developing strong relationships with a diverse range of community partners to support young people. Ideally you will: Have experience of working in services that support children and young people or adults. Experience or knowledge of services that support people around drugs and alcohol. Experience of developing new pathways, service relationships and service models Hold or be working towards a recognised Management qualification e.g., Level 5 in management / Leadership (or have relevant experience). If you’re interested in experiencing a different service-delivery model and have several years of management experience, ideally as a Service Manager in another field, this may be the perfect role for you. If you have less experience of managing staff, they're willing to overlook this if you can provide us with evidence of unique skills or talents. 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 Humankind 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. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer  They value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. They encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, they want to hear for you. They also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use.

THE ROLE: Part-time (22.5 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and benefits are available to download from this advert

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health. 

Established in 1996, Dialogue School Counselling is a BACP accredited school counselling service covering Sussex and Surrey. We are looking for an enthusiastic School Counselling Project Manager to join our experienced and supportive counselling team to coordinate and deliver an innovative and clinically excellent mental health and wellbeing service. The post holder will manage counselling contracts, build and maintain relationships with schools, line manage Dialogue school counsellors, and ensure the highest quality counselling service is delivered to schools, children and young people.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility between working in the office and at home and will include frequent travel to school locations - preferred working days are between Tuesday to Friday, but can be discussed at interview. 

ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

The successful applicant will be a confident, organised individual with some experience of project development work, including project monitoring, evaluation and reporting. You will already have experience of supporting vulnerable young people to include working with risk issues such as self-harming and substance misuse, along with experience of Trauma-Informed practice. Our ideal candidate will also be confident in safeguarding, risk management and multi-agency working. Applicants will need to have experience in service management, and it is desirable but not essential to have a counselling or therapeutic background. If you are a qualified counsellor, you must have BACP membership or be registered with another recognised professional body such as HCPC or UKCP.

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable events? Do you have the skills to drive awareness, engagement, and income for a life-saving charity? If so, we want you to join our team!

We’re recruiting for a 4 day per week Events Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute key charity events to create memorable experiences and achieve our objectives.

Join us and be a part of a dedicated team making a real difference. Apply now and help us save lives through impactful and inspiring events!

The role of the Events Manager at EHAAT is to ensure that our key charity events are planned, coordinated and executed to create memorable experiences and achieve specific charity objectives of awareness, engagement, and income generation.

The successful candidate will develop and implement a strategy in order to grow the Events Team income stream into financial equilibrium for the year 2025/2026 and then into net profit and growth thereafter.

In addition, the Events Manager will oversee the coordination of internal non-income-generating events across the charity, such as organisational team days, and celebratory events.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Manage event budgets ensuring cost-effective use of resources.

• Be responsible for the events team’s income generation targets and non-financial performance.  Provide monthly reports for both the Head of Income Generation and the Fundraising & Marketing Director.

Planning & Strategy

• Create an events strategy that aligns with the charity’s objectives and income generation targets.

• Assess event trends and conduct thorough research to identify recommendations for the introduction of new income generating events.

• Ensure the charity’s Events Calendar is up to date and communicated.

Coordination

• Manage all logistical aspects of EHAAT charity events (digital and in person) from conception through to delivery with detailed event timelines to ensure smooth execution, including marketing, resourcing, equipment, health & safety, and contractor management.

• Ensure communication to all stakeholders, including charity team members and volunteers, is effective and inclusive.

Evaluation and Reporting

• Create opportunities to collect feedback and objectively analyse comments received.

• Present post event evaluation, including performance metrics and opportunities for improvement to event stakeholders.

Collaboration

• Chair event committees consisting of external and internal representatives.

• Build existing, and develop new relationships with contacts, groups, corporate partners, venues and organisations across Essex and Hertfordshire to actively support and promote events.

• Attend regular networking events to promote the charity’s work and events.

• Working closely with the Corporate Fundraising Manager, identify opportunities to increase supporter sponsorship engagement at events.

• Line manage, support and encourage the professional development of the Events Coordinator and monitor performance against agreed objectives and income generation targets.

• As EHAAT is a patient focused emergency medical charity, it is essential that all our team are competent and confident in the delivery of CPR and use of an AED (defibrillator) in an emergency. For this reason, you will be trained in CPR and AED awareness annually.

Head of Operations

Location: Hybrid (A minimum of one day p/w in office in Chancery Lane)
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 4 or 5 days per week, 37.5 hours per week, flexible across the week
Salary: Up to £47,500 FTE depending on experience (pro-rata if part-time)
Benefits:

- 25 day of annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Contribution to pension scheme
- Continuing personal development opportunities

About Us

The London Legal Support Trust supports free legal advice agencies, including Law Centres, Citizens' Advice and other legal advice agencies in London and the South East, to keep their doors open to people desperately needing free legal advice. The issues the agencies we support advise on include homelessness, domestic violence, welfare benefits, immigration, debt, and mental health. We support free legal agencies by providing them with grant funding alongside other forms of support, either on our own and/or in partnership with other trusts and foundations.

The Role

This is a key new role for our organisation. The Head of Operations will be responsible for ensuring that the core operations, finance and HR functions of the organisation are robust, reflect our values and meet the needs of our strategic objectives.

Summary of Main Duties

- Maintain a cross-organisational focus while delivering operational support, governance and compliance.
- Lead LLST’s HR function to ensure a positive and high-quality employee experience through recruitment, employment and after exit.
- Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of our operations and internal systems
- Oversee the effective financial management of the organisation
- Cultivate an inspiring and supportive workplace culture and model a fair and open management approach that ensures trusted relationships are embedded
- Oversee and develop all stages of the staff process, from job design and recruitment to performance management, coaching, retention, development and leaving processes

Further information can be found in the Recruitment Pack (Job Description and Person Specification, How We Work, Information on Equality and Diversity).

To apply for this role, please click the apply now button and submit a copy of your CV with a covering letter of no more than two pages of A4, addressing all the selection criteria under the person specification.

Included in your cover letter, you should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent employer. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted.

We ask that you complete the equality and diversity questionnaire. The information collected will be treated as confidential, used for statistical purposes only and will not be treated as part of your application.
We should also be grateful if you could let us know if you will require any special provision as a result of any disability should you be called for interview or when visiting the offices.
Please ensure that you have included mobile, work (if there is one) and home (if there is one) telephone numbers, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable.

Closing date: 2 September 2024
Interviews: w/c 10 September 2024

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.

Applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage.

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We are looking to recruit HOPELINE247 Advisers to provide individually tailored suicide prevention advice and guidance to young people and those who are concerned for them via our national multi-channel helpline HOPELINE247 and deliver suicide prevention training online and in community settings across the UK.

What you will do:

Work as part of a team providing suicide prevention support to a range of clients via multichannel communication        platforms.

Work on a 7-day shift system including evening and weekends

Use professional judgement to assess the needs of the service users who present with risk to life and manage and report any matters related to safeguarding. 

Maintain accurate records and input data monitoring into the data base system.

Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practise. 

Provide training, mentoring and coaching to new recruits.

To be successful in this role you will have:

· a degree or professional qualification in Health or Social Care, Community Work or a related discipline

· previous experience of working in an advisory capacity in suicide prevention or mental health

· a proven record of working directly with vulnerable young people

· experience of providing advice and guidance via multiple communication channels

· the ability to empathise, support and build rapport with suicidal people and those who care about them, remaining non-         judgemental and adhering to the remit of the service

Salary: NLAC Scale SCP 24-28 (Starting salary of £27,520 per annum based on working 30 hours per week progressing incrementally to £30,540 per annum)

Hours:  30 hours per week over 4 days as part of a team that work 7.5 hour shifts between 07:30am and 22:30.

Location: Warrington

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: Midnight – 1st September 2024

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

This role is part of the FearFree Service which provides individual and family support to domestic abuse victims, perpetrators, and their children.

The Assessment and Early Interventions Team act as the gateway for all referrals to the Devon Service, and additionally provides a helpline service. Working within an experienced and established team, the Assessment and Early Interventions Advisor will:

- Triage referrals.

- Answer the helpline.

- Conduct risk assessments and offer immediate safety planning advice.

- Respond to safeguarding concerns.

- Signpost victims and professionals to other support agencies where appropriate.

- Offer specialist domestic abuse advice and support to professionals.

- Deliver educational and bespoke support sessions to medium risk victims of domestic abuse.

In addition, the role requires the building of effective relationships both internally within the Devon Team and externally, supporting a multi-agency approach.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Working within the agreed policies, principles, and codes of practice of FearFree, the post holder will:

Working with vulnerable people and risk management:

· Provide a victim focused service, with an understanding of the impact of trauma on vulnerable people.

· Demonstrate specialist knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and how this may impact on the wider family unit.

· Provide advice, guidance and support to people who are victims of domestic abuse.

· Assess, manage, and review risks to service users, colleagues, and self, including the use of the DASH riskassessment tool and SOAG.

· Make safeguarding referrals where appropriate: including Children’s Social Care, Adult Social Care, Mental Health crisis teams and MARAC.

· Work directly with individuals or groups as agreed with the Team Manager.

· Safeguard the health and welfare of service users and their families.

· Respond to emergencies and crisis situations including supporting a service user to access a place of safety if appropriate.

· Work with service users sensitively to share information, particularly MARAC outcomes.

· Provide support on the helpline to victims of domestic abuse and other agencies.

· Assist, encourage and empower service users to make their own decisions and choices as appropriate.

Team working 

· Offer professional advice and support to multi-agency partners.

· Feedback to the Team Manager, Devon Service Manager, Head of Service and/or other Support Workers any information related to the service users support needs or risk issues, and progress on support tasks.

· Work effectively in partnership with multiple statutory and voluntary agencies to enhance service delivery, safety, and safeguarding.

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

· Work closely with other agencies, to network with, make referrals to and maintain good relationships with, and be able to disseminate information appropriately.

Administrative duties 

· Help provide a responsive support service with a high quality of customer care.

· Answer the telephone and take messages and referrals, act on messages and referrals, and provide a triage service for all referrals.

· Assist in the referral process and follow-up, contacting other agencies and helping to arrange appointments.

· Assist in the assessment and allocation of service users.

· Update written and computerised records with accurate clear information to deadline, including maintaining details of any special needs required by service users.

· Assist with monitoring and evaluation policies and procedures and producing reports.

Additional tasks and responsibilities: 

· Ensure personal safety for self, other staff, and service users at all times.

· Participate in personal training and supervision opportunities and attend team meetings.

· Carry out other tasks appropriate to the post, which may be identified as the service develops and as agreed with the Team Manager and Devon Service Manager.

· Adhere to confidentiality policy and procedures, ensuring data is kept secure.

· Work within FearFree policies and procedures.

For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website. The closing date for this role is 3rd September, with interviews currently planned to take place on 6th September

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

The Communications Department at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) informs, inspires and engages the public about dementia and the progress being made in research. This role sits within the Corporate Communications team, which forms one of several specialist teams in the wider Department.

The Corporate Communications Officer will be responsible for producing high-quality and compelling communications to raise the profile of the charity’s flagship fundraising initiatives.

The postholder will also support Alzheimer’s Research UK’s own corporate communications function, and with the development and delivery of other strategic communications initiatives.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Work with the Corporate Communications Manager to plan and implement communications projects and programmes, working through multiple channels including media, social media, web articles, video and staff newsletters.

· Prepare, write, issue, and promote press releases about the charity’s strategic and corporate activities, highlighting the charity's expertise, sharing insights from spokespeople and ambassadors, and emphasising our key messages.

· Identify opportunities to work with the media to sharetell Alzheimer’s Research UK's story, highlighting the charity's expertise, key messages, and insights from spokespeople and ambassadors. This includes proactively pitching media stories and issuing press releases.

· Establish and develop valuable and productive relationships with journalists; respond promptly to queries, including occasional out-of-hours queries.

· Monitor relevant media coverage; keep up to date with social, scientific and charitable sector issues which could benefit, or have relevance to, Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK).

· Develop effective relationships with teams across Alzheimer's Research UK’s Fundraising & Marketing (F&M) Directorate, in order to identify and deliver on communications needs.

· Proactively work with the Corporate Communications Manager, and relevant teams across F&M, to identify additional communications opportunities.

· Seek additional ways to tell ARUK’s corporate story, including our fundraising work, through the traditional media and social media, including ARUK’s news and views site.

· Liaise with ARUK spokespeople, the public, scientists, journalists, freelancers, ARUK colleagues, Trustees, Patrons, other charities and organisations, IT and other support agencies as appropriate.

· Attend and/or organise appropriate meetings and events – these will require some travel and occasional unsociable hours.

· Ensure activities comply with ARUK’s branding and style guide.

 

What we are looking for:

· Experience working in the PR (or similar) sector.

· Experience of working with the media.

· Experience of supporting or co-ordinating partnership working.

· Experience of delivering communications programmes through a variety of media (e.g. press, social media, email, events).

· Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and to translate scientific work for lay people; knowledge of dementia and/or science is advantageous, but not a requirement.

· Excellent journalistic skills and news sense.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Microsoft office packages and databases, good keyboard skills.

· Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks with internal and external stakeholders to multiple deadlines.

· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.

· Confident liaising directly with external partner organisations.

· Brings creativity and practical problem-solving skills.

· Works with intelligence, drive and initiative.

· Works well independently and as part of a team.

· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 26th August 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 2nd September 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Architects Benevolent Society (ABS) is at a pivotal time in our history where awareness of our support and beneficiary needs have grown at an unprecedented rate, requiring a fundamental change in how we meet our charitable objectives. We now seek an experienced and confident CEO to lead and drive the significant changes required to achieve our strategic goals. 

We are a charity dedicated to supporting past and present members of the architectural community and their families from the beginning of their careers to those who are now in retirement.  ABS helps people who are experiencing challenges and we provide a range of services including confidential advice, mental health and wellbeing support, welfare benefits advice and financial assistance.  ABS aims to empower people in the architectural community to flourish and live full and rewarding lives whilst following their passion for architecture and design.

We would be delighted to hear from candidates with prior experience of leading an organisation at a senior level, with an entrepreneurial approach and commercial acumen.  You should be able to demonstrate strong analytical and strategic skills, alongside experience in leading organisational change.  A flair for building strategic partnerships and networks  is essential.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications 9.00a.m on 4 September. 

Preliminary interviews to be held 9-11 September. Final panel interviews on 4  October.

Job Title: DRIVE Case Manager

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: 25-30k

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated DRIVE Case Manager to deliver our Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) programme. You will champion our values across the organisation, fostering a culture of fairness, collaboration, and trust.

Key Responsibilities:

Inter-agency Work:

Embed the Case Manager role into multi-agency domestic abuse responses.
Challenge partner agencies positively, acknowledge best practices, and strive for beneficial changes.
Support professionals in alignment with the DRIVE Project's aims and ethos.
Maintain partnerships with statutory, private, and voluntary agencies.
Represent the service at multi-agency meetings and contribute to evaluations.
Provide a single point of contact for involved professionals.

Case Management:

Manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators, providing medium to long-term support based on thorough assessment and individual planning.
Contribute to service reviews, attend case management meetings, and clinical supervision.
Take appropriate steps to protect others where imminent risk is identified.

Recording and Administration:

Ensure case files and records are accurate, complete, and GDPR compliant.
Enter required information into the DRIVE project electronic case management system.
Maintain a secure audit trail of all relevant communication.

Direct Work with Service Users:

Proactively engage service users, providing positive behaviour change options.
Use motivational work, relationship building, and therapeutic skills to address abusive behaviour.
Ensure consistent delivery of services, including comprehensive risk assessment and support planning.
Work closely with Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) to support partners, ex-partners, new partners, and family members in managing risk and developing intervention plans.

General:

Stay compliant with relevant legislation, procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct.
Represent the service at local events, deliver training, and presentations.
Engage in reflective practice, share learning, and commit to regular training.
Act with integrity and respect in all interactions.
Hold a full driving license, have access to a car, and be able to travel as required.
Partake in evening and weekend work as needed.

Person Specification:

Essential Experience:

Direct work with vulnerable service users.
Experience in public protection/safeguarding multi-agency settings.
Managing safeguarding issues and procedures.
Writing and presenting information to various audiences.
Working within legislative frameworks to encourage partnership working.
Experience in conflict management.

Desirable Experience:

Working with victims and/or perpetrators of domestic abuse.
Experience with service users having complex needs, mental health issues, or substance misuse.
Pro-social modeling and motivational interviewing.

Abilities and Attributes:

Decision-making confidence.
Team collaboration and independent initiative.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Belief in perpetrator behaviour change.
Comprehensive understanding of risk.
Capacity to manage raw emotions, conflict, and trauma.
Proactive and self-motivated.

Liaison and Partnership:

Effective relationship management skills.
IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office.
Relevant degree, vocational qualification, or equivalent experience.
Strong advisory, negotiation, and persuasive skills.
Empathy, conflict, and crisis management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

Knowledge:

Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact, legal and practical remedies.
Knowledge of public protection arrangements and multi-agency/partnership working.
Effective engagement strategies with domestic abuse perpetrators.
Understanding of IDVA work, risk assessment, and safety planning.
Knowledge of the MARAC process and child protection system.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organisation.

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

Job Summary

Learning Support Assistants support PiP’s Development Workers to deliver a flexible programme of learning and development opportunities; ensuring that students can actively participate and engage in sessions, giving student’s maximum opportunity to learn and develop. 

PiP’s programmes focus on four learning pathways:

- Independent Living Skills

- Creative and Performing Arts

- Health, Wellbeing and Happiness

- Employment and Vocational Skills

The role incorporates session delivery, recording and monitoring student progress, key working responsibilities such as liaising with student’s support networks and involvement in PiP’s wider work. 

Who We Are

PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.  

Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.

What You’ll Need

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group in care or educational settings
• A strong commitment to person-centred support and advocacy
• A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students
• The character and communication skills to be an effective and supportive team member
• Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
• A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving

What We Offer:

· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish. 

· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)

· We offer a travel subsidy to help with the cost of commuting.

· We provide a 4% pension contribution

· Incremental pay progression

· It's an early finish on Fridays - we close once all students leave around 4pm.

· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling

· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.

· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts

Our Mission

PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.

Our commitments

PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities. 

PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR. 

Closing Date: September 3rd 2024

We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.