Mental Health Jobs
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Are you an experienced trainer with sector knowledge across modern day slavery, VAWG (violence against women & girls), youth and criminal justice?
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Do you want to bring about a culture shift in the way professionals deliver services to young women and girls?
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Do you want to take the lead in developing and delivering Abianda’s exemplary national training programmes?
Abianda is a London-based social enterprise that works with young women and girls affected by criminal exploitation and violence, and the professionals who support them. We exist to ensure young women are no longer hidden in our communities and can live free from harm and abuse. We aim to bring about a culture shift in how services are delivered to young women and girls, so that they can access support that works for them when they need it.
We are looking for a passionate person to join the team as our new Training & Development Officer. The role will involve delivering training (both in-person UK-wide and online) and supporting in the development of content. Our training is aimed at a range of professionals working within local authorities, social services, health, education, policing and criminal justice agencies, and third-sector organisations.
Details of the role:
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Salary: £30,756 per annum pro-rata, plus pension (reviewed annually)
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Provisionally a part-time 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week), developing into a full time role over time (however we would consider a full-time appointment straight away for the right person)
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2-year fixed-term contract
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25 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus bank holidays
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Flexible working - hybrid working including from our office in London N5, from home and travel around London and the UK for training delivery
Please see the full job description attached.
To apply please apply via CharityJob with your CV and equal opportunities form (optional), along with a supporting statement outlining the following:
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Your reasons for wanting to work with Abianda
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Examples of how you meet the person specification
You are able to complete the supporting statement in 1 of 4 different ways:
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Word document (no more than 2 sides of A4)
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PowerPoint slides (no more than 5 slides)
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Audio recording (no more than 5 mins)
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Video recording (no more than 5 mins)
Early applications are encouraged and we may close the job vacancy if we receive sufficient applications. The deadline for completed applications is 11.59pm Sunday 8 September. Interviews will be held on 23 September and 1 October.
Abianda is a Disability Confident employer. A disabled candidate who meets all of the essential requirements of the role is guaranteed an interview.
All applicants are requested to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form at interview stage. We value the lived experience of our applicants and all disclosures will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Please note
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Due to the work we do, Abianda's roles are subject to an Occupational Requirement on the grounds of the protected characteristic of sex. We are a women only employer, and as such, this position is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. For the avoidance of doubt, all women including trans women are welcome to apply for and hold such roles, as are non-binary people if the applicant believes that their lived experience aligns with that of women and girls.
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We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
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We encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including those who may have had exposure to similar experiences that young women across London are facing.
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Applications are anonymised before they are shared with the recruitment panel to reduce any bias
To apply please submit your CV and equal opportunities form (optional), along with a supporting statement outlining the following:
- Your reasons for wanting to work with Abianda
- Examples of how you meet the person specification
You are able to complete the supporting statement in 1 of 4 different ways:
- Word document (no more than 2 sides of A4)
- PowerPoint slides (no more than 5 slides)
- Audio recording (no more than 5 mins)
- Video recording (no more than 5 mins)
Our mission is to support young women harmed by criminal exploitation and violence to develop independence and agency.
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We are seeking to recruit a Resident Satisfaction & Engagement Officer to work with our residents to drive up satisfaction and deliver value for money. This is a critical and exciting new role for the right person, playing a key role in ensuring we provide residents with excellent services, engaging with them to improve services and keeping them happy in their homes. Working within a small organisation means that you will have the unique opportunity to understand, and shape, the business inside out and make a real difference to the organisation and our residents.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Resident Satisfaction & Engagement Officer with excellent communication and relationship building. You will be passionate about customer service and will need a positive and resilient approach with the confidence to challenge both internally and externally where performance is not up to standard. You will be comfortable working alone with a diverse group of residents keeping them informed and engaged. As well as a passion for delivering great customer service, the successful candidate will embody the vision, values and ambitions of PCHA. This role will involve travelling around our homes and therefore you must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job type: Full Time, permanent
£24,962 Per nnum (Base salary £23,962 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours). This role is also eligible for a one-off retention payment of £1,000 upon successfully completing 9 months service .Hours: Working hours are 8 hours per day, shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview. (The provision of the contract is between 08:00 and 22:00
Location: Portsmouth and Farnham ( Travel required to cover Southampton )
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Candidates are required to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for the purposes of undertaking the requirements of this role.
Nacro is a national Social Justice Charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and working with stakeholders towards reducing crime.
Nacro deliver the Community Accommodation Support service (CAS) which is a national service across England and Wales. The service allows Courts to make greater use of bail by providing accommodation in the community with support for adult defendants who could not otherwise be bailed.CAS also provides support for adults released from Custody in the last three months of their sentence on Home Detention Curfew (HDC) and other Licence Orders.
The Team provides flexible and holistic support to Residents who have a wide range of support needs. We aim to support our Residents to find and keep a stable home at the end of their CAS-2 placement. You will manage a caseload of Residents and properties in your allocated area.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
·Support clients to comply with the requirements of their HDC/Bail conditions.
·Producing a realistic and achievable Support Plan to include accessing and using housing and accommodation services to support move onto longer term accommodation.
·Ensure that all Support Plans and Risk Assessments are unique, inclusive and person-centred.
·Provide weekly support to Residents to engage with their support plan and contribute to the achievement of their objectives and aspirations.
·Support Residents to access Housing Benefit in the first instance to ensure that their tenancy is not put at risk with escalating rent arrears.
·Manage properties within your area of responsibility to ensure they are being maintained to Decent Homes Standard by reporting repairs,and replacing furniture and equipment are required.
·Undertake basic cleaning tasks as required.
Key Responsibilities
·Plan and deliver effective, person-centred Support and Safety Plans
·Provide weekly support sessions (up to 2 hours per week) working with our Residents to achieve the goals identified on individual Support and Move On Plans.
·Maintain up to date individual Resident records.
·Support Housing Benefit applications for each Resident.
·Complete referrals to specialist support agencies in the community as required.
·Liaise with Partner Agencies such as The Probation and Prison Services, Courts, and Police where necessary.
·Ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and clean.
·Empower and motivate Residents to identify and achieve desired outcomes.
·Develop Move-on plans with Residents at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for their future home.
What We Expect From You
·Ability to develop person centred support and move on plans.
·Understanding of safeguarding.
·Ability to work with vulnerable adults with complex needs (such as substance misuse, physical health, mental health, seeking employment and housing support).
·Flexibility to travel within your allocated area for training and team meetings and be flexible to cover other local patches as required.
·Familiarity with computer-based packages
What you can expect from us
·A dynamic and supportive team who delivers results for the people we support every day.
·The opportunity to work flexibly within the community as this role allows you to plan your own workload of support sessions and property visits.
·A commitment to helping you learn and develop your career.
·Excellent benefits including a great annual leave entitlement, an occupational sick pay scheme which exceeds statutory requirements, cycle- to-work scheme and many more.
This role requires regular travel across an allocated area and therefore, a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle are essential. You will be able to claim mileage expenses from ocation (to be ascertained) at 45p for every mile travelled.
An Enhanced DBS and Prison Clearance is required for this role. These will be completed as part of the Pre-Employment Screening process.
We are ready and waiting to receive your online application.
If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat regarding the role, please emal [email protected]
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Woodview Court Service in Walthamstow.
£25,642.50 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. The shift pattern for this role will be on a rota basis. Some weekend work will be required.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
Report any observations relating to customers welfare
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the Support Workers/ management
Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Confident with high levels of self-esteem
Respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Victim Support is recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to be co-located within mental health inpatients units covering Bedfordshire This is a part time role, on a fixed term contract until 30th June 2025.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
We are looking for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to compliment our existing IDVA working alongside East London Foundation Trust. This is a part time, fixed term role. The aim of this role is to support victims of domestic abuse who are inpatients across Bedfordshire. This role will be working with victims of domestic abuse who are predominately risk assessed as standard/medium. This role will also work alongside our other specialist services covering Bedfordshire.
As an IDVA you will be:
- Providing a high quality support and advocacy service to victims of domestic abuse.
- Managing a caseload; identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
- Working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe.
- Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse.
- Promoting the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse through the delivery of training
You will need:
- Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse is advantageous
- To be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values.
- To ideally hold a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now looking for a Senior Digital Marketing Officer to join us on a full-time basis for an 8-month fixed term contract.
The Benefits
- Salary of £32,666 - £36,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented digital marketing professional to join our prestigious organisation.
You’ll have the chance to utilise your creative expertise and play a vital role in driving our digital marketing initiatives, enhancing the visibility and engagement of The Royal Parks' diverse and historic spaces.
What’s more, you’ll have access to exceptional benefits and development opportunities, ensuring you can thrive in your career!
So, if you want to help ensure these iconic green spaces are enjoyed and cherished by future generations, then apply today!
The Role
As a Senior Digital Marketing Officer, you will create and deliver marketing campaigns and initiatives to support our marketing, fundraising and campaigning objectives.
Focusing on increasing brand awareness and promoting external engagement opportunities, including events, you will manage a digital marketing agency and oversee all paid media as well as paid search.
You will also manage our end-to-end campaign processes, ensuring effective tracking and analysis, and implement digital user journeys through various channels such as our website, Eventbrite and Just Giving.
You will collaborate with the digital, marketing and brand teams, as well as supporting our public-facing teams including the Learning, Help Nature Thrive, Partners, and Volunteering teams.
Additionally, you will:
- Utilise CMS systems for website content management
- Develop compelling copy for digital platforms tailored to diverse audiences
- Work with the Senior Marketing Manager to set and manage the annual budget
- Create targeted advertising for events
- Conduct research on marketing channels to reach new audiences and expand our outreach
About You
To be considered as a Senior Digital Marketing Officer, you will need:
- Experience creating and executing integrated marketing campaigns, plans and content across paid media channels
- Experience creating and evaluating successful digital marketing initiatives and campaigns
- Experience using digital tools and processes to analyse results and amend campaigns
- A good understanding of communications and marketing functions
- A strong understanding of audience segmentation
- Proficiency in databases, CMS, paid social media channels and Google paid search
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Other organisations may call this role Marketing Executive, Paid Media Marketing Executive, Marketing Content Officer, Brand Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Executive, or Marketing Officer.
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Senior Digital Marketing Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job type: Full Time, permanent
£24,962 Per nnum (Base salary £23,962 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours). This role is also eligible for a one-off retention payment of £1,000 upon successfully completing 9 months service .Hours: Working hours are 8 hours per day, shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview. (The provision of the contract is between 08:00 and 22:00
Location: Portsmouth and Farnham ( Travel required to cover Southampton )
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Candidates are required to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for the purposes of undertaking the requirements of this role.
Nacro is a national Social Justice Charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and working with stakeholders towards reducing crime.
Nacro deliver the Community Accommodation Support service (CAS) which is a national service across England and Wales. The service allows Courts to make greater use of bail by providing accommodation in the community with support for adult defendants who could not otherwise be bailed.CAS also provides support for adults released from Custody in the last three months of their sentence on Home Detention Curfew (HDC) and other Licence Orders.
The Team provides flexible and holistic support to Residents who have a wide range of support needs. We aim to support our Residents to find and keep a stable home at the end of their CAS-2 placement. You will manage a caseload of Residents and properties in your allocated area.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
·Support clients to comply with the requirements of their HDC/Bail conditions.
·Producing a realistic and achievable Support Plan to include accessing and using housing and accommodation services to support move onto longer term accommodation.
·Ensure that all Support Plans and Risk Assessments are unique, inclusive and person-centred.
·Provide weekly support to Residents to engage with their support plan and contribute to the achievement of their objectives and aspirations.
·Support Residents to access Housing Benefit in the first instance to ensure that their tenancy is not put at risk with escalating rent arrears.
·Manage properties within your area of responsibility to ensure they are being maintained to Decent Homes Standard by reporting repairs,and replacing furniture and equipment are required.
·Undertake basic cleaning tasks as required.
Key Responsibilities
·Plan and deliver effective, person-centred Support and Safety Plans
·Provide weekly support sessions (up to 2 hours per week) working with our Residents to achieve the goals identified on individual Support and Move On Plans.
·Maintain up to date individual Resident records.
·Support Housing Benefit applications for each Resident.
·Complete referrals to specialist support agencies in the community as required.
·Liaise with Partner Agencies such as The Probation and Prison Services, Courts, and Police where necessary.
·Ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and clean.
·Empower and motivate Residents to identify and achieve desired outcomes.
·Develop Move-on plans with Residents at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for their future home.
What We Expect From You
·Ability to develop person centred support and move on plans.
·Understanding of safeguarding.
·Ability to work with vulnerable adults with complex needs (such as substance misuse, physical health, mental health, seeking employment and housing support).
·Flexibility to travel within your allocated area for training and team meetings and be flexible to cover other local patches as required.
·Familiarity with computer-based packages
What you can expect from us
·A dynamic and supportive team who delivers results for the people we support every day.
·The opportunity to work flexibly within the community as this role allows you to plan your own workload of support sessions and property visits.
·A commitment to helping you learn and develop your career.
·Excellent benefits including a great annual leave entitlement, an occupational sick pay scheme which exceeds statutory requirements, cycle- to-work scheme and many more.
This role requires regular travel across an allocated area and therefore, a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle are essential. You will be able to claim mileage expenses from ocation (to be ascertained) at 45p for every mile travelled.
An Enhanced DBS and Prison Clearance is required for this role. These will be completed as part of the Pre-Employment Screening process.
We are ready and waiting to receive your online application.
If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat regarding the role, please emal [email protected]
About The Role
Kingston Bereavement Support (KBS) is the only bereavement service in Kingston Upon Thames. We are a registered provider to local GPs and an organisational member of the Childhood Bereavement Network. We are organisational members of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and we work in accordance with their Ethical Framework.
The Saying Goodbye Project (SGP) is our children and young people’s service. We help children, young people and families who are bereaved with 1:1 counselling support, advice and information. We have close and long-standing relationships with local schools, children's services and other professional and voluntary sector organisations throughout the Borough, which enables us to reach the most disadvantaged and vulnerable young people who can benefit from the support we offer. We are part of Kingston Children and Young People's Network, led by Kingston Voluntary Action. which looks at areas such as local statutory plans for children and young people, child safeguarding and best practice sharing. This provides excellent networking and partnership working opportunities with other local groups.
We are looking for a committed, passionate and qualified Counsellor or Psychotherapist who can work as part of small team to provide a professional, effective, and quality bereavement counselling and support service for children and young people who live, work or study or are registered with a GP in the borough of Kingston upon Thames.
Recruitment Process
Safeguarding the children and young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment including DBS checks and social media background checks.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification documents and complete the application form.
No agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Quality to lead our organisation in delivering exceptional supported housing services. This post is based at our Head Office in Islington.
£62,500.00 per annum, working x hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
As part of the application process, please send a personal statement matching your experience and skills to the person specification
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Line Manage the team of Quality Managers, providing direction, support and development where required.
Manage and maintain the successful delivery of the Quality Management System (QMS) across all Look Ahead Services, ensuring Look Ahead has a comprehensive quality assurance framework. This includes oversight of Operations led audits.
Develop and update the QMS so that it meets all relevant regulatory requirements, in particular those provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. Provide support to services who are preparing for inspections, assessments or reviews by regulators.
Champion a culture of inclusion and equality throughout Look Ahead. This includes making sure the quality framework identifies barriers that could prevent customers from accessing services or participating in activities.
Review and develop existing audit tools and create new tools to ensure that the QMS is meeting organisational needs. This to include adapting the tool so that it can be used in unsupported services and within Head Office teams.
Conduct regular audits and inspections of services to identify areas for improvement. Lead a team of auditors and provide expert guidance on best practices, delivering themed workshops and sessions highlighting internal and external examples.
For the full list please see our website
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Possess strong interpersonal skills; Communication both oral and written is crucial for success across all aspects of the role
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the post holder able to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate complex information and concepts and compare information from a number of different sources
For the full list please see our website
What you'll bring:
Essential:
In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (CQC and/or Ofsted standards) for supported housing and social care services.
Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and methodologies.
Experience of working across one or more of Look Ahead customer groups - and managing services.
Experience in leading and motivating a team.
Experience of either implementing new services, or turning around struggling services within the supported housing or social care sectors.
Experience of providing informed advice and guidance
In depth literacy and numeracy skills including ability to write reports
Able to represent the department at a variety of internal/external meetings
Ability to write and present complex reports and presentations in a clear and focussed way to a variety of audiences
Ability to set up and maintain effective systems to manage information
Desirable:
Proven track record of success in a senior quality assurance role within the social care sector.
Experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support Framework/trauma informed practice
Experience of monitoring, evaluating and inspecting projects/areas of work based on a quality assurance framework
Track record of delivering innovation and outstanding practice within the supported housing or social care sectors.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
We are looking for a Corporate Memberships Manager to join the National Theatre Development Team.
Purpose of the role:
We are looking for a candidate with a strong grounding in relationship management who also has an interest in and enthusiasm for new business. The ideal candidate will understand membership schemes and stakeholder management with an ambitious approach to bringing in new business, alongside exemplary relationship building and customer service skills.
The successful candidate will have the following:
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Proven success in account management and new business in a target driven environment
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Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of customer service values
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An understanding of marketing/fundraising/business with good networking skills
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An aptitude for working with finance with thorough attention to detail
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Excellent administrative and multi-tasking skills with experience of balancing a high volume of requests and a confident, tenacious outlook and can-do attitude
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Working with us will give you...
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Complimentary staff tickets for shows, subject to availability and policy.
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Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)
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Access to interest-free season ticket loan and Cyclescheme partnership
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Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
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Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
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Generous sick pay
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Family-friendly employer with supporting policies
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Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
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Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
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On-site Occupational Health and welfare support
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Free-to-access Employee Assistance Programme, enabling counselling and mental wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, and advice on caring responsibilities.
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On-site staff canteen and bar
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Staff networks including Amplified: The Ethnically Diverse Network; Disability Staff Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Parents and Parents & Carers Network
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The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 19th August 2024 at 12 noon.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
People Department 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you’re passionate about creating a supportive and resilient VCSE community and have a knack for fostering connections, we’ve got just the role for you.
Building connections and relationships is the foundation of a lot of Nova’s work. We’re a local charity that provides a range of services to support, grow and empower a vibrant Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Wakefield District, with everything from specialist advice to funding.
The Membership and Networks Coordinator is a brand new role in the Nova team, so there’s lots of room to get stuck in and make it your own. We’re a friendly bunch to work with (100% of staff said they enjoy working at Nova in our latest staff survey!) and you’ll get a range of brilliant benefits.
So, what does this role involve?
The Coordinator will be the go-to person for our members, helping to build strong networks, share best practices, and make sure everyone's voice is heard.
Here’s a quick insight into what the Coordinator will be busy with:
- Develop, manage, and support VCSE sector networks to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
- Represent the VCSE sector at meetings, forums, and events, advocating for its needs and interests.
- Develop and deliver training sessions, resources, and toolkits to enhance the skills and capabilities of network members.
- Work with colleagues to increase engagement and involvement within Nova’s membership.
What are we looking for in our new Membership and Networks Coordinator?
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Significant experience in the VCSE sector, with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing VCSE organisations.
- Proven experience in network management, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate activities effectively
- Proven experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
Take a look at the Person Specification for more details and if you feel you are the right person, we’d encourage you to apply! We value personal qualities and experience as well as work experience.
What do we offer?
- 28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Blended home and office working
- Flexible working hours
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Rewards Programme
- 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
- A range of enhanced policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
- Competitive salary and annual pay reviews
We’re an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways.
Closing date: Wednesday 21 August at 12pm
Interview date: Tuesday 3 September and Wednesday 4 September
To apply on CharityJob, submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) describing how you meet the Person Specification for this role.
We're a local charity that supports Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Wakefield District to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal Society of Literature (RSL) is one of the oldest learned societies in the UK, and Britain’s charity for the advancement of literature. Our vision is of a world in which everyone has access to literature in its many and various forms; everyone can feel that literature is ‘for them’. The RSL acts as a voice for the value of literature, works to engage the public in literature, and honours and encourages writers at all stages of their careers. In our public events, awards and prizes for writers at all stages in their careers, and engagement programmes with young people and in prisons, the RSL demonstrates the ways in which literature shapes society, and that it can change an individual life.
Position: Digital Officer
Responsible to: Head of Communications and Partnerships
Location: Hybrid working, with three days per week in our office at Somerset House in London. Occasional evening and weekend working required for RSL events, with time-off-in-lieu available
Hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm. Some flexibility of hours may be negotiated after the Probationary Period (six months)
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional two days at Christmas. Pension scheme. Employee rewards platform, providing discounts on a range of leisure and retail providers. Sabbatical scheme for long-term employees. Employee assistance programme, giving free and confidential advice on areas such as debt, legal issues, and mental health concerns.
Closing date: 13 September 2024
About the post:
Reporting to the Head of Communications, your work will contribute to the RSL’s communications and audience development.
Following recent updates to the RSL's websites and branding, this is an exciting time to join our team and help to diversify the RSL’s growing programme of work, led by principles of experimentation, inclusivity and accessibility.
As well as sharing vital aspects of our work with the public and partners, you will bring a sense of fun to our social media channels, feeling confident to inject personality into developing the tone and voice of the organisation.
This is a busy, varied, fun and rewarding role, where you’ll get to work independently while being supported by the rest of the team.
Key tasks:
CONTENT CREATION AND DELIVERY - we want you to create exciting and engaging content
- Run the RSL’s social media accounts, engaging with our audiences to increase reach, interaction and awareness
- Create engaging content (images, video, gifs etc) to broaden reach of RSL’s activities across existing and new social media channels
- Lead the RSL’s direct digital marketing to Members, Fellows and subscribers, growing audiences and ensuring GDPR compliance
- Work with the RSL Programmes Officers to edit and upload audio and video from RSL activities to RSL platforms
- Publicise RSL activities with input from colleagues, from advertising to promotions and merchandise, identifying key audiences for the RSL’s wide-ranging initiatives and new ways to engage them.
DIGITAL SYSTEMS - we want you to be experienced in content creation and delivery
- Working with the Head of Communications to update the website. Maintaining and developing the RSL’s online presence through the website to ensure this represents all aspects of the organisation’s work and is accessible
- Ensure the smooth running of the RSL’s online events booking system along with the Heads of Operations and Programmes.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION - we want you to be confident capturing and analysing data
- Analyse data to measure the success of campaigns, create reports and build future communications around results
- Provide relevant audience insight and analysis reporting to the team to inform programming decisions and to measure performance.
This job is for you if:
- you have experience in a similar role within an arts or culture context or equivalent, confidently communicating – in person and in writing – with a wide range of stakeholders in a professional, upbeat manner
- you have experience of creating dynamic content for a diverse range of audiences across multiple digital channels
- you have competency in working with Microsoft Office Suite and across social media platforms
- you are able to win support from a wide range of people and collaborate closely with colleagues across programmes
- you are independent and highly organised in managing a complex workload and meeting numerous deadlines
- you are able to evaluate data on audience growth, and report to others in order to inform decision-making and improve engagement
- you have a strong understanding of brand and tone of voice
- you are enthusiastic about the work of the RSL
- you can show a demonstrable commitment to equality of opportunity, accessibility, and inclusion
- you can be collaborative in a small, busy team, working together to achieve the RSL’s objectives
- you are team-oriented but take individual responsibility
- you are proactive and have a positive approach to solving problems
- you are resourceful and embrace challenges and change
- you are flexible and willing to learn
- you have a passion for working in the charity sector, with a particular interest in arts, culture, and heritage organisations
If you don't match everything in the key tasks and person specification, that doesn’t mean you aren’t the right fit for the role. You may have other experience that can make you a great candidate, so we encourage you to apply anyway if you have transferable skills. Research shows that some people will only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the criteria and this disproportionately affects women.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone interested in gaining first-hand experience working on the frontline of a fast-paced, client-facing charity. GARAS has been supporting refugees and asylum seekers for 25 years, and has run the local Resettlement programmes for the past 9 years.
The successful candidate for this role will contribute to the effective and efficient operation of our Refugee Resettlement Team, which offers comprehensive advice and support to refugees who have arrived in the UK through the UKRS and ARAP Resettlement Schemes.
This in an immensely rewarding role, working in a dynamic charity building on an ethos of care and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptional individual, committed to go the extra mile and convey our passion to support and transform the lives of refugees in our care.
Providing support to asylum seekers, refugees and certain other migrants
The central duty team (3 duty workers) will work closely with Refuge’s 5 floating support workers and floating support manager, and each service in the partnership has dedicated management to provide support and oversight for staff, and lead on safeguarding and project management. Refuge’s floating support service manager will manage the floating support workers and duty teams, taking overall responsibility for monitoring, reporting, and meeting outcomes across the floating support service.
The duty workers posts are new and exciting roles in Refuge, with opportunities for everyone in the new service to work across the partnership (and therefore the sector) as well as with the referring agencies. It is an important aspect of this job that the post holder has experience of working collaboratively with a range of other agencies.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Core IDVA
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience.
Location: Brent/Ealing
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
We work within a coordinated partnership response to violence against women and girls as part of the Angelou Partnership. Within the partnership ADVANCE provides independent domestic abuse advocacy and support for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.
The IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process specialising in working with clients at high risk. They will work within the team to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women from aged 13, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. They will advise women on criminal justice and civil remedies and related matters, support women to attend court where necessary, and coordinate the provision of multi-agency support. Part of the role will to be to establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with services providing services to clients and partner agencies within the Angelou Partnership. As a Core IDVA will work across the boroughs mentioned above, under the guidance of the team leaders and project manager.
To be successful as the Core IDVA you will need the below experience and skills:
To be successful as a Core IDVA, you’ll need to have an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse sector. As an experienced domestic abuse advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, you will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic abuse, of supporting women involved in mental health services, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.
We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don’t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role.
How to apply: Via our careers site
- Closing Date for Applications: Friday 30th August 2024
- Interviews are taking place, week commencing on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.