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Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
You have a good understanding of the harm caused by alcohol and drug use to adults, young people, children, families and society and a sympathetic approach to people who misuse them.
All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Support Worker (Community Connector – Assessment and Engagement Team).
Aquarius is a charity that helps people and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling. We are part of ‘One Recovery Buckinghamshire’ (ORB), a partnership between Inclusion (MPFT NHS Trust), Aquarius, and Build on Belief providing support for alcohol and drug issues across Buckinghamshire.
We are looking for three Support Workers (Community Connectors – Assessment and Engagement Team) to join our team. We have three positions available in Aylesbury.
Your challenge? To provide advice, support, advocacy and key work for recovery plans and undertake elements of assessment and case management as directed. And, all the while, we’ll expect you to operate in a way that recognises and values diversity and understands the functional model of substance use, the Recovery Agenda and the problems caused by alcohol and drug misuse.
Preferably with a NVQ 2/3 in Social Care, or willing to attain this, you are used to working to policy and procedural requirements that include child protection, vulnerable adults, confidentiality and health & safety. We’ll also be looking for good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and fulfil data requirements. A flexible approach is important too, as is a commitment to taking a client centred approach to providing services and working in a way that recognises and values diversity.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.
Job Title: Move on Support Worker
Location: London - Great location, numerous transport links
Assignment: 2-3 months (possible extension).
Rota: Monday to Sunday - Earlies 07:30-15:30, Lates - 14:30-10:30
Maximum 1-2 weekends a month
Pay: £15.83 + holiday pay = £17.74 per hour or £20.40 per hour via an umbrella company
We are looking for three Support Workers to join our client's Homeless Assessment hub in central London! In this role you will be supporting clients at the assessment hub, readying them for move on and helping clients to obtain longer term accommodation. The service supports clients who have been referred by the local authority and outreach teams. The aim is to assess clients, provide support for their needs and find accommodation for them within a 28-day period. This is not always possible due to the complex nature of move on, but the service plays a pivotal role in the lives of many homeless people.
This is a fantastic opportunity for people who are looking to further their social care career and gain more experience supporting homeless people.
The successful candidate will:
- Carrying out and updating needs and risks Assessments
- Accompanying clients to appointments
- Helping clients get ID if they do not have it already
- Assisting with benefits applications
- Ensuring all clients are receiving the benefits they are eligible for
- Help clients set up bank accounts
- Liaising with Outreach and Move on teams
- Liaise with external agencies such as GP, Drug and alcohol charity and mental health teams
To be successful in this role:
- Having sound knowledge on benefits, universal credit and right to work
- Possess great client interaction skills
- Working with other agencies,
- Need to be organised and be able to manage your own diary
- Must be IT literate, able to type up documents efficiently
- Possess housing knowledge and knowledge of the entitlement homeless clients have under different housing laws/ acts
- Possess experience and knowledge of the Homeless Reduction Act
Things to be aware of:
- Dogs allowed in service.
- No smoking service but clients do smoke in rooms - bit of an ongoing battle!
If you are interested, please apply ASAP, this position is going to be a popular opportunity!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Regionally based post from Spring 2025
Part-time, 28 hours per week (including some weekends and evenings and frequent travel in the region and nationally)
Home based/based in locations within the geographical area covered by this role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, pragmatic person who is excited by what spirit-led growth might mean in a faith context. Our local development team is a key part of our plans to reinvigorate Quakerism and to help Quaker communities thrive.
As a local development worker, you will support Quaker communities to be inclusive, welcoming and all-age. The support areas include worship, community, organisational management, social action, collaboration in the wider community, and outreach. You will provide accompaniment, facilitation, project support, and training. You will work alongside others at Quakers in Britain and Woodbrooke to provide resources and opportunities that grow from the identified needs of local Quakers.
We invite applications from people who are:
- good listeners with experience of working with groups to develop and deliver a shared vision
- familiar with Quaker worship, community, witness, and organisation
- organised and resourceful, able to research information, analyse and sift it, and apply it appropriately to a range of situations and personalities
- creative and adaptable, able to encourage innovation and support experimentation
- digitally curious, willing to experiment with digital platforms and programmes to develop community and progress work.
Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.
For details of how to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 8am on Monday, 2 December 2024.
Interviews: Wednesday 11 December 2024 at a venue in East Anglia.
Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. Sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnicity, nationality, disability, marital status, or class will not be a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. BYM is a Quaker organisation and we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and all candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.
With winter just around the corner, we're preparing for a variety of temporary roles across London to support those most in need. We're partnering with leading homelessness charities to help vulnerable individuals during this critical time.
*Enhance DBS Applied within 12 Months or on Update Service is Required*
Why Join Us?
- Pay: £14-£18 per hour
- Flexible temporary contracts to fit your schedule
- A chance to make a real impact in your community
Vacancies Available:
- Outreach Worker
- Complex Needs Worker
- Floating Support Worker
- Project Worker
- Housing Support Worker
- A&R Worker
- Resettlement Worker
Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking individuals with experience in the homelessness sector, whether in frontline support, outreach, or housing services. If you're passionate about helping others and making a difference, we want to hear from you!
Referral Bonus!
Know someone who's a perfect fit? We're offering a £70 Love2Shop voucher for each successful referral.
Help us make a difference this winter. Apply today or refer a friend and join the fight against homelessness.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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At Equal People mencap, we are proud of our 36-year history of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and experiencing mental health needs. We support adults at risk and vulnerable children in RBKC and Westminster. We offer a wide range of support options and activities.
We aim to support each individual to pursue their aims and dreams, live the life they choose and access, participate in and contribute to their local, and the wider community as much as they wish.
Our Charity has member representation at every level, including 50% of the Board. Inclusion, dignity, respect and the promotion of the rights, opportunities and choices of the vulnerable adults and children we support are key to our ethos and values.
We are rapidly growing and now provide over 1,000 hours per week of support We aim to be the best social care employer in London.
We are looking for someone who loves a challenge, is creative and has a passion for positive change, with the confidence to make decisions under pressure. You will be self-motivated and determined to achieve the best outcome for the people we support. You will achieve this through leading and motivating a dedicated team of support workers to ensure and maintain the delivery of high-quality support.
The successful applicant will need to be confident in communicating with the people we support, staff, family members and partner agencies.
To be considered for this role you must have experience and knowledge within the social care sector, experience of working with working with people with complex needs would be desirable. You should also have experience leading teams in Learning Disability services. As this service is registered for personal care/supported living you will be supported to undertake your registration with CQC.
You will be responsible for the continued positive outcomes for the people that we support through management of the services. You will be responsible for cultivating and contributing to a "continuous improvement" environment and will be proactive in the management of your staff, the rotas, and the budgets for your services.
You will be responsible for the quality of the service, as well as the finances and team performance, ensuring that the people that we support are given opportunities to pursue their interests and life goals. Some of the people we support have profound and multiple learning disabilities alongside other complex healthcare needs such as physical disabilities, Epilepsy, Dysphagia, non-verbal, require peg feeding and some may require involvement with manual handling and supporting people with all aspects of their personal care.
Whilst it is not essential that you have direct experience as a Manager, it is important that you have some management experience, and a good knowledge of the health and social care sector. You will be working within the supported living environment.
The role will challenge, excite and never be dull but will be truly rewarding.
You must be competent in using IT.
Your working week is flexible covering 7 days per week and will include working weekends and an on-call rota shared with your Senior Support Workers. Flexibility is key.
NB CLOSING DATE 12th DECEMBER - INTERVIEWS MID JANUARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure everyone receives a service that:
• plays to their strengths.
• helps them overcome barriers.
• achieves the outcomes they wish.
• works to increase everyone’s independence, opportunity, choice and control.
• has a positive view of risk-taking whilst ensuring awareness of safety, security and safeguarding.
2. Work in a consistent and positive way with managers and other team members to ensure receive a great service from the whole team. Ensure all EPM policies and procedures are followed e.g. that:
• support plans, referrals and risk assessments are followed up, actioned and reviewed.
• medication processes are adhered to.
• money is managed effectively.
• health and safety practices are carried out.
• records on the Charitylog database are kept up to date.
• information is communicated to staff, members and families in a timely and accessible fashion.
3. Actively lead the Floating Support Team’s development through coaching, training, supervision, appraisals and team and management meetings.
4. Work alongside the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, CEO and Activities and the Trustees to develop and action strategic plans to maintain, develop, and promote EPM and our services.
5. Promote best practice across the service and the organisation through participation in external and organisational wide projects and forums.
6. Participate in the emergency on-call emergency rota (approx 10 nights per month) - £35 per night).
7. Take lead responsibility for the performance and delivery of the support contracts, overseeing the FS Senior Support workers.
8. Ensure performance standards are evidenced and quality is upheld in everything that the team’ do in complying with relevant CQC, contractual and organisational standards, outcomes and procedures.
9. To provide written and verbal reports on outcomes to Trustees at the regular Council of Management Meetings. To monitor and review service user and carer feedback, complaints and incident reports and use this information to inform and improve future services and practice.
10. Lead and manage the team to support personalised rota planning via Charitylog (inclusive of day, night and overnight activity) and service user timetables.
11. To lead the Housing Management service, working with the FS SSWs to ensure tenancies are managed appropriately, records maintained, and reports completed for Housing Associations in a timely fashion.
12. To be responsible for, or delegate recruitment of staff and provide excellent leadership, direction and effective management of the team’s resources and finances.
13. To plan, set and manage project budgets appropriately. To ensure project and individual finances are recorded, managed and monitored appropriately.
14. Ensure professional standards and best practice act as key drivers within a culture of continuous service improvement, value for money and safe practice.
EPm operates within a constantly changing environment and as such work priorities and targets may change. The organisation reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the job description and accountabilities in order to meet client needs
Turning dreams into action at the pace of the individual.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Supported Housing Worker
Temporary with the potential for longer term opportunities for the right candidates
ASAP
Full time hours - Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Manchester
Our client
Our client, a Northwest based charity, provides accommodation and support to people who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes. They are looking for 3 temporary Supported Housing Workers to join their rapidly growing Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children service with the potential for longer term opportunities for the right candidate. Working hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, and are a mix between office and outreach to people in dispersed properties across Manchester.
Alongside the support from a dedicated team of leaders, you will be in control of your own calendar, booking home visits and support sessions with your customers, deciding at what point in the day you are going to complete your tasks. Our client wants to encourage flexibility and real-life working agreements.
The role
The UASC Service is responsible for helping customers adult to their new life and transition into the community as smoothly as possible.
Every day is different
Every day is different, whether it's accompanying young people to the Home Office, teaching them how to recycle or budgeting their money for the month. Each young person will have a unique skill set that you will help to hence in your role as a Supported Housing Worker.
Confidence to succeed
Your support will directly contribute to the next steps of each young person's journey helping them to grow in confidence by teaching them how to navigate childhood. You might help them to apply for college and encourage them to participate in community events. You could find yourself teaching them how to understand relationships and showing them the important of their support network.
Whatever you find yourself doing each day, you will be giving a young person the confidence to succeed in life.
The candidate
- You have experience of supporting customers with complex needs / vulnerable people.
- The ability to develop effective working relationships and rapport with customers and colleagues alike.
- An understanding of homelessness and the challenges people may face.
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, involving other professionals to ensure positive outcomes for people.
- A solid understanding of safeguarding.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own diary, prioritising your workload effectively.
- The ability to work using your own initiative, making decisions accordingly.
Due to the nature of the role, a car driver with business insurance is essential for this role. An Enhanced DBS is also required for the role of Supported Housing Worker.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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This is a new role for NST, building on the work developed through our ‘Get Connect, Stay Well’ project currently funded through the ‘Getting Help in Neighbourhoods’ programme.
Are you a community focused individual who has an interest in coordinating and developing a wellbeing programme, then this might be the role for you?We are looking for applicants with excellent communication and organisational skills, who have an understanding of the barriers and challenges facing individuals within deprived communities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team working on programmes that have a positive impact on the lives of people living in Braunstone.
Main responsibilities and duties
To:
1. Coordinate and develop a wellbeing programme that supports the mental health and wellbeing of NST service users and the wider Braunstone community of LE3 1.
2. Support individual service user wellbeing by referring into activity delivered by NST and other local community partners.
3. Undertake regular wellbeing check-ins with service users to monitor progress and impact of engagement with wellbeing activity.
4. Update the company’s CRM system with participant information in line with GDPR and record progress and impact.
5. Develop, implement and maintain effective monitoring and recording systems: capturing and recording data to demonstrate the programme reach, providing reports and other information as required.
6. Support the Service Manager to maintain accurate budgets and financial records especially for monitoring funding grant returns.
7. Support the Service Manager in the development of funding bids to support delivery and expansion of the wellbeing programme.
8. Build and maintain partnerships which will support the development of wellbeing programmes.
9. Source, arrange and co-ordinate facilitators and practitioners suitable to deliver any planned activity.
10. Ensure that adequate risk assessments are undertaken prior to any activities and that confidentiality and safeguarding protocols are followed.
11. Support the Communications and Project Support Worker to promote the programme by developing copy and marketing material for circulation on the various company social media platforms and website.
12. Support the supervision of activities, including the staff and volunteers where applicable.
13. Represent and champion the services provided by NST as required at external events and meetings.
14. Work in partnership with the Wellbeing Facilitator to ensure that the over 50s programme is developed and delivered in line with the overarching wellbeing programme.
15. Work in partnership with the Training Support Worker to ensure the Men’s Group is delivered in line with the overarching wellbeing programme.
General Duties:
16. Attend and participate in team meetings, training and events that ensure the effective sharing of information and co-ordination the team’s activities.
17. Undertake administrative and maintenance duties that assist in the smooth running of the NS base. This will include taking collective responsibility in relation to matters of health and safety, equipment maintenance, data protection and confidentiality management; and visitor service and care.
18. Ensure that all NST activities are undertaken in line with the legal requirements and b inspired policy, procedures and good practice. This includes the production of risk assessments and other data that can demonstrate effective and safe planning.
19. Undertake consultations in-line with the Neighbourhood Action Plan and work alongside other members of the NST to gather, collate and analyse information that inform perceived local need/s.
20. Work outside normal office hours and at weekends as and when required.
21. To ensure promotion and implementation of The Braunstone Foundation’s policies in relation to Equalities; to ensure that buildings, equipment and facilities are managed in a safe and effective way in line with Health and safety requirements.
22. To carry out work in such a way as to promote The Braunstone Foundations aims objectives and agreed policies.
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the present time. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of a grading of the position.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience of developing and coordinating mental health and wellbeing programmes
Experience of working in a busy environment
Experience of developing and writing funding applications
Experience of working in the charitable/voluntary sector
Knowledge
Understanding the impacts of wellbeing services on participant mental fitness
Knowledge of sector wellbeing service provision
Knowledge and experience of supporting vulnerable clients
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for both adult and child protection
Health and safety
Has an understanding of the needs of deprived communities and barriers and challenges facing individuals and service providers
Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity
Skills
Excellent organisational skills and experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong ICT skills especially with Microsoft Office
Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt and act accordingly to situations
Ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with challenging situations
Good time management skills to be able to support the needs of multiple people
Ability to make good, positive relationships with people, their families along with external agencies and partners
Ability to keep accurate records and a good understanding of the importance of data
Personal
An interest in helping other people, regardless of their circumstances
Passionate about tackling poverty, deprivation and injustice and wanting to actively contribute to helping those in need
Trustworthy, reliable and able to keep matters confidential
A high level of patience and emotional resilience
Ability to contribute effectively to a small team
Calm and professional
Other
Right to work in the UK
Satisfactory DBS check
Full and clean UK driving Licence
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Benefits
We value our team’s wellbeing, and in order to support it, we offer a number of benefits, including:
- 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time hours)
- A bonus day of leave for your birthday
- 3% matched pension contribution
- Access to Rising Sun’s counselling service
- Clinical supervision
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health care cash plan for you and your children for a number of health treatments (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.) as well as discounts in shops and attractions
- Up to four weeks sick pay in any 12 month period (eligible after probation period)
OVERVIEW
Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (Rising Sun) is an independent charity in Kent working to prevent domestic abuse and improve the lives of survivors and their children suffering from its effects. We have an ambitious vision for a world in which women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.
Our team provide a range of services to adults and children who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors and so we listen to individual needs and respond in a trauma informed way. We provide one-to-one support and also deliver therapeutically informed group programmes to help survivors to recognise healthy/unhealthy behaviours in relationships and to understand the impact of domestic abuse. Bringing survivors together validates experiences and enables them to draw strength from one another.
As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 50 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this varied role. You will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who are impacted by domestic abuse.
JOB PURPOSE
Liberty House provides housing and support for up to 5 homeless young women aged 16-24 who are single, pregnant or have a young child and have experienced domestic abuse.
The support worker will be required to take on key-working responsibilities for the residents at Liberty House, as well as delivering other support work within the house and within the wider Liberty team. This could be related to pregnancy and parenting, life skills, psychoeducational support, understanding healthy relationships and building supportive peer relationships within the home, and supporting them to live independently.
The post holder will work to provide a secure, stable and homely environment and to act as a positive role model to residents. They will build professional and supportive relationships with residents and colleagues.
The project works to empower residents, providing them with information relating to their rights and enabling them to make decisions based on their options using a trauma informed approach.
As a member of the Liberty Team (16 – 24 year olds), the successful applicant will work collaboratively with the rest of the Children and Young People’s team, as well as the wider Rising Sun team to support other programmes delivered within the organisation.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Service Delivery
- Provide holistic, trauma informed, practical and emotional support to residents of Liberty House through regular 1-2-1 sessions. Develop individual support plans, which address any practical and emotional needs the resident may have, such as accessing benefits, life skills and perform risk assessments where needed.
- Organise and deliver group sessions that focus on life skills and strengthening relationships.
- Encourage the residents in positive parenting.
- Manage relationships within the house, act as a conciliator, arbitrator and reconciler in disputes between residents.
- Ensure residents adhere to house rules.
- Assist with the day to day general running of the house and office, to ensure they are fit for purpose and safe for team members and residents.
- Conduct safety checks around the house. Ensure all faults/repairs are reported and that the Health and Safety Policy is adhered to at all times.
- Comply with organisational policies and procedures and adhere to confidentiality.
- Work effectively in partnership with other agencies.
- Work within our ethos of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all times and instil these values in all areas of work, with service users, staff and external stakeholders.
- Encourage residents’ participation in service development, continuous improvement and feedback exercises
- Maintain up to date and accurate records and ensure reports and evaluations are completed as required.
- Be willing and available to work some evenings and weekends as required, as part of a rota for Liberty House team members, and also occasionally to support wider team activities such as representing Rising Sun at events (time off in lieu can be taken by arrangement with your line manager).
- Represent Rising Sun at multi-agency meetings as required.
General
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development, being responsible for personal learning and keeping up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role.
- Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and proactively assess the gender specific, trauma informed needs and the safety of children and women to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to Rising Sun Safeguarding Children policy and Safeguarding Adults policy.
- Lone working as required.
- Participate in clinical supervision, training and meetings as required.
- Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and qualifications
- Good understanding of antenatal and postnatal care.
- Good understanding of effective parenting, particularly for parents of young babies.
- Good understanding of the impact of domestic violence and trauma on survivors, children and young people, families and communities.
- Knowledge of issues affecting survivors, and an understanding of the barriers they may face in accessing support.
- Thorough knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation.
- Good understanding of the operation of the agencies working together to support survivors and their children such as social services, housing, police etc.
Experience
- Experience of working with young children and/ or babies and their mothers
- Experience of supporting women with life skills/ developing confidence
- Experience of multi-agency partnership work
- Experience of working alongside volunteers (Desirable)
- Experience of working with survivors affected by domestic and/ or sexual abuse (Desirable)
- Experience of facilitating group programmes (Desirable)
- Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation. (Desirable)
Skills
- Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to form positive relationships with residents from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences in order to build professional and supportive relationships
- Ability to work closely with young parents and their babies
- Ability to help residents in the creative use of leisure time with a view to building relationships and social skills
- Non-judgemental and non-directive approach to empowering survivors along with the ability to understand the individual needs of clients.
- Ability to manage conflict and to promote resolution.
- Ability to work well with colleagues, statutory and non-statutory agencies and responsibly on own initiative.
- Good task management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
- Good data collection, monitoring and IT skills, including word processing and using databases and Excel spreadsheets.
General
- Able to set clear boundaries and a willingness to accept line management and make effective use of clinical supervision.
- A good understanding and commitment to confidentiality, safe practice and health and safety procedures.
- A good understanding of cultural issues, and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
- Able to travel independently across East Kent where necessary to attend meetings.
- Willingness to carry out the policies and procedures of the Rising Sun and to work within its framework and core values.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups/groups with a protected characteristic such as B.A.M.E., who are currently underrepresented at Rising Sun. We are disability-friendly, and flexible working is available in the majority of roles. We strive to offer accommodations to all applicants who need them.
Safeguarding Statement
Rising Sun is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, a ‘right to work check’ in accordance with UK government Home Office guidelines, and to provide two references.
We request no contact from agencies or media sales please.
Our vision is a world in which all women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
You have an understanding of drug, alcohol, and health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions, housing or social care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Floating Housing Support Worker.
Aquarius Action Projects, is looking for a Floating Housing Support Practitioner to join their team. Solihull Integrated Addiction Service (SIAS) is a partnership between four organisations jointly responsible for the delivery of the drug, alcohol, homelessness and gambling services, in the Borough of Solihull. We offer services for adults who use or are affected by substance use, homelessness and gambling.
Your challenge? As a Floating Housing Support Worker, you will be working with clients who are vulnerably housed or homeless, working in clients’ homes and various locations to support clients in addressing their substance needs, finding accommodation and being able to live independently.The service covers support for clients who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless, as well as a more structured longer-term floating support service to enable clients to maintain their tenancies. You will understand the barriers clients face to accessing services, and the impact substance use has on sustaining accommodation.
To succeed, you’ll:
- Have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.
- Be an energetic and confident self-starter.
- Have experience of liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and engaging effectively with clients in a variety of settings.
- Have a flexible approach, excellent record keeping and report writing skills and a willingness to work flexibly across the community and within our multi-agency partnership settings, on an outreach basis, with a central hub base at our head office.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities. Benefits include:
- 32 days holiday + bank holidays
- Cultural celebration day
- Access to blue light card discounts
- Flexible working
Due to the nature of the role, a driving licence and access to a car is desirable.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.
Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.
Youth Mental Health Project Coordinator
Brighter Futures Together is looking for a dedicated and passionate Project Co-ordinator to lead our Bucks Young Mental Health Champions (YMHC) programme.
Position: Young Mental Health Champions Project Co-ordinator (internal title)
Salary: £14,996 per annum (£30,000 FTE)
Location: Marlow and surrounding areas
Hours: Part-Time, 20 hours per week
Closing Date: Sunday, 15 December 2024 (midnight)
Interview: Friday 20th December 2024 in Marlow
About the Role:
As Youth Mental Health Project Co-ordinator you will work within an innovative peer-education project that empowers 13–18-year-olds to tackle mental health challenges, improve wellbeing, and create change within their communities.
You’ll oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the programme, supporting young people to gain accredited qualifications and develop vital skills. Your work will directly contribute to the programme’s growth and sustainability, ensuring its positive impact continues for years to come.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver the YMHC programme, including facilitating training sessions and workshops.
• Recruit and support young people to become Youth Mental Health Champions.
• Collaborate with schools, colleges, and community organisations to establish YMHC teams.
• Evaluate programme impact, ensuring participation and quality targets are met.
• Support young people in completing accredited qualifications, such as the RSPH Level 2 and Youth Mental Health First Aid.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including health, education, and mental health agencies.
• Help secure funding to ensure the programme's sustainability.
About You:
You’re will be an experienced youth practitioner with a proven track record in education facilitation, training, or workshop delivery. Organised, self-motivated, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Your skills in project coordination and stakeholder engagement will ensure the success of this programme.
Key skills and attributes include:
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience of designing and delivering training/group programmes for diverse groups of young people, including development of materials, including workshop/session plans, presentations, assessments and multimedia resources
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity, and youth development
About the Organisation:
Brighter Futures Together is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to boosting young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Based in Marlow, we deliver innovative projects and provide training and consultancy to the youth sector. Our work is driven by a commitment to creating brighter days for children and young people, filled with empathy, opportunity, and hope.
Other Roles You May Have Experience of Could Include: Youth Mental Health Worker, Youth Practitioner, Community Programmes Manager, Youth Engagement Officer, Project Manager – Youth Services, Outreach Worker, Youth Programme Coordinator, Mental Health Trainer, Youth Worker, Wellbeing Officer, or Peer Education Facilitator. #INDNFP
Job Title: Children, Young People and Family Activity Officer
Reports to: Children, Young People and Family Activity
Programme Manager
Part-time: 2 positions available at 14.8 hours each (0.4 FTE)
Location: Hybrid – London and working from home
Salary: £10,658.96 per annum, actual (FTE 26,647.40)
Are you interested in working for an organisation making a real difference to the lives of young blind and partially sighted people?
Here at the Royal Society for Blind Children we believe that every blind and partially sighted young person should have the chance to live life without limits. Our values of Trust, Energy, Ambition, and Motivation underpin everything we do, and by giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.
We are seeking 2 part-time Children, young people & family activity officers that can provide engaging, fun and valuable activities that bring children, young people and their families together both in person and online.
No two days look the same in the Activity Programme Team. You might be running an online peer support session one afternoon, taking children and young people out bowling in the school holidays, running a Family Fun Day at our Life Without Limits Centre or taking part in our residential visits twice a year. You’ll also be conducting meetings with colleagues to plan for activities, and ensuring our database is up to date is essential.
The most important asset you can bring to this role is a “can do” attitude and enthusiasm, alongside a strong team work ethic. A commitment to quality is vital as RSBC strive to provide high quality activities for our beneficiaries.
Experience in working with children, young people and/or families would be an advantage, as well as an understanding of supporting children with disabilities.
The key responsibilities within this role are:
· Design, plan and deliver a wide range of high-quality activities for vision impaired children and young people and their families
· Support vision impaired young people with goal setting and achieving their desired outcomes.
· Support the recruitment of vision impaired children, young people and families to activities so they can benefit from RSBC services.
· Link with existing and potential external referral sources to promote RSBC activities and services and encourage children, young people and families to engage.
· Organise inclusive activities led by children, young people and family’s wishes and needs, that ensure building independent skills, confidence and well-being and encourage them to connect with others.
Flexibility is vital for these part time roles with some evening working, and weekends to fit with the needs of children, young people and their families.
In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, and season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.
For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec
Closing date: on Monday 9th December 9am
Interview: week beginning 16th December 2024
To apply you will need to have the right to work in the UK
The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892
Please ensure you have right to work in the UK as we do not provide sponsorships
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Community Development Worker - IRIE Mind
Responsible to: Director of IRIE Mind and Clinical Operations Manager
Salary: Starting salary is £31,438.42 per year (Full-time equivalent) (SC6 - SP26),
which equates to £18,863.05 per year at 22.5 hours per week.
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: The Hub, Homerton Row, Hackney, E9 6ED
{Please note that this role is only available to candidates of African/ African Caribbean Heritage under the Genuine Occupational Requirement under s9 Equalities Act 2010}
About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:
We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.
We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.
We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.
Our values are:
Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.
Fair: We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.
Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new.
Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney and Waltham Forest.
We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.
We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.
Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.
DBS clearance at Enhanced with Barring is required for this role.
Purpose of the post:
We are looking for a Community Development Worker with experience supporting with people with their mental health, with significant experience in statutory and/or voluntary sector services, knowledge of the City of London, Hackney and Waltham Forest (or a specific local area or demographic), and strong interpersonal skills.
You will work closely with individuals from Black, African and Caribbean Communities, with serious mental illness (SMI) developing an understanding of complexity in order to provide the most appropriate support.
Working alongside the Director and Clinical Operations Manager you will, be responsible for linking in with Secondary Services in organising and delivering tasks which facilitate an informed and safer hospital discharge and smooth transition into the Community to avoid re-admission.
As a Community Development Worker, you will become a local expert, gathering and sharing information about local opportunities, activities, and support, bringing people together and supporting them to remain confident and independent in their everyday lives.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. You will be responsible for linking with Groups and Services to understand the mental health needs across the Community.
2. To work closely with the Hospital Discharge Teams as part of the Discharge process
3. Collectively develop a robust Hospital Discharge plan that will help embed the Clients into the Community.
4. Explore with Secondary Services and other relevant agencies the current provision and identify the gaps and assist IRIE Mind and its partners to develop programmes to meet the identified need.
5. To raise awareness of the importance of talking about Mental health and seeking support early, especially in the Black, African and Caribbean Communities.
6. To provide information on where to go for additional support upon Discharge
7. Collaboratively develop material with colleagues to distribute to in patients and Clients, families and friends.
8. Regularly organise and support relevant Outreach events to bring people together/make connections.
9. To play a lead role in identifying and initiating Outreach to new client Groups (Young Black Men and Complex needs) and develop new projects.
10. Develop and establish local networks of support that will meet the religious, cultural, occupational, therapeutic and recreational needs of the Clients.
11. To identify partnership opportunities in working with local community colleges, employers, carers, care co-ordinators, and Clients.
12. Consult and liaise with the Mental Health Recovery Teams, Hospital staff, Psychiatric nurses, social workers and other providers in order to promote the service and consult regarding Client progress, achievements and concerns.
13. To encourage and develop active participation of Clients in the running of IRIE Mind, and in the planning and development of activities,
14. To develop effective liaison arrangements with statutory and voluntary agencies in the community to enable Clients make full use of community resources in the borough
15. To manage your own small caseload of complex clients within the Community and in rare cases, their homes.
16. Record all referrals, actions, progress and data via a CRM/Database.
17. Be responsible for maintaining a self-reflective practice and demonstrate self-awareness and effective self-management of stress
18. Assist with the management of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults cases as they arise within the organisation and liaise with the Operation Services Manager and Director and other professional bodies as required by best practice and in law
19. To facilitate a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is recovery-oriented and supports clients to reach the highest level of independence possible.
20. Manage distressing and challenging situations in a sensitive and non-threatening way to reduce anxieties and promote effective resolutions.
21. To ensure that Health and Safety is maintained at the service and that adequate project risk assessments are carried out and reviewed when required.
22. To attend and participate in monthly meetings with the Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing Services team
23. To liaise with other Mind, in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest projects and staff to facilitate and maintain effective links
24. To attend any other Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest meetings, as required, contributing to discussions and giving reports if required.
25. To attend supervision, appraisal meetings and appropriate internal and external training courses as approved by the Clinical Services Manager and the Clinical Director
26. To cover the work of colleagues during periods of planned and unplanned absences as appropriate
27. To undertake any other tasks and duties commensurate with the post as directed by the Director, or other senior position in Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest.
Personal specification
The remaining sections outlines what criteria will be used to appoint the suitable candidate.
Criteria marked (E) are essential and (D) are desirable.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Values and Motivations:
Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.
1. Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or above in Health or Social Care qualification or equivalent Professional mental health qualification, i.e. Occupational Therapist, Social Work, Support Worker, Nursing or Experience (E) (I)
2. Experience of working in a similar role (E) (I)
3. A minimum of five years working with vulnerable adults, two of which must be in a mental health setting with Black, African and Caribbean clients experiencing a range of disorders and complexity (E) (I)
4. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team (E)
5. Experience of outreach work in the community (E)
6. A sound understanding of the mental health service structures and provisions (D)
Fair: We strive for equity - no-one's needs should go unmet.
1. A sound understanding of the main issues facing people with mental health difficulties and in particular people from Black, African and Caribbean Communities. (E) (I)
2. Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and Clients (E) (I)
3. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise reports (D)
4. Confidence with MS Office suite; CRM systems and technology such as MS Teams (D)
5. Good understanding of data protection, confidentiality, safeguarding and risk management and demonstrable examples of putting these into practice. (D)
6. Demonstrable experience of supporting the shaping and implementation of change and innovation in service delivery, as well as supporting project management to achieve better outcomes (E) (I)
7. To be able to challenge traditional methods of practice in a constructive manner (D)
Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new.
1. Good organisational skills with the ability to balance competing pressures and demands (E)
2. To be able to manage high volumes of work and draw on personal resilience in a demanding environment (E)
3. Recognising the need for action or change and taking the appropriate action without needing to be told. (E) (I)
4. Ability to interact calmly, patiently and empathically with clients who may be expressing distress, anger or other strong emotions. (E)
5. Good negotiation skills with the ability to work with Clients, colleagues and external stakeholders to achieve the aims of the service (E)(I)
6. A commitment to user involvement in all aspects of the management of the service (E)
7. A commitment to equal opportunities and promoting diversity (E)
8. A commitment to self-development and an openness to reflect on personal practice and performance (E)
9. A commitment to taking on new tasks willingly and with a “can do” attitude (E)
10. Ability to be work on own initiative. (E)
11. To be self-motivated and focused and to practice self-care (E) (I)
12. Demonstrate a positive attitude and approach to work (E)
13. Manage stress and setbacks appropriately (E)
Qualifications
1. Qualified to Level 4 or above in Health and Social Care or Community Development qualification or equivalent Professional mental health qualification, i.e. Occupational Therapist, Social Work, Nursing or Equivalent Experience (E) (I)
2. Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
3. Able to work at least 1 evening per week (Monday to Thursday) with time off in lieu (D)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a creative, flexible, and fun Therapist to provide 1:1 therapy to children and young people in care aged 13 to 19 years old. You will support the development of critical social and emotional skills to help emotional regulation, improve social skills, and deal with here-and-now issues.
Therapist, Children’s Home & Community Settings
Part-Time, 3 to 4 days per week
£45,000 pro-rata + pension + travel to work expenses + external clinical supervision + wellbeing budget
Location: London
At Young Futures we put love and compassion into everything we do. We’re here to make a BIG difference to the lives of the children and young people in our care. We are also passionate about learning and development and committed to providing an outstanding experience for all.
A typical working day will include up to 4 x 1:1 therapy sessions, attending key meetings with the network, and internal meetings around care and safety planning.
Do you have?
- At least 2-years’ work experience along with an outstanding track record in making a difference to the lives of children and young people.
- An understanding of how previous experiences and present emotions can be communicated through behaviour and have the competence and skills to interpret these, and to help young people do the same.
- Safeguarding competences to identify and act upon signs that a child or young person is at risk of harm.
- An understanding of the challenges in delivering frontline support.
- Ambition matched with a desire for continuous professional development.
Please note that under Section 7(2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 only women are eligible to apply for the position as a large part of the work will take place at our all-female Children’s Home, Yvonne House.
Timescales
Applications submissions: Ongoing, please apply ASAP
Interviews 1st Round online on Teams before Tuesday 17th December
Start date: From January 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Inclusion and Equality
We are committed to embedding inclusive practices, promoting equality and valuing diversity in all of our activities. We understand and acknowledge the positive benefits that this commitment will bring to the young people we support, our staff and our partner organisations.
We are striving to be an employer of choice for all and take measures to ensure that Young Futures is attracting recruits from the most skilled and committed people regardless of their background. Whilst we can already be proud of some examples of excellent practice, we are not complacent and recognise that we can always do better.
No agencies please.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Youth Programmes Manager
Join Brighter Futures Together as our Youth Programmes Manager to empower and support young people’s wellbeing and development.
Position: Youth Programmes Manager
Salary: £13,614 per annum (£32,000 FTE)
Location: Marlow and surrounding areas
Hours: Part-Time, 17 hours per week, fixed term for two years
Closing Date: Thursday, 5th December 2024
Interview: Monday 9 December 2024
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop innovative programmes that improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing. As Youth Programmes Manager, you will create safe and engaging environments for young people aged 11-18 by delivering centre-based and outreach activities. You’ll lead a small team, manage budgets, and develop strong relationships with young people and their families. Your work will involve operational delivery, community engagement, and creating impactful programmes that meet the needs of young people in Marlow.
Key Responsibilities:
· Design and deliver youth programmes that boost mental health and personal development
· Oversee youth sessions, ensuring safe and inclusive environments
· Build partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders
· Lead a small team of staff and volunteers, providing support and supervision
· Manage budgets, monitor outcomes, and report on programme impact
About You:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced youth practitioner with a strong understanding of youth development principles. You’ll have experience in programme management, community engagement, and supporting young people from diverse backgrounds. A commitment to empowering young people and fostering their voices is essential, as is the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Key Skills & Experience:
· Experience of face-to-face youth or community work
· Proven track record in project management and budget oversight
· Strong organisational, communication, and people management skills
· Knowledge of safeguarding and issues affecting young people
Although not essential, JNC-qualified Youth Worker or equivalent practical experience is desirable
About the Organisation:
Brighter Futures Together is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to boosting young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Based in Marlow, we deliver innovative projects and provide training and consultancy to the youth sector. Our work is driven by a commitment to creating brighter days for children and young people, filled with empathy, opportunity, and hope.
Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Youth Worker, Community Programmes Manager, Youth Engagement Officer, Project Manager – Youth Services, Outreach Worker, #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Senior Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships
The Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) is seeking a Senior Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships. This person will lead the WRC’s fundraising and partnerships operations to maintain and grow our financial resources, including working with foundations, other institutional grantors, and large individual donors. The Senior Director will also spearhead external communication about the organization’s accomplishments and strategic vision to audiences relevant to our fundraising and partnership building efforts.
We seek committed, creative, and energetic candidates who have a strong record of achievement as a senior fundraiser.
About the Worker Rights Consortium
The WRC is one of the world’s leading corporate accountability organizations. We support garment workers and their unions around the world who are fighting to end labor rights abuses and win better wages and conditions in the supply chains of major global brands. The WRC conducts investigations in factories in more than two dozen countries, documents and exposes labor rights violations, and pressures corporations to deliver concrete remedies to workers. And we pursue strategies to achieve systemic change: pressing global corporations to sign binding agreements with unions and end the pricing practices that compel their suppliers to pay poverty wages, subject workers to long hours of forced overtime, and ignore worker safety in order to slash costs.
The WRC works in partnership with unions and civil society organizations across the Global South and North. The priorities of workers, conveyed by their representatives, guide our work. We measure success by documented real-world impact: helping workers win victories that improve their lives and vindicate their rights.
The WRC is based in Washington, DC. We have 27 staff members located in the US, UK, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
Senior Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships
The Senior Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships will lead fundraising, outreach, and engagement for the WRC at the level of both strategy and implementation. The WRC’s current annual budget is US$3.3 million, and we seek to grow this in line with our program strategy to roughly $5–6 million over the next two to three years.
Areas of responsibility include:
- Designing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to progressively increase annual revenue, including identifying, building relationships with, and securing new funding from foundations, other institutional funders, and individuals, as well as pursuing opportunities to expand relationships with current funders;
- Creating and implementing a framework for strategic external partnership communications, including working with the WRC’s global field team to convey the real-world impact of the WRC’s work and overseeing relevant enhancements to the WRC’s website and other communications pathways;
- Leading on grant writing and framing of external communications;
- Supporting the Executive Director and other colleagues to engage with, and ensure coherent messaging to, donors and other partners—including ensuring that the WRC participates in relevant conferences, convenings, and other discussions related to our organizational mission and objectives;
- Supervising the work of a second development professional who has day-to-day responsibility for grant management, grant reporting, implementation of sub-grantee/grantor arrangements, management of the organization’s small individual donor program, and who also assists with preparation of grant proposals;
- Monitoring progress on grant-funded projects through regular communication with program staff;
- Participating in the development of overall organizational strategy and aligning fundraising strategies accordingly; and
- Contributing to financial reporting and oversight.
This is a full-time position, available immediately. The position is hybrid for a successful candidate who resides in the Washington, DC-area or remote in the case of a candidate who resides elsewhere.
The WRC will consider candidates located within six hours of the US Eastern time zone. For international candidates and US candidates based outside of Washington, DC, the position requires periodic travel to Washington, DC, and possibly other countries in which the WRC works. The Senior Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships will report to the WRC’s Executive Director.
Qualifications
Candidates must have:
- A minimum of seven years’ experience in fundraising for nonprofit organizations and/or seven years’ combined experience with fundraising and strategic communications;
- A substantial track record of successfully cultivating institutional donors and proven experience in establishing new fundraising partnerships;
- Significant experience in communications and storytelling, with an ability to distill complex analysis and program work into communications that inspire and motivate our audiences;
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to initiate, build, and maintain working relationships with existing and potential grantors and a global team across numerous time zones;
- Strong budget management skills and experience delivering against financial targets;
- Excellent organizational and project management skills and rigorous attention to detail;
- Energy, enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a sense of humor; and
- A commitment to workers’ rights and corporate accountability.
The following are desirable but not required:
- Experience with labor rights work; and
- Experience working in an international context.
Compensation
Compensation for this position is $115,000–$135,000 per year, depending on relevant experience (adjusted to the local currency, where applicable). The WRC provides its US staff, who are covered by a union contract, with an excellent benefits package, including 100% employer-paid family health insurance, including dental and vision care, with an additional flexible spending plan with employer contribution; 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution; and five weeks paid vacation.
Equal Opportunity
The WRC is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including multilingual and multicultural individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. See our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement here. The WRC does not tolerate gender-based violence or harassment by or against job applicants as defined by the WRC’s policy, which you can read more about here.
To Apply
Please upload the following in our application portal:
- A cover letter;
- A résumé or CV; and
- Two writing samples, including one grant proposal, concept note, or individual donor cultivation letter and one piece written for a broader audience, such as an op-ed, blogpost, speech, etc. (samples should have been written by the applicant with little or no editing by other parties).
We will not be able to review applications that do not include all the required materials. Please email recruitment[@]workersrights[dot]org if you experience any challenges with the application portal or are in need of any accommodation.
The position will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they are received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.