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The postholder will provide advice, guidance and coaching to parents and carers of children aged 11+ years to help them to develop new awareness and skills to enhance their support to their children through a combination of group-work and one-to-one sessions. We are looking to recruit an empathic, warm, friendly, hard-working and flexible person who is passionate about supporting parents and carers whose children are experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. They must be a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage their own workload. They must be able to work independently within the community.

-To work collaboratively and effectively with statutory and voluntary agencies 
to identify parents/carers in need of support and to agree effective referral 
processes.

– To design, develop and deliver workshops and presentations for small 
parent/carer groups covering a range of emotional wellbeing and mental 
health topics.

– To facilitate peer-to-peer support and discussion groups.

– To offer one or more one-to-one consultation and advice sessions for 
parents/carers who need a more personalised approach.

– To identify a range of specialist services and agencies who can offer further 
support for parents and families.

– To work in partnership with YMCA East Surrey’s Face2Face service.

– To work in partnership with Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead who will 
provide support to parents/carers with children aged under 11 years.

– To promote the service within YMCA East Surrey and with statutory and 
voluntary sector partners across the region – this might include presentations 
at networking events and production of promotional material.

– To collect appropriate data and information about families being supported, to 
record attendance at group and one-to-one sessions and to report activity 
monthly

-To collect feedback on support delivered and to use feedback to inform 
continued development of the service.

– You will deliver services from YMCA East Surrey sites and other community 
venues across the following areas – Banstead, Tadworth, Epsom, Ewell, 
Ashtead, Leatherhead, Dorking and Esher.

– Any other duties which you are required to be performed within the grade and 
renumeration of the role.

– We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and 
young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS 
disclosure (with barred children/vulnerable adults). We require you to 
understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required 
training

World Land Trust

Working with World Land Trust 

WLT is based in the UK and is unique within the conservation world. Reaching its 35th year of operation, the Trust has grown from small beginnings saving critically threatened forest in Belize, to becoming an internationally respected conservation organisation with a proven track record, working with more than 52 overseas conservation NGOs on protection of threatened habitats. WLT has developed its modus operandi without losing its vision, integrity and transparency.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for applicants with passion and knowledge of all things social media related, with an innovative and creative drive, looking to make a tangible difference to the natural world and committed to furthering the mission and ethos of WLT.  You’ll have experience of managing social media channel accounts and creating inspiring social content. Happiest when engaging with followers and looking for opportunities to make an impact.  You’ll need to understand marketing metrics, gathering data and providing insights to increase our reach, following and brand advocacy, while working to identify collaboration opportunities to promote the work of WLT.

You will play an integral part of WLT’s Communications Team. The members of this team are responsible for all the organisation’s marketing and communications, including social media, advertising, editorial, branding, annual reports, digital and printed comms and much more. With a brand-new year on the horizon, it is an extremely exciting time to join WLTs Communications Team.  

We build flexibility into the way we work from day one, encouraging early conversations around options for hybrid working to enable remote connection and collaboration alongside some face-to-face working, and our 9-day fortnight working pattern is popular, supporting our staff to maintain a health work life balance. 

We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce, bringing new perspectives and different experiences into the workplace. Our aim is to be an inclusive employer, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all staff, where staff can be the best they can be. We recognise that we are underrepresented in some groups, so welcome and encourage applications from minority ethnicities, those with disabilities, and all gender identities. What’s important to us in this process is your skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to do the job and that is where our focus will be to find our next new team member! 

Applications 

For the full application pack including job description, person specification, our terms and conditions and how to apply, please follow the link to our website. 

Closing date: 9am on Monday 04 November 2024. Interviews are expected to be held on 11 and 12 November 2024. Please note that the closing date given is a guide.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

About The Road Safety Trust

The Road Safety Trust is a grant-funding charity committed to making UK roads safer, achieving impact through the funding of practical measures, research, dissemination, and education. Since its formation in 2014, they have awarded a total of £10 million to eighty-five projects and are now the largest independent grant funder of road safety initiatives in the UK. 

About UKROEd

UKROEd Ltd is a private, not-for-profit company responsible for the delivery, management and administration of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) on behalf of the Police service.  UKROEd is a trading subsidiary of the Road Safety Trust (RST) with surplus funds from the scheme given to the charity to distribute in grants.

UKROEd values and respects each individual employee, client and customer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities throughout its workforce. As such, all suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. 

Overview of the role

The Data, Security, & Information Management team are responsible for defining and executing the RST and UKROEd Digital Strategies, developing and implementing systems that ensure all data is collected, processed, and stored securely and efficiently, and in accordance with our responsibilities under UK GDPR and data protection legislation.

As Information Governance Officer, you will have responsibility for a range of assurance activities in relation to the information governance frameworks of both companies (approx. 20% RST, 80% UKROEd), including how we meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

You will be a first line point of contact for individual information rights requests (such as subject access requests), freedom of information requests, and other information governance and data protection-related matters.

You will understand the importance of privacy by design and information governance best practice to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations. You will work with colleagues to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments on new, and amended, systems and processes.

You will take a leading role in supporting the application and maintenance of effective document and record management arrangements. 

You will provide guidance and training on best practice and legislative compliance changes.

Principal Duties

• Be the first point of contact in the DSIM Business Area for expert advice on individual information rights requests (such as subject access requests) and freedom of information (FOI) requests, effectively escalating to the Head of DSIM when required.
• Help the Head of DSIM and the Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure we meet our statutory obligations and procedural requirements, produce clear responses in plain-English, and continuously improve our processes in this area.
• Support and assist people to clarify and refine their requests for information.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to secure the necessary information and ensure comprehensive understanding of the scope and scale of any request.
• Maintain and monitor information governance logs, identifying and reporting on trends in information rights and freedom of information requests and circulating key data to the team and the wider organisation as necessary. Note: whilst the administration of information rights requests forms a critical part of the role, this is less than 15% of day-to-day activity.
• Provide data protection and information governance training, working with the Head of DSIM and DPO in developing training and delivery.
• Support the reporting and analysis of data incidents.
• Working with the UKROEd Data Analyst & Head of DSIM, help investigate by collating information to support the organisation to learn and improve practice and governance, analysing statistics and providing advice accordingly on how to reduce risk. Escalate issues as necessary.
• Help with preparing submissions in relation to any matters referred to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
• Challenge practices, processes, and procedures as required, using negotiation and specialist knowledge to achieve continual improvement and compliance.
• Working with the Head of DSIM maintain, and keep up to date, the Records of Processing Activities (RoPA, on One Trust) and Applications Portfolio.
• Work with colleagues to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) as part of the Digital Board Gateway authorisation processes.
• Assist the team and organisation with internal & external reviews and audits – reviewing information governance documentation of key stakeholders as part of the Annual Provider Review (APR) process.
• With the Head of DSIM, advise colleagues, including up to senior management level, on information governance and records management issues.
• Keep up to date with developments in information governance and data protection legislation, case law and guidance.

                                                               INFORMATION GOVERNANCE OFFICER

                                                                         PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

• You will either have a recognised data protection qualification or have significant experience in this area and be willing to work towards qualification. 

Experience

Essential

•  Experience of working in a data protection and/or information governance role, including responding to complaints and delivering excellent service.
•  Experience of involvement in organisational data governance projects for example the introduction of document/ records management disciplines.
•  Experience managing and maintaining a ROPA. Experience of using the One Trust system an advantage, but training will be provided.

Job Related Knowledge

Essential

•  Excellent knowledge and understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation & data protection and information governance best practice.
• ·Ability to identify, understand and clearly explain principles of data protection and information governance legislation.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

•  Excellent communication skills including written and verbal skills - able to communicate clearly and effectively with others and influence positive change.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to adapt quickly to new technology and better ways of working
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines when required.
• Ability to work positively and consistently across the organisation to support colleagues and maintain high standards whilst managing multiple tasks, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A strong team player, able to develop effective relationships across the organisation with a track record of respectful, open, and honest behaviour including a demonstrable commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• The ability to use your own initiative to foster improvements across the organisation, and to deliver work to an excellent standard.

Our Organisation

You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week. Causeway is a London living wage employer. You will receive a 6% pension contribution, rising to 12% after two years service. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available.

The Role

• Coordinate the efficient day to day management of the organisation’s rental income.
• Manage the rent arrears recovery procedure to ensure rent is collected as per Causeway’s rent collection policy.
• Contact tenants to agree repayment plans and advise on income maximisation.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Mental Health Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Hammersmith & Fulham.

£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? 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.
As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting our residents to help them to enhance life skills and increase independence and manage their health. This also includes tenancy management and other life skills.
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:
- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- 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
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
- Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or transferable skills in customer centred roles

Desirable:
- Experience working in mental health sector
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

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.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in the Shetland area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering Shetland. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance. 

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; Midnight on 8th November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

NB:

If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Bradford. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Bradford. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.  

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro-rata
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 12:00 on 5th November, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

NB:

If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in South Gloucestershire. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering South Gloucestershire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 09:00 on Monday 18th November, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

We look forward to hearing from you.

NB:

If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Preston and Sefton. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Preston and Sefton. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.  

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro-rata
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 10:00 on 5 November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

NB:

If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

The Gender and Development Network (GADN) is recruiting for a new Policy and Advocacy Officer. 

GADN brings together expert NGOs, consultants, academics and individuals committed to working on gender equality, development and women’s rights issues. 

The Policy and Advocacy Officer role is part of a small team at the GADN Secretariat, consisting of the Director, Head of Policy, and Network Coordinator. The post holder will work with the Head of Policy and Director to implement the Feminist Reframing of Macro-level Economics (REFRAME) programme and support with GADN’s core advocacy towards the UK government. 

We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of, and commitment to, gender equality, women’s and girls’ rights, and international development issues. The ideal candidate will have a passion for women’s economic justice and a willingness to actively work on these topics, alongside a clear commitment to anti-racism. You will bring experience in advocacy (ideally in a UK context), along with administrative experience of providing support to a busy team. 

This is a 12-month fixed-term full time position, with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and organisational needs. 

How to apply for the role 

To apply, please read the job description and complete the application form below and on our website.

The deadline for applications is 9 pm GMT on Sunday 10th November 2024. We will review applications on a rolling basis, so do encourage you to apply early. 

There will be two rounds of virtual interviews. The first will be held on Tuesday 19th November and the second on Tuesday 26th November 2024. Please note that for candidates shortlisted for the first round of interviews, there will be a one-hour virtual test on Monday 18th November 2024. If you are not able to make any of these dates, please let us know in your cover email. We aim to notify successful applicants and invite them to the test and interview by 14th November. 

Please note that in order to contain administration costs, only those applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. 

To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we can only accept applications from people based in the UK who are able to come into our London office. 

GADN is seeking people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our team. As we continue working to decolonise our practice and build an anti-racist organisation, we actively welcome applications from Black women and Women of Colour who we recognise are under-represented in the UK international development sector. If you share our core commitments, we would love to hear from you! 

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

Due to the award of a new contract, we are looking for new Advocates to join our team in Fife and the surrounding area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support or already have a Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by Scottish Government, local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join our team covering Fife and the surrounding area. You will be involved in one-to-one advocacy along with group work across the area; this could be in a clients’ home, hospital, care homes or other suitable community venues and be home based for administrative tasks.  Therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

This is a full time role for 35 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy will start on £22,500 per annum.

About you

We actively encourage applications from those who are long term unemployed.

Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, attending tribunals or review meetings ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education, training, benefits, employment, care and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.  This can be through 1-2-1 advocacy or in a group setting.

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; midnight on Sunday 3rd November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

NB:

If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

Job title: Immigration advisor
Hours: 35 hours (full time) or contact us for part-time options
Contract: Fixed term for 1 year with the possibility to extend
Salary: £36,352 (OISC L2), £38,750 (OISC L3) or £42,192 (with IAAS Supervising Senior Caseworker accreditation) plus benefits
Office based role in Westminster, London

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for an Immigration Advisor to provide tailor-made advice to individual clients and to engage them in the process of making informed choices about their future direction. This is an exciting role in our Immigration Team that will work closely with the team to ensure that the centre is able to provide confidential advice and representation, whilst providing support and training to colleagues. We are passionate about defending the rights of our clients and you will be joining a team that achieve great results. The role is pivotal in providing highly skilled legal advice and representation to vulnerable clients across London at no cost to the individual. This is particularly important at a time where free or low-cost advice is becoming harder to find.

If you have the IAAS senior caseworker accreditation, you will be a key advisor with regards to Legal Aid work, including prioritising Legal Aid cases and ensuring that Legal Aid is used whenever appropriate throughout the team.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history. 

Please refer to the job description for further information.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Centre requires staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

Benefits
‍·26 days’ leave rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)
·Two annual wellbeing days
·Access to Blue Light Card discounts
·Pension: stakeholder pension scheme and we will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.
·Life assurance cover(after probation passed)
·Season ticket loan
·Training and development opportunities

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Tameside. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Tameside. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.  

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro-rata
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account on our website. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 5pm on 14/11/24, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

Please visit our website. 

NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

We are looking for a current University of Northampton student to take on the role of Finance Administrator. Developing your experience alongside our two full time finance professionals you will be responsible for managing cash and credit transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Key duties include verifying and preparing cash receipts for banking, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to cash handling policies. The role also involves reconciling credit card statements, matching transactions with invoices, and resolving discrepancies. Additionally, the administrator processes purchase orders and invoices, checking for accuracy in quantities, pricing, and VAT calculations.

Bank transactions must be accurately recorded in the accounting system, with a focus on correct budget allocation. The Finance Administrator collaborates with the finance team to ensure timely cash flow reporting and assists with month-end and year-end financial reconciliations.

This is a great opportunity to get experience in a small finance team based on the University's Waterside Campus alongside your accountancy and finance studies.