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ABOUT THE ROLE
We have a new opportunity for a specialist Dual Diagnosis Worker to join the team in Croydon on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a new role to the team and you will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills. You will work to the long term support needs of our residents and work towards facilitating improved outcomes.
Our service has 27 residents across 4 sites, which specialise in Forensic Mental Health aiming to enable and empower our residents to achieve their maximum levels of functional independence and enhance their sense of wellbeing.
Shift Pattern: This role is full time 37.5 hours per week. Hours to be discussed, you will be based in service.
Finding us: East Croydon Train and Tram Link.
Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT YOU
This role is perfect for someone who is driven to provide high quality, effective and person-centred support to others. We are passionate about what we do and welcome the same drive, values, and interest in performing in our field. We are looking for someone who has a trauma-informed approach in everything they do, who thrives when working as part of a team, be effective at communicating, and able to build long-term purposeful relationships.
Initiative, adaptability, and proactiveness will be essential in this role, being able to follow processes and policies and resolve any challenges face on.
If you are compassionate, supportive and empowering to others do keep reading!
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up realistic and flexible strengths-based support plans, working closely with colleagues and support teams to support and advise on interventions and approaches to meet resident/participant needs.
Include appropriate substance misuse interventions within support plans for those with co-occurring substance dependence and mental health need devising systematic plans for care; implementing this plan; coordinating the input of others and evaluating effectiveness. - Undertake joint holistic assessments and risk assessments with residents/participants to help determine service and support needs and identify where these can be met. Provide outcome-based support measured against goals, recovery, and achievements.
- Encourage residents/participants to identify and define their own goals and work towards being resilient and independent as possible, support with reducing reliance on clinical interventions and hospitalisations.
- Promote active involvement of those with dual diagnosis, assist residents/participants to identify their own strengths, personal interests and goals and support them to access and participate in activities of their choice.
- Undertake time-limited, SMART, and a range of evidence-based interventions such as 1-1’s, including harm minimisation, increasing awareness and motivation through stages of change and relapse prevention.
- Support in creating and maintaining a welcoming, psychologically informed home environment for residents/participants, ensuring a continuous focus on safety, health, and wellbeing.
- Positively promote and support connections with local communities and boroughs of SIG’s services and liaise with other teams to maintain and share knowledge and links to support people to access resources which include print, personal and digital.
- Develop community links and liaise regularly with a range of agencies and individuals across voluntary and third sector services in the community including but not limited to; drug and alcohol services, supported employment schemes, gyms and healthy living programmes, recovery colleges, and benefits and advice agencies.
- Act as a role model for staff of all disciplines and grades working with people with co-occurring mental health, alcohol and/or drug problems.
- Share knowledge and skills to help enhance awareness around dual diagnosis and best practice, challenges, and services available with other services of Social Interest Group.
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
KEY CRITERIA
What we are looking for:
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with people of complex backgrounds. Ideally ex-offenders, those with enduring mental health, substance misuse and challenging behaviours
- Experience of assessing needs and strengths, and supporting people with dual diagnosis and complex needs
- Previous experience in a similar role, providing holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental illness who use substances
- IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
- Able to recognise ill health and additional support and need for interventions
- Knowledge of the interactions between mental health problems and drug and alcohol use and the issues facing people trying to stabilise their situation
- Applied knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management, particularly in relation to harm minimisation
- Ability to engage those who may be hard to reach, able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
What we would like, but not essential:
- Experience in delivering training in motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Theory informed approaches and other relevant recovery models
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Our Values
Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people
Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential
Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff
Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
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WECare’s Head of Fundraising is responsible for supporting the Fundraising team in their efforts to raise funds. We have lots of exciting projects and expansion in the pipeline. We need a Head of Fundraising who can come on this journey with us and help the charity grow whilst maintaining our core values and standards.
Who we are:
WECare Worldwide is a UK and Sri Lankan registered charity set up by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes. Our mission is to provide international standard veterinary care for less fortunate animals around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. The WECare Team is made up of passionate, dedicated and brilliant individuals who know how to work hard and enjoy ourselves while we do it. We aim to change the outlook for street dogs worldwide, with 75% of the globe’s dog population going without access to healthcare. We want to plug that gap and provide them with a whole lot of love while we do it!
Key responsibilities:
1. Fundraising Strategy Development:
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Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve organisational fundraising goals.
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Design and establish fundraising structures, policies, and processes to streamline fundraising efforts and ensure compliance with regulations.
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Identify new fundraising opportunities and innovative approaches to expand the donor base and increase revenue streams.
2. Donor Engagement and Relationship Management:
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Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and potential supporters.
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Implement strategies to enhance donor engagement and retention, including the development of stewardship programmes, and ensure ongoing engagement, retention, and the growth of regular givers.
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Lead the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events, ensuring seamless logistics and maximising donor participation.
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Research and identify potential grants and trust funders to diversify funding sources.
3. Communication and Outreach:
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Create and distribute quarterly newsletters and appeal email campaigns to engage supporters and donors.
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Develop and maintain relationships with current sponsors, partners, and key donors.
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Oversee the 'Sponsor a Dog' programme, ensuring its effectiveness in donor engagement and revenue generation.
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Optimise the new supporter journey and create promotional materials in line with current brand guidelines.
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Identify, actively seek, and manage media opportunities, including TV, radio, and social media partnerships.
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Secure support from UK/ Sri Lankan businesses and establish official partnerships where possible.
4. Fundraising Management:
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Manage fundraising events, including securing sponsorship and maintaining strong relationships with venues and their staff.
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Support WECare fundraisers with all needs associated with their efforts.
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Develop grant applications and supporting documentation.
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Manage the production of fundraising materials and advertisements.
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Oversee the development of merchandise ranges and play a key role in the sales process.
Key Attributes:
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Must have experience in working remotely and setting up fundraising functions
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Must have a positive, can-do attitude even in the most difficult of moments.
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Must have experience in fast-moving, high-stress work environments.
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Strong interpersonal and management skills, with a passion for making WECare the very best it can be.
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Approachable team leader and strong team player, with the ability to work well under pressure.
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Self-motivated and able to learn and take initiative.
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Organised and trustworthy.
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Resilient and willing to take on a challenge.
WECare is a vet and nurse run charity providing high standard veterinary care to the millions of roaming dogs in Sri Lanka in need of vet care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR generalist to join the dynamic environment of modern policing as an Interim Senior HR Consultant on a 10 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Our HR Consultancy Team provides internal customers of Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Constabularies with expert advice and guidance on a wide variety of complex employment matters. Every day is busy and different, but this will typically include areas such as attendance, performance, conduct, grievances, pay matters and change management. The teams are aligned to the business to establish effective working relationships with departmental managers and the dedicated People Business Partner. This particular role supports collaborated departments across BCH including some of the more specialised areas of policing.
Reporting to the HR Consultancy Manager, you will have management responsibility for a team of HR Consultants and be accountable for the performance and delivery of localised HR support, identifying areas where improvements can be made to better support our customers. You will also have responsibility for a specific area of ER people practice and will work with internal and external peers to ensure efficient and innovative thinking in the relevant policies, processes, and methods of working.
We strongly support agile working and so there is flexibility for some homeworking and a work base of either Godmanchester (Huntingdon) or Hatfield. Please note, however, that you will be expected to work flexibly across sites in Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire as the work demands. Sites are accessible by public transport.
About the role
Sightsavers’ work in the field of education is driven by the principle of inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. We are looking for a Global Technical Lead – Inclusive Education to provide technical leadership and expertise in inclusive education to guide the development and delivery of specific initiatives and programmes.
As the Global Technical Lead for Inclusive Education, you will support Sightsavers to promote inclusive education for children, youth, and adults with disabilities in education systems in West Africa, East, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA), and South Asia. Working across multiple countries, you will ensure that disability inclusion is at the centre of conceptualisation, design and implementation of Sightsavers’ projects.
Strong communication skills in English and French are essential for this role, as is the availability to travel 12-16 weeks a year, nationally and internationally.
Principal accountabilities will include:
- To provide technical leadership and expertise in inclusive education at the programmatic level
- To strengthen the global programme portfolio in inclusive education through leading strategic and technical inputs in proposal development for funding opportunities.
- To pioneer new strategic initiatives and innovative approaches in inclusive education to improve and enhance the quality of Sightsavers’ work, especially in cross-cutting priority areas like climate action, gender equity and the use of data and evidence.
- To contribute to the research, innovation, policy, advocacy and communications agendas through close collaboration with interdepartmental teams and key external stakeholders.
- To undertake senior level representation of Sightsavers as an expert in inclusive education at national, regional and international professional and sector-specific networks, platforms, conferences and meeting
This is an ideal opportunity to build on your existing expertise in leading and developing programmes in inclusive education in lower income countries. We are looking for a skilled communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships across different departments and work collaboratively as a member of our cross-functional teams. To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A Postgraduate qualification (minimum Master’s) or equivalent experience in a relevant field, e.g. education, special needs education; disability, international development
- Business to fluent French language skills
- A proven record of leading, developing and implementing programmes in inclusive education in lower income countries.
- Experience of working with national governments and international institutions such as Global Partnership for Education, UN agencies, bilateral agencies as well as non-state actors to contribute to education system transformation.
- Knowledge of current developments, issues and best practice in inclusive education to effectively address the barriers to education for children with disabilities
- Able to travel for up to 12-16 weeks a year (regional and international).
This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to work with our partners to have an influential role on livelihood development? APT Action on Poverty works to transform lives by helping people work with pride for a better future. Committed to being led by the communities and people we work with, we work with our partners to provide economic solutions to address hunger, injustice and barriers to safe and lasting work in East and West Africa.
We are a small dynamic team and which takes pride in our forward-thinking and transparent approach and we're seeking a new Programme Manager for current and new work in Sierra Leone and Kenya.
We work with people who are marginalised by society such as through their disability, gender, age, conflict or environment. We tackle the reasons for vulnerability and exclusion, building on the self-reliance and dignity secured through economic solutions to tackle stigma, discrimination and abuse of rights.
The successful Programme Manager will manage current programmes in Sierra Leone (working with a corporate on child labour and strengthening CBOs for more inclusive governance) and support the development of new programmes in Kenya and possibly Tanzania. The Programme Manager will play a key role in the development of APT Action on Poverty.
Reporting directly to the CEO, your key responsibilities will be: supporting contract delivery and financial management, developing/maintaining donor relationships, seeking new partnerships and project opportunities, proposal development and applications to institutions.
Experience of living and working in East or West Africa, a track record in proposal development and applications to institutions, knowledge of livelihood development and rights based approaches are key areas for this role.
This is a remote role, we meet up once a month in Evesham. We will also consider applicants who wish to work 80% FTE.
A Candidate Brief is attached and also on our careers page on our website. Please do check it out! We will be excited to hear from you!
Application is through CV and a covering letter explaining why you are excited by this opportunity and why you feel you are the right person for the job.
Closing Date for applications: Sunday 28th July 2024
Action on Poverty’s vision is a world free from poverty where everyone can work with pride for a better future
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety Officer to join our team.
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working)
Salary: £39,650 Band F, Level 3 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: Fixed term until June 2026
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
About the Role:
As our Safety Officer, you will ensure young people taking part in Scouting are safe, by working with local volunteers, line managers and specialists to ensure that national policy, procedures and guidance are implemented at a local level.
As the Safety Officer you will have:
- Good knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation and regulation
- Level 3 IOSH/NEBOSH accredited qualification
- Experience in delivering health & safety advice
- Experience of conducting health & safety audits and identifying risk
- Experience in office administration, using Information Technology, analysing/interpreting data and composing reports
- The ability to assimilate large amounts of data and information and provide a summary of key implications for others
Key responsibilities as our Safety Officer:
- Conducting health and safety audits in line with the Scouts’ Safety Quality Framework, identifying areas of non-compliance and taking appropriate action to rectify these
- Providing members with specialist technical advice and support in the area of safety, outdoor activities and adventure
- Assisting the National Safety Manager in developing the Scouts’ safety rules, policies and guidance and support in line with industry and external best practice
- Researching, planning and preparing proposals for changes to rules, policies and guidance relating to safety and outdoor and adventure, ensuring they are in line with current Government guidance and legislation
- Using management information to inform best practice
- Working with local volunteer line managers to ensure the delivery of safe scouting to members, through compliance, quality assurance, and data insights
- Ensuring a high standard of resource materials, for members and delivering training
- Ensuring responsive and genuine engagement with internal and external stakeholders which will provide both challenge and support
- Any other duties as reasonably requested by the National Safety Manager and/or other Safe Scouting Management Team, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the job
In return, we offer you:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
- Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
- Three extra days over Christmas
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible working hours
- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
- Study and volunteer leave
Closing date: 11:59pm Thursday 1st August 2024
Interviews will be held online: Wednesday 14th or Thursday 15th August 2024
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
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Community and Events Fundraiser – North Yorkshire
£28,137.13 (Full Time Equivalent)
North Yorkshire Hospice Care Sites
30-37.5 hours a week (job share considered)
Permanent Contract
Are you enthusiastic, driven and have excellent people skills?
If you love building relationships with people and want to make a real difference to local hospice care this could be the perfect role for you.
As a Community Fundraiser, you will play a vital role in fostering connections and cultivating support across North Yorkshire, representing our family services at Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’ and Saint Michael’s Hospice to drive revenue growth.
The primary focus of this role is to help expand our network and raise awareness of our mission. This involves building relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and volunteers. Responsibilities will include: actively seeking new opportunities, delivering presentations, attending local networking events, and coordinating assigned community initiatives, campaigns and events.
Each day brings unique challenges and opportunities, so adaptability, excellent communication, and strong time management skills are essential for this role. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team, we are a passionate and dedicated group with ambitious plans for the future.
Have you been recommended to this role by a current employee as part of our recommend a friend scheme? Don’t forget to let us know after clicking apply.
Benefits include (subject to eligibility): -
- 35 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, pro-rata)
- Comprehensive Induction Programme
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%
- Lifestyle discounts and savings
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to staff support
- Free group life assurance
- Free DBS check
You will be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to the people of Harrogate, Hambleton, Richmondshire, and District.
At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young people’s safeguarding. This impacts our recruitment processes and we have adopted a number of safer recruitment practices, which our HR and People team can talk through with you.
We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained including but not limited to identity checks, DBS clearance at an appropriate level for the role, verification of right to work in the UK, employment references and employment history. Costs of pre-employment checks will be met by the organisation.
North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).
Please be aware we reserve the right to close a vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.
PLEASE ENSURE: that you answer all supplementary questions as part of your application. Failure to do so will result in an automatic rejection and your application will not be considered.
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we are not currently able to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.
Job Description
Key Tasks
Operational
- Engage, support, and nurture supporters throughout their fundraising journey.
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key individuals, groups, and businesses to boost visibility and engagement.
- Collaborate with other teams across the organisation to deepen supporter engagement and achieve shared goals.
- Establish and coordinate a network of local volunteers and volunteer fundraising groups, empowering them to organise events and campaigns.
- Recruit, support, and guide volunteers for community-based activities, ensuring a positive experience.
- Represent the North Yorkshire Hospice Care brands by attending cheque presentations and events to thank supporters.
- Ensure activities are warmly recognised and communicated with supporters to capitalise on future opportunities.
- Deliver presentations to businesses, community groups, and schools to raise awareness and increase engagement.
- Manage all elements of street and public collections ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Support and co-ordinate the delivery of assigned fundraising events, challenge events and campaigns, ensuring supporters have a positive experience.
- Update digital platforms with supporter-led events and promote them via social media.
Strategic
- Support the Community and Events Manager in achieving strategic objectives.
- Contribute to the development of income and expenditure plans for the Community Support team and regularly monitor and report on assigned budgets, income forecasts, and variances.
- Review and improve all fundraising activities to ensure optimal use of volunteers, resources, and systems to achieve our goals.
Financial
- Achieve agreed fundraising targets and income, through new and existing community supporters.
Regulatory
- Embed the organization’s values into your working practices.
- To carry out all duties in accordance with the law, Fundraising Code of practice, Data Protection Regulations, the Hospice philosophy, and the Hospice policy on equality of opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.
- To undertake relevant training and professional development to remain at the forefront of industry standards.
- To promote, protect, and enhance the brand and reputation of NYHC and act as a key ambassador in many settings, including media work and public speaking. Ensuring our name and reputation is positively viewed in the marketplace.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Key results/objectives/measures of success
1.Deliver agreed income target for the assigned area.
2.Increase the number of supporters on the database.
3.Generate leads for the wider team.
Overarching responsibilities
- To embed the values of the organisation into your working practices evidencing this regularly and ensuring this remains a priority.
- To live out our values, which drive all that we do, in the context of your everyday work following our behaviour framework.
- To work in accordance, and fully comply, with our organisational policies and procedures.
- To carry out all duties in accordance with the law, , regulations, organisational frameworks, recognised professional guidelines and the have a commitment to FREDIE, integration and collective decision making.
The above is indicative of the current responsibilities of the post which may change from time to time in consultation with the post holder in line with the service need.
Throughout your time with us we will conduct ongoing employment checks and performance reviews relevant to your role, for example professional registration checks, DBS, appraisals and regular contact meetings.
- Terms and Conditions
Reports to: Community and Events Manager
Responsible for:
Hours:Up to 37.5 hours
Location:Hybrid working but with regular/frequent travel across North Yorkshire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We work in partnership with Age UK Buckinghamshire to deliver the Hospital Discharge Support Service. The service covers the county of Buckinghamshire and aims to improve the experience of people leaving hospital, at what can be a very difficult time for them. Our teams work with patients to make this experience more manageable and to minimise the risk of readmission. This service supports people aged 18 who are leaving hospital after a stay. Older people are highly represented in this client group.
We are looking to recruit an experienced person-centred leader who is passionate about delivering services that make a difference to people’s lives. You will have responsibility of maintaining a high level of service delivery with impressive outcomes. You will lead a team of staff with oversight of each service area, will be highly organised, able to make decisions and use your initiative. The role will also involve monitoring service processes, systems, and workforce capacity to enable us to identify areas for change and improvement.
The purpose of the role is to manage and deliver the day-to-day operation of the service. Operating across Buckinghamshire, our discharge staff are based at both Stoke Mandeville and Wexham Park hospitals. Our community team are based in the Age UK Buckinghamshire offices in Aylesbury but reach out to serve residents across the county. Additionally, a team of volunteers provide additional capacity and reach. The post holder will be based at the office in Aylesbury but will be expected to travel across the two hospital sites when required,
The hospital teams operate 7 days a week supporting patients on discharge. Over a year more than a thousand patients will be taken home by our teams and helped to settle in safely. The community team will support residents post discharge, liaising with any other services, offering practical support to settle in at home such as shopping, light housework or picking up prescriptions and offering a regular call to ensure all is well.
The opportunities to make a difference are huge. If you think so too and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we are keen to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join the team in Thames Valley, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based Berkshire.
As a Caseworker you will be:
- Effectively manage a caseload.
- Ensure each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service.
- Undertake risk and needs assessments.
- To follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Provide information and advocacy to enable service users to navigate and understand the criminal justice system.
- Identify barriers to individuals accessing our services.
- To work alongside a team to reflect the diverse community.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships and promote effective communication between staff and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
You will need:
- Understanding of the impact of crime on victims.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering services.
- Using generic IT applications competently.
- Understanding and practical application of equal opportunities and diversity and inclusivity.
- Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Maintain professional boundaries.
- Knowledge and understanding of the requirement for confidentiality.
- A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience of managing a caseload.
- Experience of outcome focused working.
- Knowledge of risk and needs assessment framework
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
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The role
Are you an experienced trusts fundraiser with energy and a creative flair? Would you like to join a well-established charity with a strong reputation? Would you like to be a part of an ambitious, supportive and collaborative team?
At Cruse Bereavement Support, we are looking for a Trust and Foundations Manager to lead our vitally important trusts and foundations income stream. This is a key role for us, and we are looking for an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser looking to take this work to the next level. You will line-manage a Trusts and Foundations Officer and be part of a wider Partnerships Team, which includes national corporate partnerships, external training and consultancy. You will lead on working with colleagues from across Cruse to develop innovative new approaches to funding asks from trusts and foundations. Your relationship fundraising approach will enhance our work with existing partners and win the support of new funders. Your collaborative approach to internal working relationships will allow you to produce high quality funding applications and reports to funders.
This role is a remote role, but you will be an active member of the Cruse family, in daily contact with many colleagues from all areas of Cruse for video calls, phone calls, email and instant messaging. The hours are 35 per week (but would consider 30+ hours over 5 days).
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply for this exciting role. As the UK’s leading bereavement charity, we support tens of thousands of people every year, but with your help we could support even more.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
- Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
- Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st July 2024 with interviews taking place w/c 5th August 2024 on Teams. Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 5th August 2024, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a data role within an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to children's lives?
Are you looking to bring your data and insights experience to a sector-leading team?
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Commercial Strategy Team within the Professional Learning Services (PLS) department, which develops commercial activities that support the NSPCC's strategic goals by engaging professionals and organisations involved in working with children.
As a department, we produce, market and sell high-quality and evidence-based online and face-to-face child protection courses, as well as consultancy products, for anyone who works or volunteers with children. All revenue generated by our product portfolio is reinvested back into the NSPCC to help protect children.
Why are we recruiting?
The Commercial Strategy Team is responsible for driving the department's 5-year growth strategy through data, insights and business development and we are now looking to grow the team to help us meet our ambitious goals.
The Data Analyst (Customer Data and Insights) will have the opportunity to develop how the department uses and presents our customer data to help us grow our income, shape our product offer and reach more professionals to keep children safe.
About the role
The key aspects of the role:
- Responsibility for analysing and reporting on PLS customer data on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Deliver data dashboards across the department to improve data accessibility, presenting timely and accurate information for decision making
- Provide evidence-based insights such as customer profiles, buying patterns, repeat business opportunities to support our customer retention and marketing strategies
- Analyse and report on the PLS customer feedback data to improve our customer experience
We are looking for someone with:
- Highly developed knowledge and experience of data management systems and ability to use statistical and data analysis packages
- Experience analysing large datasets and an understanding of how to gather, segment and report data insight, ideally on customer or audience data
- Experience of developing and managing data dashboards through PowerBI
- Experience of developing data, coding, or analytical best practice within an organisation
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and appreciation of data quality issues
Working environment and benefits
Whilst the role is primarily home based, there is an expectation for the successful candidate to occasionally travel to other parts of the country for team meetings, training and to support the wider team.
In return, we can offer a flexible working arrangement to ensure a healthy work/life balance. The successful candidate may wish to work from their local NSPCC hub either as a hybrid arrangement, from time to time or may have individual circumstances that can be discussed at interview.
We also offer a variety of benefits including:
- 29 days annual leave + bank holidays increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service
- Employee benefits and assistance programme
- Generous matched pension up to 7%
- Life assurance scheme
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, adoption leave and IVF leave
- A range of learning and development opportunities including apprenticeship opportunities
- A range of lived experience network groups including Black Workers Support Group, Thrive Network, Muslim Colleagues and Allies Group, PINCC (Pride in the NSPCC's Colleagues and Children), the Family Network and Action 4 Deaf and Disabled as People Together.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK's leading children's charity and work alongside a friendly, passionate and dedicated team.
Please provide evidence of how you meet the person specification along with your motivation for applying in your application for this role.
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP Salary & benefits: £36,338 - £40,289 per annum depending on skills and experience, 25 days holidays, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days (subject to pro-rata for part-time employees).
About: In response to emerging needs and the implementation of the Diocesan Property Strategy, the Diocese of Salford is looking to appoint an experienced individual to support and develop Grant and Bid Writing within the diocese. The successful post holder will be expected to represent and work in accordance with the ethos of the Diocese of Salford and to ensure the highest standards of financial management are maintained.
What we are looking for: We are looking for a person with excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids. The post holder will have proficient IT skills, specifically Microsoft Office software and excellent communication and presentation skills required to build relationships with potential funders.
What you will need: The successful candidate will need to be educated to A Level standard or equivalent and have experience of National Lottery Heritage Fund applications. They will have significant experience in Trusts, Grants or Corporate grant and bid writing as well as a proven record of successful applications for funding from Trusts and/or other Grant making bodies.
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and barred list checks will be undertaken for working with children and vulnerable adults. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found on our website
Closing date for applications: 12 noon onTuesday 20th August 2024
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!
Please note: The deadline for applications is 5th August. Successful candidates will be interviewed on 8th August.
INTRODUCTION
An exciting vacancy has arisen in Islington Mind for an opportunity to work within the Islington Core community mental health multidisciplinary/multiagency team, that integrates services across Health, Social Care and the Voluntary & Community Sector.
This is a partnership project being delivered by Age UK Islington and Islington Mind with the Camden and Islington Trust. Age UK Islington and Islington MIND are both independent charities, Age UK Islington provides a range of one-to-one personalised support and Islington Mind offer a range of structured and open access mental health interventions including peer led bespoke projects.
For more information you can visit Islington Mind's website.
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and social care services, principally in the boroughs of Camden and Islington. The Islington Core Team has been developed based on the principles of the Community Mental Health Framework (CMHF). The Core Team’s vision is to provide integrated and person-centred care and to work together in partnership with primary care, the Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS), social care, communities, service users and their carers and families to support and improve mental and physical health for the whole population through a combination of prevention, supporting people to stay well and responsiveness to changes in need.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are looking for a key worker who can:
· Improve service user experience and outcomes
· Ensure people with mental health issues have improved access to mental health support
· Provide care and support that is holistic and person-centred, truly orientated towards the promotion and maximisation of individuals’ health, wellbeing and independence
· Reduce health inequalities often faced by people with mental health issues
· Integrate the community service approach across secondary mental health services, the VCS, primary care, social care, community assets as well as other physical healthcare provision.
KEY SKILLS:
You will be able to build effective relationships with people affected by mental health issues, be flexible in your method of support, ensure that a personalised approach is maintained. Be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, develop partnerships with key organisations and play a key role in a test and learn approach to community mental health services.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have previous experience of working in similar role or related setting and in working in a person-centred way.
You will have responsibility for managing a caseload, triaging referrals, case work management, connecting people to specialist services or community services to promote independent healthy living.
The role involves working with people who present with complex needs so you will need good listening and communication skills.
You will have excellent IT and organisational skills, be able to adapt to changing demands and priorities, be solution focussed, decisive whilst remaining service focussed. For more information see the full job description and person specification.
TO APPLY:
Please follow the link to our website to download the application form.
Please complete the application form, stating how you meet the requirements for this position by addressing the Person Specification and send completed applications to Ossi Ron (email address provided on website).
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adult and Child Barring.
Age UK Islington and Islington Mind recognise the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Executive
Salary: £34,790
Location: Hybrid – occasional travel to central London office or partner offices
Reports to: Head of Business Development
Would you like to make a difference in the civil society sector? Do you have a knack for building strong relationships and driving business growth? We're looking for a dynamic Corporate Partnerships Executive for ACEVO, the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations.
About Us:
At ACEVO, our vision is to see civil society leaders making the biggest possible difference. We've been inspiring and supporting leaders of voluntary organisations in the UK for over 30 years. We have over 1,700 members, from small community groups to well-known national and international non-profits.
The Role:
As our Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will play a crucial role in managing and growing our portfolio of corporate partners and advertisers. Your efforts will help ACEVO generate about 45% of our income, ensuring we continue to support and inspire civil society leaders. You'll be responsible for nurturing existing relationships, developing new business opportunities, and driving engagement through partnerships, event sponsorships, and advertising.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage Corporate Partnerships
- Maintain and nurture a portfolio of corporate relationships and advertisers.
- Build strong relationships with commercial organisations through extensive phone work and face-to-face meetings.
- Provide relevant engagement opportunities to partners in line with their level of investment.
- Increase engagement, activity, and financial contributions from existing partners.
- Regularly report to partners on ACEVO activities, including membership, policy, and corporate partner engagement.
- Convert in-bound job advertising enquiries into long-term advertisers.
- Produce member newsletters promoting corporate partner services and ACEVO's job services.
- Identify and support corporate partner venues, managing related admin with the events team.
- Represent ACEVO professionally at internal and external events.
- Manage and drive revenue to ACEVO Jobs, our recruitment advertising platform.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Minimum of two years’ experience in corporate partnerships, account management, or new business development.
- Strong relationship-building skills and confidence.
- Proficiency in CRM systems; Salesforce experience is desirable.
- Excellent customer service, administrative, and organisational skills.
- Flexibility and the ability to work on your own initiative.
- A passion for the third sector and a commitment to ACEVO's values of being member-led, connected, ambitious, and honest.
Join ACEVO at an exciting time of growth and opportunity. Make a real difference in the civil society sector and help us support the leaders who drive positive change in their communities.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter by 29 July. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please send your CV and cover letter by 29 July. We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
We are looking for someone who would enjoy the challenge of leading a team of staff who have lived experience of many of the issues facing children and young people on the estates of Eltham.
Superkidz Community Trust was founded in 2001 and over the years, has provided children and young people with a safe space to play and to interact with adults who have the time to listen to them. We have developed a model of engagement, Transform Group and Individual Mentoring (TGIM), that puts interaction at the heart – not simply providing activities but ensuring that there are sufficient adults around to engage the young person in conversation and the chance to express worries, self-doubt and concerns.
All our workers are drawn from the local community and many have been beneficiaries of Superkidz themselves. Most have lived experience of the issues facing our young people.
Following the retirement of our founder and Manager, Nick Russell, the Trustees are looking for a leader who will take the charity forward, support staff and help them to feel secure and confident in their abilities, while setting high standards in the workplace.
The information provided in this job description is given to ensure that the post holder has the best opportunity of understanding what is required to be effective in the post. It is not intended to be prescriptive in every detail and it is expected that the postholder will be as positive and flexible as possible in using this as a framework.
Job Description
Key accountabilities:
The Manager will:
· Be an integral member of the team delivering Superkidz day to day activities and groups.
· Following consultation with staff service users and the Board prepare a strategy, financial and operational plan that best delivers impact in line with the TGIM theory of change. This should include locations, staffing, activities, income generation and should be fully costed.
· Lead the organisation in the implementation and further development of this strategy in consultation with the Board.
· Proactively use quality and impact information and strategic analysis to inform the development of new programmes of work that improve the lives of beneficiaries.
· Ensure that systems and processes are in place to manage, monitor and report on all compliance issues including; safeguarding, health and safety, and risk.
· Take accountability for financial decisions that protect the charity’s funds, ensuring the charity is sustainable and fulfils the requirements of the relevant regulatory bodies.
· Ensure that there is an appropriate funding strategy in place to secure the greatest possible diversity of income, through commissions, grants, donations, fundraising and social enterprise trading, and lead on the delivery of subsequent plans.
· Lead on the effective management of all aspects of Superkidz services and staff team, ensuring that staffing systems and procedures are up to date, regularly reviewed, and fulfil legal requirements.
· Oversee and lead on the development of staff to ensure that all teams and individuals have the opportunity for development and can work at the highest level of performance. Mentor and cultivate the existing skills of staff, providing them with a platform to grow.
· Ensure that all Superkidz services are delivered in line with all external and internal quality standards and in line with commissioners/funders requirements.
· Develop and lead on a marketing and PR strategy that promotes Superkidz, raises awareness, and increases client and funder engagement.
· Develop and lead on an effective communications strategy, both internal and external.
· Lead on the strategy to assess and develop opportunities for collaborations, alliances, and partnerships that deliver increased impact and lead to financial sustainability.
· With the Fundraising Liaison Manager, demonstrate leadership in key strategic relationships with public bodies, funders, corporate sponsors and other external stakeholders, through a range of communications, networks and events.
· Ensure full, timely, accurate and effective communication with the Board of Trustees and any sub-committees of the Board.
· Ensure that all decisions made in the course of the role are made according to current legislation and in line with all instruments of governance.
Person Specification
Essential Attributes
- An understanding of and commitment to the TGIM theory of change
- A commitment to the development and career progression of locally recruited leaders and staff
- Demonstrable experience at senior leadership / manager level in a similar sized or larger organisation
- Resilience
- An evidenced strategic mindset and capability
- Experience of successful collaborative working across organisations and sectors and ability to build relationships and partnerships
- Experienced written, verbal and non-verbal communicator with proven skills in; influencing, negotiation, stakeholder management, persuasion and interpersonal skills
- A high level of financial and general business acumen
- Confident spokesperson: ability to deal with the media and other stakeholders; excellent presentation skills
- In-depth knowledge of the range of regulatory and compliance processes required to ensure safety of staff, beneficiaries, customers and buildings
- A creative, innovative and entrepreneurial approach
Desirable Attributes
- Experience of leading entrepreneurial approaches to solving social problems
- Experience of successfully building, developing and growing a range of social or other enterprises
- Previous experience of working closely with a Board of Directors and understanding of division of responsibilities and lines of accountability
- Awareness of and sensitivity to the political, social and cultural environment in which the organisation is operating
- Understanding of public policy as it relates to the social issues that Superkidz addresses
Other: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
In your covering letter please tell us why you want the job, what experience would you bring and what you think would be the greatest challenges and rewards arising from this role.