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Detention Action is a small organisation with a big impact. Since 1993, we have worked to improve the welfare of people in detention centres and tirelessly campaign alongside our beneficiaries to reduce the use of immigration detention. We work on the frontline with people in immigration detention, as well as challenging injustices in asylum, detention and deportation systems in the UK.
We are looking for a Casework Coordinator to join our organisation. Working as part of the Casework team, our successful candidate will be responsible, both directly and through working with volunteers, for casework and emotional support for people detained under immigration powers.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a passionate individual with casework experience, looking to join us in defending the rights of people in detention at a critical time for our organisation and the wider immigration and human rights sector. Full details about the role, including the person specification, are provided in the Candidate Information Pack.
TO APPLY
Please use the Quick Apply button to upload a CV and Cover Letter to the CharityJob portal by 9am GMT on 2 September 2024.
Please read the Candidate Information Pack carefully, including the instructions on how to apply, which explain the requirements for your CV and Cover Letter. We will not accept incomplete applications.
We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, including those from minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We strongly encourage those with lived experience of the asylum, deportation and/or immigration detention systems to apply.
Use the Quick Apply button and refer to the Candidate Information Pack, as this explains the requirements for your CV and Cover Letter.
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They are at the forefront of innovative clinical care, and they challenge boundaries.
Every day their charity is tasked with a unique set of missions which they respond to with their fantastic services, all of which are funded entirely by voluntary donations, trading and fundraising activities they undertake. This ethos remains at their core; they are here to work alongside and help the NHS without using their available funds. The impact they make with their services is to keep people alive, keep families together, to let children grow into adults and to enable the NHS to carry out more work than they would have been able to without their support
THey also impact their communities by creating jobs, taking actions to improve the environment, bringing people together as volunteers and creating worthwhile training and experience opportunities.
Their work is only made possible by the wonderful support and generosity of the public, together with the dedication, skill and enthusiasm of staff and volunteers in all areas of operation. This support enables them to invest into their operational services, into developing staff and volunteers and into their future financial stability to protect the services needed now and in the future.
Job title (known Internally): HR Advisor
Location: Rugby (hybrid 40% office based)
Full time: 37.5 hours
Annual Salary: Up too £36,645.00
Closing date: 27th September 2024
Job Purpose
Are you looking for a role where you can provide responsive and efficient HR support to managers and staff across the organisation? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, helping to manage workforce issues, including change management and employee relations?
Join The Organisation as our HR Advisor!
As an HR Advisor, you’ll be responsible for delivering professional, customer-focused HR advice that supports the organisation in managing key workforce issues. Whether you’re guiding managers through employee relations cases or supporting change management processes, your role will be crucial in ensuring smooth HR operations and contributing to the success of their charity.
With your expertise, they'll enhance HR processes to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness, aligning with their charity's mission to make a difference in the lives of those they serve. Your autonomy in achieving specific objectives will be vital in driving their HR strategy forward, ensuring they move toward their organisational goals. You'll be a pivotal part of the HR team, supporting the HR/People Manager to uphold an efficient HR operational service throughout the organisation while focusing on specific goals and objectives to drive the HR strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance and support on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies, including liaising with their solicitors to support effective decision-making.
- Advise and partner with managers and department heads to understand business needs and develop tailored HR solutions that drive organisational performance and employee engagement.
- Support with the implementation of HR initiatives such as contracts for services reviews, Occupational Health and wellbeing providers, Appraisals, Pay and reward, to support their long-term growth and sustainability.
- To adopt a culture of coaching and empathy with all line managers to encourage a positive employee experience.
- Work closely with the Resourcing, and L&D team to continuously improve manager capability, by challenging, influencing, and supporting managers to develop their knowledge, understanding, and ability to manage teams effectively.
- Analyse HR metrics and trends, exploring areas where improvements could be made.
- Work with the Learning and Development team to identify areas where training could benefit employees. Offer ideas for programmes that could help improve skills and competencies, supporting in facilitating HR training sessions or workshops.
- Support managers with employee relations cases, including sickness, disciplinary, and performance issues, providing confident and knowledgeable advice.
- Be prepared to travel across the organisation, supporting managers and teams where needed.
- Input for the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Helping ensure that these policies align with employment legislation and company/charity standards.
Person Specification
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
- An understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and industry trends.
- Proven track record of building effective relationships with senior leaders.
- Exposure in change management and guiding teams through organisational transitions.
- Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver effective policies and procedures and employee development initiatives.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Compliance Responsibilities
In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:
- Health & Safety and Environment.
- Safeguarding
- Data Protection
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Quality
You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of their activities. Their commitment applies to all acting on their behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of their Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.
*Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants.
REF-216 395
22.5 hours per week, [over 5 days, could include Sundays]
£23,436.25 FTE - £14,251.77 pro rata
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass
Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Location - Castle Bromwich, West Midlands
Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Have you got Retail/Management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge in 2024?
We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to help lead our team in the Castle Bromwich shop. You will be working with volunteers in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution of the shop.
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
As an Assistant Shop Manager you will support the Shop Manager to lead a team of diverse volunteers. You will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this is the place for you.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our shops and services.
The closing date for applications is at midnight on Friday 6th September 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 23rd August.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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Female Housing Support Worker
Rochdale
Temporary
Full time
£13.00 - £15.00 per hour
Our client
Our client is part of a large group who are committed to enriching communities and improving lives. They provide residential and day support services to people who are homeless or in housing need. Services offers a safe environment where people can develop their skills and independence to empower change.
Morgan Hunt is recruiting for a Female Housing Support Worker, to join the a service in Rochdale on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role, with the potential of being permanent for the right candidate.
The role
- To be involved with admission and selection of service users, in conjunction with the Project Leader.
- To encourage and assist service users, via support plans, to develop themselves and their independence within the service or by moving on.
- To work in consultation with other members of the staff team and to liaise with the staff of other projects.
- To ensure the upkeep and the security of the building and to take responsibility for any cash and equipment under your control.
- To carry out regular key-working sessions with service users at the agreed period, to meet their individual needs and keep comprehensive records of all contacts made.
- To issue warnings and take appropriate action to promote the health, safety and welfare of all service users in line with policies and procedures.
- Support individuals in a way that is trauma informed and solution focused and promotes resilience.
- The efficient keeping of appropriate records including case notes, support plans, financial and administrative records.
- To support and assist service users in participation and consultation processes.
- Foster and maintain positive relations with volunteers, local community and other voluntary and statutory organisations and external agencies and with other services.
- To ensure compliance with the Group's Health and Safety policies.
The candidate
- Able to assess need and to plan and deliver effective, stimulating and dynamic support.
- Able to develop service user, volunteer and community involvement and work in an enabling way including facilitating group activities.
- Able to address equality and diversity issues and an understanding of the needs of volunteers and service users.
- Able to demonstrate personal organisational skills: attendance /timekeeping, planning workload; record keeping, use of IT, managing resources effectively, meet deadlines.
- Able to demonstrate strong communication skills including record keeping, report writing, use of IT and social media platforms.
- Able to be an effective team member and inter agency worker.
- Able to use training, supervision and other feedback to continually improve performance.
- Able to manage risk and associated and ensure that procedures are followed, and risk is managed appropriately.
An Enhanced DBS is required for the role of Female Housing Support Worker.
This is an urgent requirement for our client, so for more information or to be considered for this role, please apply today!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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- Are you a Disabled Person committed to change?
- Do you believe Disabled people can bring about change themselves?
The Bristol Disability Equality Forum (BDEF) is a well-respected community organisation run by and for Disabled people. We have operated in Bristol and the surrounding area for over twenty years. We have a proven track record in reflecting and representing the views of Disabled people to policy-makers and decision-takers, and enabling and empowering Disabled people to build their communities and represent themselves. We are wholly managed and staffed by Disabled people.
BDEF is emerging from a period of transition following the departure of our long-term Director in 2023. We have a new Board of experienced and enthusiastic trustees who are committed to guiding the organisation through its change to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, and to securing funding for its long-term stability.
We have two vacancies for Disabled people to be part of shaping and leading this well-established organisation on to a new and exciting future.
You must be a Disabled person with a strong commitment to, and understanding of, disability as an equalities and political issue. You will need to have experience of managing and leading, overseeing budgets and making funding applications. You will need to have excellent communication skills and be confident in representing disability equality issues in a wide range of settings (statutory Boards, Committees etc.)
Contract: Permanent, Part time
Hours: 1 day a week
Salary: £35,550 FTE
THE ROLE
Within the broader context of the overall Counselling training programmes, and in the light of any overall Programme policies and guidelines, to lead and manage the BA Counselling Year 2 (One day a week delivery) programme, maintaining a standard of excellence and safeguarding the distinctiveness of the Waverley Integrative Framework.
KEY TASKS
- Within that broader context, and supported by the BA Counselling Programme Leader, to be responsible for the structure and delivery of the B.A. Year 2 (one day a week delivery) programme and the student assessment processes. Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and maintaining development of BA year 2 (one day a week programme), keeping it in line with academic and professional requirements as appropriate;
- Maintaining the integrity and ethos of the Waverley Integrative Framework and consistency with overall BA Counselling Programme;
- Assisting Waverley Abbey College as required in its annual budget process, and keeping spending commitments in the BA Year 2 (one day a week programme) in line with Waverley Abbey College’s agreed budget;
Establishing and maintaining fair systems for student assessments, including:
- Initial selection of students, taking due account of standards and BA Counselling admission procedures;
- Setting appropriate assignments;
- Maintaining standards in grading; and
- Ensuring tutorial support and oversight of students’ personal development.
- Supported by the BA Programme Leader, to encourage, develop and manage the tutorial teams for BA Year 2 one day a week programme, assisting tutors to deliver courses to the highest standards. Responsibilities include:
- Selection of team tutors, selection of other associates (role players, supervisors, facilitators, etc) in consultation with the BA Programme Leader;
- Continued oversight of tutors and associates, including team-building and individual appraisal and feedback;
Supported by the BA Programme Leader, to be responsible for the welfare, spiritual well-being and psychological safety of the BA Year 2 (one day a week programme), within the parameters of the course. Responsibilities include:
- Dealing with student complaints and grievances, and handling any cases of academic misconduct, in line with Waverley Abbey College’s policies and procedures;
- To lead and lecture on other modules as agreed with the BA Programme Leader and College Director;
- To continue personal professional development, professional conferences, further education and training, etc;
- To maintain a personal counselling caseload in accordance with the highest standards required by professional bodies;
- Attendance at Waverley Abbey College Team meetings, Academic Boards, Programme Boards, Exam Boards and events such as Graduation Day;
- Any other reasonable duties as requested.
Closing date 01-11-2024
REF-216 102
Senior Individual Giving Officer
Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home work
Salary: £34,525 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Friday 16 August 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 19 August and/or 26 August 2024
This is a full-time permanent position.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join our growing Individual Giving Team as a Senior Individual Giving Officer. You will work on creating our Individual Giving appeals, writing compelling communications which will inspire and drive income. You should have experience of working in a charity environment, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously to tight deadlines and budgets.
Experience required
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Managing direct marketing campaigns in a charity environment.
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Leading projects from start to finish within given budgets and timescales.
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Creating compelling and professional communications for a variety of audiences and channels.
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Analysing campaign results and using insight to optimise future campaigns.
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Collaborative working with multiple internal and external partners to deliver campaigns.
About JDRF
JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
JDRF drives breakthroughs towards a world where no one lives with type 1. Until then, it makes everyday life better for the people who face it.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Start date: As soon as possible (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).
Salary: £25,496 - £27,845 per annum, pro rata.
Contract: This is a 9 month maternity cover contract, with strong possibility of extension to 12 months.
Hours: 21 hours per week.
Place of work: CARA premises in Colchester and some remote home working if a suitable environment is available. Some travel to other locations in Essex may be required, particularly during the induction period.
Holiday: 25 days per year, pro-rata, plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year.
To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification. Applications must specifically address each essential and desirable criteria, giving evidence from previous experience or qualifications.
Application deadline: 9am, Tuesday 24th September 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 1st October 2024.
This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1
Job Description
The First Contact Navigators play a central role in the CARA team, ensuring that our service users and other agencies receive a high-quality service from the moment of first contact. You will work as part of a wider team of First Contact Navigators across Essex and the post liaises with clients, the CARA team and external agencies, providing advice, support and information.
The First Contact Navigator will engage with individuals who are experiencing, or who have experienced, sexual violence and or sexual abuse who require information, signposting and short-term support. You will be the first contact and conduct first meetings, managing your own caseload and co-ordinating personalised support for individuals on their pathway to wellbeing. You will have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to work under minimal supervision. You will support people who use CARA services to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, maximising their independence and engaging in appropriate community or clinical resources. You will work collaboratively with service users, the CARA team and other professional agencies to navigate and coordinate services.
The main responsibilities of the post are:
• To act as a first point of contact for new referrals and enquiries, providing information, emotional support, advice and signposting.
• To complete first contact calls and assessments with clients over the telephone.
• To ensure information about new referrals/enquiries is accurately recorded on CARA’s database in real time.
• To work collaboratively and build trust with service users, agencies, personal and professional support networks to collate relevant information to effect individualised support requirements.
• To assess and engage service users not currently engaged in appropriate specialist sexual violence services.
• To seek and respond to referrals from a variety of internal and external sources.
• To assist survivors and relatives/supporters of survivors in understanding the range of resources and services available to them.
• To support service users to engage effectively with appropriate services to meet their individual needs and aspirations.
• To work as a link between clients, CARA staff and external agencies, ensuring appropriate information is passed on.
• To work closely with the Essex-wide team of First Contact Navigators and Information and Referral Coordinators to ensure effective referral processes across Essex.
• To act as a point of contact for external agencies making referrals to CARA, answering queries about our referral process.
• To cover the enquiry line and the office phone and deal with enquiries as required.
• To pro-actively promote CARA’s services to external agencies, ensuring they are aware of our referral procedures.
• To contribute to development of promotional information, to ensure information about the referral process is clear and accessible.
• To attend regular team meetings and to work with colleagues to further the objectives of CARA.
• To adhere in full to all CARA’s organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding procedures.
• To report to the Service Development Manager, Head of Operations, CEO and Trustees as required, including the production of regular written reports.
• To be administratively self-servicing.
• To undertake any other related activities as required by the Head of Operations, CEO or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
• To take on new client, office and administration responsibilities as CARA develops.
About CARA
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.
CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex. We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich. We also provide remote services.
CARA seeks to be an inclusive organisation that actively encourages, supports and values diversity amongst both our service-users and our workers. We wish to create a culture in which discrimination, in all its forms, is recognised and addressed.
You can read more about CARA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion here. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
About Synergy Essex
CARA is part of Synergy Essex – the Essex Rape and Sexual Abuse Partnership. We work closely with SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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River Church Ipswich is an HTB Network church plant in the town centre of Ipswich, which launched in September 2021 and has already grown quickly into a thriving resource church, with a congregation of more than 200, and three Sunday services.
The Spear Centre Manager will work as part of the River Church staff team to oversee the delivery of Spear—an employability programme equipping and empowering unemployed 16-24 year-olds to overcome barriers to employment and their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.
The important stuff
Salary: £25,213
Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Location: River Church Ipswich – we are an office-based organisation
Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate.
Application pack: Download our application pack for more information. Have a look at the Ipswich website to apply as we will not process applications through this page.
River Church has wheelchair access. Please feel free to contact the church for any enquiries regarding accessibility.
Key Responsibilities
Website
- Responsibility for maintenance and development of Resurgo’s website, delivering engaging content with a focus on dynamic visuals and videos, tailored to our different website audiences.
- Optimise user journeys across all Resurgo’s digital channels.
Partnership liaison and relationship management
- Establish the primary local referral agencies and build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with them to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective.
- Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network.
Oversight of Spear Programme Spear
Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions and a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there.
- As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the workplace, and to raise their awareness and maximise potential in stepping into the world of work.
- Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Assistant Coach.
- Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and the Spear Trust, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education
Line management and training
- Manage the Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development.
- Be line managed by River Church staff, locally, and by Resurgo, nationally, to support with the set-up and ongoing operations of the centre and report back on KPI.
Supporting River Church’s mission and ministry
- You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members, and help the Assistant coaches to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme.
- Ensuring the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church
- Work with the Head of Operations and Fundraising Assistant to prepare successful grant funding applications for Spear Ipswich, and provide timely grant reporting.
- Attend and participate in Staff Meeting, Tuesday morning Prayer Meeting, and Sunday Services (serving on a team at one or more Sunday service) • Regularly pray for Spear, River Church, and in particular our Social Transformation work.
- Attending other River Church events and services, occasionally speaking and/or contributing as required • Ad hoc tasks and other project work.
Site management
- Liaise with relevant staff locally on site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies.
Please apply on the website of River Church Ipswich. We will not process application through this page.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues. Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.
Situated within the Resource Centre, the service provides health-related activities and support, including access to wellbeing support, health advice, and treatment opportunities, all delivered with respect and dignity. Key to the service are the Health & Wellness Fairs, organised in partnership with community providers. These fairs offer crucial services like dental care screenings and vaccinations, aimed at reducing health inequalities and enhancing accessible care for the community.
About the role
- Delivery of excellent health and wellbeing services to all stakeholders, consistent with the values of the organisation.
- Develop and oversee Providence Row’s Award Winning Health and Wellbeing Fairs in partnership with community provision.
- Reduce A&E admissions by strategically enhancing preventative care measures and facilitating early intervention services through our health programs and partnerships.
- Participate in planning, monitoring and evaluation to ensure we deliver effective services and demonstrate the impact of our work to key funders.
- Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive health services, aiming not only to improve health and wellness among our clients but also to minimize A&E admissions through effective preventive care and early intervention.
- Establish and maintain robust partnerships with health providers and community organizations to ensure a collaborative approach towards integrated health support.
- Collaborate with the Volunteering Development Manager to implement a structured feedback gathering process from volunteers and clients, ensuring the services are responsive to the needs of the community and continuously improving.
- Monitor the effectiveness of these services, ensuring they meet the needs of the community and contribute to long-term health improvements and reduced dependency on emergency health services.
- Work alongside the Volunteering Development Manager to support and recruit volunteers and Peer Mentors to support client engagement.
- Develop systems and processes to ensure the Health Hub and Health & Wellbeing Fairs are delivered to a high standard, reflecting best practice in the field.
- Attend evening and weekend meetings and functions as on occasion.
- Work in accordance with the Charity's values, guiding principles, policies & procedures.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Monthly reflective practice
- Wide range of learning & development opportunities
To apply: Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
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We are delighted to be recruiting IAG qualified Careers Adviser to deliver information, advice and guidance across Kent, Medway and East Sussex, supporting individuals to maximise their potential.
CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training. The National Careers Service provides careers information advice and guidance to help people make decisions about learning, training and work.
Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly working environment in which our staff are truly valued and invested in.
As a Careers Adviser you will be responsible for providing Careers Information, Advice and Guidance to adults on a range of opportunities including learning, career paths and employment. Primarily this role will involve working in the community but may also be required to deliver sessions virtually.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with a genuine desire to make a difference and who wants to join an organisation that improves the lives of more than 260,000+ individuals every year.
In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- An annual salary of £26,398 to £31,554 (pro rata)
- 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays pro rata
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
- Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
- Flexible working
- Generous sick leave benefits
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Comprehensive training and development programmes
- Mental health first aiders
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Interest free parking permit loans
- Employee Assistance programme (AXA)
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 2nd September 2024. Interviews will take place on 11th September 2024 in Hastings, East Sussex.
**Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**
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This is an income generating role with sales targets for BeyondAutism’s Outreach Services – BeyondAutism Fast Responder®, Outreach and Training. Working closely with the Outreach and Marketing teams you will be responsible for ensuring that service level agreements are signed within 14 days of issue, that subscriptions are renewed and for building strong customer relationships.
Form a close working relationship with the Outreach Services, Marketing and Finance teams Issue and secure service level agreements Manage enquiries effectively and efficiently Meet sales targets
Maintain the CRM Customer relations Manage subscription relationships and service level agreements, including contract reviews with subscription holders Resolve complaints and concerns Sales and marketing Achieve sales targets
Ensure appropriate reporting of sales to Head of Marketing and Communications, Head of Finance and Head of Outreach Services Deliver strong marketing campaigns and lead generation
Reporting and monitoring Weekly collation of sales data Monthly collation of complaints, concerns and satisfactions to inform organisational learning Reflect and present information in appropriate formats for internal and external use Administration and relationships
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date CRM Ensure service level agreements are signed within 14 days of issue and that the delivery requirements are communicated to the Outreach Services team People Work effectively as part of the MarComms team to ensure KPIs are achieved Liaise effectively with the Outreach Services team and the Finance team
General responsibilities To understand, adhere to and actively implement all the policies and procedures of BeyondAutism To safeguard children and vulnerable adults at all times To undertake training as required Assist with other work, events and projects as needed Any other duties that the Head of Marketing and Communications may reasonably require
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Book-Keeper/administrative responsibilities /HR
Part-time: 21 hours per week
Reports to: Director
Salary: 27,500 PA for full-time (pro rata salary)
Job Purpose:
The Bookkeeping/admin role include Managing and coordinating monthly reporting, budgeting and reforecast processes. Answering the telephone, ordering stationary. Providing back office services such as accounts payable, collection of time sheets and payroll. Monitoring cash flow, petty cash handling, paying invoices, communicating with local government finance team, HR and funding application /budgets and monitoring.
Experience of working in a medium size charity and can be work as part of a team friendly cooperative.
Key Responsibilities:
Bookkeepers are responsible for several duties related to managing financial records these responsibilities may include:
· Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software (QuickBooks online) or databases then filing hard copies
· Preparing financial statements showing organisation income and expenditure
· Paying vendor invoices and tracking bank account balances
· Completing VAT returns (if related)
· Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the management of errors
· Recording any inconsistencies to help the Accountants reconcile inaccuracies
· Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets
· Work with purchasing to enter all PO driven invoices.
· Track employee purchases – ensure appropriate use of company credit cards.
· Work with and support Leadership Team to ensure all expenses are tracked and costs reduced
· Prepare weekly financial reports and correspondence for internal or external review
· Identify opportunities for increased efficiency, enter data for divisional budget and expenses for reporting to Leadership Team.
· File and sort documents (paper and electronically, creating consolidated reports when necessary)
· Various accounting, journal entries, and inventory adjustments.
· Set up and disposal of assets, maintain depreciation schedule
· Preparing employee wages
· Managing employee expense claims
· Helping the with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts
· Responsible for timesheets, correct or address any payroll changes on weekly basis.
· Give out payslips, email payslips, input on-line banking and advise when submitted for approval.
· Monitor payroll on a weekly basis for any payroll deductions etc
· Prepare payroll & government returns and remittances and payments including HMRC.
Health and Safety and Human Resources:
· Reviewing charities policies and procedures, assisting manager to understand and implement these policies with their staff, to maintain the HR and Safe portals.
· Additionally, work will need to be done to improve the already systems in place
· Attending meetings & note taking
· Ensure all staff are compliant with compulsory CPD, and maintaining up to date records
· Ensuring device policies, mobile phone & laptops, are signed and uploaded onto HR for all staff in possession with a device
· Support recruitment of new staff and lead induction process
· Ensure all new starters and leavers complete all the required paperwork, and that department managers have uploaded the relevant paperwork onto the relevant system
· Human Resources include processing DBS updated
· Manage employee pension plan.
· Maintain vacation, sick leave and attendance records.
· Maintain list of employees.
This Job Description and Person Specification reflect the duties of the post as they exist at this time and may be subject to change based on the needs of the organisation. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post from time to time as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates and assists the Lifelong Family Links with annual budget preparation process including preparation of accounting and personnel reports, document compilation and analysis, and data management.
To take part assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and development of the organisation; reviews progress and suggest changes in law as needed to Director
Participates in the development of short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for Director, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Reviews and evaluates programs and services to determine how well they meet the legal requirements intent of the charity.
Support grant programs; prepares grant applications. Conducts operational effectiveness reviews and/or management audits to ensure functional or project
Skills/Experience Required :
· AAT qualified
· Previous book-keeping experience essential
· Microsoft Office suite – Excel
· QuickBooks online
· Working for a charity experience
· Funding applications experience
Our Aims Lifelong Family Links will work in partnership with children/young people and adults with a disability, their carers and relatives
St Marylebone Parish Church is pleased to be partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in our search for a Head of Finance & Operations to join our team on a permanent basis. St Marylebone Parish Church is a monumental Grade 1- listed building and a place of active and engaged Christian witness that has been creating, naming and shaping community for almost 1,000 years.
As Head of Finance and Operations you will lead the lay staff team and help establish and deliver a strong strategic vision for the parish church through providing strong leadership to the finance, administration and operations of the parish church day-to-day.
The Organisation:
Today’s parish church – the fourth to have served the parish – is not only home to a diverse worshipping congregation, but to a flourishing Centre for Psychotherapy and a long-established innovative NHS Primary Care Practice. In addition, there are two parish Academy schools, the Outstanding The St Marylebone CE School and the UK’s only Church Special School, The St Marylebone CE Bridge School.
The present Parish Church, erected between 1813 and 1817, is renowned for its world-class music and community engagement. Everyone is welcome here and the building is open 365 days a year. In 2024, St Marylebone Parish Church was named UK Church of the Year and the UK’s Best Church Open for Visitors by the National Churches’ Trust.
The key duties of this Head of Finance & Operations are as follows:
- Lead on the development and execution of financial strategy, financial planning, budgeting and cost control.
- Ensure that resources (money, people and property) are managed effectively and efficiently in support of the strategy, aims and objectives of the parish church.
- Manage the running of financial operations including the preparation of management accounts, cash flow forecasts, out-sourced payroll, tax returns, creditor payments and investments.
- Manage budgeting and planning processes, providing all appropriate financial data, and supporting budget-holding staff in all areas.
- Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and be the main contact with external auditors.
- Work with building and maintenance team to ensure that St. Marylebone’s parish church is well maintained, preserved and presented.
- Manage the administration associated with the PCC, monitoring actions and helping to prepare meeting agendas.
- Work with HR to lead the personnel function for all PCC employees.
- Support the Heritage, Events and Volunteer Manager in their efforts to bring in more and different visitors to the parish church.
- Work with the Building Manager to ensure that Health and Safety matters and security are managed effectively.
- Work closely with the Technology and Operations Manager to ensure that the IT, AV and other systems serving the parish church operate effectively.
- Work with the Community & Development Manager, to support fundraising activities.
The successful candidate will have:
- A full accountancy qualification, or equivalent qualification by experience.
- Previous experience within a Cathedral, Major Parish Church or elsewhere in the charity sector.
- Expert understanding and knowledge of SORP.
- Experience in budgeting and cost control, including provision of reports and analysis to an audience with different levels of financial literacy.
- Experience in managing and motivating teams.
- Confident financial leadership skills, capable of directing financial strategy and delivering highest quality financial management.
- Empathy and excitement for the parish church’s purpose, vision and priorities.
Candidates must live within a commutable distance from our offices in St Marylebone, although opportunities to work from home will be on offer for up to two days per week.
The deadline for applications is on Sunday 8th September, but applications will be under continuous review in advance of this date, so apply today to avoid missing out!
Our Wales Delivery team are looking for someone who’s enthusiastic and well connected to the tech and digital sector in South Wales to become the new Digital Manager in Cardiff.
We deliver a range of programmes to support young people to develop their digital skills and move into employment; in tech/digital roles, or roles that are enabled through digital skills. You will develop new and maintain existing partnerships with employers and partners in the digital and tech sector in Wales, specifically to provide employment outcome opportunities for young people within our target groups.
The key aspects of the role include:
- Supporting young people into employment outcomes
- Establish new employer partnerships in the digital and tech sector in Wales
- Ensure The Prince's Trust is connected to employers and employment networks and training providers in the Cardiff City Region and South Wales region
- Manage partnerships to ensure safe and quality delivery for young people in line with Trust policy and guidance
- Ensure data and impact reporting information is captured accurately and timely to support contract drawdown
- Advocate Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) in line with The Trust strategy
- Be part of the Wales Leadership Team
This role is perfect for you if you have a good network within South Wales and a strong understanding of the impact digital skills can have to support young people into positive outcomes. An understanding of the needs and challenges of young people would be a strong advantage.
This role is on a 2.5 days a week contract (flexible on days/hours) until 31/03/25
This role is based from our Cardiff Centre
Mae tîm Cyflawni Cymru yn edrych am rywun brwdfrydig sydd â chysylltiadau â’r sector technoleg a digidol yn ne Cymru i ddod yn Rheolwr Digidol newydd yng Nghaerdydd!
Rydym yn darparu amrywiaeth o raglenni i helpu pobl ifanc i ddatblygu eu sgiliau digidol a symud i fyd gwaith; mewn rolau technoleg/digidol neu rolau a alluogir drwy sgiliau digidol.
Byddwch yn meithrin partneriaethau newydd ac yn cynnal partneriaethau presennol â chyflogwyr a phartneriaid yn y sector digidol a thechnoleg yng Nghymru, yn benodol i ddarparu cyfleoedd cyflogaeth i bobl ifanc yn ein grwpiau targed.
Mae agweddau allweddol ar y rôl yn cynnwys:
- Helpu pobl ifanc i ddod o hyd i waith
- Meithrin partneriaethau newydd â chyflogwyr yn y sector digidol a thechnoleg yng Nghymru
- Sicrhau bod gan The Prince’s Trust gysylltiadau â rhwydweithiau cyflogwyr a chyflogaeth a darparwyr hyfforddiant ym Mhrifddinas-Ranbarth Caerdydd a rhanbarth de Cymru
- Rheoli partneriaethau er mwyn sicrhau darpariaeth ddiogel o ansawdd i bobl ifanc yn unol â pholisïau a chanllawiau’r ymddiriedolaeth
- Sicrhau bod data a gwybodaeth adrodd effaith yn cael eu casglu’n gywir ac yn amserol er mwyn cefnogi’r defnydd o gontractau
- Eirioli dros Gydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant yn unol â strategaeth yr ymddiriedolaeth
- Bod yn rhan o Dîm Arwain Cymru
Mae’r rôl hon yn berffaith i chi os oes gennych chi rwydwaith da yn ne Cymru a dealltwriaeth gref o’r effaith y gall sgiliau digidol ei chael i gefnogi pobl ifanc i sicrhau canlyniadau cadarnhaol. Byddai dealltwriaeth o anghenion pobl ifanc a’r heriau maent yn eu hwynebu yn fanteisiol iawn.
Contract 2.5 diwrnod yr wythnos (diwrnodau/oriau hyblyg) tan 31/03/25
Mae’r rôl hon wedi’i lleoli yn ein canolfan yng Nghaerdydd
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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