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 Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?

We’re looking for an experienced professional to join our team of Myeloma Information Specialists.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for this post, and you will require to have previous experience in information delivery, as well as good IT and organisational skills.  Previous experience working in oncology, haematology, clinical research, or a healthcare environment would be an advantage for this role. 

About the role

This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we launch our new five year strategy. 

As a Myeloma Information Specialist you will provide a range of information and support on myeloma and related conditions to anyone affected by myeloma including patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

You will be part of the team on the Myeloma UK Infoline, taking calls and responding to queries, and assisting in the development and monitoring of the Infoline and related services including Ask the Nurse and our Peer Network.  You will require to develop an awareness of research and clinical developments and other initiatives in the field of myeloma and related conditions.

 About us 

Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions.  We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure.  Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well.  Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone. 

 We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

 Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.

Our culture

 Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.  We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.

How to apply

 If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending us the following:

1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role

2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements

Applications close on 5 August 2024 and interviews will be held w/c 12 August 2024. You will be asked to do a task prior to your interview.

Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:

· sex,

· race,

· disability,

· age,

· sexual orientation,

· gender reassignment,

· religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.

We are seeking up to 6 individuals in casual roles to be deployed as Designated Safeguarding & Welfare Leads with England Women's Development Teams (U15's-U19's) in fixtures, training camps and tournaments both in the UK and abroad. As such these roles will involve UK and International travel, which at times, could be for a few weeks in succession.

Each role is an extension of The FA's Strategic Safeguarding Team. Individuals will be deployed to a specific age group and will be the first point of contact for the duration of an England Camp or Event environment for staff and players regarding safeguarding matters. The role will also be involved pre and post camp in preparation and review phases.

The role will work both proactively to mitigate against safeguarding risks and lead the response in a camp/event environment where concerns about welfare, poor practice or child/adult abuse are identified.

Roles will be deployed across the following England Women's Teams camps and events:

1. U15's - c17 days on camp plus up to 6 days pre/post camp work = c23 days across 3 camps in October 2024, March & May 2025.
2. U16's - c30 days on camp plus up to 8 days pre/post camp work = c38 days across 4 camps in October 2024, February, April & July 2025.
3. U17's - c66 days on camp plus up to 14 days pre/post camp work = c80 days across 7 camps September, October, November, December 2024 and February, March, April and May 2025
4. U17's Specific event - c 34 days on camp plus up to 8 days pre/post camp work = c42s days involving c8 days across 2 camps August and September 2024 and up to c28 days across October into Early November 2024.
5. U19's -c74 days on camp plus up to 16 days pre/post camp work = c90 days across 8 camps October, Nov-Dec 2024, February, April, June and July 2025.
6. In addition, we wish to recruit one additional person to act as a 'casual staff bank role' who has the flexibility to cover a camp/event, sometimes at short notice, in the event of illness etc

Note: Due to the level of flexibility and experience required for these roles, we are particularly interested in applications from people;

• in existing flexible roles with safeguarding and welfare remits, or who are retired;
• with experience from teaching, youth work or similar

The number of days stipulated are approximate and are subject to change depending on schedules and progression through tournaments. Post holders would be contracted on a day rate, initially until 31 July 2025, with anticipated deployment in line with the above to an age group.

There will be an expectation to attend St. George's Park, nr. Burton upon Trent, as part of the induction process and occasional meetings thereafter.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Understand, promote and implement The FA's Safeguarding Policies, England Safer Working Practice Guidance and event specific Safeguarding Plan and Risk Assessment.
• Lead the in-camp response to safeguarding and welfare issues (including low level concerns), escalating serious matters internally with The FA and where relevant to statutory agencies and stakeholders. Work collaboratively with Tournament Safeguarding Leads in ensuring a safe environment.
• Lead the Camp Welfare Group - Ensure the Group meet as required throughout a camp and that issues are addressed as far as possible whilst on an event. Utilise the Group effectively, to support the response to safeguarding and welfare issues.
• Ensure all safeguarding/welfare concerns and incidents are responded to, reported and recorded using internal FA processes and systems. Support and advise colleagues on safeguarding matters and incidents.
• Support colleagues to understand their safeguarding responsibilities and ensure practice matters are raised and addressed as appropriate, escalating serious concerns in a timely manner e.g., allegation involving a member of staff. Work closely with Women's Teams Safeguarding Oversight Lead and Senior Safeguarding Manager - England Teams and FA Venues to ensure that safeguarding concerns are responded to appropriately.
• Deliver pre-agreed safeguarding briefings and training to staff and players on camp, drawing on your expertise, experience and enthusiasm to ensure these sessions are engaging and are contextually relevant.
• Foster positive, supportive relationships with players, collaborate with colleagues in particular with the Strategic Safeguarding Team, psychology, medical and education & lifestyle leads, to ensure that appropriate support plans are in place, including managing matters relating to child protection plans, education, health & care plans (EHCP's) and that welfare and behaviour management needs are supported and that key messages are relayed to education providers/clubs as appropriate. Ensure that players are signposted as required to services and sources of support as relevant.
• Work with the Head Coach and Team Manager to ensure that any activities, including excursions developed on camp are risk assessed effectively, with relevant mitigations implemented.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to supervise players and support effective behaviour management.
• Contribute to event planning and review by participating in MDT calls as required.
• Produce a post camp/event report, highlighting areas of good practice, ensuring development areas are identified with clear actions, and participate in safeguarding quality assurance and data analysis reviews.
• Contribute to the wider work of the safeguarding team, including supporting safeguarding planning and risk assessments for events and complaint management as required.
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What Will You Need?

Essentially for the role:

Knowledge

• A professional safeguarding qualification and/or significant relevant experience in a safeguarding and or welfare role in education, youth work or similar environment.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding legislation, policy and implementation.
• Understanding of current issues that impact on the development of elite young players/athletes, particularly females in these environments.
• A sound working knowledge of data protection, information sharing and confidentiality, principles and practice.
• Sound knowledge of equality legislation and inclusive practices as they relate to safeguarding and additional vulnerability.

Experience

• Experience of implementing safeguarding policy and safer working practice guidance.
• Experience of making referrals to statutory organisations.
• Experience of risk and crisis management.
• Experience of delivering safeguarding training and CPD with staff in sport environments.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with young people and collaborating effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting.

Technical Skills

• Ability to deliver safeguarding training and briefings to a wide range of staff and players in a way that is accessible and age appropriate.
• Proficient reporting writing skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, management, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly with extensive travel with national teams for extended durations.

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge

• An understanding of case management processes and the role of a Designated Safeguarding Lead in these processes.
• Understanding of women's football, professional game academies, and player pathway, and international travel involving elite teams.

Experience

• Experience of running residential activities with young people.
• Experience of working in a safeguarding role or player wellbeing role in an elite sport pathway or environment, with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of differentiating learning materials and using a blended approach to learning.
• Experience of delivering safeguarding awareness learning opportunities with young people.

Technical Skills

• Completion of the FA Safeguarding Children Course or similar sports-related training or education-based Level 3 equivalent.
• Proficient project management skills.

A full driving licence is required.

If appointed you will need to complete an Enhanced DBS with a check of the Children's Barred List.

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

Our Organisation

The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.

The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup, Barclays FA Women's Super League, Adobe FA Women's Championship, and Women's FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.

Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.

The FA, For All, For You

Job Title: Head of Finance – Global Shared Services

About Us:

Registered in the UK and working globally, Future-CFO is a consultancy firm acting as one-stop shop for Accounting and Finance for NGO’s & NFP start ups. Our client base is a range of change making and social impact not for profits mainly across Europe, North and South America and Africa.

As a forward-thinking organization, we are looking for a dynamic Head of Finance to join our management team. The Head of Finance will oversee all financial aspects of Future CFO’s NFP clients. This includes FP&A, strategic decision-making and donor reporting. The Head of Finance is responsible for managing, supervising, and directing financial activities that our charity clients buy into. Other duties include strategic support to the management personnel and their Board members.

The ideal candidate will have Non Profit and NGO experience and possess a blend of strong financial accounting skills and the ability to manage complex month-end processes across clients that are based globally. They will be confident and a self-starter with excellent people skills, possess a passion for growth and creating a powerful and connected team culture.

Key Responsibilities:
● Oversee and manage a timely month-end closing process across various clients
● Be involved and proactive in comprehensive financial reconciliations that are performed for each client.

● Support the donor reporting process funders alongside our clients programme teams
● Coordinate with various teams and clients to ensure a smooth flow of financial information and to support decision-making processes.
● Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting, managing and complying with government reporting requirements and tax filings.

● Develop and implement financial policies and procedures that improve efficiency and internal controls across Future CFO and aligned to the various clients.
● Prepare and review financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements as well as be key lead of client audit.
● Manage comprehensive donor reporting, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting to donors, grant providers, and other stakeholders.
● Liaise with external auditors, facilitating audits and implementing recommendations as required.
● Monitor financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts, identifying trends, and recommending actions.
● Process standardization for running effective finances across our clients, working with other Future CFO leaders to create KPIs and contract management procedures.

Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is highly preferred.
● Excess of 5 years experience in a financial management, with a strong background in financial accounting and month-end closing processes.
● Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and standards, with the ability to oversee and ensure accuracy in financial statements and reports.
● Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
● Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an aptitude for building relationships with internal teams and external clients.
● Proficient in donor reporting and understanding in programmatic activities across the not for profit landscape.
● Proficiency in financial software’s and advanced Excel skills.

What We Offer:
● A dynamic and supportive work environment where you can develop your career.
● Competitive salary and benefits package including Health Insurance and 8% private pension
● Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

● A culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance.

Job Title: Volunteering Development Officer
Reports to: Volunteering Development Manager
Location: Home-based (some travel across UK when necessary, including the Leicester office)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,160 per annum, FTE
Hours: Part-time (28 hours with the option to discuss flexible working).

About Home-Start UK

Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and 178 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role

The Volunteering Development Officer (VDO) plays a pivotal role in sculpting our volunteering support within the Home-Start network. This role will be instrumental in enabling brilliant volunteering practice in our network of Home-Starts, specifically by working to enhance volunteer engagement and recruitment. The VDO will support excellent communication and collaboration with local experts, sector professionals, and volunteer leaders across various organisations. The VDO's responsibilities include providing hands-on support and insights for volunteer recruitment and volunteering best practice, as well as crafting evidence-based guidelines, policies, and tools that align with our strategic objectives for volunteering.

The VDO will manage volunteer inquiries at Home-Start UK, ensuring a seamless connection with prospective volunteers. As the main operator of our volunteer matching system, the VDO also plays a key role in internal dialogues about training, development, and volunteer support practices.

Occupying a vital position within the Practice Development Team as part of the Network Impact Directorate, the VDO supports a coherent approach to development, quality, and engagement initiatives. The role is crucial in building solid relationships and trust throughout the Home-Start network, ultimately amplifying our impact on a growing number of families.

In return you will have the opportunity to be part of an organisation where your input can make real difference. We believe a strong and positive approach to staff wellbeing is essential and offer a range of benefits to encourage great work-life balance. We also offer Pension, Paycare membership, and 28 days plus bank holidays annual leave.

If this sounds like your type of challenge we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: Monday 19th August, 5pm.
Interviews will be held virtually on the 27th and 29th August.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Candidates will also be sent the interview questions ahead of their interview so that they may fully prepare. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

Home-Start UK, a charitable company limited by guarantee. Company No. 5382181. Charity No. in England and Wales 1108837 and in Scotland SCO39172.

No agencies please.

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Anna Freud’s Schools Division has a substantial track record of delivering training and services into schools with national reach and reputation. Anna Freud has a long standing and established relationship with schools across London and also schools in the borough of Brent. This is an exciting new opportunity to work in Clinical Help in Schools in the Brent Wellbeing and Emotional Support Team.

Brent – Wellbeing and Emotional Support Team

The Wellbeing and Emotional Support Team (WEST) is a service commissioned by Brent Council focusing on improving the wellbeing of children and young people aged 0 to 18 years (or up to 25 years with a Special Educational Need or Disability) in identified vulnerable groups including children and young people with learning disabilities, at risk of exclusion, looked after children and those who are at risk of multiple vulnerabilities such as child sexual exploitation, gang affiliation and domestic violence. The service offers brief evidence-based individual and group interventions for children with mild to moderate needs and their families.

We are currently recruiting a Wellbeing Practitioner to join a highly respected team. The role will be suited to those individuals with skills and experience of working directly in schools/community and with hard-to-engage populations who may have withdrawn from education and their local community.

Location

The work will be a mixture of face-to-face work in community settings (predominantly schools) and home-based virtual appointments. Attendance at meetings and supervisions at the Brent Civic Centre (Engineers Way, Wembley HA9 0FJ) and Anna Freud London office (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) will be required.

Contract duration

Permanent

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Monday 12 August 2024.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday 14 August 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Monday 19 August 2024.

How to apply

Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Together, we make it possible.

We are Affinity Trust. A national social care provider specialising in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and assessed needs in England and Scotland. With a bold new strategy and plans for growth, we are looking for a positive, enthusiastic person to join our Tender Team as a Lead Bid Writer.

You will work on the end-to-end bidding process, from identifying tender opportunities and submitting engaging and successful bids through to managing post-award activity. You will develop compelling, high-quality tender responses, ensuring that our submissions stand out.

Our new member of the team will have knowledge and experience in tender planning, writing winning bids, and diligently working to continuously improve the quality of submissions. If your experience is in social care, that’s great but not essential.

You will also need excellent writing and comprehension skills, the ability to work to demanding deadlines, and attention to detail while managing conflicting priorities.

This role is part-time and home-based, working Wednesday through Friday. You will need to be happy working on your own, but as working with others is an important part of the role, we are looking for someone who also enjoys working as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

We are a charity supporting people with learning disabilities to live their best lives. As a values-driven organisation, our incredible staff are really important to us. You will be working as part of a small, friendly team and will have all the support you need to succeed in your work.

To express your interest, please apply through our website by submitting your cv and attaching a covering letter explaining your skills and experience.

We look forward to hearing from you!

What we will do

The salary for this role is £45,000 pro rata, and we are offering it on a 0.6 FTE part-time basis, working from home Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

We will offer you the following:

33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays), which we increase the longer you are with us.
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Blue Light Card - All work and no play is not fun, so enjoy discounts in your favourite shops, restaurants, travel and great days out, provided at no cost to you
• A 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• Company-funded health cash plan
• Ability to buy/sell additional holiday

OPPORTUNITY 

This is a unique opportunity for an astute, super-efficient, fast learner to join the first international climate campaign organisation focused on the steel sector, one of the largest and least-challenged drivers of climate change. We are seeking a dynamic executive assistant who can effectively support the leadership team management in a fast-moving and developing organisation. 

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

SteelWatch is a new international civil society organisation established in June 2023, driving corporate accountability in the steel sector and urgent climate action. Our vision is a steel sector that underpins a thriving zero-emissions economy. Our priority is for the steel industry to get on track for a 1.5 degree warming trajectory this side of 2030.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a member of the first international climate NGO specialising in steel decarbonisation, you will work with other SteelWatch team members located across Asia-Pacific, Africa and Europe. The Executive Assistant will be a vital team member, providing critical, executive administrative support to enable the Executive Director and SteelWatch Leadership team to operate effectively. The duties associated with the role will evolve significantly as SteelWatch evolves. The Executive Assistant reports to the Executive Director. 

Key Responsibilities

The role is focused on supporting the Executive Director and SteelWatch Leadership team on a number of tasks, not limited to:

• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, set up meetings, adapting to priorities. 

• Organise and book travel arrangements according to diary needs and internal policies.

• Arrange and prepare for meetings with external partners, allies, donors and industry meetings, handling logistics (timing, location, travel, virtual arrangements) 

• Draft supporting materials (e.g., presentations) and assist with minute-taking, ensuring team input.

• Track and manage written communication with key external contacts, including funder updates.

• This role will also support several core governance and operational activities, not limited to: 

• Support the Supervisory Board and Management Board in effective decision-making by ensuring clear agendas, logistical support in organising these meetings, plus minute taking, sign-off and circulation. 

• Assist with key organisational processes and tasks, collaborating closely with the Operations Lead and team members on new staff recruitment, contracting and onboarding processes. 

• Support research and delivery against organisational goals, monitor Director expenditure, manage system and IT tool access for staff and consultants, and maintain filing and other administrative systems.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, creative and tactful approach to making logistics and relationships run smoothly in a busy, evolving, international organisation. They will maintain the highest professional standards and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.  In addition to a great eye for detail and persistence, the ideal candidate will have the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive action forward in a fluid context and will enjoy doing so. Additionally, they will have enthusiasm for a start-up culture, demonstrating a willingness to lean into each other’s roles and support team members as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: The position is remote, and the location should be in a time zone within two hours of Central European Time. The UK location is a benefit. You must have the right to work in your location, and you will be employed in that country. SteelWatch is unable to support any visa application process. 

Work environment: The work is mainly remote, although some face-to-face meetings are essential, within Europe.  Working hours are flexible. Team members are currently located in Japan, the UK, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, and the team will continue to grow internationally. There will be some early mornings or evenings to accommodate interactions across time zones, with the flexibility to adjust your weekly schedule accordingly. Travel will be required to collaborate with allies and meet the team in person.

Terms and salary: The role is expected to be long-term and managed via an Employer of Record. The initial contract will be for 12 months, if feasible, within local employment regulations. While we envision this as a full-time role, we are open to other options (minimum 60% unless a job share). Please specify your preference in your application, and if part-time, state the number of days per week.

The UK salary for this position is in the range of £28,000 to £34,000 per annum, pro rata, based on experience. Comparable salaries in other countries are based on market rates.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We understand the power of diversity in driving better results. Every new addition to our team represents an opportunity for SteelWatch to embrace fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. We aim to make SteelWatch an inclusive, nurturing, and imaginative workplace, committed to equal opportunities for all. We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to differences in gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity, especially from those underrepresented in the climate movement. Please let us know if you need accommodations or support during the application process.

CODE OF ETHICS

All SteelWatch team members, consultants, and supervisory board members are required to adhere to SteelWatch’s Code of Ethics.

Salary range £34,000 - £37,000 per annum (£20,400 - £22,200 pro-rated) | 21 hours per week (part-time) | Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2025

This role will involve hybrid working from home and WGN offices, as well as travel across London and community-based working. It is anticipated that this may evolve over time in line with Service User and organisational requirements.

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence. This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called 'honour' based crimes such as forced marriage.

Our goal is to promote, preserve, and restore the mental health and wellbeing of women and girls, to empower them to make a total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.

About the role

We are now looking for an experienced and dynamic practitioner to lead on developing a comprehensive community development and outreach work for our West London Rape Crisis Service. This exciting role will develop relationships with local communities and professionals with an aim to raise awareness about sexual violence, improve communities and professionals’ responses as well as to improve access to services for survivors. This work will be carried out through a variety of activities such as briefings, workshops, trainings, and other means.

WGN’s Community Engagement Worker will also play a pivotal role in engaging with survivors as Experts by Experience, supporting them to shape and develop sexual violence policy and practice within the charity as well as externally.

How to apply

Please scroll down to download the vacancy documents. Completed application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring forms should be submitted by the stated closing date.

Interview details

Interviews are expected to take place remotely on Tuesday 27th August, however, please note that dates may be subject to change. 

Further Information

This post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity.

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. Posts are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Location: LB Westminster

Salary: (Salary Band 2.3) - £30,765.38 - £32,887.12 per annum

(Please note, successful candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2025

Closing Date: 16th August 2024 at 12 noon

Virtual Interview Date: To Be Confirmed.

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Housing First Project Worker X2 at Solace Women's Aid.  

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

Housing First is a new approach to supporting the most entrenched, excluded and hard to reach service users. It focuses on finding permanent housing as quickly as possible and then addressing the issues that have contributed to an individual’s homelessness. 

‘I want someone who I can do nice things with, too, not someone who just talks about what has gone wrong, or drugs and other things……I think about those negatives all the time anyway and I want a worker who I can feel positive with, happy’ (service user supported by another Housing First Project). 

About the Role

Assist in the day-to-day delivery of the service, managing a small service user caseload with the overall goal of supporting these women to sustain a (new) tenancy

Provide trauma-informed, solution-focused support to service users, tailored to individual needs and aspirations, with service users being able to choose as far as possible, what, how and when support is delivered

Advocate where appropriate on behalf of service users with external agencies regarding their welfare rights, Primary Health Care needs and other issues affecting their health and well being

Promote social inclusion, encourage independence and develop personal resilience of women with multiple needs affected by violence

Maintain accurate case notes and up to date records

Attend and contribute to multi agency safeguarding meetings e.g. MARAC, as appropriate

About You

Some experience in providing emotional and/or practical support to women who have experienced VAWG, homelessness or multiple disadvantage

Knowledge of the particular needs of women from diverse communities and the barriers to accessing support faced by black and minoritized women

Experience of working in partnerships with other agencies e.g. signposting, making referrals, supporting with appointments

An understanding of the impact of trauma on women experiencing abuse

Awareness of the intersection between severe and multiple disadvantage and VAWG, and an understanding of how the intersection of these issues can make it difficult for people to engage with support

A good knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures

Ability to provide strengths-based support.

A resilient and assertive approach to reaching out to and building trust and positive relationships with women who have complex/multiple needs and who may present as reluctant to engage and/or may be presenting in crisis

Excellent organisational, ICT, written and verbal communication skills

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please email us.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

JOB PURPOSE:

CVS Brent is looking to recruit its next Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and manage the implementation of programmes that enhance the capacity of voluntary and community organisations in the borough of Brent.

The incoming CEO will play a crucial role in leading CVS Brent through a pivotal transition period with a focus on stabilising the organisation and laying the groundwork for meaningful organisational change. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of community engagement and impact in Brent.

CVS Brent is a dynamic and independent charity dedicated to supporting the diverse and vibrant voluntary sector in Brent. Through a range of services, including expert advice, professional training, and effective advocacy, we enable individuals and organisations in Brent to build the capacity necessary to meet the needs and aspirations of their communities through voluntary action. Located in an inner-city borough with a rich tradition of voluntary activity, we actively promote innovative approaches to working and foster relationships and partnerships between communities, local government, and health services.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership and Execution: In collaboration with the Board, the CEO will define CVS Brent's strategic direction, goals, monitor progress, and set targets..
• Provide Visionary Leadership: Lead and support staff to enhance their contributions and ensure effective programme development and delivery.
• Manage Foundation Building and Change: Establish a strong foundation for future service growth. Navigate the organisation through transitions, ensuring stability and resilience.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Align CVS Brent's objectives with those of its stakeholders by collaborating with voluntary and community organisations, local authorities, and other partners to foster meaningful relationships.
• Embrace Innovation: Encourage creative thinking and explore new approaches to address challenges.
• Represent CVS Brent publicly: Represent CVS Brent and nurture effective relationships across local, regional, and national networks. Actively seek opportunities to expand and promote CVS Brent's role and impact.
• Build Capacity: Enhance the capacity of local organisations by designing and delivering effective programs.
• Lead Policy and Advocacy Efforts: Including engagement with Brent Council, NHS regulators, and other decision-makers.
• Build Strong Connections: Cultivate and maintain strong networks with key supporters, stakeholders, and partnership agencies to strengthen CVS Brent’s impact.
• Generate Income: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with partners, supporters, funders, and potential funders to capitalise on income generation opportunities.
• Manage Finances: Acquire the necessary resources for efficient operation (from both current and new funding avenues). Additionally oversee budgeting and risk management.
• Report to the Board of Trustees: Attend Board meetings and keep the Board informed about CVS Brent's progress, relevant matters, and the charity's mission. Provide timely and relevant information to aid the Board in fulfilling its duties. Alert the Board to any significant risks facing the charity.
• Ensure Robust Oversight: Uphold and implement CVS Brent's policies, procedures, and systems. Strive for operational excellence by adhering to established guidelines and continuously improving processes.
• Stay Informed and Proactive: Continuously monitor and stay updated on current social, economic, political, environmental, and other relevant trends. Use this knowledge to identify strategic development opportunities for CVS Brent and proactively adapt to changing circumstances.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

While no specific qualification is required, evidence of recent continuing professional development in areas such as management, leadership, or organisational culture is desired. Alternatively, equivalent work experience in a related field will be considered.

• Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, particularly with large and complex statutory organisations. Proven success in forming positive relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of the regulatory environment within which Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations operate. Strong grasp of good governance principles.
• Innovation and Change Leadership: Experience in leading and facilitating innovation and change across an organisation. Adept at driving positive transformation.
• Organisational Development: Familiarity with organisational and staff development principles. Knowledge of financial and risk factors relevant to business development in a VCSE context.
• Effective Leadership: Ability to provide effective leadership, fostering an organisational culture characterised by professionalism, respect, integrity, confidence, and trust.
• Collaborative Management Style: Proven ability to empower others through a collaborative management approach.
• Results-Oriented: Strong focus on outcomes, with a track record of delivering tangible results.
• Strong Communication: Excellent ability to represent CVS Brent and engage effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all organisational levels.
• Knowledgeable about Funding Sources: Understanding of various funding sources available to VCSEs, including trading.
• IT Proficiency: An awareness and passion for leveraging technology strategically to enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organisational Planning: Effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve desired outcomes.
• Commitment to Inclusion: Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Mission-Driven Commitment: Demonstrates a high level of motivation and unwavering commitment to the mission of CVS Brent.
• Enjoys Networking: Possesses strong connections within the VCSE sector and other related fields or can quickly establish connections and build networks.
• Understands the VCSE Sector: Can effectively represent and promote CVS Brent and the VCSE sector to external partners and industries.
• Possesses Interpersonal Skills: Including active listening skills and approachability.
• Thrives in a Collaborative Team-Oriented Environment: Collaborates effectively with other all team members.
• Brings leadership experience: Particularly in managing change and driving positive transformation.
• Displays an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Provides thought leadership, fosters innovation, demonstrates openness to new ideas, and is receptive to being challenged by others to explore alternative perspectives.
• Demonstrates Effective Organisation and Workload Management: Adept at managing complex workloads efficiently often with digital tools.
• Committed to staff well-being: Supports flexible working arrangements, and actively contributes to the growth and development of a diverse team.
• Demonstrates visible sector presence. Possesses strong public speaking skills and plays a prominent role in the sector.

Community Connector

We’re looking for a Community Connector to develop innovative teams and mental health services based within networks of GP Practices.

Position: Community Connector

Location: Epsom

Hours: 37 hours a week

Salary: £30,300 (per annum)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Pension, Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Friday 9th August

The Project

An emotional and wellbeing service that supports adults aged 18+ in primary care who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. Patients are offered extended consultation times, quick and easy access to practical advice and tailored support for their mental health needs from a multidisciplinary team.

Patients can explore the situation affecting their wellbeing – whether that is an ongoing mental or physical health problem, loneliness, debt, or other issues. They can then be guided to appropriate resources that may help, including talking therapies, benefits advice, or an introduction to a local community group.

The role of the Community Connector is fundamental to the developing of these innovative teams and mental health services based within networks of GP Practices (Primary Care Networks – PCNs). The role supports the ongoing development and mobilisation of integrated primary care mental health services.

The Role

Providing a primary care mental health service within this context refers to:

• First level of intervention
• Ease of access
• A multidisciplinary approach working a range of professionals across PCN’s inclusive of GP’s, Practice Nurses, Mental Health Practitioners, Pharmacists and Psychiatrists.
• Supporting patients to access to a wide range of community services and resources including social care, housing, family, debt and employment support that contribute toward maintaining good health and wellbeing.

About You

Below is the essential criteria of the role:

• A diploma or degree in appropriate subject i.e. counselling, psychology, social work, probation, mental health, Health and Social Care (Level 3) or NVQ Level 3+ and/or a minimum of 2 years community experience of mental health work.

• Understand confidentiality, consent, and GDPR
• Ability to travel within Surrey and local area if required.
• Ability to work flexibly across operational hours and evenings and weekends, where required.
• To work co-operatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• An understanding and ability to work to the confidentiality, consent, information sharing and safeguarding policies of the integrated service.
• Good communication and written skills and a commitment to accurate and confidential record keeping.
• Ability to interact effectively with the client group, colleagues and other professionals whilst retaining clear boundaries.
• Able to break down stigma and barriers associated with working with the client group.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and needs of the client group.
• Knowledge and understanding of community working, lone working, and ability to maintain safety whilst working in the community.
• Ability to work to all the policies, procedures and standards of the Service and joint working arrangements with key partners.
• A good understanding of personal limitations, ability to identify when to seek advice and support

About the Organisation

The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.

Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.

You may also have experience in areas such as Community Connector, Community Development Worker, Social Service, Social Services, Support Worker, Care Worker, Early Help, Social Work, Youth, Youth Worker, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Care, Care and Support, Social Care, Community Support, Community, Children, Young People, Family, Community Project Officer, Community Partnerships Manager, Community Partnerships Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Community Engagement, Mental Health, Health #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Job title: CYP Schools Senior Coordinator

Hours: 35 hours (Full-Time)

Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2025, with the high likelihood of an additional year of funding

Salary: £28,879

Responsible to: CYP Schools Lead

Location: Contractual base is Chorley. Delivery will take place in schools across Lancashire.

We’re looking for bold and caring people to join our Children and Young People’s team. We want people who have experience of engaging and working with children and young people in schools, ideally in Lancashire.

To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be confident, driven and have the ability to work autonomously. You will be open, hardworking, creative and able to quickly build rapport with young people and school staff.

You will have experience working with schools and colleges and understand the barriers some young people face to achieving good mental health and wellbeing. For the Lead and Senior Coordinator roles we are looking for someone with people and project management skills who are adept at building fruitful relationships. 

This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind as our children and young people’s services are growing, enabling us to reach and support more people. We want people who believe in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.  

Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.

We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between xmas and new year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.

Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024) 

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Deadline for applications: 9am on 5 August 2024  

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 August 2024

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Job title: Service Coordinator (Mental Health and Wellbeing)
Post no: 606
Working base: Bedford Wellbeing Centre, Woburn Rd, Bedford
Hours: 12 hrs per week
Working pattern: 2 days per week tbc (Monday – Friday), 6 hrs per day (10.00am – 4.00pm)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2025
Salary: £24,720 per annum FTE (£8,017.30 per annum Actual)

About the Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Bedford Mental Health Prevention service for adults which aims to improve people’s mental wellbeing, raise aspirations and enhance confidence.

As Service Coordinator you will be responsible for implementing working recovery models and coordinating the operational plans for the service to ensure that people are able to manage their mental health, move through their recovery journeys and achieve positive outcomes.

Along with coordinating service delivery to meet its aims, objectives and Key Performance Indicators, you will also line manage the service Recovery Workers and lead on recruitment, onboarding and management of volunteers in the service.

Additionally you will conduct assessments of individual’s suitability for the service, leading on more complex cases and guiding people through the range of available interventions that can support them to achieve the outcomes that matter to them.

In addition to managing the day-to-day delivery of the service you will also contribute to the direct provision of the service by leading and facilitating group sessions where needed and by offering informal 1-2-1 mental health and wellbeing support that reduces the chance that people will fall through gaps, be isolated and ensuring the right support and the right time that manages a range of needs.

You will lead opportunities to support events in the community to raise awareness of our services and to build links with local organisations and agencies.

You will need to be empathetic and deliver a person-centred approach in a non-judgemental way, collaborating with people to empower and engage them. SUN facilitators will have regular supervision and support in this role along with appropriate training.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Optional Health Plan
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on Friday 2nd August 2024

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply

Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Data Protection Adviser

We’re looking for a dynamic and a highly motivated individual to join a new role in our Compliance and Data Protection team.

This is a remote working role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options are welcomed.

Position: SIT36 Data Protection Adviser

Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide, however, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: Circa £30,100 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: Friday 2 August 2024 (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: Week commencing 5 August 2024

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Reporting to the Compliance Lead, the Data Protection Adviser will drive the development of an improved Compliance culture throughout the charity whilst ensuring that we adhere to all relevant regulations and laws. The role would suit a candidate looking to develop a career in compliance and data protection.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Acting as a knowledge expert on compliance and promoting a culture of compliance within the charity in relation to data protection, fundraising and the provision of support services, by the provision of advice, guidance, internal communications and training.

· Assist in the development of new training materials and communications relating to Data Protection and Compliance including overseeing the relevant intranet pages.

· Help to review existing processes and policies and assist in the updating/development of these, along with tracking changes in the external environment that may have an impact on these policies and procedures.

· Overseeing, managing and responding to queries from the departments different inboxes including those for Data Protection, individual data rights requests and data breaches.

· Project managing a number of key actions from an external review of the organisation’s Data Protection practices.

· Assist the Compliance Lead and Associate Director of Legal and Governance in producing ad hoc and annual compliance reports along with any annual submissions to regulators, 3rd parties or external bodies.

About You

You have experience in, or be able to demonstrate:

· Knowledge of Data Protection and willingness to learn in other areas of compliance

· Experience of working in charities, not-for profit or healthcare sector

· Experience of senior stakeholder management and confidence in communicating with senior stakeholders

· Strong organisational skills

· Desire to learn and develop skills and knowledge relating to data protection and compliance

· Strong sense of resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure

· Ability to manage evolving priorities and ensure projects are delivered on time

· Accuracy and a keen eye for detail

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further

information on the role.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options are welcomed.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Data Protection, Compliance, Data Compliance, Data Protection and Compliance, Data, Data Protection Officer, Compliance Officer, Data Compliance Officer, Data Protection and Compliance Officer, Data Officer, Data Protection Advisor, Compliance Advisor, Data Compliance Advisor, Data Protection and Compliance Advisor, Data Advisor.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.