Policy Manager Jobs

Join us to play a vital role in raising funds so that Catching Lives can meet the increasing need for our homelessness services. As Fundraising Officer, you'll work closely with the CEO as part of an enthusiastic, dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

Catching Lives will support you to join the Level Three Fundraiser Apprenticeship at the University of Kent and provide day study release during the programme, which is mostly taught online. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your knowledge and skills for a career in charity fundraising. For more information see the recruitment pack.

The role requires strong communication and organisational skills. You’ll manage a varied workload, including public-facing responsibilities such as attending events and engaging supporters across the community, alongside desk-based activities around data, finance and planning. You’ll be supported to apply your transferable skills and to develop as a fundraiser.

Volunteer: Fixed term contract (18 months)

Hybrid: Turn2us Edinburgh Hub & homeworking

Closing Date: 9:00am, 19th Aug 2024 BST

Join the Turn2us Edinburgh Trust Committee and Make a Difference!

About us: Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive. The Turn2us Edinburgh Trust focuses on improving financial insecurity in Edinburgh.

End Poverty 2030: In 2020, the Edinburgh Poverty Commission published "A Just Capital - Actions to End Poverty," the largest inquiry into poverty in any Scottish local authority. The City of Edinburgh Council has committed to ending poverty by 2030. We are dedicated to playing a key role in this mission, having committed to invest £5 million to increase our impact in Edinburgh. In the last financial year, we provided over £740,000 in grants to more than 600 people.

While grants offer crucial support, we believe systemic change is essential for long-term solutions. Our work focuses on developing effective local actions and investments designed with community input. We also provide tools for accessing benefits and grants through our online and helpline services. We challenge the systems that necessitate our programmes, aiming for long-term change.

Membership of the Committee: The Edinburgh Trust Committee ensures Edinburgh voices are represented and provides scrutiny and assurance to the Turn2us Board. Currently, the Trust is chaired by a Turn2us Trustee and includes two other Trustees, two members appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council (including the Lord Provost), and one independent member.

Opportunity: We are now looking to appoint two more independent members to join us during this exciting time of change. We would like these members to be Experts by Experience - individuals who have lived experience of financial insecurity.

Role of the Committee: The Committee oversees the Trust’s performance and strategic plan implementation; monitors and evaluates programme outcomes and recommends new initiatives; reviews the Trust’s strategy and policies regularly; increases the profile and reach of the Trust; provides local knowledge and experience.

Term: This is an 18-month pilot, with the possibility of reappointment for an additional term, for up to three years. The committee position is unpaid, but expenses are covered. Participation in Lived Experience in Governance Advisory Panel meetings is paid at Turn2us co-production rate of £84/day.

Time commitment: 3 x 3 hours committee meetings per year. 3 x Lived Experience in Governance Advisory Panel meetings. With preparation time, including for example pre-reading of materials and post-meeting follow up actions, this commitment should not exceed 6 days per year.

Skills and Attributes:

We encourage you to apply if you have two or more of the following:

• Live in Edinburgh
• Have experienced poverty or inequality and can use that experience to help find solutions
• Stay informed about poverty-related issues
• Have worked with Edinburgh residents facing poverty or inequality
• Committed to fairness and equality
• Know about the voluntary sector and have connections with other anti-poverty groups in Edinburgh
• Familiar with local resources and community support in Edinburgh
• Have experience in community work, engagement, or activism in Edinburgh
• Committed to being accountable to the people of Edinburgh

We encourage you to apply even if you don't have previous governance experience. Support and training will be provided to help you succeed in this role.

How to Apply: Interested? Please apply on the Applied website

Then, the next steps will be:

• You will then be asked to submit personal details including diversity data. All diversity data will be treated as confidential. Those involved in the selection process will NOT have access to it. The information given by candidates will be solely used for the purpose of improving the recruitment process.
• As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete some questions which are linked to the requirements of the role. These will be blind-reviewed, and the scoring of these will determine whether you move forward in the process.

The closing date for applications is 19th August 2024 at 09:00AM

We look forward to hearing from you! Join us and help create a brighter future for Edinburgh residents!

Turn2us is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from members of all communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Turn2us wants to enable an environment where everyone is kept safe from harm and can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding everyone involved in our charity and the work we do. You can read a safeguarding policy on the Turn2us website.

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

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

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

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Guild Lodge in Preston. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support. Please note that Guild lodge is a secure mental health facility.

About us

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

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

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Guild Lodge secure mental health inpatient hospital which provides 164 beds across different levels of security (Medium, Low and Step Down).Guild Lodge also provides a specialist provision for people living with an Acquired Brain Injury. Your role will require you to work with clients within this setting. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.  

About you

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

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

How will you make a difference?

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

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

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

Professional Development?

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

Benefits:

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

Equality and Diversity

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

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

How to apply

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

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 1700 on 15 August 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

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

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

We look forward to hearing from you.

NB:

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

The Kirkwood Support Life is an ambitious and forward-thinking charitable organisation delivering much valued, high-quality care and support to the people of Kirklees. We are here for anyone affected by a life-limiting illness, every step of the way and have built a reputation for excellence and innovation in palliative and end-of-life care across West Yorkshire and nationally.

In the next 10 years, we want to double the number of people we care for by encouraging everyone who might benefit from our services to reach out early enough for us to make a positive impact on their quality of life. This means we must challenge the perception that our focus is on end-of-life. While it is true this is an important aspect of what we do, it is not all we do. We’re here for local people across the community whenever they need us.

The Opportunity:

This is a challenging yet exciting time to be joining The Kirkwood. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Income Generation and Marketing to lead and drive our efforts in securing the vital funds that enable us to provide our essential services. We are looking for someone that will inspire supporters, encourage people to spread the word about our vital work, and continue to build The Kirkwood Movement.

The role of income generation within The Kirkwood Movement is established. However, this role represents an opportunity to truly lead with creativity and forward thinking married closely with the traditional, proven tangible activities.

Job Summary:

As the Director of Income Generation and Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing innovative strategies to support The Kirkwood's charitable activities. Your leadership will inspire our community, increase awareness, and enhance financial and voluntary support.

The role requires strategic, long-term thinking, and you must demonstrate a proven track record of developing and implementing successful long-term income generation strategies aligned with overall fundraising goals. You should be a confident and natural leader who can clearly communicate a compelling future direction for the income generation and marketing team. Additionally, you will be a critical thinker who utilises data and trends to make informed decisions, analyses results to identify areas for improvement, and embraces a continuous learning mindset that values both successes and failures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive income generation strategy aligned with The Kirkwood's goals.
• Foster a culture of creativity to explore and implement unconventional income generation methods.
• Lead the strategy to build The Kirkwood Movement, enhancing awareness, care outreach, and inspiring support.
• Create and nurture connections within The Kirkwood Movement to deepen engagement.
• Collaborate across The Kirkwood Movement to integrate income generation opportunities into daily operations.

Executive:

• Partner with the Executive Team to devise and deliver strategies that ensure sustainable growth in care provision.
• Establish policy frameworks and operational methods that support strategic objectives.
• Uphold and promote The Kirkwood Culture and Values.
• Serve as the key advocate for donors, ensuring their interests are prioritised in all activities.
• Oversee internal and external communication strategies and represent The Kirkwood in media and public events.
• Maintain strong relationships with the Board of Trustees and lead interactions with the Income Generation & Marketing Committee.
• Support Executive Management Team members and contribute to committee activities as needed.
• Contribute to the development of the 5-year strategic plan and long-range financial forecast.
• Stay informed of best practices in the sector and integrate them into The Kirkwood.
• Manage relationships with statutory regulators to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Departmental:

• Support departmental leads in crafting and implementing strategies for Fundraising, Retail & Trading, Media & Marketing, Business Development, and Programme Development.
• Propose, monitor, and achieve ambitious annual budgets for income generation.
• Deliver an exceptional supporter experience that drives acquisition, retention, and maximises supporter lifetime value through stellar stewardship.
• Inspire and lead a motivated team, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability for income generation goals.
• Develop and deliver ambitious plans across the core spectrum of Income Generation activity that includes (but not limited to) legacy fundraising, individual giving, major donors and patronage, digital fundraising, retail footprint, corporate partnership development and community fundraising.
• Attract, recruit, and retain top talent within the income generation and marketing team, ensuring a diverse and skilled workforce.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a senior income generation or marketing role.
• Demonstrable success in developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and best practices in the charity sector.

TLG are a national Christian charity working in partnership with local churches to give struggling children a hope and a future. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our friendly team as Head of Grants & Major Donors. 

The right candidate will have compelling written communication skills, strong leadership qualities and will be excited and willing to contribute to our wider leadership team at TLG. Day to day, this role involves a wide variety of tasks including research, proposals, strategic development, relationship building and securing income. You will love working to targets and be highly motivated in your role to bring a hope and a future to struggling children and their families. 

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is also committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Closing Date: Friday August 9th 17:00

Initial Online Interviews: Wednesday August 21st

Final Interviews: Tuesday August 27th at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire

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

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

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
Report any observations relating to customers welfare
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the Support Workers/ management
Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

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

About you:

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

What you'll bring:

Essential:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector

Desirable:

Relevant experience working in Mental Health

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Terrence Higgins Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Health Promotion Specialist to join their team working as part of the Essex Sexual Health Service.

The post holder will support in the design and delivery of effective health promotion (HP) and behaviour change communication (BCC) interventions appropriate to the needs of Young People and other groups at increased risk of poor sexual health outcomes. The post holder will work closely with educational establishments to directly deliver relationship and sexual health education (RSHE), parent sessions, and educator training in both primary and secondary settings.

Delivery will also involve community engagement approaches that tackle health inequalities including HIV related stigma and discrimination. Delivering targeted interventions that increase knowledge and awareness of sexual health issues including: sexual health testing, consent, confidentiality, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, whilst also increasing access to eC-Card and access to care treatment and the uptake of broader sexual health services across Essex and Thurrock.

We will be reviewing & shortlisting applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy earlier if recruited to. 

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity?  Take a look at this rewarding role and join our team!

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of adults that need support?  Are you passionate about equity, fairness, and everyone having the right to a happy, fulfilled life?  Do you want your employer to support your wellbeing and ambitions to progress your career and development?

We are seeking a Specialist Community Support Worker to join one of our supported living services in Stockport.  We aim to provide care and support and promote independence and inclusion within the local community through methods including positive behaviour support.

We aim in to empower the individuals we support to take control of their own lives and gain greater independence, by teaching communication, choice and fulfilment.

Location – Great Moor, Stockport.

Working Pattern – 37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly over five days.  Weekend working will be required.

Salary – £23,412 per annum (£12.01 per hour).

25% pay enhancement for all weekend hours worked (£15.01 per hour).

Sleep-in payment of £96.00 for any sleep shifts worked.

Here at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the children and adults we support.

The children and adults we support have a variety of complex needs which may include learning difficulties and autism spectrum conditions.

What can you bring to the service...?

We are looking for a Specialist Community Support Worker with a positive and enthusiastic approach, who are friendly, great communicators and eager to provide high levels of support to children and their families.

Do you have the ability to work as part of a team or independently, maintaining and encouraging open and honest lines of communication?

Can you undertake the full range of tasks, in a well-planned way that respects and values children and their families?

Help us make a change to the people we support.

Why work for us?

• Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies includingenhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our Job Description.

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If this sounds like the place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience, we are looking for, please get in touch or apply now. We would love to hear from you!

Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.

We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidates prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.

Skills and Development Tutor 

Up to £14,944.68 per annum (based on a 100% FTE of £33,859.05) 

Wisbech  

Temporary (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)  

Part Time (16 Hours Per Week) 

Are you an education professional looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? Are you passionate about working with young people and helping others to fulfil their potential? If so, their 12-month temporary Skills and Development Tutor role could be the perfect job for you… 

They are a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both their colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for their customers, their Employment and Skills team are critical to improving the skills and employment opportunities for their customers. 

As a Skills and Development Tutor, you will directly help to improve lives at their supported housing project for young homeless people and the local community, ensuring the effective delivery of their accredited and community learning service. Further key responsibilities are listed below:  

• Plan, develop and deliver individual learning plans for residents and the local community in English, Maths and ICT and Skills for Working Life. 

• Conduct and invigilate exams and verify assessments in accordance with policies set by the relevant external verifier and awarding body. 

• Engage with young people within the project and within the local community, acting as a mentor and championing independent living. 

• Maintain records including course attendance, budgets and learning plans. 

To be successful in application for their Skills and Development Tutor role, you’ll need a strong teaching ethic, backed up with a passion for delivering learning and improving skills. Being able to deliver Maths, English and IT courses up to Level 2, alongside supporting their customers to develop skills for working life is crucial. It’s important to have strong digital skills too, including across Microsoft Office.  

Their Skills and Development Tutor role is an initial 12-month temporary position, based at Wisbech in Cambridgeshire and contracted to 16 hours per week. They are open to discussion about how the working week is set up, with flexibility around commitments. 

This is a hugely exciting time to join the Group – not only are they continuously striving to achieve better results for their customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Their Skills and Development Tutor opportunity will help to develop your teaching career within the Housing sector. They offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry. 

What you receive from them 

• A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) 

• Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 8.5% 

• Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) 

• Membership of their Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine 

• Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards 

• Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing 

• Free Eye Tests 

• Free flu vaccinations 

• Investment in your personal development through their extensive learning and development opportunities. 

• Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by them 

• Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave 

• Long Service Awards 

• Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers 
  

How to apply 

Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes they reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. 

They do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application. 

Vetting Requirements 

The important things – They can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. 

Naturally working with their customers, they need to complete pre-employment checks before you join them. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). They also need you to tell them what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. 

Equal Opportunities 

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. 

They pride themselves on looking after their colleagues and as part of their commitment they are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. 

They aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Group. 

The Bromley by Bow Centre is working with the Primary Care Network (PCN), Bromley by Bow Health & Stepney Health CIC, to improve access to social welfare advice and help meet the needs of some of the most vulnerable patients and families locally.

The role will provide generalist social welfare advice to people referred into the Centre’s Social Prescribing service. The role will focus on what matters to the individual and take a holistic approach, providing welfare benefits, housing, debt, food and energy advice.

The Generalist Advisor will work with the Centre’s Advisor and Caseworker and refer to agencies at a specialist level including immigration, legal advice and debt as well as support individuals to access a range of services and activities in their local communities.

The role will build collaborative relationships with GP practice staff, including supporting the delivery of social welfare advice training to enable health professionals to identify and connect people experiencing hardship with the support they need to improve their circumstances and prevent problems developing into crisis.

The role will help shape the Bromley by Bow Centre’s Social Prescribing service so that it reflects the changing environment and helps reduce health inequalities locally.

Essential skills, experience and knowledge

• Commitment to the vision and mission of the Bromley by Bow Centre
• Knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of health and how they impact on integrated services in a
• community setting
• An understanding of the systemic inequalities and barriers that people in our community face and a commitment to antiracist and inclusive practice
• Commitment to further developing the understanding of our work and the difference our work makes
• Level 3 qualification in Advice and Guidance
• Substantial experience of delivering energy, welfare benefits and debt advice including casework to Advice Quality
• Standard (AQS)
• Experience of delivering assisted and generalist advice in relation to housing, welfare benefits, debt and energy and to
• Advice Quality Standards (AQS)
• NEA Level 3 Energy Awareness or willingness to work towards it
• Experience of a personalised approach to supporting people
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and organise own caseload
• Ability to relate to people from different backgrounds
• Ability to make complex information accessible
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to support the development of social policy work
• Ability to liaise with other professionals and organisations
• Tact and diplomacy to deal with sensitive and confidential information
• Experience of working in collaboration with partners and stakeholders
• Flexibility and a willingness to work in innovative and non-traditional ways

Desirable

• Ability to speak a community language (e.g. Bengali)
• Experience of monitoring and reporting on advice services to contract standards and specifications

Location: Bromley by Bow Centre
Job Type: Part time, 28 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £29,702 per annum (pro rata to £23,761.60 p.a 0.8 FTE)

You may also have experience in the following: Social Welfare, Social Liaison, Social Worker, Social Prescribing Link Worker, Advise, Counselling, Not For Profit, Charity, Advocacy, Nursing, Advice Worker, Service Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Service Delivery, etc.

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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Homelessness service in Brent.

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

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

To enable vulnerable people with complex support needs to manage their licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package across our Pound Lane and Scattered services.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
* Oversee the daily running of the service ensuring all health and safety responsibilities are met
* Raise safeguarding alerts and complete incident reports within specified timeframe
* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
* Create support/action plans for providing appropriate support based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
* Support customers to undertake domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of living standards
* Support customers to move on from the service through their identified move on pathway liaising with our Resettlement Officer and Brent Housing team.
* Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
* Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
* Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards in line with GDPR protocol
* Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
* Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
* Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
* Ability to defuse challenging behaviour with awareness of personal safety.
* Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
* Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

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

About you:

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

What you'll bring:

Desirable:

Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

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: Lived Experience Facilitator - Service User Network (SUN)
Post no: 598
Working base: Mind BLMK - Luton Wellbeing Centre
Area covered: Bedfordshire and Luton (SUN offers a combination of online and face to face groups).
Hours: 21 hours per week. Monday – Friday (3 or 4 days to be negotiated)
Working pattern: Tuesdays 9.30am – 5.00pm (7 hours) Remaining 14 hours to be negotiated depending on service need (within the hours Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.00pm)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,147.00 per annum FTE (£14,272.62 per annum Actual)

About the Service User Network (SUN)

The SUN is an open access model of community-based facilitated group peer support for people experiencing complex emotional needs associated with complex trauma and/or a diagnosis of ‘personality disorder’. The SUN aims to help people develop effective ways of coping, reduce emergencies and improve access to appropriate services.

Those accessing the SUN may or may not have a formal diagnosis of personality disorder. Group members will have experienced longstanding emotional difficulties, isolation and may demonstrate patterns of behaviour that may not be helpful in the longer term.

About the Role

Fundamental to creating empowerment and engagement in the SUN Project is the therapeutic community principle, that the effectiveness of the service depends upon engaging group members in the task of running, delivery, development and evaluation of the service. The utilisation of SUN members’ own resources and expertise is integral to the SUN model of peer support.

SUN Facilitators will have their own lived experience of complex emotional needs associated with a diagnosis of ‘personality disorder’ and will be able to demonstrate their recovery journey. They will work closely with mental health practitioners from ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust) to deliver regular Service User Network (SUN) groups in different community-based locations in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire or Luton. Full training in the SUN model, and weekly supervision by a Psychotherapist / Psychologist, will be provided for all team members.

Facilitators will work to develop and support the therapeutic community principle of the SUN model and the effectiveness of the service through engaging group members in the task of running, delivery, development, and evaluation of the service. The utilisation of SUN members’ own resources and expertise is integral to the model of peer support upon which the SUN groups are based.

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 Thursday 1st 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.

Global Climate and Environment Advisor

UK – Remote/Manchester (we will consider applications from candidates based in other areas of the UK)

Starting salary for this position is £46,860 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the role:

The Global Climate and Environmental Advisor is a newly created role at MAG that will lead on a new key strategic focus for the organisation. In this exciting role you will develop workstreams and objectives to deliver our strategic Environmental Responsibility commitment, and develop effective relationships with key strategic international and regional partners. As part of developing a Climate and Environmental Framework you will develop policies, procedures, and tools that will strengthen MAG’s capacity to assess, manage, and monitor its climate responsibilities and sustainability commitments. You will also play a key role in increasing awareness environmental responsibility and protection within MAG, and support the delivery of activities, alongside Country programmes, to minise adverse impacts to the climate and the environment.

About you:

We are looking for a climate and environment expert who can use your existing knowledge and initiative to develop a new global framework.  With demonstrable experience in the international humanitarian, development, climate, or environment field, you will also have a relevant educational background such as climate or environmental science, or any other degree relevant for humanitarian work. Experience of building and implementing organisational development projects is essential, as is experience of representing an organisation to external stakeholders in public forums and events. You will bring a wealth of knowledge around climate and environment issues, and also how to develop or implement methodologies to understand organisational climate and environmental impact. An ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders is key, as is an ability design and deliver external facing materials such as presentations, blogs, or case studies.

Further Information:

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

How to apply

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 18th August 2024.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Terrence Higgins Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Health Promotion Specialist, working in Essex as part of the wider Essex Sexual Health Service.

The post holder will support in the design and delivery of effective health promotion (HP) and behaviour change communication (BCC) interventions appropriate to the needs of Young People and other groups at increased risk of poor sexual health outcomes.

The post holder will work closely with educational establishments to directly deliver relationship and sexual health education (RSHE), parent sessions, and educator training in both primary and secondary settings.

 Delivery will also involve community engagement approaches that tackle health inequalities including HIV related stigma and discrimination. Delivering targeted interventions that increase knowledge and awareness of sexual health issues including: sexual health testing, consent, confidentiality, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, whilst also increasing access to eC-Card and access to care treatment and the uptake of broader sexual health services across Essex and Thurrock.

We will be reviewing & shortlisting applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy earlier if recruited to.