Programme Management Jobs
£102,000 per annum
Fixed Term Early Moments Leave cover – up to 12 months
Full time (London/working from home)
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Director of Communications. This senior role is one of great breadth, with huge scope for inspirational values-led leadership and team building across Communications teams, the broader organisation and global UNICEF. The role has responsibility for Media Relations, Ambassador Relations, Creative Content and Organic Social Media, sits under the Chief Marketing Office, sits on the Extended Leadership Group. and has a close working relationship with the Chief Executive.
It plays a critical role in helping the Public Engagement function set and achieve its objectives as well as supporting teams across the organisation deliver influence, income and impact. The role also has responsibility for safeguarding the reputation of UNICEF UK, using foresight to identify and mitigate any major communications risks and managing any communications crises that may arise.
You will have strong leadership skills and proven expertise leading large, multi-discipline communications teams, including developing and implementing integrated communication strategies, cultivating significant high profile relationships and managing reputational risk and crises. You will be able to evidence working in large complex organisations, nurturing professional relationships with colleagues and external contacts at all levels along with engaging and guiding others to achieve ambitious goals.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 12 September 2024.
Interview date: 26 September 2024 (subject to change).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
In this role, you will provide tailored, high-quality housing-related support to clients with complex needs, including those who may be homeless, isolated, or facing challenges such as substance misuse, mental health issues, or isolation. You will manage a caseload of clients, delivering personalised support plans designed to maximise independence and facilitate successful transitions into independent living.
If you have:
- The ability to assess and identify individual support needs.
- Strong communication skills when networking with relevant agencies for specialised support
- Experience in assisting clients in securing and maintaining accommodation.
- A full UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle for work.
Then we think this role would be great for you!
What’s in it for you?
Well, as part of the Foundation team you’ll make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start. We’re committed to providing an environment in which you can be yourself and thrive. You will benefit from:
- Commitment to flexible working
- Hybrid working (where applicable)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
- Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
- Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
- Care workers discounts
- Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility Network etc.
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Corporate Health Plan
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and are proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward.
We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate. Please see the attached Job description for further information and click here to apply.
Good Luck!
*Working hours/days to be discussed at interview based on the availability of the candidate. Once agreed, the days/hours would be on a permanent working rota.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background to the role
AUKEL are recruiting a new Lead Advocate. We are looking to develop our advocacy offer to meet the complex needs of local residents in a challenging environment in a sustainable way. Our Lead advocate will work with colleagues, partners and service users to develop a sustainable model that ensures East Londoners have their voices heard and choices respected in all decisions made with them.
Job description
Job Purpose
· To work as part of the Advice and Advocacy team coordinating the advocacy service, providing both statutory and, where appropriate, non-statutory advocacy for eligible service users across East London.
· Using your excellent knowledge of related legislation, including the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and DoLS you will support vulnerable adults in making decisions, having their voice heard and ensuring their rights are upheld.
Key Tasks
· To ensure that service users are aware of their options and can make informed decisions with accurate, and up-to-date information concerning relevant legislation.
· To ensure that referrals are triaged appropriately to volunteers or referred to other agencies
· To challenge decisions made by third parties for service users.
· To work with partner agencies, professionals and service users whilst maintaining their own caseload of statutory and non-statutory cases, focused on issues and outcomes.
· To help to develop and implement a sustainable long-term plan for the advocacy service.
· To develop the relationship with our partners, Rethink Advocacy, Tower Hamlets Connect and others.
· To ensure that the experience of service users is positive and rewarding.
· To maintain accurate case records.
· To complete required monitoring reports and RPR report writing.
· To support with recruitment and supervision of volunteers assigned to the service.
Quality
To work with the Head of Advice and Advocacy to maintain Quality Performance Mark certification.
General
· To meet regularly with line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.
· To attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.
· To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of Age UK East London.
· To undertake all training required to fulfil the role.
· To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including EDI, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
Functional Links
· This role reports to the Head of Advice and Advocacy and will have close functional links to the Information and Advice Team and Tower Hamlets Connect service.
· Close working with peers across partner organisations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
· High level of experience in similar work within the health and social care sector.
· Experience of working with vulnerable adults
· Experience of delivering to quality assurance frameworks , e.g. QPM
Desirable
· Experience of working in community partnerships.
· Experience of supporting volunteers.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
· Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.
· Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.
· Knowledge and understanding of the principles of person-centred practice.
· Knowledge of all relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act, Human Rights Act.
Skills/Attributes
Essential
· Independent Advocacy Qualification Level 3
· Care Act Advocacy Qualification
· Intermediate IT skills
· Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative) in the way the service is delivered.
· Commitment to learning and development and reflective practise.
· Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Ability to present to groups.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Ability to prioritise and manage time and resources effectively.
Desirable
Independent Mental Capacity qualification
Additional Requirements
· This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
· Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.
· Ability to travel across AUKEL’s delivery sites.
Employment Details
Contract type
This contracted post is for 35 hours per week (working day pattern to be decided) and may require some out of hours or weekend work as required. We welcome application for flexible working including reduced hours and other flexible working arrangements.
Location
The post holder will be mostly based at 82 Russia Lane, London E2 9LU
Salary Between £31,930 and £35,020 Plus 5% employer pension contribution.
We have recently introduced a salary bands system. This salary range refers to the lowest and top steps of the grade. Salary will progress every year until the top salary is reached.
Holiday entitlement
25 days (pro-rata for contracted hours) of paid holiday per year plus bank holidays. This increases after two years of service to 27 days, and then a further one day per every year of service up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of service. In addition, all employees are entitled to one day off on (or around) their Birthday.
Conditions of employment
The job offer is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory Employment References, an enhanced DBS Check and evidence of relevant Qualification.
How We Value Our People
Learning and development
We are committed to supporting our staff through a variety of training, e-learning, workshop and shadowing. A training needs assessment is carried out annually. During the appraisal and reviewed during supervision. The majority of vacancies are advertised internally to encourage staff to progress their careers within the charity.
Flexible working policy
We welcome flexible working requests from day one and anyone can make as many requests as they wish to.
Family Friendly Policy
We have a competitive Family Friendly Policy which includes maternity, paternity adoption and shared parental leave. We have an enhanced maternity and paternity pay policy based on the length of service.
Sick leave policy
We also have a competitive sick pay policy which will give you up to 4 months full pay and 4 months half pay after 4 years of service.
Death in service insurance
We have a Death in service insurance which will help your family to cope financially should something happen to you while employed with us.
Employee assistance programme
We offer an Employee Assistance programme called WeCare which includes 24/7 online GP, Get fit programme, Mental health support, Financial and legal guidance.
Menopause and menstrual policy
The policy supports employees in their ability to adequately self-care during their period and menopause, while not being penalised by having to deplete their sick leave. Birthday policy
Open Door policy
The purpose of policy is to encourage open communication, feedback, and discussion about any matter of importance to an employee.
Wellbeing policy
The policy is aimed to promote mental wellbeing among staff and volunteers and tackle the causes of work-related mental health problems.
Duncan Robertson Award
For the outstanding contribution to the wellbeing of older people.
Cycle to work scheme
The scheme allows employees to obtain commuter bikes and cycling accessories through their employer, whilst spreading the cost over 12 months and making unbeatable savings through a tax break
Next Steps
To apply, please complete the application form on Age UK East London website.
You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, relevant to this role. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted.
Finally, please ensure that you have included mobile, work and home telephone numbers, as well as any problems you might have with the proposed interview dates.
Recruitment Timetable:
Deadline to receive applications: 4th September 2024 at 5.00pm
1st stage interviews: Week commencing 16th September 2024
Have any questions? If you want to find out more about the recruitment process or the role, please contact our HR department.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background to the role
We are looking for compassionate and dedicated support workers to join our team, providing essential services across Newham, Hackney, and Tower Hamlets.
Job description
Job Purpose
· To enable older people to remain living independently in their homes. You will provide practical and emotional support to customers, ensuring they understand their care and treatment choices.
· To promote the independence and well-being of older people, allowing them to live comfortably and safely in their own homes. Your support will empower customers to make informed decisions about their care and treatment, enhancing their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
· Shopping Assistance: Help customers with their shopping needs, ensuring they have access to essential items.
· Light Housework: Perform light cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment for customers.
· Medical Escort: Accompany and support customers during hospital and GP appointments, ensuring they receive the necessary medical attention.
· Additional Support Tasks: Assist customers with making telephone calls, reading and responding to correspondence, and completing simple forms (training provided), as directed by the customer.
· Person-Centred Services: Ensure that all services provided are safe and tailored to the individual needs of each customer.
· Covering Absences: Provide cover during periods of sickness and annual leave to maintain continuous service delivery.
· Discharge Support: Aid the discharge process and improve patient experience through tasks such as key cutting and coordinating with a handyperson for the setup of the home environment.
· Safeguarding: Report any safeguarding concerns to the AUKEL Safeguarding Dedicated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
· Nutritional Support: Prepare and serve drinks and simple meals for or with the service user, ensuring nutritional needs are met according to the individual support plan.
· Emotional Support: Develop a listening and caring relationship with the customer and their families/carers
Administration
· Incident Reporting: Report any ‘No Access’ failed visits or changes in service users' condition or circumstances in accordance with AUKEL’s policies and procedures.
· App Maintenance: Maintain the AUKEL Call-Round app and Solo Protect Lone Working Personal Safety App/device in accordance with AUKEL policies and procedures.
· Financial Accountability: Ensure any monies collected are provided to the Home & Care Service Manager within 48 hours of collection.
· Feedback Collection: Support customers to complete service feedback questionnaires where required
Quality
· Care Certificate Commitment: Candidates must commit to undertaking the Care Certificate within 12 months unless they hold NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
· Mandatory Training: Completion of essential training as required by AUKEL to ensure the delivery of safe, person-centred services.
Collaboration
· Collaborative Support: Work in collaboration with other agencies providing support within the customer's home to ensure comprehensive care and support.
· Guidance and Direction: Operate under the direction of assigned Service Manager to maintain consistency and quality in service delivery.
General
· Additional Duties: Undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of the service.
· Flexibility: Demonstrate flexibility in working hours and duties to meet the needs of the service and ensure high-quality care delivery.
· Continuous Training: Complete any training necessary to fulfil the role effectively.
· Policy Compliance: Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with AUKEL policies and procedures, including but not limited to Equal Opportunities, Mental Capacity, Deprivation of Liberty, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), First Aid and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
Functional Links
The post holder will be required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support and seamless service delivery. Key functional links include:
· NHS Health & Social Care Professionals: Collaborate closely with NHS health and social care professionals to coordinate care and support services, ensuring that customer needs are met through integrated care pathways.
· External Partner Agencies: Work in partnership with external organisations, such as Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering, and Age UK Waltham Forest, to enhance service provision and extend support networks for our customers.
· AUKEL Internal Departments: Engage with various internal departments, including Information and Advice, Advocacy and the Volunteering Department. This involves sharing information, coordinating activities, and supporting joint initiatives to improve service delivery and customer outcomes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
· Proven experience in one-to-one work with vulnerable customers, including those with multiple issues and needs. This experience can be from either paid or unpaid positions.
Desirable
· Care Certificate or CQF Diploma NVQ Level 2, or equivalent, in Health & Social Care.
· Experience of working or living in the diverse community of east London.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
· Understanding and commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
· Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people.
Desirable
· Knowledge of local services available to adults and their carers.
· Understanding of safeguarding and when to raise a concern.
· Understanding of hospital discharge procedures.
Skills/Attributes
Essential
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Good English verbal and written communication to complete customer visit information.
· Basic IT skills
· Good planning and organisational skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Ability to prioritise and manage time and resources in a competent manner.
· Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative) in the way the service is delivered.
· Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
Desirable
· Ability to speak community languages e.g. Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Turkish, Kurdish etc.
· Ability to drive with use of own vehicle (mileage and essential car users will be paid) or access to bicycle (mileage paid).
Additional Requirements
· This post is subject to the relevant checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
· Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.
Employment Details
Contract type
This contracted post is for 21 - 35 hours per week (working day pattern to be decided) and may require some out of hours or weekend work as required. We welcome application for flexible working including reduced hours and other flexible working arrangements.
Location
The post holder will be mostly based at Across the London boroughs of Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets including the Homerton, Newham and Royal London hospitals
Salary London Living wage currently £13.15 per hour. Plus 5% employer pension contribution.
Post available
3 +
Holiday entitlement
25 days (pro-rata for contracted hours) of paid holiday per year plus bank holidays. This increases after two years of service to 27 days, and then a further one day per every year of service up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of service. In addition, all employees are entitled to one day off on (or around) their Birthday.
Conditions of employment
The job offer is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory Employment References, an enhanced DBS Check and evidence of relevant Qualification.
How We Value Our People
Learning and development
We are committed to supporting our staff through a variety of training, e-learning, workshop and shadowing. A training needs assessment is carried out annually. During the appraisal and reviewed during supervision. The majority of vacancies are advertised internally to encourage staff to progress their careers within the charity.
Flexible working policy
We welcome flexible working requests from day one and anyone can make as many requests as they wish to.
Family Friendly Policy
We have a competitive Family Friendly Policy which includes maternity, paternity adoption and shared parental leave. We have an enhanced maternity and paternity pay policy based on the length of service.
Sick leave policy
We also have a competitive sick pay policy which will give you up to 4 months full pay and 4 months half pay after 4 years of service.
Death in service insurance
We have a Death in service insurance which will help your family to cope financially should something happen to you while employed with us.
Employee assistance programme
We offer an Employee Assistance programme called WeCare which includes 24/7 online GP, Get fit programme, Mental health support, Financial and legal guidance.
Menopause and menstrual policy
The policy supports employees in their ability to adequately self-care during their period and menopause, while not being penalised by having to deplete their sick leave. Birthday policy
Open Door policy
The purpose of policy is to encourage open communication, feedback, and discussion about any matter of importance to an employee.
Wellbeing policy
The policy is aimed to promote mental wellbeing among staff and volunteers and tackle the causes of work-related mental health problems .
Duncan Robertson Award
For the outstanding contribution to the wellbeing of older people.
Cycle to work scheme
The scheme allows employees to obtain commuter bikes and cycling accessories through their employer, whilst spreading the cost over 12 months and making unbeatable savings through a tax break
Next Steps
To apply, please complete the application form on Age UK East London website.
You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, relevant to this role. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted.
Finally, please ensure that you have included mobile, work and home telephone numbers, as well as any problems you might have with the proposed interview dates.
Recruitment Timetable:
Deadline to receive applications: 6th September 2024 at 5.00pm
1st stage interviews: Week commencing 16th September 2024
Have any questions? If you want to find out more about the recruitment process or the role, please contact our HR department at Age UK East London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Prospectus are excited to be working with STEM Learning to help them recruit for a Partnerships Development Officer to join their team. STEM Learning is dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM. They believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone. They lead to great career opportunities and enable young people to become informed, thoughtful citizens who can help address the extraordinary challenges and opportunities we face. They also facilitate the STEM Ambassador programme, enabling 30,000 volunteers from more than 7,500 employers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK.
This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis paying a salary between £29,000 to £34,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London or York office with regular UK business travel and occasional overnight stays.
The Partnerships Development Officer will work as part of STEM Learning’s highly effective fundraising team, contributing towards their ambitious targets by securing additional support from existing network of funders and increasing the number of new corporate supporters for the ENTHUSE Charitable Trust. They will with the team to build, manage and maintain a pipeline of prospects and ensuring timely progression through each stage from identification to stewardship. The post holder will engage creatively with existing and new funders.
They are looking for someone who is passionate about fundraising with the ability to spot opportunities to grow partnerships. They are looking for a candidate with a demonstrable track record in building and sustaining excellent relationships with supporters and funders. The ideal candidate will have the experience of working in fundraising, contributing to the generation of significant income and securing high value partnerships
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity to recruit a Head of Leadership Giving in a fast-growing Fundraising & Communications leadership team.
It’s a hugely exciting time for the Charity, with the appointment of a new CEO and Director of Income & Engagement to lead an ambitious period of growth. The Head of Leadership Giving will lead the strategic direction and expansion of the high-value giving portfolio. The team is on track to deliver £1.2m this financial year, with achievable plans to double income by 2027. This role has particular focus on optimising high-value support for the 100th Anniversary of the Charity’s BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal in 2026, including the set up and stewardship of an Appeal Board to develop key relationships connected to this unique and special campaign.
Key duties include:
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Income & Engagement to further develop and implement the leadership giving fundraising strategy, ensuring annual and longer term general and restricted income targets are achieved.
- Lead on the set up and stewardship of the Appeal Board for the BBC Radio 4 100th anniversary, aiming to optimise income and networking opportunities from partners and high net worth individuals connected to the wider Appeal.
- Develop strong internal relationships across fundraising, programmes and communications to create and develop compelling and effective long-term restricted funding opportunities to increase fundraising and deliver new multi-year income. This role will also work closely with St Martins partner organisations to identify funding opportunities aligned with the charity’s strategic plan.
- Oversee the development of a pipeline of funding applications and approaches across Trusts and Philanthropy to ensure existing and future funding needs are met from leadership giving sources.
- Take a lead role in establishing a compelling, future focused high value case for support that enables a dedicated Leadership Giving appeal in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the BBC Radio 4 Appeal in 2026.
- Lead, motivate and manage an experienced Leadership Giving team of two, creating a positive and inspiring culture which empowers fundraisers to achieve their best while meeting or exceeding annual income targets.
We’re looking for the following skills & experience for this role:
- Extensive High-Value Fundraising experience, with tangible skills and knowledge in securing six figure donations across Major Donors and/or Trusts & Foundations.
- Experience in developing robust pipelines of new opportunities and successfully converting to grow long term, sustainable income
- First-class donor management skills, delivering outstanding stewardship for long-term, high value donors.
- Experience in developing and delivering strategy, plans and budgets and being able to monitor and evaluate progress.
- Experience leading, inspiring and managing a Philanthropy team, motivating and developing Fundraisers to deliver income targets and objectives.
- Experience of high value special events and cultivation programmes.
- Experience of setting up and/or stewarding a Development Board is highly desirable.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Do you have a demonstrable track record in complex case management and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team on cases involving Domestic Abuse?
If so, The Drive Partnership are recruiting a DAPO Triage Worker for London.
The Triage Worker sits within the Triage Team in the pilot area, working alongside the Triage IDVA. The Triage Worker will focus on all aspects of the case relating to the Perpetrator in cases where the perpetrator has been referred to the team for an assessment of suitability for a Positive Requirement during an application for a DAPO.
Respect is a pioneering UK domestic abuse charity, leading the development of safe, effective work with perpetrators, with young people who are abusive and with male victims. Respect supports frontline organisations across the UK, so that together we can end domestic abuse. Respect has seen rapid growth over the last few years, and we now have 50+ staff and have ambitious plans for further growth and influence. This role is based within the Drive Partnership and is part of the pilot for the roll out of the positive requirement element of the DAPO’s.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics1, particularly from people from the following under-represented groups:
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Black and minoritised people
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Disabled people
We welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Part Time - 21 hours a week, Office based
The Fundraising & Communications Officer will play a crucial role in enhancing Restore’s income and engagement. You will communicate with a broad audience and raise funds through corporate and community relationships, and fundraising events. This role will enable Restore to raise funds to run recovery, coaching, and training services, to support better mental health, tell stories of hope and recovery, and increase awareness in the community to equip individuals and organisations with the knowledge and skills to reduce the associated stigma.
Working closely with colleagues across the Income and Engagement team (I&E) Volunteering team, wider teams, and Restore’s partners, this role requires the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Experience of working with volunteers or as a volunteer, track record of corporate and community relationship management and event organisation is desirable.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following criteria below. Please click 'apply' to download the full job specification where other criteria's will be addressed at interview.
Essential
- Passionate about ending mental health stigma and working in a charity comms and fundraising team.
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience in building rapport with individuals and groups.
- Capable of public speaking and promoting Restore’s work
- Enthusiastic about collaborating with others and participating in public events.
- Creative and excited to offer new ideas for involving communities in fundraising.
- Strong research and problem solving skills, with the ability to think critically and act quickly. Ability to think logically, use initiative, and work autonomously prioritising effectively in order to meet deadlines, and deliver results.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, and capable of delivering activities. on time and to target.
- Works well with others, including volunteers, fundraisers / supporters, and recovery service teams
Closing date will be Sunday, 8th September 2024 at midday.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Building Advisor. You will be responsible for ensuring that Refuge complies with statutory building and property obligations and monitor changes in industry standards and regulators requirements. The post holder will also monitor obligations in property agreements and support corporate services and provide technical advice which may require research. The post holder will collect property data to demonstrate compliance and for reporting purposes as well as update Refuge’s property polices accordingly and train people.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Worcester based. Travel across West Mercia will be required. Hybrid working available
Contract type Fixed Term Contract
Hours 37.5
Salary £29,439 - £32,020
West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) is partnering with the NHS on a pilot project to provide a range of support services for adult survivors of sexual violence with trauma related mental health needs
The Organisation
Purple Leaf is a trading name of West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre WMRSASC. WMRSASC has been supporting survivors of all types of sexual abuse and sexual violence for over 35 years and provides a range of services including advocacy, therapy, online and a helpline service
- Purple Leaf is an organisation dedicated to working to eradicate sexual violence through:
- Empowering individuals and organisations
- Enabling positive change through assessment, intervention and support
- Transforming working cultures and lives
The Person
We are looking for a skilled trainer who has experience of working in the sexual violence sector or an aligned field and has knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and its impact’ to join us in this critical work in preventing ongoing sexual harm. In return we can offer you specialist training, support, supervision and the opportunity of working as part of a talented team.
The Role
This exciting new role will be part of a multidisciplinary team that brings together a range of knowledge and skills to support adult survivors of sexual violence with trauma related mental health needs.
Summary of Position:
This role will be required to develop and deliver sexual violence practitioner training and support the delivery of groups for survivors of sexual violence with trauma related mental health needs.
Primary Responsibilities
- To research, develop and deliver a programme of sexual violence practitioner training for delivery in single and multiagency settings through a range of blended learning formats.
- To support the development and delivery of a programme of psychosocial education groups for survivors of sexual violence.
- To support the team is completing assessments for clients accessing the service.
- Collaborate with a range of multiagency partners to ensure the most appropriate pathway of support for the individual survivor.
- Advocate on behalf of survivors of sexual violence to ensure they can have access to a range of services based on need.
- Ensure all risk and safeguarding processes and procedures are followed.
- To promote awareness of training and group offerings for survivors with a range of multiagency partners
- To undertake evaluation and outcome meetings and data reporting to ensure continuous development of training products delivered.
- To manage booking process and associated administration for training delivery
- Represent and promote WMRSASC in meetings and events
This role is based in Worcester. The role holder will be expected to travel across West Mercia as and when there is a need.
Hybrid and flexible working is available and encouraged as part of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours/negotiable
Salary: £29,439 - £32,020 per annum pro rata
We reserve the right to close applications for this post early should enough appropriate applications be submitted.
This role is available to start from 1st September 2024 and will be fixed term until November 2025
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Venn Group is partnering with a public service broadcasting organisation to recruit for an Internal Communications Coordinator on a 3 months interim contract. The role involves collaborating with the team to communicate business changes, develop key messages and communication plans, manage logistics for internal events and broadcasts, and advise on the most effective communication channels.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Create, edit, and refine communications, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and relevance to the audience
- Assist in conveying changes and supporting change management programs
- Develop innovative campaigns and ideas to effectively engage staff
- Oversee the production and logistics of live events, both online and in-person, including broadcasts, briefings, and roadshows
- Work closely with business stakeholders on announcements and project communications
- Manage digital communication channels by creating and publishing content for intranets and office screens
- Analyse audience responses and advise on the best communication strategies and channels
- Lead the planning process for events and maintain the communications calendar
- Ensure communication materials and messages are consistent with broader organisational values and goals
Ideal candidate profile:
- Available to start immediately or at short notice
- Prior experience in commercial or media sectors
- Strong system skills including Microsoft Powerpoint
- Ability to convey complex messages clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, ensuring alignment with organisational goals
- Ability to foster positive relationships with the team and stakeholders
- Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
Agency reference number: J83226
Location: London
Duration: 3 months initial contract, with possibility to extend
Rate: £225-250 per day, paid via an Umbrella company
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
Start: ASAP
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
About us:
Fun runs, sky diving, fetes, sponsorship, donations, supporter relationships…we fundraising folk love to prove the difference we make. We’re small enough to be a close-knit team where you can see the difference your projects make to the care we give every day. We’re big enough and ambitious enough for you to grow and explore new fundraising events and techniques as well as support you with training, opportunities and fantastic benefits.
About the role:
We are looking for a Community and Events Fundraiser to join our team.
Reporting to the Senior Community and Events Fundraiser, you’d be part of a team which raises money from community and events fundraising activities. Proactively managing relationships with individuals and groups within the community is key. Along with focusing on maximising opportunities from existing supporters, the post holder will also work to harness and support new ideas and partnerships to grow this vital income stream.
About you:
For you the supporter is key, whether they’re a running in a marathon, holding a tea party, or taking part in an international sponsored bike ride. You’ll be enthusiastic, have strong verbal and written communication skills and some experience working in charity fundraising and of community fundraising - voluntary or paid. Above all, you’ll need to be passionate about community fundraising.
If you’re a flexible thinker, share our values, and are looking for a dynamic role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference, we offer a range of great benefits, which include:
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27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays – rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
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Training support and development opportunities
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Free onsite parking
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Subsidised meals at onsite canteen
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Employee Assistance Programme – promoting staff wellbeing
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Access to blue light card discount
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Access to Pension Scheme
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In – house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers)
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Wellbeing - We provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work
Discover the difference you can be.
About Princess Alice Hospice:
Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. We need to raise over £10million a year to provide our free palliative and end of life care services.
How to apply:
To apply for the role please visit our website.
For further information please contact the People Services Team.
At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.
We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you.
Please visit our Privacy Notices section to understand and be aware of how we use the data you provide to us.
All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a demonstrable track record in complex case management and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team on cases involving Domestic Abuse?
If so, The Drive Partnership are recruiting a DAPO Triage Worker for London.
The Triage Worker sits within the Triage Team in the pilot area, working alongside the Triage IDVA. The Triage Worker will focus on all aspects of the case relating to the Perpetrator in cases where the perpetrator has been referred to the team for an assessment of suitability for a Positive Requirement during an application for a DAPO.
Respect is a pioneering UK domestic abuse charity, leading the development of safe, effective work with perpetrators, with young people who are abusive and with male victims. Respect supports frontline organisations across the UK, so that together we can end domestic abuse. Respect has seen rapid growth over the last few years, and we now have 50+ staff and have ambitious plans for further growth and influence. This role is based within the Drive Partnership and is part of the pilot for the roll out of the positive requirement element of the DAPO’s.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics, particularly from people from the following under-represented groups:
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Black and minoritised people
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Disabled people
We welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse.
Are you passionate about bringing together real life experience with scientific expertise to ensure everyone living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) has access to effective, evidence based treatment and care?
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the UK’s leading health and research charity for pulmonary fibrosis: a lung scarring disease that cuts thousands of lives short in the UK each year. There’s no known cure, and it’s on the rise.
We are looking for someone to join our team who has the skills and experience to grow and unite our community to take action, inspiring them with the motivation and confidence to get involved. You will be able to think on your feet, managing a varied workload with the ability to prioritise competing demands and ensure everyone who gets involved has a consistently positive experience
Why join us?
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, we support personal development and offer a range of benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (plus additional discretionary days around Christmas)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Flexible, home-based working
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including retail discounts, access to emotional support.
- Death in Service scheme.
- Company related sick pay when 6-month probation is complete.
- A focus on personal development including access to training opportunities and coaching.
Application Details
- Your CV
- A supporting statement outlining how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria in no more than two sides of A4
Closing Date: Monday 9th September
Interviews: Teams call w/c 16th September
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
We bring people together to drive change so more people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (or lung scarring) can live well for longer.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Designability is an independent, national charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence. Our expertise is in user-centred design, creating products with and for disabled people to improve and enrich their lives.
The common thread through all our work is in the design, creation and provision of a product to increase independence for disabled people. This is not just about products people need, but products they want to use. We deliver choice by involving disabled people across our organisation and throughout the design process to create innovative product solutions not available elsewhere. We create great looking, easy-to-use products that go beyond basic functionality and we partner with industry to help as many people as we can – we’ve transformed over 300,000 lives to date.
We are seeking a motivated HR Talent & Development Officer to join our supportive and team. To be successful in this role, you will have HR/Talent & Development experience and a professional and collaborative approach.
The successful applicant will manage employee development and engagement processes throughout the employment lifecycle, from recruitment to exit. Additionally, this role will hold responsibility for the management of the end-to-end recruitment and the onboarding process. The candidate will collaborate with team managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future recruitment and development needs and use creative methods to successfully fill vacancies and develop and engage Designability’s workforce.
Providing proactive and effective administration of Designability’s HR function and assisting the Designability team to enable the aims of the organisation to be achieved are key to this role. You will need to have the ability to carry out tasks both autonomously and collaboratively in the areas of recruitment, employee engagement and training & development.
We are looking for someone with a proactive and organised approach to work, who has a flexible with a can-do attitude to their work. Although not essential, a CIPD Level 5 would be beneficial and Good I.T. skills and high level of proficiency in working with MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) are must.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in wide ranging aspects of the charity's HR function, with opportunities to support on the day-to-day operations, as well as longer term projects.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
· Demonstrable extensive knowledge and experience of managing the complete recruitment cycle.
· Experience of working with recruiting managers, identifying their needs, and designing effective recruitment solutions within cost parameters.
· Good understanding of talent attraction and retention principles and best practice.
· Good understanding of current employment legislation and best practice.
· Demonstrable knowledge and/or experience of equity, diversity and inclusion.
· Experience of successfully managing HR administration processes.
· Experience of being proactive in identifying areas for improvement to processes and services.
· Experience of using HR Information Systems and understanding of the importance of accurate data input.
· style and tone to different audiences and situations.
· Numerate and able to interpret data and trends.
· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to effectively plan, prioritise, multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
· High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
· The ability to maintain confidentiality and work in accordance with data protection legislation.
· The ability to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively.
· A proactive and organised approach to work.
· A continuous desire to improve processes.
All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment references.
Benefits that come with working for Designability
Looking after its employees is important to Designability – supporting everyone to be happy and healthy means that we live our values of being creative, practical and inclusive and in turn meet our mission to enable disabled people to live with greater independence. We are a Real Living Wage and Disability Confident Employer. We also offer a generous annual leave allowance and substantial employer contribution pension scheme. Our standard default employee pension contribution rate is 6%. In addition to this amount, Designability will contribute 8% of your pensionable pay into this pension plan.
To find out what other benefits we currently offer to our team please visit our website.
To apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained in the Job Description.
Closing Date for applications: Interested candidates should apply at their earliest convenience as this vacancy will close once sufficient applications are received.
Interview date: Successful applicants will be offered a mutually convenient interview date. Interviews will be held at our Bath offices.
Start date: At earliest availability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.