Programme Manager Jobs in Aberfeldy Village, Greater London
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We are looking for experienced practitioners who are qualified to level 3 in childcare or a related field and have a passion for working with families to help them achieve their best outcomes.
Fixed Term until July 2025
Job purpose: To provide focused 1-1 and group family support for families with children and young people aged 0-19 years old (up to 25 years for young adults with additional needs).Delivered either at the Family Centre, out in the community or in service users’ own homes. All services provided will support the delivery of the Family Support Specification, which aims is to enable children and families to achieve and improve outcomes.
Hours of work: 17.5 hours a week.
Flexible options available.
Location: Reigate and Banstead with travel around the Borough.
Salary : £12,994.80 - £14,541.80
Annual leave: Four weeks (pro-rata) plus bank holidays. This is to be discussed at interview. Holidays increase after two years service to a maximum of five weeks pro-rata after six years service. The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March each year.
Benefits: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents. There is free parking available at all sites. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.
Closing Date: 7th October 2024
Main Responsibilities:
u Manage a case load working in partnership with agencies to provide integrated and planned interventions, giving advice, information, and practical and emotional support to families.
u Undertake direct work with children and their families who are assessed as requiring help and support, both at the Centre, community and in the home environment for emerging need and targeted services, offering timely support and interventions to address identified needs.
u Provide support for the family, using a variety of interventions including motivational interviewing, solution focused approaches and accredited parenting strategies.
u Deliver 1:1 evidence-based parenting programmes of support to achieve best outcomes for families and priority groups and record observations on electronic systems to the agreed standard and within agreed timescales.
u Plan, deliver and evaluate targeted services within the Family Centre and community venues.
u Deal effectively with challenging situations and the ability to be proactive to motivate and create change with complex family situations.
u Convene, chair, and minute-take for multi-agency meetings as appropriate.
u Maintain accurate records including use of the Early Help Management System (EHM) of all interventions and communications, including Early Help assessments, plans, chronologies, reviews, and outcomes electronically; share information with other professionals as appropriate (with consent).
u Coordinate and facilitate TAF/TAC meetings and provide precise information.
u Develop community knowledge and links for the benefit of children, young people and their families and the wider family support service.
u Use the various IT systems and programmes to log families progress which includes the Early Help Management system and Outcome Star records.
u Work at various locations throughout Reigate and Banstead or Mole Valley.
u Work alongside other YMCA East Surrey Children and Young People managers and staff to share good practice.
u Ensure YMCA East Surrey’s policies and procedures are followed at all times, including safeguarding, health and safety.
u Any other duties are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role.
u Ensure that all activities demonstrate the values and culture of YMCA East Surrey.
YMCAES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/adults at risk. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure. We require postholders to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training
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Job term: Full time, 32 hours per week, fixed term maternity cover until December 2025
Location: Remote based and in person in London (SW4), UK
Closing date: 10:00 Monday 14 October
Interviews: Conducted w/c Monday 21 October - with remote options possible
Start date: Monday 25 November
Supported by some of the world’s leading philanthropic foundations, Alliance Publishing Trust (APT) is an international publisher of material on philanthropy, including Alliance magazine, a quarterly publication on philanthropy, and social investment globally. APT aims to create a culture of collective involvement where all team members can contribute to both the direction and processes of the organisation.
We aim to be a fluid organisation, being able to introduce new ideas in quick time enabling us to punch above our weight and deliver impact at a level beyond our size. APT is proud to be both an accredited Living Wage Employer and 4 Day Week Employer.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, confident individual with excellent organisational skills to take on maternity cover for the role of head of marketing, advertising and events.
Reporting to the executive director, you will be responsible for the sale of advertising space on our website, through email blasts to our mailing lists, via our weekly emails and within our quarterly print publication. You will also be responsible for the line management of event support, while managing our event programme which consists of up to 19 digital and in-person events per year. You will also be responsible for line management of the subscriptions manager, overseeing concurrent marketing projects, targeting key subscription areas, and ensuring a high level of renewals amongst our subscribers. Alongside this, there will be opportunities to represent Alliance at external events both in the UK and abroad.
The successful candidate will have strong, persuasive oral and written communication skills, enjoy working in a small team, and have excellent organisation and time-management. The candidate will be a willing participant in all APT discussions and play an active part in driving the organisation forward.
To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter to Amy McGoldrick by 10:00am on Monday 14 October 2024. We are a small organisation and only successful interview candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact us by email.
Main responsibilities
Marketing & sales
- Lead responsibility for the marketing strategy to grow the circulation of Alliance
- Direct line management of subscriptions manager to ensure the implementation of this strategy
- Indirect management of marketing support staff
- Setting and ensuring the delivery of organisational growth targets across all forms of readership
- Garnering quality feedback from existing audiences to ensure our products are meeting audience expectations
- Responsibility for the marketing budget
Advertising
- Creating and executing campaigns to increase the advertising revenue of Alliance
- Promoting advertising opportunities across print, digital, and online to all of our existing clients
- Building relationships with potential new advertisers and exploring new markets
- Maintaining relationships with all current advertisers
- Ensuring that all advertising material is provided by the client in time to meet our schedules
- Ensuring all invoices for advertising are raised, issued, and paid in a timely fashion
- Answering any advertising enquires in a professional and timely manner
- Maintaining and updating the Alliance media kit
Events
- Primary responsibility for organising & promoting both in-person & digital Alliance events
- Co-ordinating with the editorial team to ensure a good standard of panellists and debate
- Driving growth of our event audiences
- Primary responsibility for income generation via sponsorships and event services
- Securing external bookings for our event services and managing those events
- Management of freelance event support staff and external suppliers
Organisational
- Responsible for reporting on three main pillars of the role to board of trustees and funders
- Attending sector events (both in the UK and internationally) to further the aims of APT
- Maintaining accurate details of projects and analysing the success of campaigns
- Reporting back to colleagues on progress of all projects and potential new opportunities
- Checking the organisation’s inbox and responding to customer queries
- Working knowledge of CRM
General
- Being an active team member and contributing ideas to the long-term development of Alliance
- Working on required tasks relating to any other APT projects
Person specification
Essential
- Experience of working on marketing campaigns
- Experience of advertising sales
- Ability to forge relationships with external partners
- Good writing skills
- Good, confident telephone manner
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office – including Word, Excel, and email
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
- Experience of working with subscriptions
- Experience of event organisation and management
- Experience of using CRM
- Experience of using MailChimp
- Experience of Office 365
- Experience of working in a charity
- Interest in philanthropy and social investment
Workplace benefits
Included, but not limited to:
- Four-day work week
- Flexible working, both in terms of times and location
- 28 days (7 weeks) of annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Enhanced pension
- Life assurance
- Eye tests
- Seasonal ticket loan
- Travel insurance
- Employee volunteering
- Mental wellbeing
- Physical wellbeing
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Critical illness insurance
- Health cash plan
A media platform acting as the critical friend to philanthropy worlwide by providng coverage of global philanthropy across print, digital and events.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sounddelivery Media is a dynamic charity that seeks to amplify lived experience stories and expertise to address social inequalities. We work alongside people with direct experience of injustice and inequality to advocate for themselves and their communities.
Our Spokesperson Network constitutes a network of media savvy spokespeople, who have direct experience of social injustices. Developed collaboratively with a network of leaders with lived experience, it aims to diversify the voices we hear in the media and make it more representative of the society we live in. Through training, media mentoring, peer support and speaking opportunities, we tackle the barriers that prevent these experts from engaging with journalists who have the power to influence coverage and ultimately drive change.
Members of our network have spoken on all the major news outlets from BBC Newsnight, BBC Radio Four, ITV News, to the Times, the Guardian, places where they can reach audiences of millions and have influenced documentaries and a storyline for a high profile drama. They’ve become part of policy and advisory conversations: APPGs (All Party Parliamentary Groups), Governmental select committees, speaking at Party Conferences and joining advisory panels.
Our work additionally seeks to support the wider charity sector to develop and amplify lived experience stories and expertise themselves. We work closely with charities to help them develop and train their own panels and spokespeople and are currently facilitating Future Voices, a unique spokesperson training programme for migrant domestic workers in partnership with The Voice of Domestic Workers.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced media communications professional to join and shape a growing, friendly and flexible charity committed to advancing social justice through transforming representation in the media.
Sounddelivery Media is on the lookout for a dynamic individual with great media engagement know-how, a hands-on approach, strong relations with journalists and a passion to address how issues are represented in the media. Join our growing and impactful team working alongside dynamic leaders and their communities addressing social injustice and social inequalities. Our Media and Community Engagement Lead offers a fantastic opportunity to work closely with an incredible network of leaders.
This is a full time role (although we would consider a 4 day week) with 2 days a month minimum working with the team in London.
Could this be you?
Role Overview:
You will provide strategic support to our dynamic Spokesperson Network of leaders with direct experience of social injustices, through;
Managing our existing media relationships, and developing new ones, to create opportunities for our network of confident public spokespeople to be visible
This role will enable us to increase the visibility and impact of our programme participants and their communities by engaging with journalists, media professionals, and other influential platforms. You will be responsible for broadening speaking opportunities, such as broadcast interviews, opinion pieces, and identifying potential storyline collaborations across various media outlets. You’ll also seek opportunities to feature our network in public forums like TEDx talks, conferences, and other platforms that influence public conversations.
Empowering Network members through training and support to develop and maximise media opportunities themselves.
In addition to media engagement, you will play a key role in empowering our network to create and share their own content. This includes helping participants build confidence and develop skills in content creation (eg vlogs), and pitching to the media, ensuring their voices reach those in positions to drive meaningful change.
Building trusted relationships with lived experience leaders in a ethical, trauma-aware, and holistic way
You will work closely with our community to activate and strengthen our network, driving collective action and amplifying the important issues they are addressing. Building trusted relationships with lived experience leaders is key, and you will ensure that all engagement is grounded in ethical, trauma-aware, and holistic support.
Sharing knowledge with other charities supporting Spokesperson Networks
You will help share what we learn through our work with other charities and learn from them too. Using peer-led sessions to share best practice, challenges and ideas for charities working to amplify the voices of people with direct experience of social injustice.
As a small but growing charity, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the direction of our organisation alongside a supportive trustee board, a dedicated team of four staff, and a group of skilled freelancers. Your contribution will be integral to our mission and the positive change we aim to create.
Who you are
-With a background in media relations and/or journalism at a senior level you are someone who cares about the way issues are framed, reported and covered in the media.
-You’ll be driven by a desire to amplify the voices of those with direct experience of inequality and injustice from diverse communities, and will work closely with them so that they feel safe and supported in sharing their experiences and solutions for change.
-You are a creative self-starter, happy to work alone but also as part of a small team.
-You come with ideas to develop this work to have a bigger, positive impact. This work takes time and is deeply relational.
-You can adapt the way you work to meet the needs of different communities.
We’re an equal opportunities employer aiming to recruit from a diverse range of backgrounds. All staff who work at Sounddelivery Media will be asked to have a DBS check.
What You’ll Be Doing – Key responsibilities:
-Taking the lead on strategic media engagement across all our programmes of work- maximising and creating media and speaking opportunities for our members
-Nurture and grow our network of journalists, updating them about our work and the issues our networks are speaking on through regular and responsive communications
-Supporting our community to feel confident and prepared for interviews, honing their media messages and accompanying them to interviews where appropriate.
-Regularly engaging our community and being a sounding board to help to develop their ideas
-Proactively source longer-term opportunities for the issues our community addresses to be more visible in the public eye this could include building relationships with soap storyliners and documentary makers.
-Support the team on Sounddelivery Media events that increase the visibility of our community and our work
-Support with delivery of media training and coaching on our programmes.
-Work with the communications team on content- ensuring messaging is impactful in blogs
-Participate in our peer-led meetings to share our learning and invite guest speakers to share theirs.
-Contribute insights on our media work for reporting to Funders and Trustees
Find the full description of the role in our application pack attached.
What skills and experience you’ll have:
Essential
-Experience at a senior level working in media relations within a charity, journalism or similar.
-Significant experience of developing and maintaining good relationships with a range of journalists and media professionals;
-A sharp understanding of what makes a strong story with experience of pitching stories and ideas to journalists
-A confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
-IT literate with multimedia experience – video, audio, visual content (or willing to learn)
Desirable
-Experience of working with people who are using lived experience of social injustice to affect change including excellent understanding of safeguarding and risk management
Why we’re good to work for
-Flexible working in a friendly, supportive environment
-A track-record in this work with great feedback from our clients.
-28 days per year holiday, plus bank holidays
-3% pension contribution
-Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
-A mentor following successful completion of the 6 months’ probationary period working with us
-Training allowance
-Team wellbeing budget
Please note that this is a London based charity and our training predominantly takes place in London.
Application process and key dates:
To apply, upload your CV and separate cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points on skills and experience in the person specification. We will only consider applications with a cover letter. Where relevant, use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
Our downloadable application pack has more information.
Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application through our recruitment portal
Weds October 9th 1-2pm Zoom webinar Meet the Sounddelivery Media team, hear more about what this role involves and ask any questions you may have. Register on our website.
Closing date for applications: Monday 21st October 2pm
First interview: Thursday 31st October (Online)
Second interview: Friday 8th November (London)
We recognise that the interview dates might not suit all applicants. There is an opportunity to let us know in the application.
Sounddelivery Media is committed to building an inclusive and accessible environment for people of all backgrounds and communities. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
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!
Who we are:
Founded in 1992 by a group of mental health professionals, Working Well Trust was established to address the issue of low employment rates for people who have experienced mental health issues. Since starting we have seen advances in the specialist support offered to people seeking employment and a change in cultural attitudes towards mental health.
In the last few years we have adapted this approach to work with people with Autism (ASD), people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or complex issues including homelessness or addiction.
We focus on four main areas:
Employment Support – offering support that meets the individual’s needs using both the traditional stepped approach and the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
Employer support – enabling the recruitment and retention of their employees.
Social Enterprises – we offer training within social enterprises for people who want to gain a new skill, increase their confidence and be part of a team.
Business and Enterprise support – providing one to one advice to clients who wish to start up or expand an enterprise.
Co-production - Working Well remains committed to the principles of the recovery model and continuously improve its services through co-production.
Role Purpose:
Work Well is a government funded programme that offers an early-intervention work and health support and assessment service. This provides holistic support to overcome health-related barriers to employment, and a single, joined-up gateway to other support services.
We work in partnership with mental and/or physical health clinical teams, GP practices and other referral partners who refer clients who are currently in employment but are experiencing difficulties in the workplace and require assistance to help them return to work, remain in work or find new employment. This programme will also support those who have fallen out of work to get the support they need to return to employment. That support will be tailored to their specific needs and circumstances.
We need a Work and Health Coach to provide highly effective support to individuals and guide them on their journey to returning, remaining or finding new employment while also supporting them to improve their health and wellbeing. The Work and Health Coach will also be instrumental in supporting participants to remove health related barriers by sourcing and funding appropriate interventions.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details on this role.
Closing date: 30th September Midday
Interviews will be arranged throughout the application window, and we may close this vacancy early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team Lead: Modern Workplace
Information Services (IS)
Full-time
Permanent
£48,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 14 October 2024
About the role:
We are seeking a Team Lead to provide engineering and technical leadership in the delivery of enterprise-wide IT modern workplace services to the Museum's circa 1,000 staff and for the partners and guests who visit and use the Museum's services. The role manages the 3rd line engineers responsible for the Museum's modern workplace across visitor and security services, operational and curatorial departments.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Technical and team leadership -
- Manage the design and project delivery of new modern workplace services.
- Engage with the Museum to understand how core modern workplace solutions are consumed and make recommendations on how best to improve the end user experience.
- Provide team leadership, mentoring and support for team members.
- Operational support -
- Responsible for ensuring the team maintain availability and performance of the Museum's IT modern workplace solutions. Liaising with senior managers, 3rd line colleagues and service delivery staff to ensure ITIL incidents and problems are resolved effectively.
- Active role in the Change Control and System Architecture processes.
- Ensure all systems are well maintained, documented, monitored and alerts are responded to appropriately.
- Vendor management -
- Ensure the IS department maintains excellent functioning relationships with its main software and application suppliers.
- Manage vendors including: selection processes such as RFP and scorecards to establishing operational SLAs and KPIs.
- Process and policy -
- Responsible for ensuring the team follow the appropriate policies and procedures to deliver services and change control.
- Contribute towards operational and project budgeting.
About you:
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Technical skills - Cloud SAAS, Microsoft Office 365 (Intune/ Teams/ One Drive/ SharePoint); software management and provisioning; strong 3rd line IT Support and ITIL service delivery; mobile working methodologies; active directory, domain services and GPOs; detailed understand of how IT services are delivered and consumed by the customer; excellent documentation skills.
- Previous work experience as a Senior Applications Analyst or Senior Modern Workplace Engineer.
- Managerial skills - Team leadership either direct reports or during major projects; experience in leading the delivery of application services and change programmes; management and selection of 3rd party suppliers and vendors in delivering application services; proactively engaged with the IT Industry.
- Interpersonal skills - positive communicator and team player; analytical thinker and achievement focused; highly organised with excellent prioritisation skills.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
- Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
The interviews are expected to take place w/c 21 October.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. Typically however, we see the post holder working on site 3 days per week.
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
Join TreeHouse School as its new Head of Business and Operations to lead on continuous operational/business improvements at our Ofsted “Outstanding” school.
Location: Muswell Hill, London
Salary: Circa £65,000
Type: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)
Start date for role: January 2025
About TreeHouse School:
TreeHouse School is a non-maintained special school for pupils aged 4- 19 with Autism and learning difficulties.
There are currently over 100 pupils on roll supported by approximately 160+ staff consisting of qualified teachers, teaching assistants, allied health professionals, positive behaviour support staff and operational staff.
It is a thriving and inclusive community devoted to the education and well-being of autistic children and young people across each of its three distinct curriculum pathways, which are tailored to meet the diverse needs of our pupils: pre-formal, semi-formal, and formal. Each pathway focuses on promoting well-being, independence, and social participation, with a strong emphasis on personalised learning and positive behaviour support.
About the role:
We are seeking a new Head of Business and Operations to play a crucial role in supporting the Head to review and drive continuous improvement.
The key responsibilities in the role will include:
- Finances: You will oversee and manage all finances and a multi million pound budget for the school.
- Human Resources: This will include leading on people strategy, workforce planning and performance management including evaluating the schools operational model.
- Systems and Processes: One of the immediate priorities for this role will be to evaluate systems and processes (for monitoring areas outlined in the job description) and seek ways to streamline these with innovative solutions.
This role does involve line management of two assistant operations managers as well as other office and facilities staff within the school.
You will work with the Headteacher to alleviate the administrative burdens from them but importantly support change management where identified / agreed.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will be proficient in HR, finance including budget management and operations management — including management of operational performance and reporting for governance and relationship management (internal and external stakeholders).
We are looking for a leader who is confident to tackle challenges head-on and drive continuous improvement.
Applications for this role close at 12am on Tuesday 8th of October 2024
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 9th of October 2024
Interview date: Thursday 17th and Wednesday 18th of October 2024
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Service Manager
Salary: Up to £35,000 pro rata
Location: Hammersmith
Hours: 25 Hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – until March 2028
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
At Advance, we are led by our core values which are to listen and support, empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Advance has partnered with Catch 22 to deliver services to young victims of crime in London. In recognition of the distinct challenges facing young women and girls (YWG), Advance will deliver a dedicated service to young women and girls (aged 13 to 18) who have been a victim or witness of crime. This is an exciting time to join Advance as we embark on our journey to reach even more young women and girls in need of support using best practice youth, gender, trauma-informed and holistic approaches.
The YWG Victim Service will provide support to YWG across all London boroughs in our safe, YWG-only spaces and in the community. The YWG Victim Service offers specialist support designed to enable YWG to escape harm and to thrive in their lives and aspirations. The YWG Victim Service achieves this by supporting YWG to build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, manage their health and wellbeing and access and engage with other support services.
The Service Manager will lead and manage Advance’s YWG Victim Service, delivering effective management of a team of frontline Advocates, as well as collaborating with Catch 22 to ensure the Advance team and its service delivery are embedded in the wider CYP Victims Services delivered by Catch 22.
About You:
You will have experience of managing frontline staff, supporting them to follow service delivery processes and procedures to ensure effective and safe service delivery to achieve positive outcomes for young women and girls accessing the Victims and Witnesses service. You will have excellent time management skills to ensure service outcomes are monitored and reported on in a timely and effective manner. You will also have excellent communication skills that will allow you to build good working relationships with your team, the wider organisation and external delivery partners. You will be able to reflect and adapt to manage change and enhance working practices, as well as supporting your team through change. You will have an enthusiastic attitude and instil this within your day to day work and interactions with your colleagues and external stakeholders.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 29 September 2024 @ 23:59
Interviews are taking place week commencing 7 October 2024
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
Join our team and enjoy a range of exciting benefits designed to support your growth and wellbeing!
A 35-hour working week
An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Employee eye-care scheme
Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
Organisation wide away days
- One-week paid carers’ s leave
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: Hybrid, London workspace, home working & national travel required
Reports to: CEO
Position: Full time
Salary: up to £55k, based on experience
About Us
My Black Dog is an online peer to peer charity that supports those who are struggling with their mental health. We are committed to making a positive impact on mental health in the UK as we tackle an epidemic that millions of people in the UK face. As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our leadership team.
Position Overview
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of our leadership team responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organisation. The COO will work closely with the CEO and SMT to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the charity by playing a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of our operations, including compliance, safeguarding, operations and team management, finance, human resources, IT, and administrative functions.
The ideal candidate will be a results-driven, strategic thinker with a strong background in non-profit management and a passion for our cause.
We are looking for candidates that have a positive outlook, strong resilience and the ability to adapt easily to changing responsibilities and challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Programme Management:
- Supervise staff and ensure the effective delivery of our programs and services.
- Develop and implement program evaluation mechanisms to measure the impact of our initiatives.
2. Human Resources:
- Lead the HR function, including talent acquisition, staff development, and performance management.
- Foster a positive and inclusive organisational culture that aligns with our mission and values.
- They will provide leadership across the organisation and ensure that each team member is well supported and professionally managed
3. Technology and Infrastructure:
- Ensure the charity has the necessary technology and infrastructure to support its operations.
- Identify and implement IT solutions to enhance efficiency and data security.
4. Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Prepare and present regular reports to the Board of Trustees and stakeholders on organisational performance.
5. Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement
- Represent the charity at public events and engage with key stakeholders to promote our mission.
Qualifications & Experience
· Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Master's degree preferred).
· 5+ years proven experience in senior operational roles within the non-profit sector
· Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
· Exceptional organisational and project management abilities.
· Demonstrable experience in budgeting, financial management, and people leadership
· Excellent line management skills with the ability to work across a multi-disciplinary team of virtual working staff.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Commitment to the charity's mission and values.
· Knowledge of mental health and wellbeing with experience working with individuals in mental health preferable
· An appreciation of how to handle sensitive and confidential issues.
· Knowledge of compliance, risk management, charity regulations, policies and government guidelines.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment.
· Excellent strategic planning and execution capabilities
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
· Proficiency in using technology and data to drive operational improvements
Required experience:
· Leadership: 5 years (required)
· Senior Operations: 5 years (required)
· Management: 5 years (required)
· Risk management: 2 years (required)
· Financial acumen: 2 years (required)
Personal attributes:
· Proactive and adaptable, with a positive approach to change and challenges.
· Highly resilient to challenging situations
· Empathy and understanding of the diverse communities with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
· A results-driven individual with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes and driving the charity’s mission forward.
Benefits:
- Healthcare options following successful probation review
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a critical cause.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
My Black Dog is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
If you would like to apply, please submit a cover letter (minimum 600 words) stating your previous experiences, employment and reasons for your application. We are looking for driven and qualified candidates and this letter should be a reflection of your ability to communicate well with a solid case for why you are a suitable candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to help build a world where no one feels lonely or left behind?
Do you care deeply about the welfare and dignity of older or vulnerable adults?
Do you have experience in social care or working with people with a wide variety of needs and abilities?
If you answered yes to all of the above, this could be the role for you! We’re looking for a Neighbourhood Care & Phoneline Coordinator with experience and enthusiasm for older people to join a well-established and vital programme. The Neighbourhood Care & Phoneline Coordinator reports to the Senior Manager – Older Adults & Volunteering and works in a team alongside the Neighbourhood Care Coordinator and the Befriending & Volunteering Coordinator. This part-time post plays a vital role in supporting isolated older adults in the Bermondsey and Rotherhithe areas. If you are a good listener, compassionate, flexible and able to take initiative, this is a fantastic opportunity for you. What we do Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, London SE16. Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 137 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older people and other adults, along with children and families’ programmes and a range of volunteering projects.
The role
In this role, your key responsibilities will include:
• Supporting older people aged 55+ in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe: providing strength-based assessments of individual needs and support to help reduce loneliness, improve health and wellbeing and increase older adult’s opportunities to connect to their local community.
• Delivering a shared phoneline and inbox offering signposting support to older adults.
About you
You are passionate about the power of community, and particularly volunteers, to connect and support people, and you like to work in collaboration with others. You are methodical with demonstrable experience in supporting older or vulnerable adults, particularly able to show experience in working with volunteers to meet the needs of the community. You’re flexible, accountable, take responsibility, are highly organised and skilled in multitasking and balancing priorities.
About us
We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 17, with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of humour. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a growing, ambitious and innovative organisation which has doubled its reach and impact in recent years. This role is 26 hours per week, with flexibility for regular evening and occasional weekend working. Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email recruitment @ timeandtalents. org. uk with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call. The closing date is 09:00 Monday 30th September.
To apply
All applications to be submitted online through CharityJob. Send a CV and a cover letter of no more than
two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the job description
and person specification.
IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Please ensure you take the time
to include a well-written cover letter as detailed above. We won’t assess applications without one.
INTERVIEWS: Interviews will take place on Monday 14th October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£28,000 - £32,900 per year
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
Join our successful Philanthropy fundraising team and make a real impact. We're seeking an exceptional Philanthropy Executive to join our established team. In this role you’ll engage small to medium sized trusts and major donors, connecting them to the difference they can make to thousands of men and their families facing prostate cancer.
Together with the Senior Philanthropy Executive, and Philanthropy Managers, you will liaise with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that you put together high-quality funding proposals, that will inspire supporters to make four and five figure gifts, which will significantly improve the lives of men facing prostate cancer.
As a Philanthropy team, we work hard to support and motivate each other. We’re inclusive, enthusiastic, open, helpful and driven. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion to achieve success and work collaboratively.
What we want from you
Our experienced team will support you in this role, helping you to grow and develop your strengths and skills. We work in a fast-paced environment that is ever-changing and we are always looking for new ways of working, constantly trying to improve our approach and increase our efficiency and growth.
You’ll be creative in collaborating with colleagues to think of the best way to present our life-saving work. You will spot and act quickly on new fundraising opportunities. You’ll have a way with words and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a personable and enthusiastic individual to really shine!
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.
We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.
The closing date is Sunday 29th September 2024. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for Friday 4th October 2024.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reports to: Service Coordinator
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Salary: £30,706.00 rising to £31,844.80 in year two
Place of work: London community houses, West Norwood
Contract type: Full time, permanent
Closing date: Midnight , Sunday, 13th October
Are you an energetic and compassionate individual, passionate about managing and inspiring the team of 15 care and support workers to facilitate the practical, social, and spiritual needs of adults with learning disabilities in their vibrant community?
This is an ideal step up for someone with knowledge and experience of supporting people with learning disabilities, an enthusiasm for their values, and the ability to inspire and manage others.
As Deputy Service Coordinator, you will be part of a caring and committed team, and have opportunities for fun, personal and professional development, and friendship in the process.
As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from their mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for them:
- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what they are all about
- Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
- Free DBS / PVG checks
- Free SSSC registration
- Free Blue Light Card
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme
Main purpose of the role:
The Deputy Service Coordinator splits their time between the office organising rotas, liaising with families, social services, and health care professionals, and providing a minimum of 20 hours a week of direct support, as well as one weekend a month on the rota, depending on the needs of the service.
The role requires the postholder to take responsibility for being on call between the leadership team. There is an additional payment for on-call duty.
You will deputise for and support the Service Coordinator in leading and managing a community group comprising of a range of services for people with a learning disability and a team of support assistants.
The Deputy Service Coordinator supports the Service Coordinator in creating Community and leading the service delivery within the group in line with their values and standards and the requirements of the Care Quality Commission [CQC].
Key essential criteria:
- Openness to work with, and grow in relationship with, people with and without learning disabilities, and get to know their community life.
- Substantial experience of developing and implementing person centred and self-directed support for people with a learning disability.
- An ability to understand the value of faith based service provision and to articulate it to others outside of the organisation.
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
- Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel.
- Organisational skills to support the creation and management of service schedules.
- Supportive of the aims and principles of our client and enthusiastic about working within an organisation which is both a high-quality service provider and an ecumenical Christian community.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is intentionally inclusive, bringing together those with and without learning disabilities, in their community of more than 100 people. One of the UK communities, they’re re part of a federation that includes over 150 communities across 37 countries and 6 continents.
Their community includes over 30 people with learning disabilities, with lots of different support needs, who they support at home and in their workshops. Alongside them are dedicated community members, volunteers, friends and neighbours, all integral in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Their team of employed assistants provides further support and care to their core members.
They have lots of diversity and lots of opinions. They love people, they love their busy, vibrant city, and they welcome everyone to build a community that values each individual and embraces the beauty of differences. Since 1977, their mission has been to create an environment where diversity is celebrated, creativity cherished, and independence nurtured. Together, they want a more inclusive, compassionate world.
They’re now looking for a new Deputy Service Coordinator to join their leadership team. You will support the Service Coordinator to deliver high quality person-centred support for the Apple Group, one of their three community groups The Apple Group supports 8 people with learning disabilities with differing needs, who live in 4 houses in their supported living programme.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday, 13th October
Interviews will be held on week commencing 21st October
To apply, please read the full job description, and person specification, submit your cover letter explaining how you meet these, and answer the questions on their online application form.
Please also read their privacy notice for job applicants.
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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!
Do you have experience working with families and children aged 0-13, a good understanding of the needs of vulnerable families and a relevant vocational or academic qualification?
Welcare is recruiting an experienced Family Support Worker to deliver a broad-based preventative support service for families with children up to the age of 13 in partnership with schools, churches, the local authority and other agencies, in the London boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich. Local knowledge of Bromley and Greenwich areas would be an advantage.
You will be delivering practical and emotional support to enhance the life chances of children who have experienced domestic abuse and social isolation through one-to-one support and group work programmes. The post requires working with families in person and online remote working. The office base is in Community House, Bromley.
General Duties:
1. To promote the programmes of work and manage the external and internal referral process including the assessment of need, risk and safeguarding concerns.
2. Hold a caseload of 4 families delivering “whole family” or targeted interventions.
3. Lead and facilitate community group work programmes including 6 #CapeAbility in Schools programme which aims to build resilience and self-esteem for children in key stage 2.
4. Lead and facilitate groupwork programmes for parents such Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities and Child Overcoming Domestic Abuse.
5. Safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults you work with directly and take appropriate action if escalation is needed.
6. To provide practical and emotional support to families or advocacy and signposting to specialist and universal services where appropriate.
7. Ensuring that the voices and views of children and young people are sought, heard and represented appropriately.
8. Attend designated meetings with multi-agency professionals and act as lead professional where appropriate to support the Team Around the Child/Family or Early Help Assessment (EHA).
Please see attachment for further responsibilities
Please submit your CV, a covering letter and complete the short application form. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a longer application form prior to a face to face interview.
Our mission is to work alongside parents and carers to give children secure and confident childhoods and to enable them to thrive in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
As the Business Development specialist, you will be taking on a leadership role in the organisations plans for seeking growth in new markets through institutional relationships. These include (but are not limited to): the Middle East (Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait), Canada, and Europe. This is a senior technical position that performs a variety of complex business development work across the organisation.
About the Role:
- Develop donor and new market engagement strategies and associated implementation plans
- Engage internal and external senior stakeholders, influencing as needed to ensure that your team can maximise all opportunities.
- Engage, build and manage relationships with targeted donors in new selected markets. Coordinate efforts with other team members responsible for income generation from Trusts and Foundations, corporate donors, and high-net worth donors.
- Lead a comprehensive donor scoping and mapping exercise for donors in targeted new market. Continuously, update this mapping document based on engagement with prospective donors.
- Identify and track relevant upcoming funding opportunities – through advance intelligence gathering, partner relationships, and other available resources
- Provide grant management oversight on portfolio of grants funded by new Market donors and serve as primarily focal point for donor communications.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Postgraduate degree in international development, sustainable livelihoods, humanitarianism, programme management, or equivalent.
- Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
- Knowledge of overseas markets and/or experience of successfully fundraising in a different market to the UK. Experience with Middle Eastern Donors is highly desirable.
- Experience of successfully fundraising and dealing with institutional donors and international donors, with a focus on Trusts and Foundations.
- Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications.
- Excellent networking and influencing skills, both internal and external. Specifically experience of supporting cultural change within an organisation, influencing sideways and upwards to gain buy in and active support from senior staff as needed.
Why you should apply:
As the Business Development Specialist, you will play a critical role to support and improve the dynamic programmatic portfolio that Muslim Aid implements globally. In this position, you will lead the organisation's plans for growth in new markets through institutional relationships, You will work closely with partners, country offices, and donors, contributing to improving systems within the department. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to grow, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
The Battersea Infrastructure Services Team is looking for someone to join them as a Infrastructure Services Administrator, to provide effective, efficient and customer-focused administrative support for the team.
Within this role, you will be pivotal in keeping Battersea's centres running, as the first point of contact for customers, covering the helpdesk and office duties, administering the stock system, ordering supplies and managing POs, and carrying out general health and safety administrative tasks.
We are looking for someone who has experience of working collaboratively with colleagues from different teams, has strong organisational skills and experience of delivering high quality administrative work and customer service.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 10th October 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 21st October 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us Strides Katherine Price Hughes House (Strides KPH) is an Independent Approved Premises commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. Approved Premises (APs) contribute to the effective risk management of men released from prison by providing an enhanced level of supervision, monitoring and rehabilitation within the community.
The post requires experience of working with complex and vulnerable people and an understanding of residential setting within the Criminal Justice System.
Job Description
Strides is looking for a reliable and experienced Residential Assistant to join our team.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the supervision of residents in accordance with policy and practice under the direction and guidance of managers and relevant staff where necessary. Deal with routine issues raised by residents on a day-to-day basis.
- Staff and supervise the Approved Premises during designated shifts, referring serious incidents to designated on-call Manager and adhere to the procedure of completing incident reports as necessary.
- Ensure enforcement of Approved Premises rules and deal with any breaches in accordance with procedures. Respond appropriately to abusive or aggressive behaviour.
- Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes
- Liaise with Key Workers, Deputy Manager and Manager as appropriate to share issues concerning residents.
- Process information and maintain records including inputting information on the database system by recording any significant occurrences relating to residents during shift.
- Contribute to the work with substance misusers in accordance with relevant policies, practices and protocols e.g. dispensing/recording medication, drug/alcohol testing if requested by the management team
- Answering the telephone and door and deal with any callers to the Approved Premises including monitoring the work of contractors’ accordance with procedures.
- To monitor and record residents’ movements in and out of the building.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, safe and productive work environment, including familiarising and using appropriate health and safety equipment. Monitor and record Health and Safety checks and related issues.
- Create effective and maintain effective working relationships.
- To represent the Approved Premises and West London Mission in a professional and competent manner. To attend supervision and appraisal meetings as required.
- Participate in training and development activities.
- Report any maintenance or security issues in accordance with procedures.
- Conduct curfew checks, wellbeing checks, fire alarm tests, room searches, clearing of residents’ room as required and monitor CCTV equipment.
- Maintain an active presence in the AP at all times. Regularly engage with residents in a pro-social manner. Contribute towards the protection of residents, e.g. monitor in line with risk assessments.
- Support the arrangement and delivery of purposeful activities for residents within the premises and undertake effective induction of residents.
- Undertake First Aid if a resident is injured or self-harms.
- The Approved Premises managers may require such duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the post and grade as.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We seek Residential Assistants who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level. We will be looking for evidence of all the following key competencies during the selection process, if you are shortlisted.
Client focus
Demonstrates consideration and respect to all stakeholders and acts in accordance with Strides' diversity values.
Organisation and planning
The ideal candidate is self-motivated with a high level of time management and is able to meet conflicting deadlines whilst still producing a high level of quality.
Proactivity and initiative
Demonstrates an ability to challenge the current operating procedures with suggestions of their own.
Communication
In both oral and written format, the ideal candidate will demonstrate clarity and concise delivery using appropriate language.
Team Work
Self-aware, approachable and reliable. Is able to build lasting working relationships.
Administration and IT
Able to manage databases (or information) accurately in paper and electronic formats, and is compliant with data protection laws and confidentiality.
Reasoning and problem-solving
Ability to respond appropriately to challenges and implement new ideas to solve and overcome problems.
Work with external agencies
Liaises and works well with external agencies and contacts.
Please use your application to demonstrate your capacities in relation to each of the criteria listed in the sections below. Please address the criteria in your application in the order they appear.
Experience
Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Maths), or equivalent qualification or relevant work experience with the ability to evidence high level numeracy and literacy skills needed to read, understand and interpret policies and the ability to write reports and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.
Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have understanding of a range o social and persona difficulties, ideally those with experience of the Criminal Justice System.
Experience of working in a residential setting
Experience of working with people with challenging behavior
Knowledge
An understanding of the underlying issues which contribute to offending behaviour
Understanding of the risk management of service users
Understanding of good Health and Safety practice
Understanding of good anti-discriminatory practice
Skills & Abilities
Good oral, written, administration and IT communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to relate to residents in both support and authority roles
Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
Commitment to the values of Strides and an understanding of its ethos
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,269.00 per annum
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Islington, N5 2EA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.