Programme Manager Jobs
To excel against targets in the provision of an effective supported Money Advice debt casework service that is compliant against quality standards including the MaPS quality of advice framework; ensuring that clients receive their full entitlement to all benefits, receive appropriate financial capability support and experience a positive customer experience from Citizens Advice Liverpool.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be confident, motivated and willing to try new things, have excellent communication skills with an ability to work under pressure to achieve targets and outcomes with minimum supervision.
To be appointed as a Money Advice Caseworker, you will need to have knowledge and experience of complex debt casework, covering priority and non-priority debt advice, options and insolvency solutions.
Requirements
- To be appointed as a Money Advice Caseworker, you will need to have knowledge and experience of complex debt casework, covering priority and non-priority debt advice, options and insolvency solutions
- Experience of achieving performance and quality targets/KPIs.
- Ability and willingness to undertake training and development to comply with MaPS Caseworker accreditation and Citizens Advice quality standards.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Numerate to the level required by the tasks.
- Ability to prioritise own work, meet deadlines, manage workload and targets in a pressured environment.
- Ordered approach to casework and an ability and willingness to follow and develop agreed procedures.
- IT literate with an ability to use software packages including Microsoft Office products in the provision of advice and preparation of formal written materials.
- Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively and a willingness to challenge constructively.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and its equalities and diversity policy
- Ability to work across different sites within Liverpool and to advise clients in their own homes, according to the funder requirements and whether you are applying for the permanent or fixed term (6 months) Money Advice Caseworker role.
- Institute of Money Advisers Certificate in Money Advice Practice or MaPS Caseworker accreditation equivalent if applying for the qualified Money Advice Caseworker roles.
About us
Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.
CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.
We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.
As well as a competitive salary CAL also provides access to:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid Working Scheme
- Interest free travel loans
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lifestyles Gym Membership (20% corporate discount)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
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!
- Exciting Communications Leadership Opportunity in the Social Housing Sector
- Join this purpose-led Ombudsman to lead the Comms & Stakeholder relations!
About Our Client
The Housing Ombudsman service investigates complaints and resolve disputes involving the tenants and leaseholders of social landlords (housing associations and local authorities), as well as for our voluntary members (private landlords and letting agents).
They are a free, independent, and impartial service, whose vision is to improve residents lives and landlord services through housing complaints.
Job Description
The post holder will provide leadership and line management to the Communications & Stakeholder Engagement teams, ensure delivery of key business plan commitments and contribute to the development, design and delivery of the corporate plan as well as key communication and engagement strategies and plans. The post holder will also provide strategic challenge, guidance and support to the Ombudsman and senior leaders to manage key stakeholder relationships effectively.
Responsibilities and Outcomes:
To manage the brand of the Housing Ombudsman - developing strategies for all our external communication channels and platforms to increase the visible impact of our work and proactively seek opportunities to raise awareness of the Housing Ombudsman and develop our offer.
Be responsible for a comprehensive internal communication programme which includes multiple engagement channels and all staff events - driving internal engagement with key strategic documents such as the business plan.
Be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the Ombudsman's external-facing events including the Member Responsible for Complaints (MRC) Annual Conference and the 'Meet the Ombudsman' events.
To deliver quality stakeholder engagement with our members, the Residents Panel and key third parties, such as advocacy and advice agencies.
To assist the Ombudsman to identify emerging issues within the sector and political landscape, including proposals for influencing key policy makers and responding to relevant consultations.
To provide the Ombudsman and senior leadership team with coaching on crucial presentations (such as giving evidence at select committees or inquests), strategic and tactical communications analysis, advice and support.
To build strong, agile relationships with peers to proactively facilitate cross-directorate working and ensure that strategic thinking about communication is built into everything we do.
To lead and manage teams of communication and stakeholder engagement specialists to deliver the work to high quality standards in a timely manner.
To contribute to the development, design and delivery of the corporate and business plans.
To produce critically important corporate publications, such as our required consultations and annual report.
Be responsible for a Communications Grid tracking all internal and external engagement and activities.
To assist and support the presentation and publication of our casework, systemic work, Centre for Learning and Code compliance work.
The post holder should strive at all times to adhere to HOS values of Learning , Excellence, Openness and Fairness.
The Successful Applicant
The candidate that secures the Head of Communications & Stakeholder Engagement opportunity at the Housing Ombudsman Service will be able to demonstrate the following:
Track Record:
A track record of leading, managing and motivating professional teams.
Professional, senior level communications experience in an organisation with a high public profile and a track record of advising at the most senior level.
Proven ability to develop and deliver high quality and innovative strategic communication campaigns and powerful storytelling communications internally and externally across a range of channels with a track record in evaluation to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
Proven ability to translate complex and sensitive information and communicating it effectively and appropriately to a range of audiences.
Extensive experience of working with the media in a high profile, national organisation including an up to date knowledge of social media and the way it can work alongside traditional media.
Experience of managing change and achieving results.
Experience in business planning, quality assurance and risk management.
Budget management
Knowledge & Skills:
Ability and agility to work flexibly in a context of change and ambiguity.
Comprehensive understanding of government and the wider public service arena including its political decision making processes.
Understanding of the wider social, political and economic environment and their impact on the issues, implications and challenges facing public sector organisations.
Good resilience and proven experience of working well under pressure.
Communicate articulately and confidently with a wide range of people.
Write clearly and concisely for senior audiences.
Influence and persuade others.
Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office applications
Behaviours:
Willing to be viewed as an ambassador for HOS
Demonstrably able to collaborate with purpose.
Exceptional communicator - keeps all relevant parties informed in a meaningful and timely manner
Has a desire to learn - asks how can things be improved and is open to views and feedback
Able to see things from others perspectives - can represent the interests of stakeholders in internal discussions
Motivates and leads others to deliver
Inspirational and actively builds trust and confidence
What's on Offer
Competitive Basic Salary up to £70,717 depending on suitability
27 Day Annual Leave + Bank Holidays rising with service
remote working with offices available in London and Manchester
flexi time working scheme
one professional membership paid for annually
annual health assessment
opportunity to join the Local Government pension scheme
enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption leave
personal allowance to spend on well being apps
employee discounts scheme
volunteer days policy - paid leave for volunteering
employee assistance programme
Cycle to Work scheme
payroll charity giving scheme
HOS is committed to equality of opportunity in all its practices, policies and procedures. It is our intention to promote a working environment that is free from harassment, bullying, victimisation or discrimination, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We expect all staff to behave respectfully with courtesy and consideration, whilst carrying out their duties.
Application - To apply for this post your application must include:
A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
A Statement of Suitability (no longer than 1,000 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the criteria in the person specification. Please add this at the front of your CV
Interviews: W/C 22nd August 2024 and W/C 29th August 2024
The interview will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be released to candidates who are successful at shortlist.
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Page Personnel.
We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy to join the incredible research charity Borne, to be responsible for raising charitable income at the five and six figure gift level and grow the portfolio of high value donors.
This is a London hybrid role (Parsons Green office), ideally with one day a week in the London office (team go in on Thursdays).
The Charity
You would be joining small collaborative team, passionately dedicated to making childbirth safer for mothers and babies through supporting medical research to advance understanding and improve knowledge to save lives. They offer completive benefits as well as an enthusiastic, supportive and busy environment.
The Role
Work with the CEO, Director Of Research and small fundraising team to develop and deliver a Philanthropy strategy to develop high value giving.
To grow the income from c£1m+ with an initial focus on developing a Major Gifts stewardship programme designed to interest, engage and secure philanthropic support utilising their excellent network of warm, engaged donors.
Further develop their warm major donor pipeline, designing tailored stewardship plans to inspire and engage current high net worth individuals to ensure long-term support.
Grow the philanthropic portfolio reviewig corporate and trusts activity further. Lead on crafting compelling products and proposals for funding, negotiating funding agreements and following through with the implementation of successful bids.
Grow the income and the team with the idea of the role to develop into Head Of Fundraising position.
The Candidate
Substantial experience as a successful fundraiser in the charity sector, with a proven track record in high-net-worth relationship stewardship.
Comfortable managing key stakeholder relationships and have the ability to influence senior level individuals both internally and externally.
Be a strategic thinker with the ability to identify new opportunities for developing the fundraising opportunity with a network of supporters.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Project Officer – Active Travel
(England North)
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4307/4308)
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Fixed Term Contract ending 31 October 2024 (with possible extension subject to funding)
Base: Walking and Cycling Hub –Redcar and Cleveland or Darlington
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sustrans team as part of the Delivery Team.
As the Project Delivery Officer, you will be based from one of our Active travel hubs. You will coordinate and deliver a programme of work tailored around overcoming identified barriers to active and sustainable travel modes, including a series of practical engagement activities e.g. led rides/ walks, cycle training for adults and children, active travel awareness events, personalised travel information/advice, on street engagement events.
You will build and manage internal and external relationships with diverse groups and people within our partner organisations. Additionally, you will ensure monitoring and reporting tasks are carried out, with particular respect to partner and funder requirements.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
There are two roles available, based either in Redcar and Cleveland or Darlington. This is a fixed term contract ending 31 October 2024 (with possible extension subject to funding)
About you
The ability to communicate clearly is key in this role, allowing you to effectively engage with the diverse range of people our communities consist of, helping their journey to becoming more active in the way they travel.
You should build relationships easily and be able to motivate others. A basic level of cycling knowledge and bike maintenance skill is required, however all necessary training will be provided to become a walk leader, ride leader and cycle mechanic.
To be effective in this role you should have experience of working with or as a volunteer and delivering behaviour change projects in a community or environmental setting. A background in customer service or public engagement roles would also be useful.
You will use your experience in engagement techniques and behaviour change initiatives to work with community engagement and other delivery staff to ensure that best practice procedures are followed, and learning is captured when engaging communities in our projects. The aim being to ensure the delivery of a range of initiatives that encourage and enable residents, education establishments and businesses to benefit from increased levels of activity through walking and cycling.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Staff volunteer days
24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
Bike, computer and season ticket loans
Discount benefits
London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 28 July 2024.
Interviews will take place in person or via MS Teams during the week commencing 05 August 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
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!
ROLE SUMMARY
ProVeg International is a growing network of currently eleven independent legal entities represented in twelve countries across four continents (Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, South Africa, Spain, UK, and US).
We are seeking an experienced and committed International Senior Legal Coordinator to oversee international legal aspects of ProVeg and coordinate our governance & legal structure, trademark portfolio, the international legal affairs and data protection topics. They will be a strategic thinker who can make the best decisions in line with our organisation’s vision, mission, and values. The goal is to guide ProVeg International as a whole towards compliance and efficiency, stability, growth and long-term success.
JOB DETAILS
Reports to: International Operations Team Lead
Department: International Operations
Location: Remote (ideally in the UK, NL, PL, CZ, or ES)
Hours: full-time (32-40h)
Salary: Depending on experience and location: £27,000 - £35,000 gross per year for 1 FTE
RESPONSIBILITIES
Governance & Legal Structure Coordination
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Support our internationalisation efforts and the set-up / registration of new country entities
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Conclude & maintain necessary agreements (collaboration agreements, service agreements, contracts, and data protection agreements) between ProVeg International Inc. (US) and new and existing ProVeg legal entities, and liaise with external lawyers for advice
Trademark Coordination
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Manage, oversee and expand the trademark portfolio of ProVeg International Inc.
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Coordinate infringements actions with a trademark law firm
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Support the development of a trademark strategy
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Liaise/ manage contact with a trademark law firm
International Legal Affairs Coordination
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Check and arrange international and national contracts and agreements for ProVeg C.I.C (UK) and ProVeg International Inc. (US) and liaise with external lawyers for advice
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Ensure organisational compliance and assess legal risks. Advise the Senior Leadership Team on mitigation
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Support ProVeg countries (provide templates for contracts etc. or general advice where possible)
Data Protection Coordination
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Act as internal data protection expert (GDPR etc.) and work with colleagues (e.g. Communications, Fundraising, Operations) on compliance and data protection implementation
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Manage, update, maintain and ensure compliance with GDPR and other international Data Protection Regulations
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Ensure and monitor compliance with Data Protection Regulation for ProVeg’s International Departments and support countries with compliance with national Data Protection laws
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Raise awareness of data protection compliance among staff and support data protection training
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Liaise with internal Data Protection Coordinator (Germany) and external Data Protection Officer
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in law or a related field required; graduate degree preferred
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Broad legal knowledge, particularly regarding data protection, contracts, governance, business law, and related regulations. Knowledge around employment law, Trademark, and other areas strongly preferred.
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Proven experience with a minimum of two to three years of working in a legal support role, ideally in the non-profit sector
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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Collaborative attitude, solution-focused, and supportive of international colleagues (particularly Country Directors, Heads and International Senior Leadership and Operations team)
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IT skills, including Google Docs, with advanced proficiency in Google Sheets
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Self-starter personality with the ability to work independently and with limited supervision
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Excellent communication skills in English; additional language skills preferred
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international, rapidly growing nonprofit work environment
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Dedication to ProVeg’s mission & vision required; adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
Preferred:
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Background and experience in the field of finance is an advantage. The candidate with the right skill set could be offered a full-time role that combines Legal and Finance
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
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A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
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Provision of a work laptop.
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Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
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Career-development support.
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Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account
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We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
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And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
WHEN?
Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: As soon as possible
FURTHER INFORMATION
Our Application Procedure
Your application should include a cover letter addressing your motivation and how you meet the person specification criteria and a CV. Please submit your application in English using our online form, and tell us how you found this job ad. Thank you!
The upcoming steps include:
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Online Cognitive Aptitude Test and a Personality Test.
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A first online interview with the People & Culture team.
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Online trial task.
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A second interview with the hiring manager.
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The final decision may require an additional interview, usually with Senior Management.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for an administrator with experience in a customer facing environment. Then join Shelter as an Administrator at HMP Hull and help ensure the smooth running of our service that helps turn around often chaotic lives.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
About the role
We work closely with our clients and a range of other agencies to provide a holistic service that assesses individual needs so that prisoners are fully supported to obtain or retain settled accommodation on their release. As our Administrator you will provide full administrative and office management support to the team including coordinating, managing and allocating referrals, scheduling appointments, data entry and processing as well as answering in person and telephone queries. You will also take responsibility for processing sensitive and confidential data and maintaining records as appropriate on our case management systems.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
You will have office administration experience, gained working in a customer facing role and experience of processing and handling sensitive and confidential information and working with secure systems. Organised and efficient, you will be confident using Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Caseworker to join the Hate Crime Team in Sussex, working 30 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the Role:
This role is a hybrid working role and is based at our office in Shoreham-by-Sea for a minimum of one day a week. As a Senior Caseworker in the Hate Crime Team you will:
- Effectively lead and develop a high quality, innovative and pro-active hate crime service for victims and witnesses.
- Manage a team of specialist hate crime caseworkers, providing regular supervision, case management review and support.
- Have experience in working with vulnerable adults and/or families
- Ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the service specification and performance targets set by the services funders, in line with Victim Support's policies, procedures, business process and plan.
- Ensure that the service prioritises the safety, security and dignity of service users.
- Provide advice and guidance on risk, safeguarding issues and information sharing GDPR concerns.
- Have a successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
This exciting Public Mental Health Officer role will work alongside community partners to identify, test, and embed the best approaches to improving mental health in communities. You will support the development of the evidence base on mental health, and generate compelling evidence of how systems can act to support good mental health.
What the role involves:
·Build and grow the Foundations’ relationships in Wales with communities and organisations.
·Build the capacity of partner organisations to test and evaluate public mental health approaches.
·Promote and/or facilitate training and workshops to support coproduction and public mental health approaches in local communities and organisations.
·Develop and utilise mixed evaluation methodologies to evidence impact.
Skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for:
·Community development and capacity building experience
·A good understanding of co-production, and participatory approaches
·Knowledge of impact measurement and evaluation methods
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please send your CV & statement of suitability via our website. Please ensure you attach an up to date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 5 August and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for 28th August.
You will be asked to deliver a presentation on the day of the interview.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us via our website. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home..
We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Social Value Recruitment Consultant
Location: This role can be based in either Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow or London
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35
Salary: £30,000 pro rata per annum with an additional ongoing bonus of 10% of each contract settlement made after the completion of your base target sales.
Big Issue Recruit is looking for a socially conscious recruitment consultant to help drive our expansion.
Big Issue Recruit (BIR) is a responsible, inclusive, end-to-end method of recruitment which fills posts, reduces the risk (and therefore cost) of churn and generates significant and quantifiable social value. We work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds who are experiencing poverty. We seek to understand their long-term goals and immediate needs, remove their barriers to employment and provide the necessary skills and support to enable them to enter the job market.
You will be a highly driven, experienced recruiter who has significant experience of working with current client bases and developing trust and credibility with new partners through a sales focused model.
The role is a real chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of people who face barriers to employment and is offered with a base salary of £30,000 pro rata (with an additional ongoing bonus of 10% of each contract settlement made after the completion of your base target sales) and fixed term initially for 6 months with the desire to extend if income targets are achieved.
For a full job description including the summary of responsibilities, skills, qualities and experience required for the role, please download from the link below.
Additional Staff Benefits:
- 25 days holiday (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays, that grows incrementally with service.
- Flexible working policy
- Pension scheme
- Private Health care cover
- Enhanced Family benefits
- On-going learning and development
- Employee Assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
- Perkpal Benefits scheme
Closing date – 4th August 2024 (23:59pm) - We may hold interviews for suitable candidates before the closing date. Please therefore apply as soon as possible.
Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd and Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm) and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.
REF-215597
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!
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Job title: Flourish Community Outreach Worker
Reference: 208
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum, pro rata
Based: Flexible across our 7 Hertfordshire wellbeing centres
We have a vacancy for a Flourish (Refugee and Asylum Seekers) Community Outreach Worker to join our team, supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the community with multiple needs who have mental health as a primary need, through providing advice, information and holistic support.
About the Service
‘Flourish’ is a highly flexible and responsive outreach service developed to meet the needs of refugees and asylum seekers in Hertfordshire. The aim of the service will be to support refugees and asylum seekers in the community with multiple needs who have mental health support as a primary need.
Purpose of Post
- To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with mental ill health.
- Support to build social networks and reduce isolation whilst settling into the Hertfordshire community this includes building a sustainable and empowering peer support network and building confidence and self-esteem.
- To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.
- To work in a trauma informed way including awareness of the 6 principles of trauma informed practice, putting the clients emotional and practical needs at the forefront of this work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working closely with all key delivery partners across the system to ensure the service is responsive, inclusive and easy to access.
- To take allocated referrals from any agencies including the Community Navigators, Borough and District Councils, Herts Help, Housing Providers, Herts Welcomes Refugees, the Refugee Council and self-referrals including walk in contacts at any of the Mind wellbeing centres across the county.
- Hold a caseload of clients, supporting for approx. 10 weeks
- To create a safe space for the individual to be able to explore their feelings and improve their understanding around their mental health.
- To complete a holistic needs assessment.
- Ensure all person centred risk assessments and support plans are completed.
- Proactively recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies.
- Support clients to build their emotional resilience, promoting self-management through building an understanding of their own triggers/coping strategies.
- To provide safeguarding intervention support. This will include responding to problems, which pose an immediate risk.
- To work alongside translators when required to provide a robust package of support for clients.
- To accompany clients to initial visits and appointments as necessary in order to ensure the sustained use of existing support services in the Borough.
- To provide advocacy services to clients experiencing mental ill health.
- To assist clients to access appropriate mental health services, housing/tenancy services and other services according to assessed needs.
- To establish effective pathways across a variety of agencies to maximise and provide effective partnership working, working with other third sector and VCSE organisations to provide signposting and continuity of care.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 7th August 2024
Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and we reserve the right to close the post once we have reached maximum applications or filled the role.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
We are delighted to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
No agencies please.
We have a rewarding opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our service in Offerton, Stockport, which supports Children and Young People with Emotional and Behavioural Disorders (EBD).
The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.
You will be working in a caring home environment, nurturing, and supporting the young people we work with helping them to overcome the issues they are facing. You will work with the team and the Registered Manager to give the support that these Children and Young People deserve to help make life better for them.
Location – Offerton, Stockport
Hours - 37.5 hours per week worked on a 7-day rota with 2 non-working days each week.
Salary - £23,412.00 (£12.01 per hour).
Salary Enhancements - £96 for sleep-in shifts and a 25% uplift on the hourly rate for weekend shifts (£15.01per hour).
We also offer….
- 27 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 years after 10 years.
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service.
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
- Proud to be a real living wage employer.
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online.
- Access to our Employee Assistance programme for you and adults at your home.
- After you have successfully completed a 6-month probation period, you will undertake a QCF level 3 or 4 qualification with support from an assessor and supervision.
We also provide a caring, supportive environment for all our employees, with a strong emphasis on a good work / life balance, and this something you can’t put a value on!
About the position….
- As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will work as part of a residential childcare team providing support for the children and young people with their physical, emotional, and social needs with an emphasis on promoting their personal growth and independence.
- Working on your own initiative and as part of a team, you will be to preparing and assisting the children and young people to fulfil the aims of their person-centred plan.
- You will support the children and young people with communication and work closely in a team that has a passion to improve their lives whilst in our care.
- You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the children and young people as individuals.
- We provide compassionate, nurturing care for the children and young people who are in crisis and have complex needs, supporting them to move on from a difficult past to a brighter future.
About you….
You don’t have to have any previous childcare experience as full training is provided, but if you have experience that is a bonus! We look for applicants who have the following skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be expected to liaise with other staff, parents/carers, and professionals.
- Am ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication.
- A good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential, you will be writing reports and keep record of the Children and Young Peoples progress.
- Transporting children / young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable.
Is this you? Are you ready to make a positive change? Then please take a closer look at the Full Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this advert.
We are a Real Living Wage employer.
Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.
Apply now!
If you think you might have the relevant skills and experience, we are looking for, please get in touch or apply now.
In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.
We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.
We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.
Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual.
We are a UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West.
Location: Hybrid - (home and Solace’s accommodation services)
Salary: (Salary band 2.2) £29,174.06 - £31,826.25 per annum pro rata
(Please note, successful candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)
Hours: 4 days per week (Flexible)
Contract: Fixed term Contract until March 2025
Closing Date: 24th July 2024 at 12 middays
Virtual Interview Date: 31st July 2024
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Children & Young People’s Therapist at Solace Women's Aid.
We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Solace’s counselling service provides therapeutic support to women and children residing in Solace’s London-based refuges. We are looking for two Children and Young People’s Therapists to join our team.
About the Role
The Children and Young People Refuge Therapists deliver one-to-one therapy to children and young people residing in Solace’s refuges. The candidate will be responsible for delivery of a therapeutic service to children and young people 2-18 and will also offer parent sessions. They will be ensuring high quality, effective and safe service provision in accordance with contract specifications.
About You
We are looking for two dynamic therapists with intersectional feminist values who have post qualification experience of working with children and young people who have experienced or witnessed trauma and abuse. You will spend time in our refuges building trust with the survivors and their children. You will be reporting to the Counselling Clinical Lead and the Counselling Service Manager.
In addition to being a qualified counsellor, you will have specialist knowledge and experience of working with children and young people e.g. a Play Therapist, Art Therapist or Drama Therapist, registered with the relevant accredited bodies e.g. the British Association of Art Therapists; British Association of Drama Therapists; BACP; UKCP; HCPC or equivalent.
We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Access to employee discounts
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please email us.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
Salary: £37,181 pa plus £5,023 pa London Weighting allowance
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 3 Years
Location: Hybrid – weekly travel to our London Office (EC1) will be expected 2 days a week, as well as occasional travel to corporate partners offices
Hours: Full time (37.5)
Closing date: Monday 22nd July at 11.30pm
Do you have relevant experience of working in a busy press office or a PR agency, plus a good track record of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders? Then join Shelter as a Senior Media Officer and you could soon be playing a vital role at the heart of our Media team.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
A key part of a broader Communications, Policy and Campaigns division, our media team serves the media needs of the whole organisation. Collaboration and relationship building skills are the name of the game, as we work closely with a broad range of internal stakeholders and external partners to generate influential coverage across Shelter’s campaigns, fundraising, community and services outputs. Our aim is to make sure housing and homelessness rides high on the political and public agenda through timely and powerful storytelling. We help Shelter to deliver change by amplifying our hard-hitting research, giving a platform to people directly impacted by the housing emergency, profiling our incredible services, capitalising on high-profile supporters and partnerships, and by swiftly seizing reactive opportunities.
About the role
If you care about storytelling, are a great team player and want to end the housing emergency, this unique opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing team with a heritage of ground-breaking campaigns is the job for you.
This senior media officer position is an exciting role that’s been created in partnership with our High Value Partnerships team to help boost the media cut through and support the smooth running of our partnerships with big brand names like Ikea, HSBC, B&Q and Marks & Spencer. It is a new role that you will have the opportunity to mould within a supportive framework and team.
But you won’t just work closely with our corporate partners and internal income generating teams, you will also have the chance to flex your skills and get stuck into a whole range of media activities that drive forward our organisational strategy. You’ll also play a big part in the day to day running of a busy press office, get to matrix manage high profile projects, and deputise for the Media Managers as necessary.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
Creative and results driven, you have extensive knowledge of media across print, online and broadcast channels, as well as the different tools and tactics in the PR toolbox. You know what makes something newsworthy and how to land high-impact coverage, and , you’re great at translating research and information into pithy soundbites and key messages suitable for public audiences. What’s more you’re used to thinking on your feet and working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
A knack for building rapport and relationships with lots of different people is essential too, as is the enthusiasm, expertise, and collaborative approach to work that can help to upskill other teams to better understand and utilise the media to meet our shared goals. Crucially, you have a keen grasp of what journalists and producers are looking for and are as comfortable speaking to a consumer journalist, as you are the policy editor of the Times– and you will know how to tailor your pitch accordingly.
Adept at managing your own time and projects, and happy to contribute new ideas and try different approaches, you also know what it takes to support, enable and motivate others. Your keen eye for risks and opportunities, and strong attention to detail will help ensure your team and colleagues deliver to a high standard. Finally, while prior knowledge of housing and homelessness is not a requirement, you must have a passion for social justice. There’s a huge amount we need to achieve together, and you’ll need to thrive on this challenge.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Partnership & Network Coordinator - Neath Port Talbot
Tempo Time Credits
Neath Port Talbot /Hybrid - homebased with meetings in Neath Port Talbot and across the region
Permanent
Part time 0.6-0.8 FTE
Salary £22,000 - £28,000
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, employee pension scheme, family friendly policies, Cycle to Work Scheme, Death in Service, and Employee Rewards and Assistance Programme
Are you passionate about creating lasting change, making a real impact, and acting as a catalyst for building stronger, more resilient communities?
Are you a natural communicator who is able to mobilise and influence stakeholders and build relationships with a variety of people?
Charity People are pleased to be supporting Tempo Time Credits, a charity that brings people together in local communities to carry out valued and important voluntary work, with their search for a Community Partnership & Network Coordinator based in Neath Port Talbot.
Tempo Time Credits started 15 years ago and is an ambitious movement that empowers, encourages, and engages people from all walks of life, from communities across the UK, to get involved and volunteer. For example, befriending or helping to improve outdoor spaces. Volunteers earn Tempo Time Credits as part of a reward and recognition which can be exchanged for a range of services and activities provided by our local and national partners.
In these challenging times, community support is more crucial than ever. Tempo stands at the forefront having engaged with 40 commissioned programmes, collaborated with 1,500 charities, empowered over 15,000 volunteers, issued over 1 million Time Credits, cultivated 750+ business venues offering rewards, and pioneered the world's first national Time Credit network.
Funded by Heritage Lottery, the project you'll work on focuses on working with heritage organisations across Neath Port Talbot to increase the number and diversity of their volunteers and to recruit and retain them in a sustainable way.
Key responsibilities:
- Building and Maintaining Relationships: You will build and maintain relationships that support Tempo objectives, seek to understand stakeholder requirements, and support organisations face to face providing advice and guidance around Time Credits.
- Communicating & Influencing: communicate openly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, create local social media content and newsletters, persuade others using evidence-based knowledge.
- Volunteer Management: You will manage a team of local volunteers in each locality that provide on the ground support and add capacity in the local community.
The Community Partnership & Network Coordinator will have proven experience in managing and building relationships with stakeholders from third, public or business sectors, and monitoring business plans and budgets. The successful candidate will be able to work with senior executives and Government officials, plan and juggle multiple projects at once, and have knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will have attention to detail, planning and organisational skills, and will be able to negotiate both internally and externally.
You will have strong account management skills and have experience of managing or working with volunteers. You will be experienced in working within a role with a varied, demanding workload with the ability to adapt to change, deliver results, and work independently, as well as part of a team. The successful candidate will be proactive and passionate about communities and creating positive, lasting change, with an awareness of the voluntary sector and its opportunities and challenges.
The role is part time and could either be 3 or 4 days (between 21 and 28 hours) with flexibility on when those hours are done, such as 21 hours over 4 days. The role will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
If you are a strong relationship builder, with the drive and energy to work within a growing, ambitious charity, Tempo Time Credits would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement detailing why you would like to work for Tempo Time Credits and how you meet the criteria laid out in the Person Specification within the Job Description which can be found on Tempo Time Credit's website.
Deadline: Only because this role has been advertised before, we'll be working on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP if interested.
Interview: TBC
As part of Tempo Time Credits commitment to Disability Confident, candidates who consider themselves to be disabled will also be given the opportunity to attend an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way - including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
Tempo strongly believes in the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Culturally Responsive Independent Sexual Violence Advocate
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Based in Worcestershire and Herefordshire (must be able to travel throughout West Mercia)
Salary: £29,439 per annum pro rata
The Organisation
West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (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, education and prevention work.
WMRSASC’s vision is to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and the harm they cause. Our mission is to enable those who have been silenced by rape, sexual abuse and exploitation to have a voice; and to make a difference by delivering the best specialist support and prevention services.
The Person
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to join our team of experienced professionals who are committed to making a difference to the lives of survivors of sexual violence and abuse. You will need to have a background in the sexual violence sector, or a related field, and have the skills to provide non-judgemental trauma informed support. In return we can offer you specialist training, support, supervision and the opportunity of working as part of a great team.
The Role (Please see Job Description for full details)
- As our Culturally Responsive Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, you will:
- Support Survivors: Manage a caseload that includes survivors from Minority Ethnic communities, providing them with the support they need.
- Break Barriers: Identify and address the barriers that prevent Minority Ethnic communities from accessing our services and develop innovative solutions to overcome these challenges.
- Promote Awareness: Raise the profile of our Specialist Minority Ethnic Service and foster positive relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Enhance Referral Pathways: Create straightforward referral pathways to ensure that Minority Ethnic communities can easily access our services.
- Champion Diversity: Ensure our services meet the diverse needs of all communities and promote self-referrals.
WMRSASC benefits:
- Access to accredited training programmes
- Hybrid and flexible working is available as part of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
- Days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays per annum (pro rata to hours worked), increasing to 31 days following five years' continuous service.
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Benenden Health Scheme
- Company sick pay (after successfully probationary period)
- Regular clinical and case management supervision
- The post holder will be expected to travel across West Mercia as and when there is a need.
WMRSASC are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.
As an equal opportunities employer, West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC), is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join WMRSASC. The voice of survivors and their experiences will be central to the development of this work and whilst you will never be asked to disclose any personal experiences as part of the application process, we encourage survivors and those with lived experiences to consider these roles.
Closing date for applications 12.08.2024
We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date should we receive enough applicants that meet the shortlisting criteria.
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