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Recovery Practitioner

A Recovery Practitioner is needed to provide psychosocial treatments to service users on an initial temporary basis.

In order to guarantee that service users receive the appropriate intervention at the appropriate time and in the manner that best suits their needs, the ideal applicant will possess the knowledge and expertise to evaluate and interact with clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has dealt with substance misuse issues and is hoping to advance in their career with an organisation that will help them further their personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting clients when they enter the programme and proceed with their therapy or recuperation.
• Offering screening, evaluation, planning for recovery, and subsequent referral
• Minimising the harm that drugs and alcohol do to clients and the larger community
• Acting as an advocate for partnership service access
• Assisting service users with their social (re)integration so they can live meaningful lives by encouraging self-determination, resilience, recovery, and peer support.
• Provide service users in group settings with structured information at different phases of their recovery

Experience Required:

• Possess a thorough awareness of substance misuse issues or have previous experience working in a related field.
• Possess a solid working understanding of mental health services, interventions, and best practices.
• Capacity to successfully manage change while putting the interests of service users first
• Recognise the significance of information governance procedures and pledge to adhere to and implement all required safety measures

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Primary function of the role
The primary function of the Finance & Operations Director is to manage the operational, financial and legal aspects of The Big House. The role works alongside the CEO/Artistic Director and Board of Trustees to oversee the strategic, business and financial management of the organisation, whilst also being responsible for HR and administrative processes.

The Finance & Operations Director is a pivotal role within the organisation, and so The Big House is looking for a proactive leader who can support a busy and thriving charity.

Terms: Permanent- full time - 35 hours per week (excluding breaks).
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 plus 5% pension contribution
Annual Leave: 21 days + Bank Holidays plus days in between Christmas and New Year (discretionary). The Big House grants an additional day of annual per year of service, up to a maximum of five additional days.
Hours: Usual working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Some out of hours working may be required on evenings and weekends (The Big House operates a Time off in Lieu policy where possible and practical).

For more information, and full job description, please visit our website

Closing date for applications: 12pm, Thursday 5 September 2024

First Round Interview Dates: WC 9 September 2024
Start date: ASAP / depending on notice period.

Night Concierge

 

We have a new role available for a Night Concierge to join Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the service’s clients.

Position: Night Concierge

Location: Wallsend, Tyne and Wear

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 Hours

Salary: £23,400 per annum plus pension & other benefits

Closing Date: – Sunday 8th September 2024

About the Role

To work as part of a team that delivers an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported or community-based accommodation. Our work is underpinned by the Depaul Endeavour model of assets-based, psychologically informed delivery. The aim of this is to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

Working under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for managing the building to ensure that the accommodation provided to the clients is safe and secure through the provision of overnight concierge service, security and door control. This includes controlling access to buildings, being the first point of contact for all emergencies and carrying out Health and Safety checks and cleaning.

Key responsibilities include:

• You will always ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable.
• You will provide a basic first contact advice response and security service at night to clients living in the property and/or in dispersed accommodation linked to the service
• You will be the first point of contact for visitors, contractors or services visiting the building at night
• You will be responsible for maintaining Health and Safety standards on the premises and a point of information for clients regarding Health and Safety at night
• You will actively ensure the security of the building through regular checks, and monitoring.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

• An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use or care leavers.
• Experience in managing the overnight safety of vulnerable clients preferably in supported housing.
• Good written and spoken communication skills to ensure the accurate handover of information both verbally and in writing between shifts.
• Experience in undertaking basic maintenance and/or delivering cleaning services.
• Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures.
• Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• High-level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

In return for working here, you will receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
• Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Night Porter, Night Receptionist, Night Guest Services Associate, Night Security Concierge, Night Shift Front Desk Agent, Night Duty Manager, Night Shift Lobby Attendant, Night Shift Guest Relations, Evening Concierge, Overnight Concierge, Night Hotel Attendant, Nighttime Customer Service Representative etc. #INDNFP

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

Salary range £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (£21,600 – £24,000 pro-rated) | 28 hours per week (part-time) | Permanent

This is a hybrid role, usually involving one day a week working at WGN’s Vauxhall office and another at one of our various community-based offices in West London

About us

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

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and strong Administrator, preferably with HR recruitment and administrative experience; to support our newly formed people-oriented team. This is a key role within Women and Girls Network (WGN) and requires someone with sound experience of working within a multidisciplinary team within the charity sector. You must have a keen interest in the HR field and keen to progress on this career path.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and shape the future of WGN’s Human Resources function work and focus so it remains aligned with our principles and approach in an ever-evolving landscape. To make an impact on the candidate experience as well as other stakeholders.

About you

Ideally you will have some understanding about working within the charity / not-for-profit sector and will be looking for an opportunity to contribute to our shared commitment of working towards the eradication of violence against women and girls and challenging inequality.

Interview details

The interview process will consist of two stages, it is anticipated that the first stage interview will take place virtually in the week commencing 16 September 2024, however, please note that dates may be subject to change.

Further information

If you’d like an informal chat about this opportunity to join our team, please contact us to arrange to speak with our HR Manager.

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

WGN is a leading charity in the Violence against Women and Girls Sector and is committing to supporting our survivors with the best outcomes. It is a black feminist organisation and as such are looking for women whose values align with these. We receive funding from a number of public bodies such as MOPAC, NHS and London councils.

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

This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

This Head of Politics role is the ideal outlet for your expert grasp of how to challenge and influence power in order to maximise opportunities to benefit campaigns and effect political change.

Greenpeace UK is an independent national/regional organisation within the global Greenpeace campaigning network, which acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. The global network of Greenpeace organisations comprises 26 independent national/regional Greenpeace organisations with presence in over 55 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a coordinating and supporting organisation, Greenpeace International.

As Head of Politics, working closely with the programme leadership team and other key colleagues, you’ll lead on, oversee and take responsibility for the development of political strategies within and across our campaigns – playing to our organisational strengths including media work, mass engagement, investigations, NVDA and organising.

As a team leader you’ll set team strategy and expectations and provide line management and leadership to your team of political campaigners, whilst nurturing a collaborative, effective and supportive working culture. You’ll also advise those campaigners, embedded in campaign teams, on how to devise effective political strategies.

Location: Islington, London. Our hybrid working model enables us to enjoy the benefits of both office based and remote working. We ask that staff work from the office in Islington 40% of their time, with 20% required as a minimum. Reasonable adjustments as well as specific office based needs will be considered for those with long term health conditions and disabilities.

What we're looking for:

• In-depth knowledge of politics, including relevant UK and international political fora, UK devolved assemblies and local councils.

• Strong understanding of the relationship between political change and the use of tactics including investigations, actions and both inside track and mass engagement.

• Significant high level UK political contacts or proven ability to develop them.

• Experience of political lobbying and stakeholder influencing at a senior level.

• Demonstrable understanding of how to develop successful political strategies which leverage political support as a tool to win campaigns.

• Ability to identify political opportunities and support development and communication of new ideas in support of organisational and campaign goals.

• Strong understanding of the relationships between political change and the use of media, digital channels and mass engagement.

• A record of effective management of resources, including leading projects and setting up and maintaining administration and information systems.

• The ability to lead a team in accordance with Greenpeace’s values.

We give you: 

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga and a wealth of well-being resources, just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply.

Our commitment to diversity: Greenpeace UK is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in environmental and campaigning organisations and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGBTQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class now or in the past.

To Apply

To apply click the apply button. 

Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law.

CLOSING DATE: 9.00 am 16 September 

FIRST INTERVIEWS: 26/ 27 September 

SECOND INTERVIEWS: 3/4 October

We have an exciting new vacancy for a Multimedia Producer to join our team in Hammersmith, London on full time and permanent basis. This role also involves regular UK travel. 

You will deliver compelling content for Maggie’s online channels, website and social media, helping us grow our fundraising, programme and marketing in innovative, clever ways. 

As the go-to person for managing and creating video and photography at Maggie’s, you will work closely with our Stories Producer, Social Media team, and Creative Lead to make, take, manage and edit video and photos that clearly, powerfully and consistently demonstrates the impact we have.

You are able to work to multiple briefs at once, producing high quality work in a timely and organised manner.

Emotionally intelligent, able to interpret and tell different types of charity stories well – you will be comfortable moving between producing work that speaks to different audiences while communicating our essential brand codes.

Your responsibilities:

• Regularly create in-house video and photography content for across Maggie’s
• Regularly manage external agencies and freelancers, from brief to completion
• Update and maintain our video archive, keeping all films and rushes organised from all shoots
• Carry out regular testing of different video, photography and audio types and evaluate their success to inform future content

Please see our full job description outlining responsibilities and essential skills required for this role. 

Benefits we offer

In addition to a highly rewarding career, we offer a range of staff benefits, including:

• a unique, experiential induction based in one of our centres
• a structured, year-round performance review process focused on developing you in your current role and exploring opportunities for the future
• a competitive holiday entitlement of 27 days and 9 public holidays in a full working year
• workplace pension with the option to apply to continue NHS pension
• the option to apply for a Bike Loan, Travel Card Loan, Ride to Work scheme and much more

We are looking for a new team member to join our small but dynamic fundraising team to help us continue our exemplary stewardship and maximise our fundraising. You will be the first point of contact for many of our supporters and your role is critical in ensuring those supporters have a smooth, professional and friendly experience. This role holder will make sure all donors get the recognition and thanks they deserve whilst also making sure all of that income is processed and captured correctly.

We have big ambitions to increase our fundraising income and this role is critical in making sure that as we grow, we have the procedures in place to keep everything running smoothy. Our donors and supporters are the lifeblood of what we do hear at Guts UK and whomever joins in this role will pride themselves on giving them all the best service possible.

So if  you care about people, have a keen eye for detail and process and are looking to start or build your career in fundraising – this could be the role for you.

Who are we?

Guts UK is committed to a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many and treatment can often come too late.

We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system from top to tail; the gut, liver and pancreas. We fund lifesaving research, provide patients with expert information and support and raise awareness about digestive symptoms and conditions. We are informed by evidence and expertise and have our community, and the patient voice, at the heart of everything that we do.

Who are you?

• You are committed to ensuring supporters get the best possible experience, feeling supported and valued throughout
• You are looking to build your career in fundraising
• You have great attention to detail and pride yourself on accuracy
• You work meticulously and take the time needed to get things right and do things properly ensuring you comply with appropriate procedures
• You are a team player and are happy to muck-in when / where needed
• You have a warm, engaging personality
• You have an interest or connection to our cause and a real desire to help the UK to get to grips with guts!

Please see the full job pack for further information including detailed role specification, requirements and benefits

Closing date: 2nd September
Interview date: Circa 9th September
Contract: This is a fixed term contract opportunity for 14 months, covering maternity leave.
We are looking for an engaging, driven and results-oriented leader to lead the Philanthropy department, within the Income & Engagement directorate at Alzheimer’s Society, on a fixed term maternity cover.

This is a hugely exciting time to work for the UK’s leading dementia charity. We have all the key success factors in place for significant, continued Philanthropy growth, from senior leadership buy-in to exciting fundable projects that drive towards our ambitious vision. Two ground-breaking treatments have also recently shown for the first time that it is possible to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, growing support in the field and opportunities to build on this success.

Philanthropy at the Society is made up of three specialist, but complementary, teams:

- Major Donors
- Trusts & Foundations
- Development Boards (currently two sector-based campaigns: in insurance and sport)

The team are expertly partnered by our Prospect Development, Impact Communications, and Special Events teams, to support and maximise opportunities throughout the engagement cycle, including proposition development and proposal writing for the biggest partnership opportunities.

The Philanthropy team is well-established, growing fast (76% income growth in 2023/24), and working to a new but clear growth strategy, so maintaining stability, unity and continued focus and drive to deliver on established priorities will be crucial for this interim period.

In this role, you will ensure the Philanthropy Strategy to 2030 is delivered to, particularly the outlined 12-month priorities, leading a brilliant team of specialist fundraisers. You will support and sponsor the development of new long-term, transformational partnerships with philanthropic partners, for programmes of work spanning critical dementia support services and cutting-edge research.

The role will entail significant cross-department and cross-directorate working, collaborating with peers and colleagues at all levels across the organisation to deliver on the Philanthropy strategy and ensure a pipeline of fundable propositions.

Importantly, the role also provides the chance to deliver meaningful impact on the lives of people affected by dementia, helping us to reach our goal of securing £15+ million a year from Philanthropy by 2030.

Alzheimer's Society has recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud to be a place where people can work hard, feel supported and achieve significant professional success.

Alzheimer’s Society is primarily a home-based organisation, with the possibility to use our London/Birmingham offices as desired, however there are also hybrid and office contracts available, so we can be fully flexible. You will be required to travel to attend donor meetings and some team-based meetings and training, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be able to travel to our London flagship office when required.

About you

The team are passionate, committed and skilled, and need

- You'll be an excellent leader and strategic thinker who will inspire, support, challenge and continue to drive the team to build on strong foundations, to go from ‘Good to Great’.
- Have the ability to build and sustain brilliant relationships.
- You will have a natural gravitas, credibility and the ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders – both internally and externally.
- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.

Our Philanthropy department sits within the Income & Engagement directorate, and we pride ourselves on being supportive and caring for one another while also being passionate and ambitious about the work we do.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Sensory Project Officer Work Location: Remote Northern Ireland

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £25,490.40 p.a.  pro rata

Hours: 22.5 hours/week 

Contractual status: Fixed Term until end July 2027

Access to transport essential.

Benefits:

c.19 days annual leave inc. Bank Holidays.

Work from home with some local travel around the region.

Westfield Health Cash Plan.

Deafblind UK supports people who have both sight and hearing loss. You’ll be welcomed into our big family of clinical, operational and administrative staff who are all passionate about making life better for our members. Working for Deafblind UK is flexible and friendly. We support a healthy work-life balance and from the moment you join us, you will be fully supported by the wider team. You will also get a generous annual leave allowance and access to our Westfield Health Cash Plan.

Deafblind UK has received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver its Community Sensory Connections project across Northern Ireland.This three-year project is a collaboration with Libraries NI to create accessible information hubs for people with sensory loss across the region. The hubs, which will be within libraries and mobile libraries, will be accessible places where members of the community can be connected to support services from Deafblind UK and other local and national partner organisations.

We are looking to recruit a part-time Sensory Project Officer to work alongside the existing Northern Ireland team members, to promote the project, liaise with our partner organisations and to support individuals wishing to take up sensory support services, connecting people to accessible local social opportunities and the services that Deafblind UK and other organisations provide.

We are looking for someone who can excel at networking and communication, with organisations and individuals, who has experience of using their own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme or area of work.

The post holder will become an active member of the Charitable Services team, promoting the delivery of accessible social opportunities and other support services in our local N.I. communities. The main tasks delivered to achieve this will be:

• To work closely with the existing N. Ireland team to promote the Community Sensory Connections project;
• To support the plan to develop sensory info hubs within local libraries and mobile library units;
• To help gather local information on relevant services and opportunities and to help the project team to maintain an up-to-date archive of these;
• To help local people with sensory loss to connect to the services and support that can best assist them;
• To develop and maintain a wide network of connections to key partner organisations in order to promote the work of Deafblind UK;
• To represent Deafblind UK and its members at local events, within online meetings and forums and to promote the service and generate service user referrals;
• To help to promote accessibility, inclusion and sensory loss awareness within our local communities.

Please note that it is not essential to have previous sensory loss awareness for this position, as all relevant training will be provided.

Contact us for further details of the job role on 0800 132320

The Company

We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility, and communication. We help them to live with their condition and to build their confidence and independence.

Deafblindness affects everyone in different ways. Some people might have mild sight and hearing loss whereas others can’t see or hear anything. It can be isolating and lonely and can lead to mental health issues - but it’s far more common than many people realise. Around 400,000 people are affected by sight and hearing loss in the UK.

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekdays

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Remote

To apply please provide a CV and one page cover letter demonstrating your previous experience and suitability.

Progression Coach

 

We have a new role available for a Progression Coach to join Depaul UK to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

Position: Progression Coach

Location: Wallsend, Tyne and Wear

Contract: Part-time

Hours: 20 hours per week.

Salary: Pro Rata: £12,872.53 Per Annum plus pension and other benefits; Full-time: £24,136 P/A

Closing Date:  Sunday 8th September 2024.

About the Role

To work as part of a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported or community-based accommodation. Your work will be underpinned by the Depaul Endeavour model of assets-based, psychologically informed delivery.

Working under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service. In accommodation-based services, you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in a positive and successful move on.

Where the client lives in the community you will ensure that their tenancy is not at risk and that they have the skills and resources to manage and maintain their accommodation. Your work will be underpinned by the Depaul model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy informed delivery, the aim of which is to support our clients to understand and act on their values, strengths, and long-term vision for their future.

Key responsibilities include:

• You will carry a caseload of clients for whom you will be the named key worker, and you will also take joint responsibility with your team members for the well-being and day-to-day support of all clients in the services
• You will lead on risk and needs assessment and support planning for your key clients and contribute to ongoing needs and risk assessment of other clients in the service
• You will develop and implement SMART outcomes based support plans for your key clients
• You will deliver one-to-one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with.
• You will proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the well-being of Depaul clients following data protection and information sharing protocols.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

• An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way.
• An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, and substance use.
• A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures.
• Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination.
• Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.

In return for working here, you will receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
• Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Wellbeing Worker etc. #INDNFP

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

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 Core IDVA

Salary:            £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience. 

Location:           Brent/Ealing

Hours:               35 Hours per week 

Contract:           Permanent

 

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. 

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

We work within a coordinated partnership response to violence against women and girls as part of the Angelou Partnership. Within the partnership ADVANCE provides independent domestic abuse advocacy and support for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

 The IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process specialising in working with clients at high risk. They will work within the team to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women from aged 13, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. They will advise women on criminal justice and civil remedies and related matters, support women to attend court where necessary, and coordinate the provision of multi-agency support. Part of the role will to be to establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with services providing services to clients and partner agencies within the Angelou Partnership. As a Core IDVA will work across the boroughs mentioned above, under the guidance of the team leaders and project manager.

To be successful as the Core IDVA you will need the below experience and skills: 

To be successful as a Core IDVA, you’ll need to have an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse sector. As an experienced domestic abuse advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, you will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic abuse, of supporting women involved in mental health services, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don’t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role.

 

How to apply: Via our careers site

•  Closing Date for Applications: Friday 30th August 2024
• Interviews are taking place, week commencing on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• 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
• Thorough induction and training
• 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. 

Hours: This role is part time role, available for up to 3 days a week, (21 hours a week) with the expectation of flexibility in emergencies.

Remuneration: GBP £41,000 FTE gross annual (pro-rated based on a full-time equivalent salary, and dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (hybrid working available)

Are you a dynamic and experienced Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser with a proven track record in developing strategic corporate partnerships to drive significant income growth and create impactful, mutually beneficial relationships?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

As we expand significantly, we seek a passionate and skilled Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join our growing Fundraising and Communications team.

You will play a pivotal role in UK-Med's ambitious growth strategy, building our private income through developing a new strategic corporate partnership plan, working to identify and reach out to national and regional corporate partners as a new income stream.

Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, you will take the lead on researching, prospecting, cultivating and stewarding corporate supporters to not only vital secure financial support for UK-Med's work but also create collaborative, strong, mutually beneficial relationships.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the largest Chamber in the UK, with over 5000 members. As tenants of the Chamber, UK-Med's Head Office is situated with the Chamber of Commerce and, as an approved partner, the Chamber are hugely supportive of UK-Med's vision to grow income and awareness amongst Chamber members. Join a growing team on this exciting journey to save lives and build resilient health systems!

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser - August 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 16th September 2024

The vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

We are seeking to recruit a Resident Satisfaction & Engagement Officer to work with our residents to drive up satisfaction and deliver value for money. This is a critical and exciting new role for the right person, playing a key role in ensuring we provide residents with excellent services, engaging with them to improve services and keeping them happy in their homes. Working within a small organisation means that you will have the unique opportunity to understand, and shape, the business inside out and make a real difference to the organisation and our residents. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Resident Satisfaction & Engagement Officer with excellent communication and relationship building.  You will be passionate about customer service and will need a positive and resilient approach with the confidence to challenge both internally and externally where performance is not up to standard.  You will be comfortable working alone with a diverse group of residents keeping them informed and engaged. As well as a passion for delivering great customer service, the successful candidate will embody the vision, values and ambitions of PCHA.  This role will involve travelling around our homes and  therefore you must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Location: Bexley

Salary: (Salary Band 3.1) £32,356.69 - £34,478.44 per annum, based on experience.

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

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 26th August 2024 at 12 noon

Virtual Interview Date: 3rd September 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 Senior IDVA 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.

Solace Women’s Aid provides a wide range of services to victim/survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in Bexley including an advocacy and support service and specialist services co-located in a number of services.  The team aims to work with partner agencies to reduce risk and increase safety by providing service users with support plans that address their individual needs.

About the Role

As the Senior IDVA you will assist the service manager in the smooth running of the service delivering high quality support to survivors of domestic abuse.

You will oversee and lead on the following areas of work of which there is more details in the job description.

About You

We're looking for highly organised and self-motivated applicants who are passionate about ending VAWG and breaking down barriers for service users to access support. You will have a “can-do‟ approach and demonstrable commitment to Solace’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer. You will receive training and support for this role as necessary.

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Sound understanding of practical, emotional, social and economic issues affecting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
• In-depth knowledge and confidently advising on a range of options including safe housing, criminal justice, civil remedies and risk management.
• Demonstratable knowledge of adult and children safeguarding
• Experience managing staff or vols
• Have Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of Data collection and use of Microsoft packages
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritising workload and crisis management
• Sensitive and non-judgemental approach when working with vulnerable clients
• Experience in risk assessment, management and safety planning
• CAADA/Safe Lives/Women’s Aid IDVA or DAPA qualified (Desirable) 

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

What we can offer you

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

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

How to apply

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

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

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

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

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

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

No agencies.