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Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Anna Freud have formed the first pan-London Alliance with Safer London, St Giles Trust, New Horizon Youth Centre, and The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) to deliver the Children and Young People’s Violence and Exploitation Support Service (CYP-V&ESS). For anything up to 2 years, young Londoners will work with our Specialist or Expert Caseworkers who will work alongside them around areas including around safety awareness, improving health and emotional wellbeing, as well as improving relationships with peers and family dynamics. The Alliance Coordinator will be uniquely placed as while Anna Freud will be hosting the role, they will be accountable to the Alliance Manager and the wider Alliance Management Team made up of members of several partner organisations.

The Alliance Coordinator role will support the Alliance Manager by overseeing administrative tasks, communicating with stakeholders and ensuring support is available across the alliance. Experience of liaising effectively with a variety of individuals, organisations, and service providers at all levels is essential to ensure good relationship building and effective communication.

We are seeking an experienced candidate who has provided senior secretarial or administrative support to individuals or a team. They will demonstrate the ability to work across several internal and external teams/departments with their own organisational needs and priorities.

Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Please note: attendance at other Alliance sites may be required (e.g., Safer London, 154-156 Blackfriars Road, SE1 8EN; St Giles Trust, 64–68 Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8JB; or New Horizon Youth Centre, 68 Chalton Street, NW1 1JR).

Contract duration
Fixed-term until May 2027.

Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Wednesday 4 December 2024.
Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday 10 December 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews
Interviews will be held on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 December 2024.

How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply’ button to find out more. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Company Description

Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust is a charity which creates life-changing, education-focused children’s homes, to ensure that children in care have the same opportunities as everyone else. We believe that children growing up in residential care should go on to achieve great things and lead fulfilling lives. We believe that social pedagogy, a focus on education, people, and place, is the best approach to supporting young people.

Our first children's home, opened in February 2022, is an award-winning building that has set a new standard for UK children's homes. You can learn more about the home and even take a virtual tour on our website.

As we continue to grow, we're excited to welcome new team members who are passionate about our mission. We are on the cusp of opening our second home with a third to follow shortly. In September 2025 we will launch a Graduate Diploma with our university partner. Additionally, in 2026, we plan to collaborate with a range of organisations from across the sector to deliver a leadership programme for children’s home managers.

Joining our team at this pivotal stage in our development will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to our expansion.

You can read more about how we're having a positive impact in our Annual Report 2022-2023.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven team making a real difference.
Enjoy a supportive, collaborative work environment.
Generous annual leave, starting at 28 days (36 days inclusive of bank holidays) increasing to 30 days with 2 years service and 33 at 5 years.
Great benefits, including company sick pay, employer pension contributions, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Grow with our organisation and contribute to its goals and values.
Benefit from being part of Catch22, a well-established charity, while experiencing the dynamic atmosphere of a startup.

Job Description

The Head of Development and Communications will lead LPT’s fundraising, communications and influencing efforts. You will be joining our team at an exciting stage in our development, and you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in our expansion.

In this role, you will face a range of exciting challenges on a daily basis, with key responsibilities such as:

Grant Funding and Social Investment: Drive our mission forward by crafting innovative fundraising strategies, writing compelling funding applications and building dynamic relationships with funders to secure essential support for expanding our homes and services.
Communications: Lead our public relations and branding efforts, engaging with stakeholders and the media to amplify our impact and share our story far and wide, while ensuring all staff are informed and inspired through effective internal communications.
Influence and Impact: Champion systemic change in the children’s home sector by forging influential partnerships with government bodies and research institutions, and using impact data to drive forward our work.
Sector Collaboration: Collaborate with others to share best practices and elevate standards across the sector, making a real difference in the lives of children.

Please see the full details in the Job Description. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence diverse and senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, with high-impact presentation abilities and the talent to present complex information in an accessible way to varied audiences.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Flexibility and organisation, capable of managing multiple projects.
A skilled problem solver and self-starter, able to lead projects independently.
Enjoyment in working as part of a small and ambitious team.
Energy and passion for improving the lives of children in care, and a commitment to the organisation’s growth, goals, and values.

Please see the full person specification listed in the Job Description. 

Additional information

Salary: £50,000
Hours of work: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Application Process

Please upload your CV and submit a cover letter in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' box that outlines:

Why you are interested in working for Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust.
How you meet the requirements in the person specification.

Interviews

Application closing date: Monday 2nd December, 10am.

First-round interviews (online): 5th and 6th December

Second-round interviews (in person): Thursday 12th December

Safer Recruitment 

At Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust, we safeguard all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct rigorous checks and vetting of all applicants, in line with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices. 

Everyone who works in our homes will be responsible for safeguarding young people and putting their safety and wellbeing first.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (police records) check, including overseas police checks where necessary. Please note that this post is exempt from the limitations of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and as such, all previous cautions and convictions will need to be disclosed as part of any application.

For further information about the process, please go to:

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

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Head of Fundraising and Marketing

About us:

Hospice at Home’s core service is its skilled team of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants who provide exceptional care and support in people’s last year of life and at end of life, also providing additional services such as Lymphoedema, Bereavement and Family Support, Befriending, Occupational Therapy and Complementary Therapy.

We provide individualised care and support to improve quality of life and our end of life care helps facilitate a peaceful and dignified death in the home and support to those who are bereaved.

Although we receive some funding from the NHS, we need to raise over 85% of our running costs in order to ensure that this vital help is available when needed and remains free of charge to patients and their families. Our Fundraising team plays a huge part in raising these vital funds.

Our clinical service area covers a mixture of urban and rural communities, a region of approximately 1,500 square miles throughout North and East Cumbria.

Role: Head of Fundraising and Marketing

Location: Head Office – Dalston, Cumbria.

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Closing Date: 2300 Sunday 08 December 2024

Type: Permanent

The Role of Head of Fundraising and Marketing:

Responsible for the leadership and success of fundraising and marketing for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, our Head of Fundraising and Marketing is a pivotal role, key to leading and inspiring the Fundraising and Marketing team in sustaining, developing and growing our income and income opportunities.

Utilising your exceptional leadership, events and project management skills, you will guide, support and motivate the team; implementing and managing an engaging and exciting fundraising and marketing strategy that maximises income from events, appeals, grants, corporates, legacies and any other income opportunities that align with organisational goals and vision.

You thrive on challenge and seek opportunities for continuous improvement, to network, to raise the profile of the organisation and have a positive attitude to change with a focus on creating an encouraging, collaborative environment where new ideas thrive.

Are you a highly organised, proactive, motivational, inspiring leader and influencer with skills based in fundraising, marketing, events and project management?

Are you positive and enthusiastic about championing our organisational vision to create a future in which everyone within our community who is facing life limiting illness, regardless of cause, receives the best possible palliative and end of life care and their families and carers receive the support they need?

Yes? Then this could be the role for you!

Essential Criteria:

· Experience of leading and people management, interacting with people from diverse backgrounds with exceptional communication and networking skills

· Experience of event and project management in fundraising/marketing in the voluntary/charity sector

· Educated, as a minimum, to A Level standard or equivalent in relevant subjects

· Experience of managing budgets and regular reporting

· Current knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

· Excellent IT skills covering Microsoft packages, website and CRM software

· Self-motivated with the ability to delegate and negotiate

· Excellent working knowledge of the charity sector with a good knowledge of Institute of Fundraising guidelines

· Flexible and resilient to support events outside of usual office hours.

· Full clean UK driving licence and own transport

Desirable Criteria:

· Leadership qualification (ILM, CMI, CIPD or similar)

· Member of the Institute of Fundraising with a certificate in fundraising management or willing to achieve accreditation

· Project management qualification – Prince II, Agile, PMP / other

· Knowledge of healthcare and / or end of life care and the Hospice movement

· Knowledge of the geographical area covered by the service

· Experience of culture change / change management

· Experience of HR / People processes

· Experience of public speaking

Our offer to you:

· Salary £35,000 per annum

· Contributory pension scheme

· 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

· Annual leave purchase scheme

· Free onsite parking at Head Office

· EAP - Employee assistance programme

· Development opportunities

· Local gym discounts

· Volunteer ‘Give a Day’

· Mileage allowance

· Cycle to work scheme

· Flexible working

· Staff complementary therapy days

· Onsite (head office) employee counselling

· Wellbeing focus including dedicated wellbeing room

· REAL job satisfaction – knowing that your work means something and your contributions to continuous improvements matter

How to apply:

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion because we understand the value that diverse thought, background and experience brings to an organisation which helps us to provide outstanding care for all of our patients and their families.

To apply for this role please send a copy of your current CV including a summary statement and / or covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and why you would like to work with us by clicking apply online before 23:00 Sunday 08 December 2024.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, medical and appropriate checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Right to Work.

Role Title: Executive Assistant

Pay: £26-£30k per annum, depending upon experience. PIPs pension, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and private healthcare.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (1 year)

Reports to: CEO

Direct reports:  None

Location:  Black Bull Yard, 24-28 Hatton Wall, London, EC1N8JH. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in the office.

About Ukie

Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them to create some of the world’s most exciting games.

We are seeking a proactive, motivated and organised individual to join the team in the new role to provide EA and governance support. It’s an exciting opportunity to learn how a busy and ambitious trade association works.

About you

• Ideally, you will bring:
• Experience working as an Executive Assistant, or a similar role.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Experience of supporting hybrid meetings.
• The ability to work quickly and accurately.

Your role will involve:

Governance support to the Board

• Scheduling board meetings
• Liaising with the relevant colleagues to put together the board updates.
• Taking minutes during board meetings.
• Assisting with governance compliance tasks.
• Acting as a point of liaison for the Board on queries relating to governance, meetings etc.

Support to the CEO

• Taking ownership of a complex diary and schedules through gatekeeping and prioritisation.
• Ensuring all internal meetings have an agenda and action points.
• Booking meeting rooms or venues (e.g. restaurants) for appointments.
• Booking tickets for events.
• Support on special projects, conduct basic research, and assist with ad hoc tasks as required.

Other responsibilities include

• Travel and accommodation booking
• Supporting office events coordination
• Assisting with answering calls
• 2 days a week at reception to welcome guests

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm
• Expectation that some evening and weekend work may be required to attend events as the business requires

 This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement to the changes.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 4th of December 

We’re excited to recruit for this role at Herts SU, giving the successful candidate the chance to shape the future of Academic Communities at the University of Hertfordshire.

You’ll be at the heart of an innovative approach, working closely with students, staff, and colleagues to recruit, train, and empower our Academic Communities to thrive.

This role is all about making an impact — from creating exciting development opportunities to celebrating the hard work of our incredible Student Leaders (Academic Societies, Student Reps, School Community Organisers). No two days will be the same, so if you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

You’ll also take the lead in organising Student Council meetings, helping Elected Officers deliver impactful updates and ensuring our student voice is heard loud and clear.

Job Title:Hackney Paid Peer Supporter

Salary:£24,590 FTE (£14,754 Actual)

Working Hours:21 hours Per weeks

Contract:Fixed Term contract until 31st December 2025

Location: Hackney Borough Based

Benefits:NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension  scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday.

About us at the NCT

A lot of people know NCT for our antenatal classes, and we want to continue to support as many parents and families as we can to access evidence-based information. But we are also much more than this. We are a charity that campaigns on the issues that matter to parents. We run breastfeeding and infant feeding support, provided by specialist counsellors. We run thousands of free community activities and events across the UK, led by our fantastic volunteers and peers. And we support women and families facing specific challenges, such as social isolation, feeding difficulties or poor mental health.

Our Hackney Parent Support project is commissioned by Hackney Council, to offer infant feeding support across the region in both community and hospital settings and parenting courses for families throughout the Hackney region. The support is delivered by staff and volunteer peer supporters.

We are seeking a capable Peer Supporter who will support parents at Homerton Hospital and at various community settings in Hackney. This role will mainly be based between Homerton hospital and out in the community (expenses will be reimbursed).

About the Role

You will be responsible for offering infant feeding support for parents within Homerton Hospital and the community. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

· Providing breastfeeding support to families on the wards at Homerton hospital and community settings within Hackney.

· Support in delivering inductions for volunteer peer supporters. 

· To report any concerns or additional support needs of women to the NCT management team and/or Infant Feeding Lead for referral onto partner agencies as appropriate.  

· To attend regular supervision/support sessions. 

· Having a good working knowledge and understanding of the local demographics in the Hackney area and ensuring all support is accessible and inclusive.

· Ensure that data collection and feedback is collected in a timely manner in an inclusive way.
You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. This is a large project and covers multiple locations so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently.

Being able to make decisions and respond appropriately to our staff, peer supporters and parents and other external stakeholders is essential, alongside good IT skills– including Outlook, Word and Excel – and you must have good attention to detail.
 
It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. This requires experience of giving breast milk. The training can be undertaken within your working hours.

The role is 21 hours per week which will be predominantly Monday to Friday within the working day, however, will include occasional evening and weekends. This role is mainly based at Homerton Hospital and at community settings across Hackney.

About you

· Are you willing to undertake our Peer Supporter training? (Requires experience in giving breast milk)

· Can you work at pace and juggle a number of different priorities?

· Are you passionate about supporting families to reach their parenting and feeding goals and contribute to their positive wellbeing?

· Do you want to join an amazing Charity that supports parents across the UK?

· Would you like to be part of an amazing team of passionate staff?

If so, please read the job description attach. 
 
What we offer

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability. 

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing date: 08/12/2024
 
Interviews: Week beginning 09/12/2024 and 16/12/2024

Interview format: In person – Venue TBC. The interviews will be a mixture of open and competency-based questions, you do not need to prepare anything in advance.

Events Fundraising Assistant

Job title:  Events Fundraising Assistant

Hours: Full-time (Equivalent to 37.5 hours a week), in line with our flexible working policy. If you are unable to work full-time but are interested in the role, we’d be happy to hear from candidates who had a different proposed model of working in mind.

Remuneration: up to £25,000 per annum

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid working. A mix of home and Leukaemia Care offices (at One Birch Court, Blackpole East, Worcester, WR3 8SG) with a minimum of two days in the office.

Report to: Senior Events & Fundraising Officer

Working closely with: Fundraising Team, Communications Team, Patient Services Team and Finance.

 

Purpose of the role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress and develop a career focusing on the development and delivery of fundraising events.

You’ll be passionate about continuous improvement, have a proactive attitude, and be comfortable in suggesting new and/or better ways of working. You’ll enjoy a challenging and fulfilling environment and working with a supportive and forward-thinking team. Ideally, you will have some experience of helping to manage events and projects, be highly organised with good attention to detail, and have the ability to engage with people with a supportive attitude.

Must be able to drive and have access to a car.

Main duties and responsibilities

This role requires work across all of Leukaemia Care’s fundraising event activity – providing administrative and operational support and engaging with supporters both personally and through the charity’s communication channels. Duties and responsibilities will, at any given time, include:

• Providing administrative support to the fundraising team as required.
• Monitor fundraising event e-mail inboxes, ensuring that actions are covered off by members of the fundraising team and, where appropriate, yourself.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that fundraising event participants database records are up to date, including integration with fundraising platforms such as Just Giving. In addition, provide data reports to the Senior Event fundraisers to assist in future event planning.
• Ensure that all event fundraising materials, merchandise and equipment are organised and safely stored, and that stock is monitored especially after use.
• Be responsible for the mailing and distribution of event fundraising materials such as clothing, welcome packs, collections tins, etc.
• Ensure that the fundraising events section of the Leukaemia Care website is up to date, working with the Communications team where necessary to keep existing and potential supporters informed. This includes input into social media information, and the creation of other marketing materials.
• Add Leukaemia Care fundraising event opportunities to external websites and ensure all information posted is correct.
• Help to engage with, steward and thank Leukaemia Care fundraisers both personally, on social media groups, and through the creation and distribution of materials such as Thank You certificates, etc.
• Attend fundraising events in person, including work at events to steward and engage with fundraisers and volunteers, and to set-up and break-down event materials.  This role will require some work outside of normal office hours (evenings and weekends) where fundraising events necessitate.
• Work within the Code of Fundraising Practice as required by the Fundraising Regulator.
• Work within the General Data Protection Regulations ensuring that the charity obtains and record appropriate consents and preferences.
• Provide support to the wider fundraising and administrative team at Leukaemia Care during busy times or during periods of sickness or annual leave.

General

 In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Leukaemia Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:

1. Uphold the values of the charity and to not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the charity into disrepute.

2. Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.

3. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.

Lead Youth Worker

Oasis Hub East Southampton

 16 HOURS PER WEEK Part-time 0.4FTE (There is flexibility in hours in discussion with candidates)

10 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (with view to extend)  

SALARY: £10,428 per annum (£26,072 for 1FTE)

 Want to enable young people to have positive lives?

Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?

Want to make your community a better place?

Want to grow in confidence and experience?

Oasis Community Hub East Southampton are recruiting for an experienced Lead Youth Worker to work alongside the youth and community hub team in East Southampton.  This positive, adaptable and talented youth worker will help us to deliver detached youth work and mentoring. Supporting the development of a team and building youth leadership opportunities.

The role will be focussed on the East Southampton community surrounding Oasis Academies Mayfield and Sholing and the Harefield Hub space. Delivering detached work, alongside other partners using our Oasis Youth van; delivering mentoring in schools and supporting and developing a youth team.

Key responsibilities will be:

· To develop and deliver a youth work programme engaging with young people across East Southampton in school and community settings. To Include:

o Detached provision

o Positive activities

o Wellbeing support

o Mentoring

· To work alongside the hub team to increase opportunities for young people to influence decision making and develop their leadership.

· To line manage sessional youth staff and support volunteers.

The successful post holder must have:

· Proven experience of leading work with young people in formal and informal settings

· Experience working with challenging behaviours and attitudes.

· Understanding of monitoring and evaluation in youth work

· Knowledge of safeguarding practices and health and safety.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, working in a community and education setting.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year plus 8 Bank Holidays, Pro rata.

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details. 

Your Supporting Statement should be a minimum of one A4 page addressing the following question:

Please expand on your CV to tell us about how your character, qualities, experience, and qualifications/training will enable you to thrive in this job.

Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis as we receive completed applications.

Interviews will take place in Southampton

 We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Do you have what it takes to engage, inspire and enable thousands of students across the UK, to take action to welcome refugees to the UK?

STAR is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual with great communication skills and experience of running a student society or similar. You will work with the Student Network Manager to provide support to STAR group leaders based at universities and colleges across the country, helping them to set up and run their groups, organise engaging events, coordinate creative campaign actions and keep them up-to-date with what’s happening across the network and in UK asylum policy. You’ll also be involved in organising national events and training.

Do you want to make a real difference and gain a huge variety of experience, including campaigning, volunteer management, communications and events organising? Then this is perfect role for you.

STAR is committed to operating as an equal opportunities organisation.  We particularly welcome and encourage applications from people with refugee backgrounds. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 29th November at 9am 

NB: To apply, please head to our wesbite and complete the application form attached and return it to us. For more details, see the job description. 

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Background information about Student Action for Refugees:

Student Action for Refugees is the national network of students building a society where refugees and asylum seekers are welcomed and can thrive. Set up by students at the University of Nottingham in 1994, we are an inclusive network with UK students, students from refugee backgrounds and international students working together to make change. 

We are a membership charity and the members are STAR student union society groups. A small staff team train and support the network and lead on national projects, campaign and advocacy work.

People who arrive in the UK after fleeing war and persecution face many challenges in both claiming their right to asylum and in building new lives. Challenges that result from a hostile policy environment, negative public attitudes, unhelpful media narrative, a lack of access to services and barriers to higher education. 

Our network of STAR student societies and activists is creating a more understanding, just and welcoming society. We do this by: providing practical support and connecting communities through local and national volunteering activities; improving access to university; campaigning for policy change; learning and sharing information about asylum and the lived experience of refugees to shift the narrative. 

Impact: Last year, our network of STAR student groups spanned 39 universities and were run by 213 student leaders. We supported 741 refugees and people seeking asylum in 30 community projects and hosted 345 events to train & inform people about asylum and community projects and hosted 345 events to train & inform people about asylum and refugees

Together we:

● Campaigned for the right to work for asylum seekers, an end to immigration detention, improved refugee family reunion rights and improved access to university and more. 

● Volunteered in partnership with 21 local charities recruiting 323 STAR student volunteers for 30 projects supporting 741 refugees – providing academic support for volunteers for 30 projects supporting 741 refugees – providing academic support for children, English conversation clubs, sports clubs, fun community events and more.

● Organised events, providing a platform for experts by experience, academics, activists and organisations, to inform about asylum and the experiences of refugees.

● Supported universities with scholarship development, 289 activists to campaign for Equal Access at their institutions, and we provided information and advice to prospective students and university staff.

Futures Unlocked - Office in Rugby, You will either cover North or South of Warwickshire/Coventry

Salary: £32,000 per annum - 37.5 hrs a week

Closing date: Friday 6th December 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS 

Job Title: Community Chaplain

Employed by: Futures Unlocked (a Company Limited by Guarantee (No. 5908674 and Registered Charity (No. 1116271)

Salary and conditions: £32,000

Term: On one month’s notice from either side following a 6-month probationary period.

Hours: 37.5

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per year starting from 1/4-31/3 plus Bank Holidays.

Job locations: Various locations across Warwickshire

Travel: Essential car user – travel expenses will be paid in accordance with agreed contract of employment

Accountable to: The Operations Manager

Responsible for: Matched Volunteer Mentors/Mentoring High Risk Clients

Role description:

Client management

1. To take lead responsibility for carrying out client interviews, sifts and assessments (in line with agreed policies and processes) for clients in Warwickshire/Coventry, to include attending resettlement prisons and other prisons where clients might be located/released.

2. To take lead responsibility for client case management for those released to your agreed area of engagement.

3. To ensure that client database and other records are kept up to date, accurate and of suitable quality.

4. To build links and bridges for people between life in custody and life in the community to which they return.

5. To directly mentor clients as required.

6. To support the reintroduction of clients into faith communities as appropriate.

Mentor management

7. Work in recruiting, maintaining and supporting an appropriate level and quality of mentors (inc. being on recruitment interview panels if needed and co-presenting training).

8. Take lead responsibility for the management and support of mentor/client relationships for your agreed area of engagement.

General management duties

9. To contribute to the future planning of FU and link in as appropriate with the Community Chaplaincy network to develop good policy and practice,

10. Be proactive in encouraging local communities to respond to the needs of ex-offenders and to provide strategic leadership and a co-ordinating focus for faith groups’ activities with them.

11. To lead in raising levels of local awareness about criminal justice issues. To provide information, education and advice on the issues surrounding offending behaviour and to contribute to local crime-reduction.

12. To make a significant contribution to strategic development planning.

13. Working with the Operations Manager, to bid for local funding from local organisations (and through local promotional events).

14. Undertake appropriate training and development as agreed with the Operations Manager

15. Undertake other duties as agreed with the Operations Manager for the effective delivery of FUs aims.

16 Preparing reports on projects as directed by Operations Manager.

Liaising with Local Service Providers

17. Identifying and liaising with local contacts and service providers for your agreed area of engagement.

18. To work with relevant existing agencies, both statutory and voluntary, in providing appropriate complementary support for ex-prisoners and to provide further ongoing support through trained volunteers

Health and Social Care Coordinator

Our client seeks to recruit a further professional with a health and/or social care background to tackle health inequalities and ensure the most vulnerable in our society can access the care they need. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and relaxed multi-disciplinary team, undertaking challenging and highly interesting work.

Their vision:

They were founded in partnership with, and for the benefit of, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. They believe in a world where everyone is included and afforded respect, dignity and justice. There must be no exceptions on account of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexuality, social background – or indeed anything else. They believe that this full inclusion is possible for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and they look forward to being part of a society where this is realised.

Purpose and duties:

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities have the poorest health outcomes out of any ethnic groups in the UK, including in relation to child mortality, suicide rates and life expectancy (House of Commons, 2019). Our communities face multi-faceted barriers to accessing statutory services. To that end, they are recruiting a Health and Social Care Coordinator to:

• Work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to empower and meet the needs of clients.
• Work with individuals and families who have complex health and social care needs, advocating for them, and empowering them to navigate healthcare and social care systems.
• Develop strong relationships with health and social care providers to tackle health inequalities and get the best outcomes for our communities and clients.

Person specification:

The successful candidate will be committed to achieving excellent outcomes for clients and be aligned with the vision and values of the charity. They will be warm and compassionate, yet also able to demonstrate healthy boundaries and professionalism. They will have experience of successful work with vulnerable people and an understanding of health and social care systems. They will be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, in addition to sound IT skills. They will have resilience – and a sense of humour is also a must!
Please note that they are looking for potential as much as experience in their recruitment.

Working with them:

They believe their team are their greatest asset, placing a premium on staff welfare and providing staff excellent professional development opportunities for people to take forward in their careers. Everyone demonstrates a personal commitment to serving others and working towards their vision. They are a relaxed and collaborative team, with a big sense of humour.

Start date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid with some home working. Office at Badgemore Park, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. Some visits to clients throughout parts of Southern England.
Job type: Part time, 0.4fte, 16 hours p.w.
Salary: £11,457p.a. (£28,643 fte.)
Benefits: pension scheme; personal training budget; generous paid holiday equivalent to 7 weeks plus p.a. bank holidays.

Please note they will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so it is advisable to submit your application as soon as you are able.

Applicants must have use of own car and a valid UK driving license.

They recognise it has no greater responsibility than to safeguard the children and vulnerable adults that it works with. Recruitment processes will include an enhanced DBS check.

You may have experience of the following: Service Manager, Social Worker, Social Work Manager, Teacher, Nurse, ISVA, IDVA, Advocate, Third Sector, Public Sector, Homelessness, Safeguarding, Healthcare, Education, Not for Profit, Teacher, Paramedic, Care Coordinator, Service Coordinator, Team Leader, Charities, Volunteer Officer, Education Officer, Support Worker.

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Purposeful Ventures are a not-for-profit working to support and strengthen organisations that deliver systemic impact, specifically within the social and educational sectors. They are currently looking to recruit a temporary HR & Team Coordinator on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week), running for 3-months. The post will be looking to start as soon as possible and will be based 2 days on-site in West London.

Key responsibilities for this post will include:

• Being the first point of contact for internal and external enquiries, including managing email mailboxes and postal mail, managing queries as appropriate whilst providing a high level of customer service.
• Managing the onboarding of new starters including conducting pre-employment checks, issuing contracts, ensuring new starters have the correct equipment, system and accounts access.
• Coordinating offboarding processes for both employees and contractors.
• Providing administrative support to the Head of People, including preparing contract variation letters and maintaining HR resources.
• Assisting with the full recruitment process, including posting job adverts, coordinating all candidate communications, ensuring the appropriate materials are readily available and circulated to the relevant people.
• Managing the team calendar and coordinating gatherings such as meetings, activities and socials.
• Supporting the external IT support contractor to ensure smooth running of services and coordinating IT support for staff where required.
• Providing research and administrative support to the COO.
• Ensuring the timely and efficient management of the CRM information, team and project documents/templates, including management and coordination of SharePoint folders.
• Managing the day-to-day coordination of the office, including liaising with building representatives, organising stationery and supplies, and monitoring office IT equipment to make sure that items are working as expected.
• Supporting the COO, internal finance lead and external finance provider to ensure that necessary documents e.g. receipts and expenses are completed in a timely manner.

To be considered for this post, you will have:

• Experience within a HR setting.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Experience in office coordination with demonstratable skills in implementing and improving systems and processes.
• Excellent administration skills, the ability to multitask, work independently and work proactively.
• Experience and understanding of handling and managing confidential information and data.

The post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice to be considered.  

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. 

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In this pivotal role, you will bring in-depth knowledge of sickle cell and work closely with the project steering group, clinical specialists, prison staff, and sickle cell patients in custody. Your aim will be to understand and address the specific needs of patients with sickle cell disorder during their time in detention.

If this role sounds of interest, we welcome your application. We also welcome applications for secondments from NHS England, Health and Justice staff.   

In line with the NHS England (NHSE) 2022/23 healthcare “New Models of Care” this project aims to reduce inequities and improve timely access to high quality expert care for sickle cell patients detained by His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Services – HMPPS (London).

The key aims of the project are to:  

· Identify the healthcare needs at the earliest possible opportunity on their prison journey for all sickle cell patients in custody;

· Ensure the patient voice is heard, understood and responded to by healthcare, prison staff and patient peers detained in prison, i.e. cell-mates, for timely response to patient care needs, including an understanding of issues which may exacerbate a SCD crisis and how to respond to potential crisis;

· Empower/support patients to better understand how to self-manage their healthcare needs/their condition during their prison detention;

· Increase the awareness and understanding of sickle cell conditions with health and care professionals and the wider prison estate workforce. To ensure they have the skills and knowledge to identify and/or prevent incidents or escalation of sickle cell crisis, and reduce stigma and adversity that patients may experience.

The post-holder will oversee the successful programme development and delivery to meet the aims and objectives of this pilot project.

The post holder will develop a flexible, bespoke training programme which meets the needs of key stakeholder groups whilst taking into consideration the restrictions imposed by the prison environment. This may include the offer of training virtually/online, and/or face-to-face at prison location/s.

The role will include liaising with a number of organisations commissioned by NHS England (London) to assist with patient engagement.

The post holder will also be responsible for the project budget and evaluation, including working closely with an external agency for the monitoring and evaluation of the programme over its three year duration. We have received public sector funding to enable this innovative project to pilot. Subject to a successful evaluation and securing additional funding, this role may continue.

We are seeking an individual with strong programme management, communication, networking and advocacy skills to build relationships with key stakeholders. 

Visit our website for a job description and details on how to apply. The role closes on December 6th 2024

Are you passionate about fashion or furniture and want to make a difference through your work? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to join our team, focusing on driving sales while supporting our charitable mission.

About the Role:

As the Flagship Store Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our Retail Manager to maximise sales and ensure the smooth operation of our retail business. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic Retail team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Retail Manager in achieving sales targets and operational goals.
• Lead, inspire, and manage a dedicated team, including staff and volunteers.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and a welcoming store environment.
• Manage inventory, merchandising, and store presentation to align with brand standards.
• Oversee daily store operations, including cash handling, reporting, and compliance.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts.

About You:

• Experience: Previous experience in a store management role within the fashion or furniture industry is essential.
• Skills: Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience. Experience managing volunteers is highly desirable.
• Attitude: Positive, proactive, and passionate about driving change. A “can-do” attitude and optimism for the future are a must.
• Passion: Enthusiasm for fashion, furniture, and making a positive impact through charity-focused work.

Why Join Us?

• Training: Additional training and development opportunities will be provided.
• Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that is dedicated to making a difference.
• Impact: Be part of a company that values its people and their contributions to both business and community.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and share our passion for fashion and positive change, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.