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This role reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.

Responsibilities

 Office and facilities administration

o  Liaison with office owners about accommodation, facilities, services and supplies to ensure smooth running of charity HQ.

o  Ordering office stationery and supplies.

o  Off-site storage oversight and organisation.

o  Printer supplier contract management.

o  Implementation of the Health and Safety action plan and obtaining landlord documentation on a timely basis.

o  Maintaining a log of laptops, organising new laptops where required and the return of laptops from leavers.

o  Maintaining company credit card and petty cash records.

 Lead responsibilities

o  Office Fire Warden.

o  Office First Aider.

Senior Leadership Team support

o  Researching, organising and booking travel.

o  Support for diary management.

o  Meeting venue sourcing research, organisation and booking.

o  Expenses administration.

o  Project implementation support as required.

o  Venue sourcing, travel, accommodation and refreshment support for staff and team away days as required.

Trustee Board support

o  DBS checks for new Trustees.

o  Updating Trustee induction pack.

o  Maintaining contact details.

o  Booking training for Trustees and maintaining Trustee training records.

o  Supporting Trustees travel to meetings, including researching and booking travel and accommodation.

o  Sending diary invites for Board and Committee meetings as required.

These responsibilities may change depending on the needs of the organisation and as agreed with the line manager.

Experience

Experience is sought in the following areas:

· General administration in a busy office environment, ideally with a dispersed workforce working in the office and at home throughout the UK.

· Meeting logistics organisation including venue identification; venue booking liaison; travel booking; accommodation booking.

· Processing confidential information about staff and partners in compliance with GDPR.

· Working with international partners would be ideal but not essential, including multiple cultures and currencies.

This is a newly created post in a growing, ambitious charity supporting Whittington Health NHS Trust.

The post holder will focus on building and stewarding relationships with our nearest and dearest in our north London community, including local businesses, schools, community groups, fundraising volunteers and event organisers and participants.

Community engagement and support is central to our ambitions as a charity. We're committed to making a tangible impact on the lives of our community, whether that be addressing health inequalities among local children, refurbishing wards within Whittington Hospital, or building gardens for the benefit of patients and staff.

The post holder will be expected to be collaborative and team-focused. They will also contribute to the growing reputation of the charity within the organisation. We're looking for someone who is articulate, a skilled relationship builder, demonstrates enthusiasm and passion, and operates in a professional, positive, confident and collaborative manner.

This is a full-time post, but we will explore the option of part-time work with candidates. The role will require flexibility - with the ability to attend and support events delivered by community fundraisers.

Please read the attached job description for more details. Applications are via the NHS recruitment portal - please follow the link to complete the online application form.

Net Zero Carbon Project Officer

With an ambition to become Net-Zero carbon by 2030, the organisation has developed a roadmap with clear milestones for pursuing this goal.

As a result of funding already secured from the national Church of England, we are looking for a part time Project Officer to work with the Church schools to lead the Diocese closer to its Net Zero Carbon ambitions.

If you have a strong background in project management, managing large budgets and ideally have knowledge and experience of working with buildings… then apply today!

Position: Net Zero Carbon Project Officer - Schools

Location: Hove/hybrid

Salary: £22,740 per annum (pro rata of £37,900 pa FTE)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (with the option to work these flexibly through the week)

Contract: Fixed term until 31st December 2025

Benefits: 0.6 pro-rata entitlement of 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and 2 privilege days per year, flexi-time, free parking, the ride to work scheme, and the Diocesan Pension Scheme with 15.1% employer contribution.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th July 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 25th July 2024 in Hove

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Schools, the diocesan Education Team and Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager.

The main responsibilities of the role are to:

• Develop a Net Zero Carbon strategy for Voluntary Aided (VA) schools
• Project manage Net Zero Carbon activities and Public Sector Decarbonisation schemes with VA schools
• Identify and apply for funding to support schools to become Net Zero Carbon

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good project management skills with experience of planning and monitoring large projects and budgets
• Experience of developing and implementing strategy
• Knowledge and expertise in carbon emission reduction
• The ability to give sound advice and work with a broad range of stakeholders
• The ability and drive to promote our decarbonisation mission and goals with Voluntary Aided schools

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people within the Diocese to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of the Diocese across more than 360 parishes and 155 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.

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

Community and Engagement Manager

Position: Community and Engagement Manager

Location: Teddington, TW11 8HT

Salary Range (depending on experience): pro rata of £32,910 – £38,745 incl. OLW

Hours: Part-time 21 hours per week. We are able to offer some flexibility with the role such as term time only or flexibility with days/times.

Contract: Permanent

Annual Leave: 25 days leave plus bank holidays or pro rata of if part time

Closing date: Sunday 9pm 14th July 2024, or before if a suitable candidate is found.

We reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended as shortlisting and interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.

About the role

Richmond AID is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic person who will support our vision of putting Deaf and Disabled people at the centre of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced person who can develop and implement an engagement and co-production strategy. You will work closely with our other managers and play an integral role in the management team.

The role involves leading the delivery and development of our dynamic Community and Engagement team. This multidisciplinary team currently has 6 direct reports and services include: BuddyUp, Spade gardening service, Mental Health Peer Support service, Connect to Tech digital training, Campaigning and our wide range of peer group activities.  There is a variety of skills and experience which will require someone to We are looking for someone to not just manage these services, but to lead their development and widen our coverage across the borough of Richmond. This will predominantly involve supporting the people involved to be leaders of their own projects, developing/modernising our delivery model, ensuring projects meet targets and quality standards and when required also being involved in supporting direct service delivery.

We are looking for a motivated, resilient and ambitious manager to join our amazing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to play an integral role in improving the lives of Deaf and Disabled people.

About you

You will have strong leadership skills with experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team. You will lead our engagement, co-production and campaign strategy and manage our Community and Engagement team instilling these values through all our work. You must be committed to the value of participative community engagement, have a great understanding of the needs of diverse communities, and a passion for social justice and supporting Disabled people.

You must have experience in the delivery of community facing services and be able to  demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by Disabled people. It is essential you bring passion, dynamic ideas and creativity to the role.

You will be an excellent networker internally and externally. You will have strong influencing skills, and will have the right blend and balance of people skills with excellent communication and project management abilities. You must be comfortable connecting with the wider community, able to listen, gather the views of local people, and feed these back into our wider programme of work. You’ll be confident in participative strategies and tools such as facilitating groups, arranging events, developing surveys, gathering views and responding to consultations.

You will have experience of managing a team covering a wide range of projects and interests. You will know what it takes to set up and manage a project and ensure it meets the intended outcomes.

You will be skilled in managing group dynamics and supporting your team to have boundaries with clients. You will also have experience of managing Safeguarding issues. Above all you must bring a positive, solution focused attitude.

Experience of campaigning work, with a track record of delivering innovative digital campaigns that have led to real change, would be an advantage.

About Richmond AID

Richmond AID offers 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays pro rata. Normal office hours are 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm on Fridays. You will be based at our offices in the Disability Action and Advice Centre, 4 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8HT but may need to work from other locations as needed.

Related roles: volunteer manager, services manager, service coordinator, community development facilitator, campaign manager, community engagement, co-production manager, activities coordinator.

XLP is a youth work charity working to create positive futures for young people and at the cutting edge of tackling poverty and educational failure in inner London. We deliver holistic, long-term work with young people aged 11 to 25 in schools and communities.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team delivering a large variety of youth work projects across nine boroughs in London. Your role will provide effective and visionary leadership and strategic direction for our growing Youth Work team, currently made up of 50 youth workers and apprentices, helping to create a team and culture that listens to young people's voices and is committed to continuous learning and development. As a charity that has grown from £2m to £3m in recent years, this is a significant time for XLP as we look to professionalise our offer, and press into impact, line management, accountability and safeguarding.

You will lead on the processes, system and culture changes we require as a growing charity to ensure all activities are safe, carried out to an excellent standard and meet the budgetary and contractual requirements of the organisation.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will sit on the XLP Executive Team, alongside a Director of People and Operations, a Deputy Director of Youth Work, and a Director of Fundraising and Comms, to ensure XLP’s overall strategic objectives and desired outcomes are met. ​

We’re keen to increase the diversity of our Executive Team and Senior Management Team. We particularly encourage applications from women and from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.​

About you

Key Skills:

• Experience of working in senior leadership in an organisation at least of similar size and complexity and a track record of seeing strategic vision become a reality.
• Substantial understanding of youth work (with 11-18 year olds), particularly the difficulties facing and experienced by young people living in an inner-city environment.
• Core knowledge of relevant national guidance for work with young people.
• Knowledge of relevant safe practices and processes for delivering youth work programmes.
• Substantial experience of strategic youth work programme design, development and evaluation, and impact management.
• Knowledge and experience of delivering projects in partnership with community youth organisations.
• Experience in building, developing, managing and leading teams effectively, focusing on results delivery.
• Demonstrable project management skills, with a track record of successful delivery.
• Experience of managing budgets.
• Experience in public speaking and delivering training.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), which inspire confidence, contribute to and further a culture of excellence.
• Work in sympathy with our values and approach to our work.
• Able to influence and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organised, flexible, agile and responsive, with a focus on results.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Useful if you have:

• Qualification in youth work, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of leading child protection and safeguarding within a youth work context.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, with 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and flexible work environment
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Generous sick and compassionate leave policies
• Enhanced maternity leave policy

How To Apply

Please click the link to apply via our website. You'll be asked to complete a short form and upload a CV and personal statement. Applications close on Friday 12th July at 12pm (midday). Please note, we reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.

Department - Engagement and Communications

Reports to - Head of Communications 

Hours of work- 37.5 hours a week over five days

Base - Hybrid home-location working. The postholder is required to attend our office in the Pears Building, Hampstead every Thursday and travel as needed to our locations in north London: Barnet Hospital (Barnet) or Chase Farm Hospital (Enfield) or Royal Free Hospital (Hampstead). 

Our vision

Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 10,000 staff of the RFL and their 1.6 million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.

What we do

Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.

Our volunteering, support hub and complementary therapy teams enhance the hospital journey for all patients – whether they live locally or come from further away to access the trust’s specialist services.

Our support of the RFL workforce enables staff to perform at their best. Spanning individual professional development and training through to organisation-wide interventions, our initiatives bolster employee resilience and mental health so they can achieve the best outcomes for patients.

We fund ground breaking research with the potential to change people’s lives, whether it is through our grant programmes, commissioned research or delivering major capital funding appeals.

Our approach

We are a solution-focused strategic partner to the RFL, helping our hospitals to go further and faster than the NHS could do alone. We believe funding decisions should be made based on strategic priority and impact, with a strong focus on co-production.

We invest in:

• enhanced support for patients
• vital support for our staff
• ground breaking research and innovation
• cutting-edge medical equipment

The generosity of our donors, fundraisers and volunteers enables us to do this.

The charity, which employs more than 80 people, is working towards becoming an employer of choice.

Job purpose

This is a pivotal role created to support an ambitious £80m fundraising appeal that will culminate in the creation of the new Royal Free London Cancer Centre.

The RFL, is one of the busiest cancer services in London, combining local care for a population of 2.5m with specialist services relied on by patients from all over the UK and beyond. By 2030, the number of people diagnosed with cancer in north central London is forecast to increase by 42% to 66,000 as the population ages.

The RFL urgently needs to increase its diagnostic, treatment, research and development capacity to meet the needs of our patients. In response, the Royal Free Charity is preparing a major fundraising appeal to support:

•  the capital costs for the construction and equipping of a dedicated centre
• the delivery of cancer-related support services.

The campaign communications manager will support the activities of our fundraising directorate in the private phase (Autumn 2024 onwards) and the launch of the public phase of our appeal in early 2026.

The postholder will be responsible for developing and executing strategic communication plans to engage philanthropists, existing supporters, grateful patients, stakeholders and the public. It promises to be a varied and rewarding role in a small but highly collaborative and friendly team.

The role will report to our head of communications and work closely with the campaign director and colleagues in our fundraising directorate and with key clinical leads in the RFL.  

The role is ideally suited to someone who is comfortable working across strategic planning and operational delivery, relishing the opportunity to translate plans into activity.

Engagement and communications department

The communications team is responsible for keeping our supporters and local residents informed about the difference we make to the patients and staff of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

We celebrate achievements and promote the charity and its successes to the world. We manage our digital presence through a range of channels including our website, our social media platforms and email marketing.

The objectives of the post are to: 

• develop and deliver the overarching communications and engagement plan for the cancer campaign
• work with the campaign director and colleagues in our fundraising directorate to support the development and delivery of donor-specific communication plans
• work with the campaign chair and campaign board members to promote the campaign in sectors where they are seeking to raise significant funds i.e. tech, finance, banking, media etc
• work with the campaign director and relevant agency to produce campaign materials and ensure the patient voice is represented in the appeal
• embed and champion the campaign brand to ensure consistency across all communications
• develop and maintain a campaign web presence, ensuring it is regularly updated with relevant content
• identify opportunities for thought leadership, including long-read articles and guest blog posts
• identify opportunities to update our supporters on progress
• share in the delivery of internal communications activity to ensure our staff and volunteers are well-informed ambassadors for the campaign
• share in the delivery of engagement activity with our online followers and supporters, responding in a timely and positive manner to comments and messages
• produce a wide range of communication materials including, but not limited to, reports, case studies, press releases and supporter information

• manage the storing of content and related consent on our digital asset management system

• provide ad-hoc support to the communications team including, but not limited to, crisis response and reputation management incidents

• represent the charity at events, conferences and meetings as needed

• co-ordinate plans and activity with the RFL trust comms team’s dedicated cancer communications manager

Key Relationships

• Engagement and communications directorate
• Campaign director
• Fundraising directorate
• Campaign Chair and Board members
• Charity trustees
• RFL communications team
• RFL clinical leads for cancer services and research

Person specification

Qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge

Qualifications – essential

• Educated to degree level or have a qualification in a relevant subject or have comparable relevant experience 

Qualifications – desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional group such as the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) or Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

Experience – essential

• experience in a mid-level communications or marketing role  

• experience working for the NHS or a health-related charity/not-for-profit organisation
• experience of delivering communications plans, from planning to execution and including evaluation
• experience of writing for a range of audiences and adapting content accordingly
• experience of ensuring content adheres to brand guidelines and tone of voice

Experience – desirable 

• experience of writing about cancer-related issues – this could be service delivery, patient support or research

•  experience of creating content that conforms to UK public sector accessibility standards

• experience of gaining and storing consent from subjects in photography, video and/or case studies
• experience of creating content in support of fundraising activity
• experience of working on a multi-year high value fundraising campaign

Skills & Knowledge – essential

•  excellent writing skills
• excellent people skills with the ability to put people at ease in interviews
• able to work under pressure and to deadline while prioritising and managing own workload
• operational understanding of SEO principles and experience in optimising content for search engines
• sound understanding of the NHS and health issues
•  a thorough knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
•  experience using CMS platforms such as WordPress, Craft or similar
• confidence to learn new systems and skillsets independently

Skills & Knowledge – desirable 

• experience producing or commissioning video content

• experience of producing or commissioning podcasts

Other requirements – we expect you to:

•  Take time for personal development, contributing learning and ideas to the wider team.

• To work unsupervised

• To work to tight deadlines and deliver results

• To have a positive professional work attitude

•  Be highly motivated and able to take the initiative

• Have a strong affinity with the NHS and philanthropic values

•  Have attention to detail

•  Support your team and your other colleagues

• Attend meetings and training as required

• Be flexible and respond to the needs of the charity

• Attend supervision on a regular basis with the line manager

• To treat everyone equally, regardless of sex, age, disability, gender reassignment, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic

• Read and adhere to the charity policies, including the dress code, and all relevant legislation and ensure that any team members who report to you do the same

• Work toward the charity’s vision and mission, and act in line with its values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.

• Be aware of and have a good understanding of Health and Safety at Work and the Fire Procedure and understand the correct action to be taken in the event of a fire

• To undertake any additional relevant duties as required

This job description is not exhaustive. The role will include other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the post and any changes needed to meet legislative requirements.

The recruitment process

To apply for this post, please send the following:

• CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)

• Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification

Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered for this role.

Closing date for application: Friday 12 July 2024, 12 noon.

Interview date: Wednesday 31 July 2024

• Please note, you must be able to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, please contact us as soon as possible.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.

Benefits:

Core benefits:

•  25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees).
• A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.
•  A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.
•  Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.
•  A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.

Support for your financial wellbeing:

As a member of the Royal Free family, you’ll be entitled to benefit from:

•  Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union
• Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card
• Our Death in Service benefit

Support for your health and wellbeing

•  Gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead
•  Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site
•  Monthly guided meditation
• Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team
• Menopause peer support group
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential advice and support on work and personal issues.

About Us

Barnham and Eastergate Community Trust is a Charitable Incorporate Organisation (CIO). The objectives of the Trust are to establish and run community hall and recreation facilities to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Barnham and Eastergate the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and the object of improving the conditions of life of said inhabitants.

Are you a self-motivated individual with experience of managing successful business/charitable development?.  If so then this new role in our organisation might be the opportunity one for you to consider.  Flexible working hours, including some weekend working, plus the ability to work from home occasionally are on offer. We are looking for someone with experience of developing business plans, manging and monitoring financial forecasts and with extensive staff management experience.  In addition the ability and experience of specific project delivery, unlocking funding opportunities in a not for profit, community led industry is desirable.

Main Aim of the role

• A developmental and leadership role which will be a high profile in the community which will:

-  Deliver a Business Plan based on a Strategic Plan, Fundraising Plan and annual budget

 - Demonstrate that the Business Plan has the commitment of BECT staff and is fully funded from income reserves and fundraising

-  Demonstrate that BECT is meeting all of its social enterprise objectives

-  Continue to develop the established strategic partnership with Barnham and Eastergate Parish Council

• Recruitment and management of all staff, including annual appraisals and pay reviews

• Build relationships with key stakeholders in the community

• Build an effective working relationship with the Chair of the Board of Trustees and other Trustees

• Maintain a system of governance through working with the Secretary and Finance Officer of the Trust

• Provide regular reports to the Board of Trustees

• Ensure the organisation’s staff and volunteers are focused on achieving the aims of the Trust

• Monitor potential sources of grant funding and where appropriate submit bids

• Manage and support the Hall Manager’s in obtaining best value for money in terms of contracts for the operation of the two Halls.

• Ensure the Licence to Operate agreement with Barnham and Eastergate Parish Council for Barnham Community Hall is managed on an ongoing basis through liaison with the Clerk to the Parish Council.

Our values are fundamental to how we work with clients and each other. We are driven by our values of being non-judgmental, existing to support our clients and meet their needs, being trustworthy and focused on ending homelessness and being dedicated to the people we support.

We are looking for people who will thrive in a fast paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people. We have vacancies in our centres in Bridlington, Bradford and Hull. 

We believe that our Graduate Scheme is one of the most exciting in the charity sector. We provide exceptional training and experience, and the opportunity to work with young people and colleagues who will challenge and inspire you.

IntoUniversity is an award winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live.

Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes: practical learning support, motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18.

Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We currently have forty one centres and extension projects across England and Scotland. We have a number of new centres planned for 2023 to 2024, and ambitious plans to scale up our provision further over the coming years.

If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to develop their talents regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application deadline: There is not a fixed deadline. Instead, we will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and will appoint

Start date: 29th July 2024

Salary: £27,400 per annum

Working hours: Monday, Thursday from 09.30 to 18.00, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 0900 to 1730

Staff benefits:

• 33 days (including bank and public holidays)

• Plus additional 2 closure days in December and 1 day in July

• Plus additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Life Assurance

• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

• Interest free new starter loans of up to £1,000

• Summer working hours

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Corporate eyecare scheme

• Employer pension contributions of 6% from April 2024

As a charity with social mobility as its core objective, IntoUniversity is wholly committed to equality of opportunity. We work with children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we believe that our staff team should be similarly diverse and representative.

The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, and we recognise that we have much more to do in this regard. We are committed to building a culture where students, staff and volunteers are valued for the unique people they are.

We therefore encourage applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, male candidates and candidates with a disability as they are currently under-represented within IntoUniversity.

Position: Outreach Support Worker - Domestic Abuse

Location: Southampton

Employment Type: Permanent

Full-time Salary: £24,969.60 - £25,614.24

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Support Advisor to join our team. The primary focus of this role is to prevent domestic abuse by offering support, advice, and assistance to adults within the community who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by empowering and supporting victims and survivors to make positive life choices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safety planning, support, advice, and assistance to adults in the community to help them stay safe and maintain their current or new accommodation.
• Empower and support all victims and survivors of domestic abuse to make informed and positive choices.
• Collaborate with the Southampton IDVA service to deliver Pippa (Prevention, Intervention, and Public Protection Alliance), providing initial advice, information, and guidance to victims, professionals, and family members.
• Participate in the on-call out-of-hours rota.
• Engage in fund raising activities to support our mission.
• Publicise the support available to women, children, and men at risk of domestic abuse.
• Record and maintain up-to-date statistics of enquiries and referrals.
• Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure the effectiveness of our services.
• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, demonstrating a commitment to our values and ethos.
• Work with volunteers to extend our reach and impact.
• Establish effective working relationships with colleagues in other services, including education, social services, local authorities, police, and voluntary agencies, to enhance their understanding of domestic violence issues.
• Act as an advocate for children and young people when necessary.
• Participate as a member of our staff team, including regular attendance at team meetings, supervision and appraisal sessions, training, and other events.
• Take responsibility for continuous professional self-development.
• Respond to emergencies outside office hours on a rota basis.
• Ensure client confidentiality is maintained in accordance with our confidentiality policy.
• Provide cover for absent colleagues during periods of sickness, holidays, etc., as requested by a manager.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the scope and grade of the post as may be requested from time to time to meet the needs of clients and the service.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within domestic abuse prevention or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and with integrity.
• Flexibility to respond to emergencies and participate in the on-call rota.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications and skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Join us in our mission to support and empower victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Together, we can make a difference.

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

This is an exciting opportunity to lead ASSIST Sheffield’s experienced and diverse volunteer teams and staff in delivering high-quality support to people who are experiencing destitution as a result of being refused asylum in the UK.  The post holder will join a small leadership team, collectively holding responsibility for the work of the organisation. 

You will be experienced in managing or delivering support and advocacy services. You will be committed to the wellbeing of people seeking sanctuary in the UK  and to the values of solidarity and respect which underpin ASSIST’s work. You will be confident in enabling volunteers to work effectively with skill and compassion. You will thrive on teamwork in a dynamic and challenging environment and will be ready to bring your skills to the leadership structures in a vibrant, learning organisation.  You quickly grasp the subtleties of complex issues and identify patterns in challenges. You don’t stop at diagnosing problems, though; you come up with insightful, pragmatic, equitable, and sustainable ways to produce positive change.

You will be an excellent communicator, committed to forging positive relationships with partners, and ready to hold responsibility confidently and transparently. 

And finally you put equity at the centre: You recognise ways that race and other identities intersect, especially with communities we serve. You identify potential for bias and actively work to minimise inequities in all areas of your work.

ASSIST Sheffield is a well-established charity which has supported people who have been made destitute following the refusal of their asylum claims for 21 years. With over 140 volunteers and a staff team of 12, this is a dynamic and challenging working environment.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

BENEFITS

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme - providing counselling and a range of other benefits

• 6% Employer contribution to our workplace pension scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Free Eye Tests

• Effective Line Management, personal and professional development opportunities

• A supportive, well-being-focused work environment.

• The opportunity to be part of an effective, well-respected community organisation 

ASSIST is committed to equal opportunities policies and practises and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of the asylum system.

If you are seeking a new and exciting challenge then this could be the job you’ve been looking for!

An exciting opportunity has arisen at My Sisters’ House Women’s Centre for a Senior Fundraising and Communications Manager to join our small but extremely dynamic team. Working closely with the CEO, you will play a significant part in shaping the future of My Sisters' House and helping to deliver financially sustainable life-changing services for women, by women. 

Yeldall Manor is a Christian recovery centre for men wanting to overcome their addiction problems. We have created this new part-time position to provide consistent and professional HR support to the organisation, bringing together various roles currently undertaken by a few different staff members.

The role will suit someone who can work under their own initiative (after training in our charity practices), experienced in overseeing the employee journey from recruitment and retention to departure. You will act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, and ensure that the charity is compliant with all relevant legislation. This will involve dealing with all employment matters, building robust policies & procedures, and implementation across the organisation. You would also be responsible for preparing the staff rota and all related administration. We do not currently have HR software, so reviewing our requirements in this area would be one of your responsibilities. Please see the job description for full information about this varied post.

As a small charity (c. 35 staff including part-time and casual workers), the role will require balancing practical and administrative tasks with management responsibilities. We anticipate that you'll be based in the office for at least two days out of the three days/24 hours worked per week. This is in a lovely rural setting near Twyford (Reading) and, being situated within the rehabilitation centre, you will have daily contact with those men whom you are ultimately helping. They inspire and motivate us just as much as we seek to encourage and support them. 

As this is a strategic post within an actively Christian setting, applications should be from committed Christians. Schedule 9, Part 1:3(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.  

Crisis Skylight Oxford is in the Old Fire Station in the centre of the city. It offers one to one coaching support from a team of coaches who can work with people around their housing needs and anything else that will support them to end their homelessness such as mental health and well-being, finances or finding employment. Alongside the coaching we offer practical, creative, and vocational workshops and accredited learning opportunities. The Old Fire Station building also accommodates a range of flexible arts spaces which are run by an independent arts company.   

Salary: £29,505 per annum  

Contract:         5-month fixed term contract – September 2024 to January 2025 

Hours: 21 hours per week, required to be worked over three or four days. To include mornings. Service opening hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.   

Location: Crisis Skylight Oxford, Old Fire Station, 40 George St, OX1 2AQ. Please note this is an onsite role.

About the role  

As our Events Coordinator you will coordinate our Christmas service in Oxford, which includes running a delivery service, holding a breakfast, and holding Health and well-being days pre and post the Christmas period. 

About you  

To be successful in this role you will have/be –  

• Ability to develop and coordinate projects and event, build relationships, and promote effectively with all concerned.

• Ability to build strong relationships, developing and supporting a wide range of people from different backgrounds. 

• Ability to prioritise effectively, work to deadlines and adapt to overcome challenges. 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 31 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.  

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.  

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.    

 How to apply  

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.  

Closing date: Tuesday 9 July 2024 (at 23:55)

Interviews will be held on Monday 22 July 2024 at Crisis Skylight Oxford, Old Fire Station, 40 George St, OX1 2AQ.

Accessibility  

We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent team to discuss how we can help.   

   
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094