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At The Lullaby Trust our vision is clear: a world where no baby dies suddenly or unexpectedly, and every grieving family gets the support they need. We exist to keep babies safe and support bereaved families.
We give families a safer start to life and create a supportive space for anyone whose baby or infant has died suddenly or unexpectedly. We empower families and health professionals with trusted advice on keeping babies safe, backed by research, and provide grieving families with bereavement support, side-by-side.
Since 1991 we have reduced the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by 82% and saved the lives of over 32,000 babies. But our work is not over, as three babies still die suddenly and unexpectedly a week.
As the Digital Marketing Officer, you will deliver digital marketing activity and traditional marketing activity for The Lullaby Trust.
This role will focus on developing our digital marketing and digital brand activity to achieve our organisational objectives, save babies’ lives and support bereaved families. This role will cultivate strong working relationships with all internal teams, to ensure that we are making digital marketing perform for all departments, to better our impact. Demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm for the sector, success in this role will require outstanding digital marketing experience focused on setting and achieving ambitious growth targets.
It is a key time to be joining The Lullaby Trust as we develop our new brand positioning, new website and creative direction, to help us reach more families and supporters than ever.
We are a friendly, flexible employer and want to create a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
If this excites you, we would love to hear from you. For more information on the role and how to apply, please download our job pack.
For every baby. For every family. Forever. Together, we can keep babies safe.
Please do not use AI software to generate your answers; it is usually obvious when this has been done as the answers generated tend to then be exactly the same as other candidates. We'd love to see what you can uniquely bring to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the Role
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a visionary and strategic financial leader to join our team as Chief Finance Officer (CFO). This executive-level role offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of an organization committed to tackling the global challenge of malnutrition. . In the face of increasing global challenges like COVID-19, the conflict in Ukraine, and worsening malnutrition and hunger, we are driven by our strategy to transform food systems for the benefit of the most vulnerable populations.
The Role
As CFO, you will play a pivotal role in our Strategic Management Team (SMT), providing financial leadership that aligns with our bold strategy. You will ensure that GAIN’s financial plans are robust, transparent, and meet the highest standards of probity, while also ensuring compliance with donor requirements for budgeting and reporting. You will lead GAIN’s finance team, providing the strategic direction necessary to support our ambitious goals.
This role can be based in London (UK), Nairobi (Kenya), or New Delhi (India), offering flexibility for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide expert financial analysis, strategic guidance, and sound financial management across GAIN. Lead the finance team to support the organization’s strategic goals.
- Corporate Finance: Develop and manage GAIN’s corporate finance activities, ensuring robust financial systems and processes that are user-centric and future-proofed for a growing organization.
- Budgeting and Reporting: Oversee effective budgeting and financial planning, supporting the development and use of KPIs, and ensuring transparency and value for money.
- Risk, Compliance, and Controls: Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards. Oversee risk management, financial controls, and regulatory compliance.
Your Profile
The ideal candidate will have a distinguished career in finance, ideally within the non-profit or related sectors, and a proven track record at the Finance Director or CFO level in a multi-country context. Key attributes include:
- A recognised professional finance qualification (e.g., ACA, FCA, CPA).
- Extensive experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and managing financial operations in a complex, global environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead a geographically dispersed team.
- Deep understanding of diverse regulatory environments, particularly those relevant to Swiss Foundations.
- Expertise in donor and project funding, FOREX, and cash optimisation in a non-profit context.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including Board members, donors, and non-financial staff.
About our Offer
Why Join GAIN? This role offers the opportunity to lead the financial strategy of a growing and highly respected organisation with a global impact. As a member of GAIN’s C-suite, you will contribute to collective strategic decision-making and play a crucial role in driving positive change. If you are passionate about improving global nutrition, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are ready to take on the challenges and opportunities that come with this role, we want to hear from you.
Benefits
Competitive Salary: A competitive salary package will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.
We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
For more information about GAIN, our work, and the impact we are making, please visit our website.
About GAIN
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Due to COVID19, conflict in Ukraine and climate change, malnutrition and hunger have worsened significantly since 2019, reversing a decade of progress. There is growing recognition that our food systems need to change if we are to reverse these trends.
GAIN’s Strategy aims to transform food systems to make healthier diets from sustainable food systems accessible to all people and especially those whose are most vulnerable to shocks. By 2027, we aim to improve the access of 1.5 billion people to nutritionally enhanced staple foods, improve the access of 25 million people to healthier diets, and support positive food system change in 10 countries. This is bold and complex, and the only way to achieve this is to work together with partners including governments, businesses, and civil society at the country and global level. These goals, and the ways of achieving them, build on our twenty-year legacy of transforming people’s lives with improved nutrition through concerted action and effective policy change.
Our Working Culture and Environment
We provide a flexible working environment that includes a combination of home and office working opportunities through our global hybrid working policy. This encourages our staff to have a healthy work-life balance and increases staff motivation, enriches employee wellbeing, and improves performance and productivity.
All of our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements. Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city / cities in which the role is advertised. Please note, that GAIN does not sponsor working visas and relocations.
GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process.
To apply, please go to our website and follow the links to Careers at GAIN.
This advert closes on 27th September 2024. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
40 hours per week
Required as soon as possible, the Head of Philanthropy will play a pivotal role in fostering strong connections between the school and our alumni and parent community. We are entering the early stages of a new major philanthropic campaign, which will significantly scale the ambition for the school’s fundraising and engagement activity. As a team we have a major role to play in shaping the future of the school’s bursary ambitions. Our success will widen access and support the futures and aspirations of disadvantaged young people within our local community, and beyond.
This position involves strategic planning, relationship-building, and effective communication to help deliver the school’s philanthropic and fundraising strategic objectives. This is a senior fundraising role, reporting into the Director of Development. You will be required to manage and develop a portfolio of high-level funders (both from the UK and international), securing philanthropic donations, whilst also stewarding our donors effectively, creating innovative and compelling ways to demonstrate the impact of their philanthropic support.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will need to:
- Be able to demonstrate a track record of securing, administering, and stewarding significant gifts from donors, or significant experience in leading income generation activity through regular giving programmes within the charitable sector.
- Work with the Head, Bursar, Director of Development, Foundation Trustees, and other senior colleagues and volunteers to research, plan and undertake donor cultivation and solicitation meetings.
- Maintain positive working relationships with all constituents in the King’s community, including alumni, parents, and pupils to encourage lifelong engagement through participation, advocacy, and support.
- Be a great problem solver with the ability to work laterally to identify opportunities and provide solutions to fundraising challenges.
- Work with the Director of Development on developing a methodical fundraising programme, ranging from regular contributions, through to major gifts and legacies. Implementing the development fundraising strategy to support the school’s vision and bursary ambitions.
- Be experienced in using donor and potential donor relationship management systems, for example Raiser’s Edge or ToucanTech.
King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed, and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south-east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 19th September 2024
First round interview dates: Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th September 2024
Second round interview dates: Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th October 2024
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
Start date: As soon as possible (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).
Salary: £25,496 - £27,845 per annum, pro rata.
Contract: This is a 9 month maternity cover contract, with strong possibility of extension to 12 months.
Hours: 21 hours per week.
Place of work: CARA premises in Colchester and some remote home working if a suitable environment is available. Some travel to other locations in Essex may be required, particularly during the induction period.
Holiday: 25 days per year, pro-rata, plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year.
To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification. Applications must specifically address each essential and desirable criteria, giving evidence from previous experience or qualifications.
Application deadline: 9am, Tuesday 24th September 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 1st October 2024.
This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1
Job Description
The First Contact Navigators play a central role in the CARA team, ensuring that our service users and other agencies receive a high-quality service from the moment of first contact. You will work as part of a wider team of First Contact Navigators across Essex and the post liaises with clients, the CARA team and external agencies, providing advice, support and information.
The First Contact Navigator will engage with individuals who are experiencing, or who have experienced, sexual violence and or sexual abuse who require information, signposting and short-term support. You will be the first contact and conduct first meetings, managing your own caseload and co-ordinating personalised support for individuals on their pathway to wellbeing. You will have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to work under minimal supervision. You will support people who use CARA services to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, maximising their independence and engaging in appropriate community or clinical resources. You will work collaboratively with service users, the CARA team and other professional agencies to navigate and coordinate services.
The main responsibilities of the post are:
• To act as a first point of contact for new referrals and enquiries, providing information, emotional support, advice and signposting.
• To complete first contact calls and assessments with clients over the telephone.
• To ensure information about new referrals/enquiries is accurately recorded on CARA’s database in real time.
• To work collaboratively and build trust with service users, agencies, personal and professional support networks to collate relevant information to effect individualised support requirements.
• To assess and engage service users not currently engaged in appropriate specialist sexual violence services.
• To seek and respond to referrals from a variety of internal and external sources.
• To assist survivors and relatives/supporters of survivors in understanding the range of resources and services available to them.
• To support service users to engage effectively with appropriate services to meet their individual needs and aspirations.
• To work as a link between clients, CARA staff and external agencies, ensuring appropriate information is passed on.
• To work closely with the Essex-wide team of First Contact Navigators and Information and Referral Coordinators to ensure effective referral processes across Essex.
• To act as a point of contact for external agencies making referrals to CARA, answering queries about our referral process.
• To cover the enquiry line and the office phone and deal with enquiries as required.
• To pro-actively promote CARA’s services to external agencies, ensuring they are aware of our referral procedures.
• To contribute to development of promotional information, to ensure information about the referral process is clear and accessible.
• To attend regular team meetings and to work with colleagues to further the objectives of CARA.
• To adhere in full to all CARA’s organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding procedures.
• To report to the Service Development Manager, Head of Operations, CEO and Trustees as required, including the production of regular written reports.
• To be administratively self-servicing.
• To undertake any other related activities as required by the Head of Operations, CEO or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
• To take on new client, office and administration responsibilities as CARA develops.
About CARA
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.
CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex. We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich. We also provide remote services.
CARA seeks to be an inclusive organisation that actively encourages, supports and values diversity amongst both our service-users and our workers. We wish to create a culture in which discrimination, in all its forms, is recognised and addressed.
You can read more about CARA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion here. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
About Synergy Essex
CARA is part of Synergy Essex – the Essex Rape and Sexual Abuse Partnership. We work closely with SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
The primary focus of the Grants Officer is to support schools and youth organisations to operate the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme effectively and to promote, grow and deliver this and other JPF grant programmes across London and Essex. Although the geographical remit of each Grants officer can change on occasion, it is anticipated that this role will be responsible for the London Boroughs across North West and South West London, plus uniform youth groups who deliver their activities cross-borough.
The Achievement Award scheme is JPF’s flagship programme, with almost 2000 schemes in over 1400 schools, colleges and youth organisations across London and Essex. Through the programme, we invest millions of pounds each year to support young people and youth work. This is an amazing chance for you to have a big impact. The Achievement Award Scheme enables schools, colleges and youth organisations to recognise, reward and celebrate young people’s achievements. At JPF we are passionate about encouraging young people to raise their aspirations, believe in themselves and make a contribution to society. Achievement Awards are designed to recognise a wide range of achievement, not just those achieving academically but those ‘doing their best’ or demonstrating leadership, resilience and determination.
The post holder will manage delivery of the scheme and associated small grants in an assigned area of London and/or Essex. They will be responsible for maintaining positive relationships with schools and youth organisations in a dedicated area of London or Essex. The role will involve significant travel to visit schools and youth organisations, as well as outreach and community engagement work to identify and support new groups to apply to join our small grants schemes. This work will also include evenings and occasional weekend work, especially to support our Achievement Award celebration events.
The successful candidate would therefore be someone who has flexibility to travel, work out-of-office hours, enjoys building local relationships and public speaking, as well as navigating a busy grants and assessment caseload (desk-based processing, telephone calls/emails, and regular use of a database). It could be a great role for someone living in North West or South West London.
JPF is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we seek to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented in our team.
The primary responsibilities of the work will be:
• To promote and strengthen the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme and associated programmes (Leader Award Grants, Educational Visits, Environmental Awards and Partnership Programmes) in schools and youth organisations.
• To support schools and youth organisations to administer the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme to a high standard and maximise the positive impact it has on young people.
• To ensure that schools and youth organisations make use of all the small programmes and partnership programmes associated with the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme.
• To ensure that accurate data is recorded on all JPF systems.
• To support programme growth, impact and reach by building stakeholder relationships in your assigned local area.
• To assess new applications and monitor the impact of the Achievement Award Grants we make in your assigned local area. • To work with your colleagues in the Grants Team to deliver excellent grant making and relationships with Jack Petchey Foundation beneficiaries.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we grow our work as a Foundation. You will have an opportunity to use and develop a wide range of skills in a dynamic and supportive team that is committed to maximising our positive impact on young people.
The role demands a wide range of skills and a high degree of autonomy, reliability and flexibility. We are seeking an efficient, highly organised team member with excellent communication skills and a passion for our work. You will need to be able to manage your own workload within agreed targets and maintain a programme of planned visits, while creating new development opportunities.
You will possess an eye for detail, good administration skills and the ability to communicate confidently and present a positive external profile for the charity. This is a busy and satisfying role, with each Grants Officer leading relationships with between 350-400 organisations.
Evening and weekend work is a requirement to meet the demands of this role, which on occasion can require up to 2-3 evenings in one week, depending on the event schedule. Time off in lieu will be granted for additional hours worked.
This is a perfect time to join the Foundation —under our new Head of Grants team, we are exploring how to streamline our processes, work with AI and improve our guidance. This is your chance to make your mark within a motivated and ambitious team, and help us to reach even more young people with our funding.
Main Areas of Responsibility
1. To develop, manage and promote the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme and other JPF opportunities.
1.1. Identify schools and youth organisations not currently running the scheme and proactively promote the Achievement Award (AA) scheme to them, following up as required.
1.2 Receive, assess and process all grant applications to join the AA scheme, in accordance with JPF policies and procedures.
1.3 Attend, participate and assist with delivery of Achievement Award celebration events (usually evenings), including making a speech to congratulate the young people.
2. Quality Assurance for the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme
2.1 Support schools and youth organisations on the Jack Petchey Achievement Award (AA) scheme to operate the scheme to the highest possible standard.
2.2 Implement a programme of face-to-face and digital monitoring visits to schools and youth organisations in your area on the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme, to ensure that JPF funding is well spent and to identify opportunities to improve delivery.
2.3 Provide timely support to organisations so they are able to run the AA scheme effectively.
2.4 Organise and deliver digital and in-person events to support schools and youth organisations to operate the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme effectively.
3. To administer the Jack Petchey Foundation grant making process
3.1 Ensure accurate records are kept on the Foundation’s database (Salesforce), including up-to-date contact details and records of communication with groups in receipt of or applying for grants.
3.2 Approve/authorise payment of AA grants and related programmes in accordance with JPF policies.
3.3 Ensure appropriate grant reporting by schools and youth organisations and negotiate return of funds where a grant has not been used in accordance with conditions.
3.4 Proactively manage risk, being alert to potential fraud.
3.5 Ensure that clubs and groups receive all necessary materials to operate the Achievement Award scheme effectively. 3.6 Assess and approve Leader Award Grant, Educational Visit Grant and Environmental Grant applications in accordance with JPF policy.
3.7 Provide regular reports on the work for the Head of Grants Team, Chief Executive Officer and the JPF Board as required.
4. To promote the wider work of the Jack Petchey Foundation to schools and youth groups
4.1 Identify case studies and other stories and material that can be used for JPF communications, supporting communications team colleagues to raise awareness of our opportunities and impact.
4.2 Represent JPF at digital and physical events, local networks, funders’ fairs, and community or young people’s forums to help promote JPF’s small grant programmes and other opportunities.
4.3 Support and promote JPF’s partnership programmes, for example the Jack Petchey’s Speak Out Challenge, Step into Dance, Panathlon and First Give.
4.4 Contribute to the review of any small grant programmes as requested by the Head of Grants Team.
4.5 Assist with digital and face-to-face monitoring and reporting in relation to groups that have received a JPF Project Grant or other JPF funding.
5 Other Responsibilities
5.1 Actively contribute to Grants and JPF Team meetings.
5.2 Take a lead on specific projects as agreed within the Grants Team.
5.3 Contribute to the assessment of other grant programmes as requested by the Head of Grants Team.
5.4 Provide telephone/email support and advice about JPF funding streams to existing grantees or potential applicants.
5.5 Work at all times within the policies, procedures and values of the Jack Petchey Foundation, in particular safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies.
These are the normal duties requires of the position. However, it is important that all staff are prepared to be flexible as they will be required from time to time to perform other duties.
The post holder will work as part of the wider team from the Jack Petchey Foundation headquarters in Canary Wharf with some home working possible within the framework of the JPF Hybrid Working Policy. You will be required to travel to attend visits, events and meetings, including at weekends and in the evenings. Some travel across London more widely may be required on occasion to support uniform youth groups in your portfolio who deliver their duties cross-borough around your assigned areas.
The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up to inspire and motivate young people and recognise them for their achievements.
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Pembroke House is a centre for social action and residential community in Southwark. We're looking for an experienced bookkeeper with good communication skills and an attention to detail.
Salary: £27,040 pro rata
Hours: 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE)
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus 3 discretionary days at Christmas (both pro rata); 5% pension contribution; sick leave, dependency leave and compassionate leave days
Closing date: Thursday 12 September at 10am
About Pembroke House
Pembroke House is a centre for social action and residential community in Walworth, south-east London.
We were founded in 1885, by students from Pembroke College, Cambridge, as one of the first settlement houses. Shocked by growing poverty and inequality, the pioneers of the settlement movement sought a new approach: taking up residence to live, work and solve problems alongside local communities.
For over 130 years, we’ve been working to bridge traditional divides and unite people – whatever their background or walk of life – in building a better Walworth. Our income comes from grants, contracts, donations, investments and trading (room hire and cafe).
About this role
The Bookkeeper is a new role at Pembroke House. You will work closely with the Director of Finance to form a team of two managing the financial activities of the charity (turnover approx £1 million). You will need good communication skills to cater to the differing needs of each team, have excellent attention to detail to ensure that high-quality financial information is produced and be firm with others in applying the charity’s financial regulations.
Main Duties
PURCHASE LEDGER
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Maintain the Purchase Ledger on online accounting software (Sage 50).
SALES LEDGER
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Maintain the Sales Ledger on online accounting software.
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Prepare and issue sales invoices.
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Handle customer account enquiries.
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Calculate recharges within the charity, for example photocopier usage and record these on accounting software.
BANK AND CASH
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Monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts, resolving any discrepancies.
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Process, manage and bank income via cheques and cash.
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Monthly reconciliation of all petty cash tins and, with the Cafe Manager, cafe till sales.
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Reconcile monthly company cards statements, flagging to and resolving with the card holder when there are discrepancies.
FUNDERS AND DONORS
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Using information provided by others, make Gift Aid claims annually on behalf of the charity.
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Generate financial reports and invoices from online accounting software for funding claims to trusts and foundations.
OTHER FINANCE TASKS
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Assist budget holders to understand and resolve queries relating to income and expenditure transactions.
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Monitor and act on emails received to the charity’s finance email address.
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Induct new staff and volunteers in organisational financial systems and processes e.g. petty cash, expenses claims.
How to Apply
Please visit the link to our website below and complete the application and equal opportunities form by 10am on Thursday 12 September.Applications will be sifted as they come in and interviews offered.
Located in the heart of Walworth, we strive to empower communities and individuals to create a neighbourhood where everyone can flourish.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to: Finance Lead
Hours of work: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £33,642 per annum (including London Weighting)
Place of work: Flexible working but with 3 days a week in our London office.
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 8 September 2024, 23:59h
As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:
- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about
- Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
- Free DBS / PVG checks
- Free SSSC registration
- Free Blue Light Card
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme
Main purpose of the role:
After a period of financial transformation, we are now looking for a highly experienced Bookkeeper / Credit Controller. The successful candidate is responsible to provide accurate and timely financial information to both the Community and the National Team. In particular, maintain accurate records of income and expenditure using Microsoft Business Central (Accounting software) and liaise closely with the wider team across L'Arche. Additionally, the Bookkeeper/ Credit Controller will work across various sales ledgers throughout the charity ensuring all monies owed are paid within the agreed payment terms. They will also provide support to the finance team in completion of daily and monthly finance-related tasks.
Essential Criteria
- Team player who can hit the ground running;
- Experience in Bookkeeping and Credit Control;
- Proactive can-do attitude;
- Attention to detail and ability to organise and prioritise workload;
- Advanced knowledge of Excel;
- High level of competence in IT systems;
ABOUT L'ARCHE
L’Arche is a worldwide federation of people with and without learning disabilities, working together for a world where all belong. We believe in the transforming impact of genuinely mutual relationships between people with and without disabilities.
In the UK, L’Arche is a registered charity with 11 Communities across England, Scotland and Wales. We celebrate people with learning disabilities, and build communities with them rather than for them. We go beyond supporting people’s basic needs. We attend to their emotional and inner lives, by building spaces of vibrant friendship, opportunity, spirituality and community life.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
The closing date is midnight on Sunday 8 September 2024. Interviews will take place on 20 and 23 September 2024.
To apply, please read the full job description and person specification and answer the questions on our online application form.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job title: Head of Corporate Partnerships
Manager: Director of Income & Engagement
Direct reports: 4
Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ office in London (71-91 Aldwych, WC2B 4HN)
Salary: £50,000 - £54,000
Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours) but open to part-time (26 hours minimum), and flexible working arrangements.
Contract: FTC for 1 year (maternity cover)
Overall purpose
The Head of Corporate Partnerships is a key leadership role within the Income and Engagement Directorate. Breaking Barriers’ relationship with corporate partners is the USP upon which our growth and success as an organisation has been built. The Head of Corporate Partnerships has accountability for generating income, impact and influence from the private sector, and for leading a high-performing team to achieve ambitious growth and scale for refugees around the UK.
As Breaking Barriers has grown from a start-up organisation to a now 60-strong team raising c. £4m and supporting more than 1,200 refugees annually, our corporate partnerships have expanded beyond our original London base to be nationwide partnerships with a wide range of businesses and employers. Our corporate partners have been crucial in enabling our growth and will be crucial to delivering upon the ambition of our 2030 goals. The Head of Corporate Partnerships is an essential role that will make this ambition a reality.
You will lead a team to deliver outstanding partnerships management of a range of strategic and multi-faceted relationships with a portfolio of c.50 businesses alongside leading strategy for business development. Leading by example you will own a number of our key relationships to drive growth, whilst bringing your experience to bear to coach your team and ensure structures and processes are in place to enable high performance.
You will be:
- a creative and strategic thinker who doesn’t feel bound by traditional approaches to charity / corporate relationships,
- a keen collaborator, working closely with colleagues in our Services directorate to deliver high impact employability programmes for our refugee clients, and with the Head of Philanthropy and Head of Public Engagement to identify and drive cross-fundraising opportunities,
- an outstanding communicator, comfortable and confident in your ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders across the worlds of CSR, DEI and employability, and across the private, public, and third sectors representing Breaking Barriers at a senior level.
The Head of Corporate Partnerships will be part of Breaking Barriers’ Joint Leadership Team and will have overall strategic and budget responsibility for Corporate Partnerships. They will be a visible leader within the Income and Engagement Directorate and across the organisation, and will contribute to a culture of creativity, growth, innovation and entrepreneurialism that will drive us to achieve our 2030 goals.
This is a hugely exciting opportunity to join an entrepreneurial organisation with an enviable track record of growth, and a leadership team and Board prepared to back investment in fundraising. The Head of Corporate Partnerships will be someone driven and excited by the opportunity to develop further a function operating to the highest standards and generating impactful and innovative partnerships with a diverse group of businesses. They will be motivated to ensure that all people of refugee background in the UK have a fair chance to gain meaningful employment and will be ambitious to play a central role in helping Breaking Barriers to achieve it's 2030 goals.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Sunday 29th September. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join the BFYC team to support young carers in West Oxfordshire.
Working closely with the youth work team, you will help to provide support and advice to young carers by devising, developing, implementing and managing a programme of social activities for young carers (this could include trips, training, emotional 121 support and other activities).
Job Description - Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one support for Young Carers, liaising with other agencies to help ensure the best outcomes for Young Carers;
- Establish relationships with schools across West Oxfordshire offering them support in how they identify and respond to the needs of young carers in their classrooms.
- Assist schools in launching Young Carers Groups and introducing Young Carer Leads in their settings.
- Contribute towards awareness raising events and activities to increase the identification and support of Young Carers, including liaison with Schools and community group;
- Liaise and work with colleagues to empower Young Carers and their families;
- Play a role in the assessment of Young Carers as part of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF), Team around the Child (TAC), Young Carers assessments, and assessments carried out by other professionals;
- Develop the active participation of Young Carers, enabling their voice to be heard;
- Support Young Carers and their families to access appropriate support services;
- Record all casework contact information and ensure that all appropriate consent forms, assessments, Baseline Forms, and other required information and administration is completed and recorded for all Young Carers;
- Ensure all tasks, procedures, and practices comply with Be Free Young Carers’ policies, including safeguarding and child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and equal opportunities;
- Assist in the production of newsletters and other communications to Young Carers and their families;
- Keep abreast of, and follow at all times, national and local policy in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults;
- Monitor and evaluate work, producing records and reports as required;
- Contribute to a safe, positive and friendly working atmosphere;
- Attend training and other meetings as required;
- Provide reports and information to Trustees and other reporting as required;
- Assist in promoting and publicising Be Free Young Carers;
- Attend and contribute to team meetings and represent Be Free Young Carers at external meetings as required;
- Actively contribute to and support the development of Be Free Young Carers;
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,041.45 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Didcot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
Job title Finance Officer, Young Lives
Division Social Sciences
Department Oxford Department of International Development
Location Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TB
Grade and salary Grade 6: £32,332-£38,205
Hours Part time (0.6 FTE, flexible depending on appointee’s availability)
Contract type Fixed term until 31st December 2025, extension subject to funding
Reporting to Programme Manager
PLEASE APPLY FOR THE JOB ON THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD WEBSITE AND WE WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY AGENCIES.
Responsibilities
Donor financial budgeting, reporting and monitoring
· Gather, manipulate and present data on Young Lives budgets and forecasting including those for ongoing projects, new funding proposals, re-budgeting exercises and partner organisation budgets, working closely with the Young Lives Programme Manager, Programme Officer/s and Collaborating Partners.
· Liaise with the Programme Manager to review the financial position on Young Lives projects and advise on solutions to problems relating to expenditure on projects whilst maintaining the auditable standards on the project. Check research budget set-ups for accuracy on Oracle, deal with issues arising, analyse grant spend on a monthly basis, highlight variances and take follow-up action, and facilitate updated X5 to re-cost salaries on awards and identify any over or under spends on salary budgets.
· Coordinate the quarterly financial reporting processes used by Young Lives partners. Check reports against budgets. Coordinate the preparation of Young Lives financial reports and invoices to FCDO and other Young Lives funders in line with contractual requirements. Prepare budget and quarterly forecasts for the Department.
· Process partner payments required under partner collaborative agreements and consultancy agreements, as agreed by the Young Lives Programme Manager.
· Monitor Young Lives project expenditure against approved budgets and donors’ terms and conditions. Gather, manipulate and present data to produce regular financial reports showing income, expenditure and forecasting against budgets.
· Assist with audits of Young Lives, as required.
· Represent and present on finances externally to funders, as required, and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Young Lives’ funding bodies’ terms and conditions
General Financial Management
· Ensure full recovery of expenses on the e-expenses system (SAP Concur), reviewing on-line ready for departmental approval, ensuring that expenditure remains within set budgets and complies with the grantor’s terms and conditions and University financial guidelines, giving guidance to claimants where necessary.
· Arrange for and monitor travel advances, and pre-paid MasterCards, issued to YL staff and clear the advances on their return. Check and process project credit card statements and receipts and deal with any queries that arise;
· Raise pre-requisition orders ensuring that procurement policies are followed;
· Undertake transactional processing as necessary in the Oracle Financial system, including invoices for payment, accruals and prepayment and dealing with anomalies. Check figures for errors and omissions. Ensure all Young Lives financial transactions are carried out in accordance with the University and external financial regulations.
· Monitor the Young Lives general ledger account (non-project funded) and ensure effective reconciliation and reporting of all transactions.
· Maintain good working relationships with Young Lives staff, partners and suppliers and with Departmental finance and administrative staff and the University's central finance office and be proactive in resolving issues.
· Proactively undertake continuous improvement of finance processes and systems and of reporting provision to support changing requirements and improve management information. Communicate and support the implementation of these improvements effectively.
· Develop and refine financial systems and procedures for Young Lives to ensure strong financial management and control. Respond to enquiries, and provide advice on financial procedures and policies.
Selection criteria
Essential
- Have achieved or be working towards an accounting qualification
- Educated to degree level or equivalent and at least two years’ experience in a similar role.
- Good accounting skills; experience of preparing financial reports, budgets and forecasts
- Knowledge of the purpose, use and application of financial controls
- Excellent numeracy skills, thoroughness and attention to detail, resulting in the ability to produce accurate, detailed work
- Strong diplomacy and team skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of colleagues and funders
- Flexibility and the ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload effectively
- Evidence of tact and discretion in dealing with matters of a confidential or sensitive nature
- High level of computer literacy with experience of using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- The ability to present financial information in a variety of formats and for non-accountants
- Good written and verbal communication skills with a friendly, proactive and helpful approach –ideally with experience of working with colleagues at a distance.
Desirable
- Knowledge and use of ORACLE Financials
- Understanding of FCDO and/or other large donor financial compliancy
Please apply for the job on the University of Oxford website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Debt Advisor
Duration: 6 months fixed term contract
Salary: £30,000 – 33,000
Hours: 35 per week, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Location: London (Hybrid)
We are delighted to be working with a debt advice and education charity to recruit an experienced Debt Advisor.
About the role:
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact millions of people across the UK, we are recruiting new team members to help meet the growing demand for debt advice and support. You will help prevent homelessness, reduce food and fuel poverty and ensure clients are supported through vulnerable circumstances with empathy and dignity.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver a professional, impartial, pragmatic and outcome focused advice service to all clients.
• Give advice on the following areas:
o Income maximisation
o Budgeting
o Priority debts
o Unsecured debts
o Debt solutions
• Identify client vulnerabilities and prioritise household emergencies.
• Provide comprehensive advice, next steps and actions in a way that the client can easily understand.
• Signpost or refer to the appropriate party at the earliest opportunity.
• Maintain punctual, accurate and compliant records using our case management system.
• Support Senior Advisor/Supervisor with duties and act as a deputy in AM absence
About you:
To be considered for this role you’ll need an Accredited Debt Advice Qualification to Caseworker Level (Institute of Money Advisers Certificate of Money Advice or Community Money Advice Level 3 Award in Debt Advice or similar) with a minimum one-year experience of providing comprehensive Debt Advice in line with Financial Conduct Authority and Debt Advice Quality Framework. Or alternatively an accredited Generalist Adviser with at least one year’s experience and are willing to complete the relevant Debt Adviser training qualification.
You will have:
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple cases on an ongoing basis,
• Ability to independently manage own workload and delivering on project KPIs
• Support junior and trainee members of the team through coaching and mentorship
• The proven ability to build rapport and empathise with clients from a variety of circumstances.
• The proven ability to deal calmly and professionally with difficult situations, e.g., Supporting clients at risk of imminent enforcement action, facing emotional distress and or suffering from mental health or physical health challenges
• Consistent attention to detail and ability to adhere to necessary guidance and rules such as FCA, GDPR and all other organisational policies and legal obligation to ensure strict compliance
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
CPAG is looking for a welfare rights expert to manage our Early Warning System.
With a new government in place this is a great time to join the Advice and Rights Team at CPAG as we look to influence policy makers and parliamentarians and support the advice sector in delivering a fair and comprehensive social security system in the UK.
The Early Warning System (EWS) collates evidence of long-term concerns and developing issues within the benefit system, from the advice sector and beyond. EWS evidence is used to develop and promotes improvements to the benefits system with our colleagues in the Policy Team, as part of our work to end child poverty.
The EWS officer will actively promote the EWS, encouraging contributions from advisers and claimants. The EWS officer will record and analyse case studies as well as the issues which arise on our advice services, to provide insight on the impact of changes to the benefits system and evidence for our campaigning and research work.
You will play a key role in responding to calls for evidence and consultations, and liaison with the DWP and other policy makers. You will work closely with the advice sector through publications, briefings and events such as seminars and conferences, to increase advisers’ awareness of the concerns highlighted by the EWS and to promote solutions to support claimants.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the EWS Officer job pack and application form from our website.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 9 September 2024.
Interviews will be held online during the week commencing Monday 16 September 2024.
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: This role is part time role, available for up to 3 days a week, (21 hours a week) with the expectation of flexibility in emergencies.
Remuneration: GBP £41,000 FTE gross annual (pro-rated based on a full-time equivalent salary, and dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (hybrid working available)
Are you a dynamic and experienced Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser with a proven track record in developing strategic corporate partnerships to drive significant income growth and create impactful, mutually beneficial relationships?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
As we expand significantly, we seek a passionate and skilled Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join our growing Fundraising and Communications team.
You will play a pivotal role in UK-Med's ambitious growth strategy, building our private income through developing a new strategic corporate partnership plan, working to identify and reach out to national and regional corporate partners as a new income stream.
Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, you will take the lead on researching, prospecting, cultivating and stewarding corporate supporters to not only vital secure financial support for UK-Med's work but also create collaborative, strong, mutually beneficial relationships.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the largest Chamber in the UK, with over 5000 members. As tenants of the Chamber, UK-Med's Head Office is situated with the Chamber of Commerce and, as an approved partner, the Chamber are hugely supportive of UK-Med's vision to grow income and awareness amongst Chamber members. Join a growing team on this exciting journey to save lives and build resilient health systems!
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser - August 2024 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification
Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 16th September 2024
The vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications.
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fleet Administrator
Part Time - 21 hours per week (over 5 days)
Up to £25,000 per annum (£15,000 pro rata) + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7TW
About the role:
This is a newly created part time role following a period of growth. The Fleet Administrator will be responsible for the efficient administration of the fleet to ensure that Rainbow Trust vehicles are managed effectively, accurate records are maintained, and costs are minimised, working closely with suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the fleet with minimal disruption.
The Fleet Administrator will form a vital part of the Finance and Operations Team supporting the Facilities & IT Manager in the management of the Rainbow Trust fleet. Rainbow Trust operates a fleet of approximately seventy vehicles situated across our nine regional teams. It is vitally important that our Family Support Workers have a reliable vehicle for attending family visits and transporting families to hospital. In addition, the Fleet Administrator will be required to assist the Facilities and IT manager with ad-hoc tasks/projects according to the workload.
Full training will be provided and previous experience of managing a fleet is not required, although is desirable. A good level of maths, excellent communication, planning and Microsoft Excel skills are required to be successful in this role.
This is an excellent opportunity to maintain a breadth of fleet administrator experience with increased responsibility.
What we’re looking for:
· Highly motivated and disciplined approach to work – good customer service with the ability to liaise with different stakeholders, manage workload effectively and respond well to change.
· A helpful and supportive team member – who can work collaboratively with others.
· A high level of attention to detail and accuracy – producing precise, high quality, consistent work to meet deadlines.
· Confident use of MSOffice and extensive experience of Excel – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
· Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of fleet administration – acting as the main point of contact for vehicle issues and liaising with leasing and insurance companies. Full training will be provided where required.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Time off in lieu
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application meets the criteria set and should be considered above others to us via the link.
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532
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Title: Domestic Abuse Caseworker
Responsible to: Centre Manager
Main Purpose of role: To provide advocacy and practical support to survivors of domestic abuse.
Salary: £13.90 p/h
Hours: Full time, Mon- Fri. (part time working will be considered no less than 4 days per week)
Location: This role is predominantly based at Hillingdon Women’s Centre, but there is flexibility to work from home depending on caseload needs
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Guidance: You must send an up-to-date CV and cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Role summary:
Hillingdon Women’s Centre is 100% led by and for women. We are feminists, passionate about championing social justice, challenging inequality and offering services that directly impact women's lives in Hillingdon and surrounding boroughs. We are seeking applications for the position of Domestic Abuse Caseworker, dedicated to assisting women aged 18+ seeking support for Domestic Abuse.
As part of our work, we provide comprehensive support services for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse (DA) in Hillingdon. Our Specialist DA service offers personalised one-to-one support through dedicated Caseworkers. These Caseworkers conduct assessments to establish risk and well-being levels using the DASH SafeLives checklist and Empowerment Star assessment. They collaborate with the service user to develop a personalised safety plan, offering critical safety advice, assistance with accessing accommodation, referrals for legal advice, and connections to other statutory agencies, including the local authority, police, MARAC team, and mental health services. The role of the Caseworker is to inform women of their rights and options, empowering them to make informed decisions. This includes providing practical advice, dispelling myths, developing action plans, and offering longer-term support post-separation. The successful candidate will also be required to support the delivery of our Pathways to Healing DA recovery programme.
What we are looking for:
- A strong background in providing individualised support to victims/survivors, including risk assessment, safety planning and advising women of their options
- Experience working with other agencies i.e the local authority, police and the third sector
- A passionate individual, dedicated to ending Violence Against Women and Girls
- An understanding of intersectionality, as the women we support face multiple barriers when accessing services
- The ability to work collaboratively as you'll be joining a small team who work closely together to achieve the best possible outcomes for survivors
- Someone adaptable, who understands the complexities of working in a trauma-informed environment
- An ability to manage a caseload independently with strong time management skills
- An excellent communicator both verbally and in writing
Why work at HWC?
- Joining a supportive team of passionate women
- Flexible working available
- Comprehensive training
- On-going opportunities for career development
- Office closure during the Christmas period
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Employer pension contribution
Application Guidance
To be considered for this role you must apply with a CV and a cover letter. We encourage applicants to thoroughly read through the job description and person specification, as your cover letter must include the following:
- A detailed summary of your experience supporting victims of domestic abuse, with specific examples
- An explanation of why you want to work for Hillingdon Women's Centre
- Showcasing your understanding of a trauma-informed approach when working with survivors
- Highlighting your strengths that would make you successful in this role
*This role is open to women only as an Occupational Requirement as a single-sex space in line with the Equality Act 2010.
**We are unable to provide visa sponsorship
Please send an up-to-date CV and a cover letter including the required information highlighted in the job description
Our vision is for a world where all women can lead safe, independent, and thriving lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.