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Outward is a London based charity and is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the management of a respite service in Tower Hamlets.
Are you experienced and knowledgeable about working with adults with a learning disability/autism and complex needs or Positive behaviour support needs? Are you enthusiastic, motivated and committed?
This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your skills to support the Team manager and the Deputy Manager in coaching and mentoring the staff team, and to embed high standards in the running of the service.
You will be working closely with family carers, professionals and borough wide services to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay and that each person’s needs are met.
The respite service supports about 80 adults with learning disabilities and autism to have overnight stays at Hotel in the Park each year. This newly renovated 7 bed service provides support to people from the borough who have a vast range of support needs. Positioned next to the open space of Victoria Park and all the opportunities that London has to offer, guests enjoy a range of activities both in house and in the community.
About Outward
Outward (Housing) is a vibrant and inclusive charity providing care, supported housing, respite breaks and community support services to people with learning disabilities, autism or other support needs due to age, circumstance or disability. We have been operating successfully for over 45 years, are part of the Newlon Group and work predominantly across North and East London.
We employ more than 400 people, provide services in 9 London boroughs and work with many community volunteers who support our charitable activities. Our vision is that every person should have the opportunity to be valued, active participants in their communities; living the life they choose and breaking down barriers they face by support which engages, enables and empowers people towards further independence.
About the role
· You will work within the values and spirit of Outward to engage, enable and empower people to achieve their goals and ambitions within a person centred approach. You will be striving to promote individual choice, independence and self confidence in people
· You will be required to build and maintain strong relationships and partnership approach with families and involved professionals and stakeholders.
· You will develop, coach and mentor a positive and resilient team of support workers to deliver high quality and personalised support and embed a culture of positive behaviour support.
· You will be responsible for ensuring support is delivered innovatively, flexibly and on a person centred basis to meet the needs and outcomes of the guests supported.
· You will be responsible for ensuring the service is safe, effective, caring, well led, responsive and managed to meet CQC essential standards to a minimum of good service and with aim of achievement of outstanding.
· You will support the team to develop support plans and risk assessments that reflect people’s needs, preferences and aspirations; creating a culture where plans are actively implemented and reviewed so that people are supported in the way that they want.
· Your time at work will be split between support shifts and administration.
About You
· Experience of managing a service for people with a learning disability/autism and complex needs or behaviours of concern is essential
· You will have experience of staff management and the ability to lead, motivate and develop a large team, ensuring staff are appropriately trained. You will be visible in the service and strive to model best practice and inspire support workers.
· A qualification in Positive Behaviour Support Coaching (BILD accredited), or a willingness to gain the qualifications within the first 12 months of employment is essential.
· You will be an excellent communicator liaising effectively with key stakeholders including the multi-disciplinary and health professionals, family carers and people we support.
· You will be able to think creatively and be adaptable in approaches, with experience of implementing emergency management guidance to support staff.
· Experience of carrying out needs assessments and creating support and risk management plans and be committed to include the person, and their circle of support at all times.
· A commitment to providing high quality, personalised active support
· Leading by example, you will uphold the rights of people we support to be involved at all levels of decision making.
· You will share our values and passion to engage, enable and empower people with autism or
a learning disability to lead the lives they want.
· Knowledge of managing a budget or a willingness to learn the required skills
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records therefore we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services. This will be fully subsidised by Outward.
Benefits
We value everything our staff do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package:
- 25 days Annual Leave excluding Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Comprehensive Learning & Development Programme
- Computing Scheme
- Credit Union Scheme
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Death in Service Benefit
- Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care Vouchers
- Flu Jab Reimbursement
- Long Service Awards
- Pension Scheme
- Purchase Additional Annual Leave
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme
- Retirements
- Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)
- Blue Light Card
How to Apply
If you think you are who we are looking for, please submit an application form by following the link below:
Closing Date for all Applications is 23:59pm on 11th August 2024
Interview will be held week commencing on 20th August 2024
Outward is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
At Outward, we support people with learning disabilities, people on the autism spectrum, older people and young people at risk in their homes.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of producing innovative and insight-led campaigns from conception to delivery and a passion for line managing a team and developing people.
The Individual Giving Manager will lead the implementation and development of our Individual Giving programme. You will be responsible for managing a team with ambitious targets and an exciting portfolio of campaigns to drive donor acquisition and retention, with a particular focus on digital campaigns.
You will work in a cross team manner, collaborating with colleagues to deliver activities that delight and inspire our supporters, encouraging long term partnership. You will form strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
We promote flexible working at Terrence Higgins Trust. This position will be a hybrid role based between our offices in either London, Brighton or Glasgow and home working. We offer both National Allowance and London Allowance on top of base salary, depending on location.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview of the role – Programmes Administrator:
LST is seeking a detailed-orientated and highly organised professional with a real willingness to support people for the role of Programmes Administrator
This is a crucial role where the postholder will join a small and friendly Registry team supporting Faculty and students across the organisation.
The responsibilities of the post-holder are designed and divided into two main areas: Registry activities and Programmes activities. The post-holder will provide efficient and effective delivery to the Theology and Worship Programmes and Theology and Counselling Programme, while continuing to assist with Registry Office functions.
Key Tasks:
The following key tasks are indicative of the role, rather than exhaustive, and tasks may be amended in response to changing requirements or in line with the skills and experience of the post-holder:
- Supporting the Music Programme Leader with music events, concerts and recitals
- Supporting the Counselling Programme Leader with the organisation of residential weekends and exams
- Managing the Attendance Register
- Registry tasks including marking administration, Assessment Board preparation and programme options/module feedback/projects
- Using the Student Information System eg data-inputting
- Using the Virtual Learning Environment eg enrolling students and registering updates
Person specification:
The successful candidate will be naturally detail-orientated, highly organised and efficient. As the postholder will be joining a small and friendly team, a natural warmth and willingness to be a good team-player is important. This is a professional support service role so an understanding of customer service and a real willingness to help people is essential.
London School of Theology is a Christian college and as such it is a requirement of the Person Specification that the postholder must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos, aims and objectives of the School.
All successful candidates should have the right to work in the UK.
Benefits and salary:
- Salary £22,000 - £24,500 per annum depending on experience
- Some hybrid working considered (4 days per week to be spent at our site in Northwood, Middlesex)
- Generous holiday allowance and additional leave given between Christmas and the New Year
- Life assurance
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted lunches
Application Instructions
Candidates should send a covering letter explaining why the role is of interest, and how the requirements of the person specification are met, and a CV to the HR Manager.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Noon, Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as these will be assessed upon receipt and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Initial interviews may take place by a video call during late July/early August with second stage interviews taking place at our site in Northwood, Middlesex.
It is intended that the postholder will take up the post as soon as possible and we therefore reserve the right to close the application date earlier than stated above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Direct Marketing Executive - Cash and Alternative Gifts to join the Public Fundraising Team in the London office on a permanent basis.
About us:
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working toward the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest-to-reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change, and extreme hunger.
About the role:
We are seeking to recruit a Direct Marketing Executive - Cash and Alternative Gifts to sit within our Public Fundraising Team. The post holder will be responsible for successfully managing and reviewing donor recruitment and development campaigns in order to maintain and grow income to Concern Worldwide (UK) from individual regular and cash donors.
About You:
You will have experience of working successfully with external suppliers or internal stakeholders to deliver direct marketing campaigns. You will possess strong planning and project management skills and you will be highly numerate with the ability to demonstrate analytical skills. The successful post holder will have excellent written skills including experience of writing and editing emails.
Benefits:
• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Details of our benefits could be found on our website
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.
About our office:
Our London office is based in The Foundry close to Vauxhall and The Oval underground stations. The Foundry offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a vibrant and ambitious community focused on social justice and human rights.
Staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.
To apply:
Please upload your CV and cover letter by 4th August 2024.
Please note, we would like to fill this role as soon as possible, therefore we will periodically shortlist through the recruitment campaign and may close the role before the advertised closing date.
All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email after the application deadline
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Conditions of Appointment:
The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form.
Location: London - Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: From £30,241 - £33,601
You may also have experience in the following: Direct Marketing Executive, CRM Marketing Executive, Database Marketing Manager, CRM Manager, Email Marketing Executive, eMarketing, Online Marketing, Internet Marketing, Campaign Executive, Campaign Manager, Digital Marketing, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity etc
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£57,545 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Putney Office / Hybrid working
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
About the Role
To provide overall leadership on the strategic development and income by ensuring the organisational support services are enabled through: tendering activity, project management, fundraising, and achieving placement targets.
St Christopher’s Academy
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions.
Applicants should have
- Education to A level standard, or equivalent.
- Previous sector or relevant experience within a similar environment where the customer is a public body.
- Experienced selling & promoting spot purchase fostering, children’s residential, leaving care & supported accommodation.
- People Management experience and working collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- Strong business plan, tenders and bids writing skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with commissioners and deliver effective presentations.
- Analytical skills - the ability to analyse financial & statistical data to inform decision-making.
What you should expect from us
- £57,545 per annum.
- Annual salary review based on performance.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
- Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.
Closing date: 11th August 2024
Interview date: 21st and 28th August 2024
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.
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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for an Early Help IDVA
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Brent Civic Centre & Hammersmith
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Early Help domestic violence project aims to embed early intervention and domestic violence homicide prevention best practice into a multi-agency whole family approach response to lead to better outcomes for those involved including children. The purpose of the Early Help IDVA role is to work closely with Early Help / Family solutions and Brent Family Front Door / MASH to support women who have had Early Help intervention due to domestic violence.
The Early Help domestic violence project aims to embed early intervention and domestic violence homicide prevention best practice into a multi-agency, whole-family-approach response to lead to better outcomes for those involved, including children. The purpose of the Early Help IDVA role is to work closely with Early Help / Family solutions and Brent Family Front Door / MASH to support women who have had Early Help intervention due to domestic violence.
About You:
To be successful as the Early Help IDVA you will need the below experience and skills.
The post holder will be co-located within Brent Early Help and will help raise the team’s awareness, identification and response to those experiencing domestic violence, the post holder will jointly work with Early Help Practitioners on cases to support service users and improve partnership responses. The post holder will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children. The post holder will also have an understanding of children’s social care and care proceedings. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women involved with Children’s Social Services and Early Help, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.
To be successful as the Early Help IDVA, you’ll need the below experience and skills:
§ Excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children
§ An understanding of children’s social care and care proceedings
§ Be an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs
§ Skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis
§ Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women involved with Children’s Social Services and Early Help
§ Ability to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision
§ Working within safeguarding procedures is essential
How to apply:
Please submit your up to date CV along with a covering letter to the Talent email address - PLEASE WRITE THE JOB TITLE IN THE *SUBJECT*
· Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 4 August 2024 @ 23:59
· Interviews are taking place on week commencing 12 August 2024
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Career development pathways
- One week’s paid dependents leave
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield
Salary: £38,897 per annum
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (Full-Time)
Contract: Full Time, Open Ended
Occupational Requirement: This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under the provisions made in the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder has an active faith in Jesus. The successful candidate must be in agreement with the vision and values of Church Army.
DBS: A DBS check is not required for this post. However, all staff are expected to read and comply with Church Army’s Safer Ministry Policy.
Church Army & The Role
For over 140 years Church Army has equipped and empowered people to share the good news of the gospel in accessible ways across the UK & Ireland.
We go to places where hope is hard to find; journeying with people, giving them the opportunity to meet and connect with the God who restores and brings life in all its fullness. And this is what compels us: our vision for everyone to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities.
We are an army of hope with good news to share. Igniting faith in Jesus; restoring life: physically, emotionally, spiritually.
In the role as a Digital Lead, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our digital communications and presence. You will lead and manage digital projects, aligning them with Church Army’s mission and strategic goals.
Innovating and driving our digital strategy across various platforms you will be ensuring that we stay at the forefront of digital engagement enabling our fundraising efforts using the latest digital tools and methodologies.
You will be managing internal team members and external agency relationships to ensure effective delivery of digital projects aligning with Church Army’s mission and strategic objectives.
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee the Digital Project Manager and Social Media Officer, to enable effective delivery of digital projects and social media management.
- Manage Relationships with outsourced agencies including digital analysts, paid media and web developer roles to ensure cohesive digital strategies and execution.
- Develop and implement comprehensive digital strategies that grow new Church Army audiences.
- Collaborating with other teams and individuals in Church Army to integrate agile methodologies, ensure alignment of digital initiatives and using informed data to grow brand awareness and affinity.
- Being a pioneer for AI and oversee Church Army’s strategy and implementation of AI.
- Being a primary source of contact for outsourced digital agencies, ensuring clear communication and alignment with Church Army’s objectives.
- Oversee major digital projects such as website refreshes, working with internal and external agencies.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- Profound understanding of digital marketing strategies and digital content management.
- Familiarity with SEO, social media, content development, and email marketing.
- Knowledge of data analytics and its application to digital marketing effectiveness.
- A track record of successfully implementing innovative digital strategies that grow new audiences.
- Proven experience in leading digital teams and managing digital projects.
Benefits
Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.
WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.
LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.
Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.
Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum plus bank holiday.
For more information on this role please refer to the job pack attached.
Closing Date: 12/08/24
Interviews: w/c 26/08/24
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.
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Director of People
Reports to: CEO
Galop
Salary: £60k–£65k
Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full-time or Part-Time (5-4 days per week) -with flexible working options available
Location: London
About Galop:
Galop is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, working with and for thousands of LGBT+ people who experience abuse and violence every year.
Galop specialises in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called “conversion therapy”, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. Using what is learnt through working on the frontlines with clients, Galop works on national and local policy change to improve outcomes for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence.
Galop is a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of the community are at the centre of what they do.
About the Interim Director Of People role:
Following a significant period of growth over the last three years, Galop is now in a phase of stabilisation to ensure our workforce is supported in continuing to deliver essential services to the LGBT+ community. We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of People, Culture, and Operations to join our team. This role is critical in driving our strategic initiatives related to human resources, organisational culture, and operational efficiency.
Some of the key areas of responsibility will include:
· Develop and implement people strategies that support our mission and goals and act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
· Foster a positive, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture and promote diversity and inclusion across the organization, working with an Anti-Racism Consultant.
· Implement training and development programs focused on legislative soundness and cultural competency and intersectionality.
· Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, promoting a collaborative and high-performing work environment with Line manager responsibility for an HR Advisor, Senior Operations Manager and managing relationships with external professionals, including HR consultants and IT and data management support.
About the person:
The successful candidate will have a profound understanding of the complexities and intersections within the LGBT+ community and workforce. Supported by a Trustee Board that includes senior HR expertise, this role requires someone who has experience in establishing a trusted culture, preferably within a third sector organisation. Minimum CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience), including a solid understanding of UK employment law.
How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Galop on this appointment. If you believe your values align with those of Galop and you are keen on joining the organisation as they strive to deliver the mission on an increasingly national scale, then we would love to hear from you.
To receive the full recruitment pack, which has the details about this role and how to apply, please send your CV to Kate at Charity People.
Timeline:
Closing date for applications 9am Thursday 8th August – CV and Cover Letter
First round interviews: Thursday 15th August
Final stage interview: Wednesday 21st August
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.
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Job title: Grief in Pieces Suicide Bereavement Liaison (x2)
Responsible to: Deputy Director of Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing Services/ Clinical Director
Hours: 22.5 hours/ 30 hours
Salary: Starting salary is £31,438.42 per year (Full-time equivalent), (SC6-SP26),
which equates to £18,863.05 per year at 22.5 hours per weeks or £25,150.74 at 30 hours per
week
Contract type: Fixed term until 31st March 2025
Location: Tudor Road E9, London
Benefits: See supporting documents for information on benefits.
We are seeking (two) Suicide Bereavement Liaisons to join our Grief in Pieces: Support for Suicide Loss team. The incumbents will be experienced mental health practitioners with the understanding, therapeutic skills, personal qualities and compassion for working effectively with those affected by suicide bereavement.
The suitable candidate(s) will work with individuals, groups and communities, offering practical and emotional 1-2-1 (therapeutic) support as well as group-based interventions.
The postholder will also support with facilitating events and workshops, as needed, across the boroughs of North-East London as well as in local school and community venues.
The postholder(s) will enjoy working independently but will also work well as part of a team, ideally with experience of inter-professional working across health, education and social care.
The individual(s) will have experience of or be willing to develop the necessary skills to work in a trauma-informed, compassion-focused and CBT-informed approach, offering a balance of bearing witness to the emotional devastation of traumatic loss and gently facilitating posttraumatic coping and growth.
About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:
We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.
We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.
We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.
Our values are:
Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.
Fair: We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.
Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new
Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.
We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.
We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.
Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.
Value-based Recruitment:
We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to further breakdown barriers in our recruitment & selection process.
Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.
How to apply:
For more information on the vacancy and how to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button - Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.
The closing date is by 2nd August 2024, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.
We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.
Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an inspirational person to join us as a Mobile Assistant Shop Manager in our South London Shops. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.
This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
- You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.
- Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
- We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Clinical Services Manager – Rainbow Mind LGBTQIA+ One to One Therapy Service
Hours: 37.5 hours p/w
Salary: £37,905 (PO2 SP35) - per annum
Reports to: CEO. The post holder will be a member of Mind in Salford’s senior leadership Team (SLT)
Employed and based at: Mind in Salford, The Angel Centre, Salford M3 6FA. Hybrid working is appropriate for this role.
Rainbow Mind (Northern Hub - Salford) is looking for a full time Clinical Services Manager to oversee our one to one therapy service.
We have recently received a large grant from the Lottery Community Fund to expand our service and further develop our bespoke therapeutic model.
We are looking for a visionary with expertise in therapeutic approaches and an unstoppable passion for LGBTQIA+ mental health. Someone who understands the health inequalities and barriers to accessing mental health services people from the community can face. Someone who is committed to change.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
- To effectively manage and provide strategic and operational oversight of the Rainbow Mind counselling service and development of service provision.
- To ensure delivery of consistent, high-quality counselling across the client cohorts, supporting and empowering our service users, whilst ensuring clinical work is carried out in accordance with BACP ethical guidelines and Rainbow Mind protocols.
- As part of the Senior Leadership Team, to contribute to Mind in Salford/ Rainbow Mind’s vision, mission and objectives.
Main focus of the role:
- To lead, develop, coordinate, and represent Rainbow Mind’s counselling service internally and externally at Senior Management level.
- To conduct some clinical assessments and carry a caseload of counselling clients.
Benefits
- We operate a hybrid working policy meaning you can work flexibly, to suit your needs.
- We offer generous holiday entitlement which includes 27 days holiday plus 8 days statutory days and 3 days additional over the Christmas period (pro rata). Further, an extra day annual leave for birthday.
- Staff members are granted an additional 3 hours per month as well-being time.
- Our social secretaries team organise regular well-being activities to help with staff connectedness.
- We have an internal learning management system with access to over 4,000 courses to continue your professional development and skills.
If you have the right skill set and you are passionate about the work we do, we would love to hear from you.
Applications from people with lived experience of any of the identities and intersections that Rainbow Mind work with are particularly encouraged.
Closing date: Monday 12th August at 5pm.
Interviews 28th & 29th August 2024.
PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLY NOW' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY.
Rainbow Mind has a strong commitment to achieving equity of opportunity and expects all employees to implement and promote its policy in their own work.
We understand that working for an LGBT organisation could impact on your identity, community and/or culture. If you would like to discuss this or any aspect of the role further, this will be possible.
Mind in Salford is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and the service we provide, and welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues. We encourage applications from everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.
We work with children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and therefore everyone is subject to a DBS check (level of check is dependent on the nature of the role) and receipt of two satisfactory references.
No agencies please.
In this role, you will lead on policy issues related to research and healthcare, focusing on innovation and clinical trials across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Your work will be pivotal in analysing the current landscape of MND research and healthcare, identifying challenges, and proposing solutions. You will draw from scientific and clinical expertise and the patient perspective, to analyse policy issues and develop briefings and positions.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role as you will work closely with colleagues from various departments within the MND Association, including Research and Services, Partnerships, Public Affairs, and Communications. This teamwork aims to ensure that the latest developments in research and healthcare are communicated effectively and that our policy positions are well-promoted to external audiences.
Your responsibilities will also include preparing briefing documents and developing responses to public consultations, and producing detailed policy reports and recommendations.
An important part of your role will be to engage with and influence contacts with key organisations like the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Department for Health and Social Care, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and NHS England.
If you are passionate about making a difference for those living with and affected by MND and have the expertise to drive policy change, we invite you to apply for this impactful role.
What are we looking for?
Extensive knowledge of the policy environment for research and healthcare, including innovation and clinical trials. You should have experience in analysing policy issues and a proven track record in policy research, analysis, and development.
Familiarity with NHS bodies and the UK political system, including Government departments and the devolved nations, is essential. You must possess excellent communication, reporting, negotiating, and influencing skills.
Strong analytical and research abilities are crucial, along with the capability to understand complex policy issues and identify solutions. Effective planning and management skills are necessary to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience in analysing and addressing policy issues involving research (including innovation and clinical trials) and healthcare.
- A successful track record of outcome-focused policy research, analysis and development.
- Good communication, reporting, negotiating and influencing skills.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please send your recorded application.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for an experienced individual to join our Philanthropy & Partnerships team as Prospect Research and Donor Development Manager. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a 9 month fixed term contract and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £46,581.14 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
This is an exciting role that will be responsible for leading our brand-new Philanthropy and Partnership’s Research and Engagement Team. This team is responsible for ensuring direct fundraisers are equipped to make compelling asks and steward donors. They cover prospect research, KPI and pipeline reporting, high value events, stewardship and engagement asset creation, and cross team operational support.
Responsibilities of our Prospect Research and Donor Development Manager:
As Prospect Research and Donor Development Manager you will be responsible for developing and managing Cats Protection’s prospect research and high value donor development programme, including pipeline development, portfolio management, supporter stewardship and proposition creation. A key focus of this role will be to identify funders, advise on their capacity to support the charity’s work and assist in the development of strategic corporate, major donor and foundation relationships that deliver agreed income targets and achieve the organisations ambition for Philanthropy & Partnerships income streams.
What we’re looking for:
- Significant experience of prospect identification and qualification
- Line management experience
- Experience of database management and using a fundraising CRM system
- Demonstrable knowledge of the UK philanthropy and partnerships landscape
- Knowledge of the range of prospecting and donor engagement tools available in the marketplace
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £46,581.14 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
Closing date: 30th July 2024
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please emailif you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
After nearly 18 years, our current Chief Executive has decided to retire. We are therefore seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead WRCC into an exciting future!
You will have a proven record of achievement in a senior leadership role in the charity or related sector. You will have experience in developing strategic plans. You will be able to show a commitment to building communities, relieving poverty, challenging disadvantage and maximising social benefit. WRCC prides itself on acting with honesty and integrity – we are trusted by communities – and you will be able to exemplify these values.
We are offering a salary of circa £55k, a 5% contribution to our auto-enrolment pension and 24 days annual leave.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WRCC is responsible for leading the organisation in achieving its mission and strategic goals. The CEO will provide visionary and operational leadership to ensure the charity's growth, sustainability, and impact. This role involves working closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, donors, and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute the organisation's strategic plan in alignment with its mission and vision.
- Identify and respond to emerging trends and opportunities in the charity sector.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Operational Management:
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of programs and services.
- Implement policies and procedures to maintain high standards of governance and accountability.
- Manage the charity's human resources, including recruitment, development, and retention of staff and volunteers.
Financial Stewardship:
- Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring financial stability and sustainability.
- Secure funding through diverse income streams, including grants, donations, and partnerships.
- Ensure robust financial controls and reporting mechanisms are in place.
Fundraising and Development:
- Lead fundraising initiatives, cultivating relationships with donors and sponsors.
- Oversee grant writing and reporting processes.
- Explore innovative funding opportunities and partnerships to diversify income.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Represent the charity to external stakeholders, including government agencies, media, and community organisations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and supporters.
- Act as the primary spokesperson for the charity, effectively communicating its mission and impact.
Governance and Compliance:
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Provide regular updates and reports to the Board on the charity's performance and strategic direction.
- Ensure the organisation adheres to its ethical standards and values.
Program Development and Delivery:
- Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.
- Ensure programs align with the charity's mission and effectively meet the needs of beneficiaries.
- Promote best practices and evidence-based approaches in program delivery.
Communications and Public Relations:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to raise the charity's profile and engagement.
- Oversee the creation of marketing materials, annual reports, and digital content.
- Manage crisis communications and protect the charity's reputation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK is recruiting! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our friendly and supportive Marshalswick team.
Utilising your previous retail experience and excellent managerial skills, you will manage the day to day running of our store - maximising store sales and profits while ensuring our customers receive an excellent service. In doing so, you will be helping to raise funds for Age UK and the incredible services and support they provide to older people.
As Store Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.
If you are a motivated manager with a passion for retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, this may be the role for you!
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)
You will have:
- Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team
- Strong drive to achieve results through others
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
- Ability to motivate self and others
- An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
- Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
- IT literacy and numeracy skills
What we offer in return:
- A 35 hour working week
- 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
- A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
- Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
- Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
- Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events
Additional Information
To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.