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Closing Date: 1st September 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing and influential charity on a 12 month fixed–term contract (maternity cover) in a senior leadership role.
We’re looking for an experienced health, social care and public policy leader to inspire Parkinson’s UK’s policy, campaigns, education, professional engagement and service improvement and grants teams, working with colleagues across the External Relations directorate to develop our staff to their full potential.
About the role
You’ll inspire, challenge and lead the Policy & Health Strategy teams to improve public services for people with Parkinson’s - across areas such as timely access to high quality NHS services, access to medications, access to research opportunities, and improved benefits and employment support. You’ll work closely with people affected by Parkinson’s, health care professionals and other partners to influence decision makers across Whitehall, Westminster and local health systems.
You’ll oversee an annual budget of around £5 million, and a team of 45 people.
Please follow this link, or open the attachment on our website to see the team!
This role is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract for maternity cover.
What you’ll do:
- Create an environment in which the Parkinson’s Excellence Network flourishes, working closely with the Clinical Leadership Team, developing the Network to drive up standards of care for people with Parkinson’s.
- Work with the Director of External Relations to carve out new areas of influence over decision makers, nationally and locally, to improve public services for people with Parkinson’s.
- Ensure that the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s is at the core of our policy, campaigning, service improvement and professional education work, and help amplify their needs in the media as a spokesperson.
- Position the Excellence Network as sector leading with key decision makers in health and social care, maximise funding opportunities and embed the Network and Parkinson’s UK services as key partners in the health and social care sector.
What you’ll bring:
- Authentic and inspirational leader who successfully motivates teams and a strategic thinker with proven experience of translating concepts into practice.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to position yourself as an opinion leader within relevant communities. You will ideally have experience as a media spokesperson or be open to media training and opportunities.
- Substantial leadership experience in health and social care or public policy, and in developing professional networks and partnerships to support improvements in care and services.
- In-depth understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development across the UK, and of the digital health innovation landscape and how it can be used to lever change.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.
The interview for this role will be held in person on 20 September. To help prepare for the interview, shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet (virtually) staff, people with Parkinson’s and health care professionals in w/c 09 September.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We would love to hear about why you want to work with the Alzheimer's Society! Tell us a little more about yourself in a supporting statement when submitting your application.
About the role
Location: Community based in North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, with some homeworking elements.
Working across the local footprint, the Community Development Co-ordinator will have a vital role in engaging with the local community, promoting Dementia awareness with a specific aim to reduce inequalities and reach those with protected characteristics, or people experiencing multiple deprivations. In addition, you will work with those individuals experiencing and/or at risk of other health inequalities.
You will also:
- Lead and engage communities to recognise dementia and understand how to navigate around health and social care system.
- Have a flair for building trusted relationships and be flexible to attend events that happen at culturally important times for those communities we serve.
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion, and what may be barriers to accessing a diagnosis of dementia, or health and social care systems.
- Actively explore new possibilities for awareness raising.
About you
- Adaptable and flexible to the needs to different communities, as well as being confident representing the importance of community development to different stakeholders.
- Experience of making local contacts and networking with various services and providers to offer the widest range of opportunities to those we support and the ability to build relationships within communities and local community groups.
- A non-judgmental approach and outstanding communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Experience and knowledge of working alongside volunteers and have the understanding to champion the valuable contribution volunteers bring to services.
- Able to travel independently across North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, and further if required.
- An understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage, but experience with different communities, health inequalities or community development will also be considered. This experience could be paid, volunteering or lived experience.
Closing date: 29th August 2024.
Interview date: TBC
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We’re a national charity providing dementia support to a community that’s ethnically diverse, but we don’t reflect this in our senior leadership. This needs to change.
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the community we exist to serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from ethnically diverse communities who are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector leadership roles.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
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Women at the Well is a support service for women based in the King’s Cross area of central London. We provide practical support and advocacy to women facing a wide range of disadvantages, and we have a specialism in working with women whose lives have been affected by prostitution and/or sexual exploitation.
We run three inter-related services: (1) a women only drop-in service, where food, laundry, showers and gentle activities are available without any pressure to undertake anything else; (2) an advocacy service from our King’s Cross hub where assigned key workers support women to access their entitlements and more; and (3) an outreach service where we visit areas of London where women are rough sleeping as well as hostels and other settings. In everything we do we are trauma informed, holistic and woman-centred. We take referrals from many external partners and while we have a hub-centre in Kings Cross we are a pan-London service.
We are currently recruiting for two roles in our small and friendly support worker team doing vital and life-saving work with very marginalised women. We are seeking: an Outreach Support Worker (works shifts in the community, with some time spent at King’s Cross hub); and an Inhouse Support Worker(based at our King’s Cross hub), both on 9 months contracts with a possibility of extension.
There are separate job descriptions for each role, but applicants may fill in one application form and indicate at the top whether they wish to be considered for one of the posts only or for both of them.
These posts are currently vacant and we are considering applications on a rolling basis. We will begin interviews from Monday 12 August, and therefore these vacancies could close before the advertised closing date of Wednesday 11 September. If you are interested in either or both roles, please apply as soon as possible, even if you need to arrange a later potential interview date.
Women at the Well aims above all else to be responsive to the needs of the women who use our service, and we believe the best way of doing this is by building a specialist team of committed workers who want to make a difference to the lives of other women. We are looking for team members with knowledge and understanding of how women affected by childhood trauma, social exclusion, racism, disability, poor health, and other disadvantages are more likely to become marginalised and to be at risk of sexual exploitation and prostitution. We value lived experience as well as paid work experience and qualifications.
We are interested to meet and employ those who can demonstrate empathy with the women we are here for, and who have the aptitude for this work, even if you do not have the usual levels of paid experience. If you have a strong commitment to this work and to our values, but are not sure that your profile fits in a ‘traditional’ way, please do consider making an application, or get in touch to discuss your background and we will try to advise you on what the job entails and whether you might be a good candidate.
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!
Women at the Well is a support service for women based in the King’s Cross area of central London. We provide practical support and advocacy to women facing a wide range of disadvantages, and we have a specialism in working with women whose lives have been affected by prostitution and/or sexual exploitation.
We run three inter-related services: (1) a women only drop-in service, where food, laundry, showers and gentle activities are available without any pressure to undertake anything else; (2) an advocacy service from our King’s Cross hub where assigned key workers support women to access their entitlements and more; and (3) an outreach service where we visit areas of London where women are rough sleeping as well as hostels and other settings. In everything we do we are trauma informed, holistic and woman-centred. We take referrals from many external partners and while we have a hub-centre in Kings Cross we are a pan-London service.
We are currently recruiting for two roles in our small and friendly support worker team doing vital and life-saving work with very marginalised women. We are seeking: an Outreach Support Worker (works shifts in the community, with some time spent at King’s Cross hub); and an Inhouse Support Worker(based at our King’s Cross hub), both on 9 months contracts with a possibility of extension.
There are separate job descriptions for each role, but applicants may fill in one application form and indicate at the top whether they wish to be considered for one of the posts only or for both of them.
These posts are currently vacant and we are considering applications on a rolling basis. We will begin interviews from Monday 12 August, and therefore these vacancies could close before the advertised closing date of Wednesday 11 September. If you are interested in either or both roles, please apply as soon as possible, even if you need to arrange a later potential interview date.
Women at the Well aims above all else to be responsive to the needs of the women who use our service, and we believe the best way of doing this is by building a specialist team of committed workers who want to make a difference to the lives of other women. We are looking for team members with knowledge and understanding of how women affected by childhood trauma, social exclusion, racism, disability, poor health, and other disadvantages are more likely to become marginalised and to be at risk of sexual exploitation and prostitution. We value lived experience as well as paid work experience and qualifications.
We are interested to meet and employ those who can demonstrate empathy with the women we are here for, and who have the aptitude for this work, even if you do not have the usual levels of paid experience. If you have a strong commitment to this work and to our values, but are not sure that your profile fits in a ‘traditional’ way, please do consider making an application, or get in touch to discuss your background and we will try to advise you on what the job entails and whether you might be a good candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want a career where every day is different and full of reward?
Could you be a part of supporting and empowering people and their families with expert guidance and advice?
Yes? Well, we would love to hear from you!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
Location: Community based Dementia Adviser in Greater Manchester with some homeworking elements.
The Dementia Adviser role requires you to work passionately to provide advice, support and guidance to people affected by dementia, carers and their families. Team Sahara at The Alzheimer’s Society are proud to have a small but passionate team with a welcoming and supportive culture.
We are a Dementia Support Service dedicated to serving the South Asian Community in Greater Manchester. This role will be supporting the South Asian community within the Greater Manchester area, so we are looking for someone who is fluent in South Asian languages including Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and in particular Bengali or Gujarati as well as English.
You will:
- Offer a vital and compassionate service providing information, a referral and signpost service as well as emotional and practical support to people affected by dementia and their families.
- Manage referrals and case loads.
- Support our Memory Café and other group activities.
- Facilitate information and awareness raising events.
- Deliver talks and presentations to public audiences.
- Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, marketing Alzheimer’s Society services and providing dementia support.
About you
We are hoping to welcome a passionate and knowledgeable Dementia Adviser to work in Greater Manchester as part of Team Sahara but also as part of the wider Greater Manchester team.
You will:
- Be someone who has working experience of assessing people face to face with an ability to assess their needs.
- Deliver advice and guidance with a non-judgmental approach and have outstanding communication skills.
- Have strong organisational and time management skills to manage your caseload of clients effectively.
- Possess good IT skills.
- Have the means to travel independently across Greater Manchester, with an expectancy to attend regular meetings across the area.
- Have an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage.
- Be fluent in Urdu and English as well as Bengali or Gujarati and other South Asian languages.
- Possess confidence in public speaking and ability to deliver presentations in different languages if necessary.
Closing date: 29th August 2024
Interview date: TBC
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
COMMUNITY FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
OASIS HUB SHEFFIELD
PART-TIME, 12 HOURS PER WEEK (0.3 FTE)
12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
SALARY: £7,594 p.a. (£25,312 for 1FTE)
Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 10 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Family Support Worker to work as part of our Oasis Hubs in Sheffield, to engage and work with parents/carers, supporting them to access Hub activities, develop their personal and parenting skills, knowledge and aspirations.
Key responsibilities will be:
· Work with Parents/Carers and hard to reach families, supporting them to build their own health/wellbeing and to meet the health, wellbeing and safety of their children.
· Develop relationship and support the community as they access for emergency hardship. Ensure families have the skill and knowledge to not have to be reliant on emergency support.
· Develop a volunteer–led peer support service and drop in sessions.
· Support families in developing partnerships with local professionals.
The successful post holder must have:
· A relevant professional qualification in Family Support & Community Work (Level 3 or above) or able to demonstrate qualification by experience.
- Successful experience of working with parents / carers and complex families.
· The ability to deal with private information and sensitive issues with a calm and confident approach in difficult situations.
· Ability to function in diverse settings and with a wide range of professional agencies.
- Be self-motivated, resilient, with excellent organisational/administrative and inter-personal skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
- A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
- A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
If you are interested in this position, please email your most recent CV and covering letter. For further details please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website. In your covering letter, please answer the following questions:
1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description. Give specific examples.
2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well as a Community Family Support Worker?
3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?
Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Friday 30th August 2024.
Interviews will take place in Sheffield on Monday 9th or Wednesday 11th September.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Benefits
We offer a number of benefits to team members including:
- 25 days annual leave per year
- A bonus day of leave for your birthday
- 3% matched pension contribution
- Access to Rising Sun’s counselling service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health care cash plan for you and your children for a number of health treatments (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.) and also discounts in shops and attractions
- Up to four weeks sick pay in any 12 month period (eligible after probation period)
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Hospital IDVA (HIDVA) will be part of our dynamic, responsive and highly regarded HIDVA team, providing excellent trauma informed support, crisis intervention, advocacy and advice to survivors in hospitals and health settings, both patients and staff Impacted by domestic abuse.
The HIDVA will also provide advice and training to hospital staff and ensure robust referral pathways are established within the different departments.
We offer an out of hours phone service (Friday evenings and weekend days) together with on-site cover within the hospitals during important events where domestic abuse has been shown to increase, such as Christmas, Bank Holidays, Valentine’s Day and Football Tournaments. The post holder will be expected to participate in the out of hours rota, TOIL and flexible working to recompense for this, as well as overtime for bank holidays/ special events if required on site.
The HIDVA will be based in the William Harvey Hospital Ashford, and will be expected to visit other hospitals across the trust from time to time to attend meetings, deliver training and cover other team members. There is also flexibility to work from the Rising Sun main office in Canterbury to attend team meetings, supervision and training.
We are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children, who is experienced in supporting survivors with varying needs such as, drugs/alcohol, mental health, homelessness and patients with no recourse to public funds. Experience with Elderly People, Dementia Sufferers and their Carers or knowledge of midwifery would be desirable, although not essential.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support to Survivors
- Be present in the hospitals daily to respond to referrals or requests for domestic abuse advice and to meet with survivors.
- Ensure that survivors are aware of their rights and options and explain the effectiveness of criminal and civil sanctions available to them.
- Produce safety plans with the client, enabling them to assess and manage their own safety.
- Carry out needs assessments, including DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence) risk assessment, to effectively deliver holistic, survivor centred support.
- Work in partnership with hospital staff, safeguarding departments and other services e.g. the police, housing, social services, mental health (amongst others) to advocate for survivors and complete referrals to ongoing support services where appropriate.
- Attend Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) meetings and refer service users to MARAC when appropriate.
- Assist clients in gaining access to solicitors, benefits agencies, housing departments, education, medical treatment, counselling, support networks, community groups, employment support etc.
- Recognise, respect and address the needs of survivors who face particular barriers when seeking access to services, including those from minority groups or with protected characteristics
- Safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; working within safeguarding policies, Child Protection Procedures and local procedures for safeguarding adults at risk.
- Maintain accurate client records, outcome and monitoring data. Prepare information or reports for the monitoring and evaluation of the service.
- Complete daily ward rounds to raise awareness and identify any potential DA support needs for staff or patients.
- Participate in an out of hours rota, providing an on-call phone support service to hospital staff on Friday evenings and weekend days as timetabled.
Partnership Working and Training
- Promote the HIDVA service in the hospitals and build positive relationships with hospital staff, in particular safeguarding teams and clinicians.
- Attend safeguarding, mental health and frequent attenders meetings to screen patients for potential domestic abuse and provide advice to staff. Together with any other helpful meetings that may arise.
- Deliver training to staff in various health settings across Kent to raise awareness of domestic abuse, safe enquiry and appropriate responding.
General
- Maintain commitment to and work in line with the Rising Sun Framework.
- Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and proactively assess the gender specific, trauma informed needs and the safety of children and women to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to Rising Sun Safeguarding Children policy and Safeguarding Adults policy
- Ensure confidentiality on all appropriate matters, and adhere to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Comply with Rising Sun’s policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development, being responsible for personal learning and keeping up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role.
- Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups/groups with a protected characteristic such as B.A.M.E., who are currently underrepresented at Rising Sun. We are disability-friendly, and flexible working is available in the majority of roles. We strive to offer accommodations to all applicants who need them.
Safeguarding Statement
Rising Sun is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, a ‘right to work check’ in accordance with UK government Home Office guidelines, and to provide two references.
Our vision is a world in which all women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Saint Paul’s is a dynamic church at the centre of our capital city, London. We have a vision to Encounter God and Awaken the City. Our desire is to become a white-hot centre of faith, where people can meet with God and learn what it means to be empowered by His Spirit in their everyday lives. We inspire our congregation to see God’s Kingdom come here on earth as it is in heaven, wherever He has called them to live, work and play their part in awakening our city with the good news of Jesus. If we have any particular emphasis after being a community who honour and seek God’s presence, it’s to empower the emerging generation as we pass on the baton of faith and raise up disciples who will lead and influence in every sphere of society.
Overall purpose of the role
In your role, you will be supporting the Associate Pastors by providing administrative and practical support for them and occasionally the wider team. You will be helping to manage the Associate Pastors’ diaries, taking minutes and representing the Associate Pastors in some meetings, initiating and managing projects and events to support the associate pastors, and helping with other ad hoc tasks as required. This is a varied and important role, and will attract someone with a flare for administration and a love for supporting people.
Main Responsibilities of the Role
· Manage all administrative support for the Associate Pastors and take the lead on various projects within the ministries of the church.
· Manage the Associate Pastors’ diaries, schedule meetings, ensure they are appropriately briefed for meetings and highlight any issues which may arrive from schedule conflicts so that they can be managed appropriately
· Monitor and manage the Associate Pastors’ inboxes and support them in bringing to their attention important information and deadlines;
· Process expenses and invoices. Help manage the budgets that the Associate Pastors hold.
· Gather resources needed for the Associate Pastors’ appointments and services.
· Research assistance for talk preparation and project development.
· Ensure that visitors of the clergy are supported in terms of administrative requirements, logistical needs and hospitality arrangements.
· Co-ordinate internal and external communication on behalf of the Associate Pastors, when necessary.
· Other ad hoc administrative tasks based in the Saint Paul’s church offices and church.
· Ensuring the smooth running of the Associate Pastors logistics on Sundays, and providing practical support where necessary.
· Supporting with Safeguarding administration.
Experience
· Understanding and alignment with Saint Paul’s vision/all associated ministries and active engagement in the church life and community.
· Strong active Christian faith with a passion for ministry and a Godly working environment.
· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (including spelling and grammar).
· Passion for and strong administration skills and IT skills (Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel and PPT amongst others) with experience of using technology to maximise efficiency and drive forward processes.
· Ability to multi-task and prioritise using excellent time-management skills.
· Active team player who is flexible, enthusiastic, with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
· Attention to detail and accuracy essential.
· Flexible attitude and comfortable with change.
· Professional manner with emphasis on confidentiality in order to handle personal sensitive information and data, in a discrete and professional manner.
Working Requirements
· Proof of right to work in the UK according to UK Legislation.
· Days of work: 21 hours per week, Tuesday – Thursday with some flexibility required (Days could be negotiated between Monday – Thursday)
· This post carries a genuine occupational requirement that the holder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
Key church services and events
· Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Church Weekend, and some evening events
· Easter and Christmas services
· Attendance at Tuesday morning staff meeting
Package
· Annual salary of £26-£28k FTE depending on experience (Pro-rata 3 days per week)
· 25 days of annual leave (Pro-rata 3 days per week) plus bank holidays
· Extra time off between Christmas and New Year
· Pension
· Annual staff retreat at an offsite location (Usually Centre Parcs)
· Discounted staff coffees at the SPH café
· Staff retreat days and training
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 25 AUGUST 2024. INTERVIEWS TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 29TH AUGUST 2024.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
Area role covers:
- Job 1 - Kettering and Corby area - 35 hours
- Job 2 - Northampton area - 35 hours
You will have the rewarding experience of providing information, guidance and support to people affected by dementia in identifying their needs, to help maintain independence, improving sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.
This role will provide dementia knowledge and expertise within one of four locality Welfare Support Teams as part of the Integrated Care Across Northamptonshire. (ICAN) Ageing Well.
You will:
- Be the ‘go to’ person for all that is dementia related.
- Work closely with health, adult social care and third sector colleagues assessing, signposting, and providing information and guidance to support people affected by dementia.
- Build robust working relationships and develop networking opportunities with a range of local partners and community organisations.
- Create pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless, holistic support and empowering individuals to make informed choices.
- Provide dementia support face-to-face, by telephone and online.
- Work closely with the Age Well teams and Memory Assessment Service.
- Facilitate our range of face to face and virtual peer support groups, deliver a Carers information support programme and attend information events as needed.
About you
We are looking for an exceptional individual, with an understanding of memory loss, dementia and the needs of those affected with these conditions.
You will:
- Be able to assess client needs
- Understand the need for client confidentiality
- Have excellent non-judgmental communication
- Have good organisational and time management
- Evidence good IT skills and experience working with databases
- Have demonstrable experience.
- Have an empathetic approach and a commitment to equal opportunity
- Be able to travel independently across Northamptonshire.
As a community-based worker, you will be required to attend a range of meetings, appointments and venues as well as working from home. A DBS disclosure will be required.
Closing date: 26th August 2024
Interview date: TBC
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We’re a national charity providing dementia support to a community that’s ethnically diverse, but we don’t reflect this in our senior leadership. This needs to change.
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the community we exist to serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from ethnically diverse communities who are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector leadership roles.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
The Football Foundation are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Finance. The Football Foundation are the Premier League, The FA and the Governments charity that helps communities improve their local football facilities through football grants.
The Head of Finance will lead the finance team, ensuring robust financial management and sustainability to support our charitable objectives. With responsibility for a team of five you will lead and provide statutory, financial and management accounting, including all financial planning and analysis, for the Football Foundation (Foundation) and the Premier League Stadium Fund.
The role:
- Develop and implement financial strategies that support the organisation’s visions e.g. treasury management, developing long term cashflow strategies to maximise returns to the organisation.
- Lead and work with the SMT, Management Group, PMO Lead, and Data & Insight team to create and maintain financial and cost models to support the development and finalisation of strategic plans, budgets, and forecasts, focusing on the relationship between services, resources, and productivity.
- Work with the CFO in preparing and presenting the consolidated budget and plan to the SMT and ARG Committee.
- Develop high level models to support strategic and operational decision making, e.g. assessment of financial sustainability of grant applications and monthly reporting to funders in line with contractual obligations.
- Continue the development and transitioning of the finance team from a mainly transactional team to a team providing forwarding looking information. Enhance collaborative decision making through improved business partnering and transparent reporting.
- Ensure all legal entities comply with relevant legislation and prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT, Charity Commission, and other statutory financial returns as appropriate.
- Lead and manage the finance team, motivating and developing them so that that they are clearly focused, competent, and work effectively and efficiently.
The organisation:
Since we kicked things off in 2000, we’ve been privileged to make a truly transformative difference to grassroots sport across the country. As a result of our funding partners investment, every day we see the incredible impact of the game on physical fitness, mental wellbeing, bringing communities together and the local economy. With the investment from our funding partners the Premier League, The FA and the Government, we are making a big impact. We're helping to transform communities and the lives of individuals through delivering outstanding grassroots sport facilities.
Essential criteria:
- Professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualified financial and operational management experience.
- Proven experience at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the entire finance function, including hands on experience in delivering business partnering.
- Knowledge of the legislative, tax and regulatory framework of companies, ideally in the not-for-profit sector.
- Leading an end-to-end external audit process.
- Developing/improving and implementing financial procedures and controls.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interpret complex issues at Board level, and to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organisation including experience of working with non-executives.
- Can demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude to delivering organisational change and improvement.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and develop team members.
The position will be based at The Football Foundation’s head office at Wembley Stadium and requires on average 2 visits per week to the office, dependent on business need. The closing date for applications is 8th September with first stage interviews taking place on the 19th September.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
The Operations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the Finance, HR, and IT departments by ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of these critical teams. As a central hub within the organisation, the Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and streamlining various processes, managing a range of administrative tasks, and facilitating effective communication across departments. This role is essential for enhancing efficiency and driving productivity, allowing each team to focus on their strategic objectives and contribute to the overall success of the charity.
In this position, the Operations Coordinator will identify opportunities to improve workflows and implement solutions that optimise departmental operations. By fostering collaboration and information sharing among teams, the Operations Coordinator helps to ensure that organisational goals are met, and that the charity can continue to deliver on its mission. This role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of the charity’s operations, providing vital support that enables the charity to make a meaningful impact.
During peak operational periods, Coordinators at The Brilliant Club will be called upon to offer assistance and support to different teams as the need arises. This fluid role emphasises the importance of cross-team collaboration and adaptability, providing the coordinator with opportunities to contribute to various projects and initiatives across the organisation. This dynamic environment fosters professional growth and skill development while ensuring the efficient functioning of all departments and the Charity as a whole.
The role will best suit someone who:
- Essential – capable of adapting quickly to new systems and interfaces.
- Essential – able to balance priorities effectively to complete tasks to time.
- Essential – ability to understand and follow process consistently and confidently, record outcomes where required, and escalate complex cases where necessary.
- Essential – good level of written and spoken English, including asking clarifying questions where needed to ensure that tasks are understood.
- Essential – confident, clear and calm approach to customer service.
- Essential – high level of attention to detail.
- Essential – confident in using digital systems for delivery.
- Essential – able to spot inefficiencies in systems, and suggest and implement improvements.
- Essential – understanding of safer recruitment process in the education sector.
- Essential – proactive with a willingness to help the wider team and suggest solutions to emerging issues.
- Essential – adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training
- Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising & Communications
HOURS OF WORK 37 hours per week
SALARY: £28-30,000 per annum FTE
PLACE OF WORK: Hatfield
ANNUAL LEAVE 25 days per annum pro rata increasing by one day a year after 5 years’ service to a maximum of 28 days (in addition to Bank and Public holidays)
BENEFITS: hyh will contribute 3% of basic salary to The People’s Pension on behalf of the staff member.
Job purpose: The Individual Giving Officer will:
Specific Duties:
Fundraising & Communications
Be accountable for the Individual Giving income target, monitoring and evaluating results with the Head of Fundraising & Communications in order to grow voluntary income, to help support the financial stability of hyh
Contribute to the achievement of the Fundraising team target of £453k in 22/23, with specific responsibility for achieving £94k through individual donations.
Day-to-day responsibility for managing relationships and communications with existing supporters, ensuring exceptional supporter care, inspiring and motivating supporters to give to hyh as well as demonstrating the impact of their donations on beneficiaries.
Build strong and lasting relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating and persuading.
Review, grow and deliver increased income from regular donations.
Work closely with the Events Officer to maximise the effectiveness of engagement and stewardship events in supporting the development of existing and prospective relationships
Assist the Head of Fundraising to plan and execute seasonal appeals.
Research and develop new individual giving opportunities, managing a calendar programme of activity. Test and learn from new methods for donor recruitment and increasing donations.
Suggest and track KPIs to monitor performance
Increase awareness of hyh and encourage a wide and diverse audience of people to support our cause.
Confidently present the key messages of hyh and encourage support via a variety of media including; informal conversations, networking, presentations, written literature, e-shots, direct mail pieces and website copy.
Develop and deliver effective PR, communications and engagement activities working closely with the Head of Fundraising & Communications and Fundraising team. Produce communication plans that ensure online and offline media coverage, with the appropriate call to action for individual giving.
Ensure that every supporter receives a high level of donor care and is contacted in an appropriate and timely manner with tailored communications and relevant, inspiring content.
Provide the Head of Fundraising & Communications with data and insight to identify HNWI and potential Major Donors.
Monitor and evaluate income and results and make improvements to future activity.
Understand and stay informed with developments around GDPR and Gift Aid.
Work closely with the Digital Communications Assistant to develop impactful appeals and campaigns. Contribute to planning, creating and scheduling social media messages which align with hyh’s Comms strategy.
Work closely, in a collaborative environment, with all Fundraising team members to ensure that all individual giving activity is integrated and aligned with the overall fundraising strategy, to maximise overall income for hyh
Planning, Organisation and Finance
In collaboration with the Head of Fundraising & Communications, contribute to a strategic plan for individual giving, to generate significant net income, awareness and support for hyh.
Use Donorfy, the fundraising CRM, to effectively track, analyse and report on fundraising activities, including importing, segmenting and manipulating data. Integrate Donorfy with other programmes such as Just Giving, Enthuse and Mailchimp.
Contribute to post-campaign evaluations and future recommendations for all activities/events
Manage individual giving administration ensuring that all donations and income is correctly recorded, tracked and thanked
Work with Finance in relation to regular reporting and banking
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Understanding of supporter acquisition and retention, supporter journey development and understanding of emotional and behavioural motivations for giving.
Understanding of developing fundraising or communications initiatives to achieve targets
Ability to engage, inspire and motivate individuals to donate through any chosen channel, with an understanding of online giving and digital channels
Practical experience of using a CRM database to support relationship management
Highly motivated with the ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team
A commitment to undertake training where required and an enthusiasm for new challenges and experiences
An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
Preparing and monitoring income and financial projections
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Excellent communicator in formal and informal communications, both verbally and in writing, to all stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and communicate sensitively; negotiating effectively to generate support among people from diverse backgrounds and all levels
Strong analytical and methodical IT skills
Approachable, creative, ‘can-do’ attitude
Ability to motivate others and work as part of a team
Good numerical skills
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Citizens UK
Citizens UK is the biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance of local communities working together for the common good. Our mission is to develop leaders, strengthen civic organisations and make change. Our 550 member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas and connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Through the method of community organising we enable people experiencing powerlessness to develop their leadership and come together with the power and strategy to make change.
This leads to hundreds of neighbourhood improvements - from zebra crossings outside primary schools to renovated public toilets in cemeteries. And it leads to some of the biggest campaign impacts in the UK, such as winning over £3 billion of wages through the UK Living Wage campaign, securing a legal cap on the cost of credit to control exploitative lending, and ending the detention of children for immigration purposes. We enable local campaigns to grow into large-scale social change projects such as the Living Wage Foundation, Parents and Communities Together (PACT), Sponsor Refugees, and Refugees for Justice, that form an integral part of our theory of change. The most prominent of these is the rapidly growing Living Wage Foundation with a network of almost 15,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across the UK.
Living Wage Foundation
The Living Wage Foundation was launched in 2011 by Citizens UK to tackle in-work poverty and ensure that workers earn enough to live on and participate in family and community life. Citizens UK is the home of community organising with diverse civil society alliances set up to develop leaders to work on the issues that matter to them, such as the Living Wage. Other projects include PACT (Parents and the Community Together) and Sponsor Refugees to add depth to the impact of Citizens UK’s work.
The Living Wage is a movement of businesses, organisations and people who believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. The real Living Wage is an independently-calculated hourly rate based on the cost of living and announced each November during Living Wage Week, our annual celebration of a growing network of over 15,000 Living Wage Employers.
The Living Wage Foundation celebrates employers that voluntarily choose to pay the real Living Wage through an accreditation scheme that recognises a long-term commitment to fair pay and has secured pay rises for over 480,000 low paid workers.
The Living Wage Foundation is part of Citizens UK – a community organising charity which works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take a deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty. As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions in order to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies.
Purpose
The Living Wage Foundation has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Communications Officer. We are looking for an exceptionally motivated and organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-profile communications environment.
The role will support the objectives of the Living Wage Foundation by communicating our work to a wide range of audiences, including senior business leaders and politicians, through a mix of communications methods: social media, newsletters, media outlets, website and internal communications channels.
The post holder will be responsible for day-to-day monitoring and management of our social media channels, supporting with written and visual content creation for the Living Wage Foundation, and will support the development of press campaigns to build awareness of the Living Wage Foundation’s work. The role will work closely to support the Communications team’s work and help communicate the work of the wider-team and our employer network.
This post will be joining a Communications team that spans media, digital communications, research and events, with colleagues based across the UK with monthly in-person team meetings.
The role is also responsible for key communications with our network of over 15,000 accredited Living Wage Employers, including our monthly newsletters, blogs, videos and case studies to celebrate our network of accredited employers
The position would suit an applicant with strong written and communication skills, with some experience of working within a communications team and a passion for social media and content creation.
This is an entry level role and we don’t expect you to have experience of all areas of this job, training will be provided to help you develop into this role.
Main Responsibilities
Social Media and Website
· Oversee our digital communications channels to raise awareness of the Living Wage and our wider accreditation schemes, champion responsible employers and grow our movement.
· Help the team keep up to date with social media trends and opportunities.
· Create, manage and schedule posts for our Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram accounts, tailoring the content to different channels and audiences.
· Monitor our social media channels, replying to enquiries from the public and our networks of supporters and employers and flagging any potential issues to the wider team
· Source and create original content for both the Living Wage Foundation and external websites, including creating blog posts, news, guidance, and general pages.
· Audit and review existing website content to ensure it is effective and up-to-date. Support on improvements and developments where necessary.
Internal Communications
· Administrate and facilitate communications team meetings.
· Communications support for key events and campaign moments including the annual Champion Awards and Living Wage Week.
Situational Awareness and Research
· Help the team keep up to date with social media trends and opportunities.
· Monitor and evaluate media campaigns and reports.
Strategy Development· Contribute to media strategies and plans that help to win public and political support for the Living Wage Foundation and its work.Reputational Risk and Management
· Monitor our social media channels, replying to enquiries from the public and our networks of supporters and employers, and flagging any potential issues to the wider team.
· Participate in the out-of-hours duty press (being on hand to very occasionally answer emails and phone calls in the evenings or weekends).
Content Creation and Dissemination
· Working with the communication team, design and implement engaging digital engagement campaigns for Living Wage Employers and supporters, and to support Living Wage Foundation campaigns.
· Design communications collateral to increase engagement on social media, including the creation and editing of short-form videos for our online channels and creation of social media graphics.
· Improve our digital offering for our network of accredited Living Wage, Living Hours, and Living Pension Employers by creating resources and improving our communications support.
· Liaise with the Living Wage and Citizens UK team to keep up-to-date with news to share with key stakeholders.
· Collate and summarize content to schedule newsletters and updates for our varied audiences.
· Support in the adoption of updated brand across our communications content and materials, supporting others to use brand and tone of voice guidelines.
· Write compelling press releases, blogs, and opinion editorials to promote the Living Wage Foundation’s work.
· Work with colleagues to develop case studies and ensure stories of low pay and the Living Wage are told effectively across all our internal and external communications channels.
· Build effective relationships with the media, colleagues, and other stakeholders to find new ways to raise our profile.
Key skills
Essential
· An interest and enthusiasm for communications and marketing, and the mission of the Living Wage Foundation
· Interest in media and the news landscape
· Excellent knowledge of a wide range of social media channels
· Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write for different audiences
· Excellent attention to detail
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Ability to create high-quality and engaging content for social media (whether for a personal or business account) and a good understanding of what makes compelling content
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Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate the success of a campaign
· Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
· Ability to juggle and prioritise competing demands
· Highly self-motivated with ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
· Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office
· Creative thinker and problem solver
· Excellent planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
· Creative with an eye for design and ability to come up with new ideas for content
Desirable
· Experience using graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
· Experience filming and editing video content
· Experience with website and content management platforms.
Interviews will take place Thursday 5th September (subject to change).
About the Application Process
We work within diverse communities bringing people together. In line with our Inclusion value, we would love to see applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people from racialised communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith, all to better represent the communities we work in. We want our employees to have the working conditions that allows them to fully participate, be able to be their best authentic selves and thrive doing so, and we have employee networks to support staff. Even if you don’t quite meet all the required criteria still consider applying, as we invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role.
Got any more questions?
If you would like further information on the role, the organisation, or our commitment to addressing under-representation and the development and progression of all colleagues, we would be happy to answer any questions.
We will be holding a webinar on 28th August at 12pm (register here) where anyone can attend to find out more about the role, all enquiries welcome. In the past, candidates have found this a helpful space for understanding whether the role is right for them.
About the Role: We are looking for someone who is passionate about empowering and involving people in decisions made about their lives to join our team. You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support ensuring that they are able to fully participate in decisions affecting their lives.
The post holder will provide independent advocacy in a range of settings, from hospitals, including secure mental health units, residential homes, and in the community.
You will be responsible for ensuring individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support. You’ll promote self-advocacy and empowerment at every opportunity whilst raising awareness of advocacy and referral pathways to those who are eligible and the wider community.
About You: The successful candidate will need a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations to enable them to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options, and acting as directed by them.
You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidentially on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required, and you will need to be computer literate.
Whilst a qualification in Independent Advocacy is desirable this is not essential. We will provide the successful candidate with practical training alongside support needed to achieve the qualification so that you can develop your knowledge and skills to become an advocacy expert.
As an organisation that undertakes ‘Regulated Activity’ all advocacy roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and Adult Barred List Check.
Equality & Diversity: We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, especially those with lived experience.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria, relevant to this role (as set out within the person specification), will be guaranteed an interview.
How to Apply: For further details on how to apply, please download the Recruitment Pack (available below).
Important Dates:
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 8th September 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 16th September 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for new role to gain hands-on experience in the non-profit sector? Do you have natural curiosity, ability to self-lead and vibrant faith? At TLG we're excited to bring an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to develop key skills and contribute to impactful programmes. With continuous learning, early responsibility and varied experiences, this graduate opportunity is a great way to start a successful career whilst making a real difference.The role and learning is designed to stretch and challenge you, while providing the skills and experience to help you progress your career and contribute to TLG's continuing success.
You will have unique involvement in key aspects of TLG - building on your own indiviudal passions, skills and interests. We're looking for someone with the potential to develop into a senior leader at TLG who may be a graduate with one to two years current work experience. You will be looking for the next step in your career and will have the humility, emotional intelligence, faith and drive to make a real difference to children and families.
The role will be predominantly based within our Fundraising, Partnerships or Executive Support team to maximise career development and understanding of the sector but will also involve spending time within different departments, teams and external partners. This will incorporate diverse experiences that could range from liaising with funders, leading new projects, exec suppport through to involvement in strategic development.
TLG is a Christian charity hence, we are looking for individuals with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Closing Date: August 28th 2024