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Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield (Hybrid)
Salary: £25,307 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Contract: Full Time, Open Ended
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.
As the role of Social Media Officer, you will create, curate and commission engaging content. Using a data-led approach you will help build a supportive and vibrant online community.
You will need to effectively communicate our key messages and the heart behind what we do, helping to grow new audiences and deliver content to them that is inspiring and informative.
Main Responsibilities
- Creating, curating, commissioning and scheduling engaging posts that help to grow new audiences for Church Army
- Developing and managing a content calendar for Church Army’s social media content
- Monitoring and engaging on social media channels with audience comments, questions and interactions
- Build and maintain a strong online community that supports Church Army’s values and enhances audience engagement and retention
- Working with the digital analyst to regularly analyse engagement data and metrics to assess performance of social media activities
- Participate in regular team meetings and strategy sessions, providing updates and insights on social media trends
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- In-depth knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.
- Understanding of digital marketing principles and how social media fits into broader marketing strategies.
- Awareness of social media trends and their implications for engagement and content strategy.
- Experience in managing social media accounts for an organisation or brand and experience in creating and executing a content calendar.
- Monitor social media channels for audience comments, questions, and interactions (including during crisis communications events); engage with the community to foster a positive atmosphere and provide timely responses.
- Build and maintain a strong online community that supports Church Army’s values and enhances audience engagement and retention.
- Work with the Digital Analyst to regularly analyse engagement data and metrics to assess the performance of social media activities
- Utilise insights from data to refine and optimise social media strategies, ensuring alignment with Church Army’s overall digital objectives.
- Collaborate with the Digital Team to align social media strategies with broader digital and communication goals.
- Contribute to the development of social media strategies using insights and data to support decision-making and creative processes.
- Participate in regular team meetings and strategy sessions, providing updates and insights on social media trends and audience preferences.
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.
For more information on this role please refer to the job pack attatched.
Closing Date: 29/07/24
Interviews: w/c 19/08/24
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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We have an exciting opportunity for a Triage and Early Interventions Officer (DASS Helpline) to join the Domestic Abuse Specialist Service in Brighton & Hove. This role is full time working 37.5 hours per week and is offered on a hybrid basis working between home and our office in Brighton.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on trauma-informed support and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This hybrid role is based in Brighton & Hove. There is a mandatory office attendance requirement with a minimum of 1 day a week.
The role will involve:
- Making initial contact assessing and providing information to victims/survivors of domestic abuse
- Providing any immediate safety and support needs for the victims/and their children(s) including safeguarding when required.
- Providing administrative support to our wider team to support them in the delivery of advocacy to victims/survivors of mainly domestic abuse.
- Liaising with the police and other agencies to ensure all relevant information is collected including safe contact numbers and consent from victims/survivors.
- Gathering feedback from service users and collating this into monthly reports and contributing to monitoring information for the service.
- Participating in regular supervisions and reviews.
You will need to:
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the myths, facts and misconceptions about domestic abuse.
- Understand Safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Understand the needs of victims/survivors of domestic abuse.
- Understand the effects of trauma and the importance of trauma informed practice.
- Have a good understanding of the Criminal Justice System.
- Have strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals.
- Demonstrate the ability to use IT applications competently including, Microsoft Word, Excel etc. and Case Management systems in order to keep accurate records and monitoring your performance.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Child Contact Centre Manager
Working at YMCA Bournemouth is an opportunity to be a part of a global organisation working at a local community level in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. We work across areas including Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing to enable people in our local community to develop their full potential in Mind, Body and Spirit. People choose to work for us because they want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, children, young people and families and they want to work in an environment that will support them to do so.
Our Child Contact Centres in Southbourne and Townsend are fully accredited by the National Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC). We provide opportunities for families to maintain relationships even when they do not live together. We facilitate supervised, supported and handover family time both in the centres and in the community. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and committed person, with excellent leadership and communication skills, who shares our passion to improve the outcomes for children and families.
As Centre Manager you will:
- Organise, supervise, record and assess child contact with an awareness of safeguarding
- Rota and line manage practitioners and volunteers to ensure the service is safe, efficient and of high quality
- Develop and maintain relationships with families, Local Authorities, social workers, solicitors and other professionals and service users whilst ensuring contact demands are met
You will need:
- A child centred approach to family work
- An ability to work closely and non-judgementally with other people , showing an understanding of boundaries and a commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory working
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to deal sensitively with people under stress
- Good IT skills
- The ability to prioritise competing demands, meet tight deadlines, co-ordinate workloads and delegate tasks
- A minimum qualification of NVQ Level 4 Children & Families related
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own car
Salary (full-time role) £29,993.64 per annum.
The available role is for 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, but some weekend cover may be necessary, days off in lieu will be given. Telephone support may be required for weekend staff on a rota basis).
*YMCA Bournemouth offer a range of staff benefits which are included in the link below.
The closing date for applications and shortlisting will be 09.00 on Tuesday 2nd July 2024. Interviews will be held during week beginning Monday 8th July. We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date due to business needs.
*Please note – we do not accept CVs, please submit YMCA application forms only.
*Please note that if you are invited to an interview and require any adjustments based on disability, please let us know.
*If you have not heard from YMCA Bournemouth within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
*The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and Pan Dorset statutory guidance.
*The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
*Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
For further information, please click on the following links, which can be accessed via the YMCA Bournemouth website:
- Job Description
- A Welcome to Applicants
- Application guidelines
- Additional guidelines
- Staff benefits
- A Statement on Ethos
- Safeguarding Policy
- Privacy Notice (Recruitment)
All applications must be on YMCA Bournemouth application forms; please complete the following documents and submit via the ‘apply online’ feature on the YMCA Bournemouth website:
- Application Form
- Declaration of Criminal Background
- Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (optional)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
22.5 hours per week, [over 5 days, could include Sundays]
£23,436.25 FTE - £14,251.77 pro rata
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass
Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Location - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Have you got Retail/Management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge in 2024?
We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to help lead our team in the Cheltenham shop. You will be working with volunteers in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution of the shop.
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
As an Assistant Shop Manager you will support the Shop Manager to lead a team of diverse volunteers. You will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this is the place for you.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our shops and services.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 29th July 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Monday 15th July.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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35 hours per week
£48,714.18 per annum (National) / £51,666.06 per annum (London)
Location - London with flexibility to work from home
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our CEO domain and is part of the Finance team.
We are currently looking for an experienced financial accountant, who has a passion for young people and the organisations mission and values to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
Experience/Work-based knowledge• Led and manged finance teams including year end and month end processes, ideally in a non-profit organisation.• Line management experience that includes supporting and encouraging a high performance team. • Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.• Proven track record of leading and delivering finance operational improvements or process efficiencies • High Levels of credibility with experience of engaging and building relationships with key stakeholders.
Qualifications• Accounting professional qualification.
Skills• Exercises sound judgement and decision making based on logical thinking, best practice, organisational understanding and evidence;• Ability to work well under pressure • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels• Excellent planning and organisational skills• Sound people management and leadership skills, driving team performance and improving work processes• Fully competent in Excel, at intermediate to advance level
INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete full employment history as part of the application process.
The closing date for applications is at midnight on Friday 19th July 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 5th July.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
The Children's Society is currently undertaking a pay and grading review - this review is intended to improve our current approach, we are currently consulting with our recognised trade union and any changes are due to be implemented in May 2024.
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At DASH we believe that everyone, regardless of circumstances, should have a fundamental right to a place of shelter, and help to rebuild their life. We have been making a positive intervention on single homelessness since 1972. We do this through the provision of supported housing and enhanced management services for individuals with multiple disadvantages, who are in housing need.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Housing & Support Worker, where empowering individuals living in our supported accommodation will be at the heart of what you do.
The successful candidate would work across all DASH supported housing projects, but primarily within our Dispersed Service based in the Durham area. You will be responsible for providing enhanced housing management, advocacy and support to residents with mid to high, multiple needs including mental and physical health issues, history of DV, substance dependency and housing related support needs.
You will be focussed on helping our residents to build on their strengths, overcome problems and support them to move towards a more independent lifestyle. You’ll do this through your care, respect, empathy, and commitment to creating and delivering tailored, personalised support plans, and multi-agency working.
Maintaining a safe and secure environment is key, this may see you dealing with emergency situations and so you will work within H&S procedures especially regarding Risk Assessment, Safeguarding, and Lone Working.
About you….
You will be passionate about providing tailored support according to our residents’ individual needs, applying the principles of Strengths-Based and Trauma Informed Care.
You will have experience of support work or social care, and a knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and behaviours that challenge.
You will be an excellent communicator and advocate on behalf of our residents, working collaboratively with other agencies to gain best outcomes.
You will be proficient in the use of IT including CRMs, email and web-based applications.
Resilience is key, you will have the ability to stay calm under pressure and work on your own initiative whilst maintaining personal and professional boundaries.
You will have the ability to work within policies, procedures, and regulations, including Safeguarding and Lone Working. You will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check – paid for by us of course!
You will possess a full UK driving licence and have access to your own personal transport.
We ask for a flexible approach to help us provide 24/7 support to our residents, this may include occasional evenings/weekends and covering out of hours on-call.
In return we can offer you an incredibly fulfilling role, enahnced staff benefits package and the chance to be part of a fantastic team making a real difference to the lives of our residents and the communities we serve.
As an inclusive employer and a local charity, we aim to reflect the communities we serve in order to drive the right employee, resident and charity outcomes. We encourage applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences.
To apply please email a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and why you wish to apply, along with your up to date CV
We are an independent charity that provides accommodation with support to people who are homeless or are about to become homeless.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Barnardo's, our purpose is to transform the lives of the UK's most vulnerable children and our vision is to realise Thomas Barnardo's dream of a world where no child is turned away from the help that they need.
Would you like to be involved in this unique opportunity to support Young People in the Achieving Change Together Plus Service, Barnardo's Cymru?
Who are the Achieving Change Together Plus Service?
The Barnardos Achieving Change Together Plus Service will provide support for disabled young people (18-25) and their families, who live in Blaenau Gwent. This service will extend the support that is currently provided by the Achieving Change Together Service (0-18)
Service Aims
- Provide opportunities for young people to gain skills and confidence to lead happy and fulfilled lives.
- Provide opportunities for young people and families to engage in their local communities, building their resilience and reducing isolation.
- To work in partnership with other services and organisations to provide a holistic plan of support for the family.
- Facilitate group work to promote skills development, confidence and independence.
- To support and enable disabled young people and their families to access mainstream, specialist and community resources that meets their needs.
- To promote and increase inclusion and accessibility within communities.
What does the Job Role involve?
As a project worker (PW1), your duties will include:
- Utilising effective communication skills to engage young people and families to build collaborative relationships.
- Supporting young people and families to identify strengths and prioritise support needs.
- Planning, facilitating and evaluating groupwork programmes and one to one support.
- Maintaining accurate recordings.
- Celebrating achievements / successes.
- Establishing, developing and maintaining productive working relationships with colleagues and other agencies.
You will have:
- Experience of working with young people and their families.
- Experience of undertaking assessments with young people and families to co-produce holistic support plans.
- Experience of planning, facilitating and evaluating group programmes.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding.
- Ability to prioritise, organise, self-motivate and work on own initiative.
- Experience of partnership working with a range of voluntary and statutory agencies.
Additional Information:
Please include as much relevant detail in your application to demonstrate how you fulfil the requirements of our job role, as outlined above and in the Job Description/Personal Specification.Experience can be from previous employment, education, training, volunteering etc.
Need more information?
If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact Joanne Harper (details can be found on our website)
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about tackling poverty and making a real difference in the local community? Does working with a team of brilliant volunteers to help combat poverty and hunger appeal? If yes, we want to hear from you!
The Trustees of St Neots Foodbank are looking for a new Foodbank Manager to join our amazing team of volunteers. We are a community-led operation that is based on, shaped, and guided by Christian principles. We believe no-one in our community should have to face going hungry.
St Neots Foodbank was founded ten years ago by the town’s churches; and is part of the Trussell Trust network and is still managed by trustees from those churches. At St Neots Foodbank we have our own warehouse and run four distribution centres across St Neots each week; all currently staffed by over 70 volunteers.
We are looking for
As Operations Manager, you will oversee the operations at St Neots Foodbank, giving particular attention to operational efficiency and standards in line with the terms of the franchise, including the implementation of existing policies and standard operating processes. You will be instrumental in enabling our Foodbank to continue to support our community and support and guide its future development.
Our ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be able to demonstrate great leadership qualities to build strong teams based on trust and understanding. Self-motivation, organisation and excellent interpersonal skills will be essential for this role. We are looking for an individual who is in sympathy with Christian values, and who has the ability to work empathetically with people from disadvantaged, marginalised, or socially excluded backgrounds.
Ful details can be found in the attached Job Description.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the job advert may close early if the right candidate if found beforehand. The Application Form should be completed before interview.
The first round of interviews has been scheduled for Thursday 18th July 2024.
We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
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THE ROLE - Full-time (37.5 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and application pack (including details on our benefits) are available to download from our website.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our team at the Guildford Foyer, which is one of our 24-hour supported housing services offering high quality support and accommodation to 33 young people, ages 16-25 who have multiple and complex needs, including many who are unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. Our specialist supported accommodation is a safe and secure environment where young people are supported to acquire the necessary skills in preparation for living independently and can safely explore their increased freedom and choice and develop the responsibilities associated with adulthood.
As a Supported Housing Support Worker you will hold a caseload of residents, working with them on a one-to-one basis with also facilitating group work sessions. You will identify their needs by listening to them, with employing psychologically informed approaches to enable residents to make better choices and take responsibility for their actions.
You will be helping them to improve their practical living skills such as cleaning, budgeting, managing behaviour, seeking, and securing employment and making wise decisions. You will help to contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations.
In addition, you will work closely with external services such as, Social Services, Police, Probation, education providers and local organisations. Our services already have excellent working relationships with them, and your role will build on these.
Based on site, this role is on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
ABOUT YOU - We know there are great candidates who may not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself and why perhaps you are looking to take the next step.
This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people. Ideally, you will have knowledge and experience of working with young people, knowledge of housing and welfare benefits, along with an awareness of all aspects of safeguarding. You will enjoy working in a client facing role, with the ability to self-motive to drive to deliver an outstanding service. You will be an effective communicator who is able to deliver robust, clear handovers and build strong relationships with other members of your team. In addition, you will have the ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately.
CLOSING DATE - 14 July at midnight.We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
An inclusive workplace - We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve.
Accessibility - If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us via the email address above.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Severn Wye is looking for a caring, confident individual to support people facing fuel poverty and champion energy efficiency.
This role is at the forefront of what we do as an organisation. You will be working across Ceredigion, visiting people in their own homes and giving advice at community events.
This role is home-based but requires extensive travel within the area. It can be either full or part time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Be the Face of Chickenshed's Bustling Café & Bar!
Chickenshed, the renowned inclusive theatre and education organisation, is seeking a passionate Café/Bar Supervisor to lead their vibrant café and bar operations!
What you'll do:
- Oversee all aspects of the café and bar, ensuring exceptional service and delicious offerings. This will often include working independently at times.
- Lead a team of part-time staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Develop innovative ideas to expand the business and elevate the customer experience for our diverse clientele. (This includes students and staff during the day, and members of the public attending shows in the evenings.)
- Maintain meticulous records for food safety, licensing, and finances.
- Champion Chickenshed's inclusive ethos and values in every interaction. This includes being aware of safeguarding best practices and highlighting any concerns.
You're a perfect fit if you have:
- A proven track record of success in a supervisory role within a customer-facing environment.
- A passion for excellent service and a commitment to high-quality food and beverages.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and empower your team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with a diverse clientele.
- A "hands-on" approach and the flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work environment, including times working independently.
- A commitment to safeguarding and awareness of best practices in an inclusive environment.
Why Chickenshed?
- Be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to inclusivity and creativity.
- Contribute to a thriving café and bar that serves a vibrant community.
- Enjoy a competitive salary of £26,000 - £31,000 dependent on experience.
- Make a difference in the lives of others through Chickenshed's impactful work.
Ready to join our team?
Apply today and help us take the Chickenshed café and bar to the next level!
Please note:
- While the job description is a guideline, it may be subject to change.
- Flexibility with work hours is required due to private event bookings.
- Part-time and job-share applications will be considered.
- Chickenshed is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
To apply, send your CV and A4 cover letter, highlighting your skills and experience relevant to the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fixed Term Contract
Sessional Contract - as and when needed
£13.65 per hour
Travel will be required within the local area of Telford and Shropshire
Fixed term until March 31st 2025
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Youth Impact Domain, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need it. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country.
Climb are an Prevention and Early Intervention Service for 10-17 year old's who may vulnerable to criminal exploitation and/or at risk of entering the criminal justice system. We offer 1-1 outreach support and access to positive diversionary activities in their local areas.
This is an exciting role within an established and expanding service across West Mercia. There are a number of varied, practitioner roles that are set to increase. We are currently looking for a Exploitation Practitioner to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
This role will support young people at risk of criminal exploitation or entering the criminal justice system; at an early intervention level. This will be through 1-1, direct work and support in accessing positive diversionary activities, therefore reducing the risk. It will also require excellent mutli-agency work.
This role is for people with a passion in supporting vulnerable young people on a 1-1 basis, in raising their aspirations, building their confidence, working together with professionals to ensure the most appropriate, robust and holistic support is offered to meet each individual's needs. A key part of this role will be your ability to positively impact the lives of Children and Young people.
You will need to be able to engage with professional colleagues also, have presentation skills, and be able to bring people together around mutual goals.
Although the contracts are home based, there will be a lot of daily travel across Telford or Shropshire area. Although there is no specific office base, you will be part of a geographically based team and will be well supported by the management team and all of your colleagues.
We have a robust induction period and encourage personal and professional development.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
Basic knowledge child exploitation
Relevant experience of working with a diverse range of complex young people
The ability to demonstrate and understand safeguarding and risk management.
Experience of Partnership and Multi-agency working
Excellent time management skills
Administrative skills
The ability to adhere to organisational quality standards and policies.
Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
The Children's Society is a National Charitable organisation, which runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is 29th July 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy early from 15th July onwards.
Interview dates TBC
IN1
We are seeking to recruit an experienced mental health professional or therpaist to join our small team in Newcastle to support men in suicidal crisis. Our Newcastle centre opened in November and we need to recruit to expand our small of therpaists team to meet the growing needs of our service.
We will work with you and train you to develop your therapeutic skills to offer our semi-structured psychologically informed intervention. You will support the centre user and their supporter(s) to recover from the suicidal crisis and maintain their safety.
The Charity
James’ Place exists to stop men dying by suicide. We opened our first centre in 2018 in Liverpool, the first of its kind in the UK, in 2022 we launched our second centre in London, and this year we opened our third centre in Newcastle. To date, we have supported over 2,300 men. James’ Place is a therapy centre for men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis, and it was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. It offers men a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential Qualifications
A Profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker registered with NMC, HPC, BASW.
Or
Therapists registered with IAPT, BACP, UKCP, BABCP.
Or
Psychology Graduate with experience of working as a Psychology Assistant or extensive experience of working within secondary mental health services.
Essential Knowledge/Experience
Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress.
Demonstrable knowledge of the impact of suicide on communities and individuals.
Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors which could lead to suicidal thinking and actions.
Demonstrable knowledge of the particular difficulties contributing to male suicide.
Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session.
Effective communication skills (written & verbal).
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations.
Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate therapeutic interventions.
Able to work as an effective team member.
Able to prioritise own workload.
Self-motivated, uses own initiative and will make decisions.
Good time management.
Promotes people’s equality, diversity, and rights.
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures.
Knowledge of Service Governance and Evaluation.
Commitment to clinical supervision.
James’ Place Values
Ability to demonstrate and engage with James’ Place values
Essential Skills
Commitment to working with men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis and their supporters.
An ability to work in a therapeutic environment.
An ability to manage therapeutic sessions.
An ability to maintain boundaries within a time-limited intervention.
An ability to maintain up to date service user records in line with James’ Place standards.
Able to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men who are presenting with a high risk of suicide or be willing and able to learn how to do so.
An ability to maintain own personal safety and the safety of others within the centre.
An ability to manage an allocated caseload.
An ability to identify if the service offered is not adequate to maintain the persons safety and facilitate a rapid transfer to the most appropriate service.
An ability to collaborate with centre users in the development of a person centred, individual intervention plan.
An ability to engage the service user in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Family Finding Worker
Salary: £10,395 per annum + £300 per annum home working allowance
Hours & Contract: 14 Hours per week on Thursday and Friday - Permanent Contract
Location: Homebased within a reasonable travelling distance of Bristol
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.
TACT South West are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with experience in administration within the social care field for their Family Finding Worker post. This role is home-based, and it will cover placements Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, Wiltshire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Gloucestershire.
The Family Finding Worker is responsible for receiving placement requests for children who need to be looked after and matching them to our foster carer in close cooperation with the Duty Social Worker. The role requires exceptional communication skills and discretion, sensitivity and the capability to deal with conflicting priorities at times. The Family Finding Worker will be an integral part of this outstanding team and be required to attend in person events, training an team wellbeing, on a regular basis, local to Bristol.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.
In this role, you will be responsible for…
- Processing referrals received from the Local Authority requesting a place for a child
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with Local Authority Placement Teams
- Liaising with appropriate parties regarding discussion of potential matches
- Reviewing sensitive and confidential documents
- Establishing professional relationships with colleagues, carers, and the children they look after to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people in our care
You will be suited to this role if you have…
- Experience in a social care & health setting
- Experience of working with children/young people
- Knowledge of current safeguarding procedures.
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to build a rapport and a positive working relationship with external partners.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
- An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
- Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development programmes and a range of opportunities for all roles.
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Midnight on Tuesday 6th August 2024
Interview Date: Monday 19th August 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
Actively Interviewing
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!
THE ROLE: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) / Permanent / Working Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Are you a person-centred leader who thrives on getting the best results possible, leading a dynamic team to encourage positive change for young people?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Supported Housing Manager to join us managing West Sussex Tranisitonal Housing. Transitional Housing provides homes for young people in a range of settings across the county. Service is low to medium support for young people in a range of accommodations who are established in managing their own daily living skills and can keep themselves safe.
The focus of the work is to engage creatively with young people to identify, map and encourage growth of their strengths and talents as they develop into a sustainable and independent adulthood. The Supported Housing manager is responsible for the daily operations at Tranisitional Housing, providing a high quality, safe, welcoming and secure supported housing accommodation for young people at risk whilst leading and developing the team. In delivering the role, you will be responsible for:
-- Service Provision: Responsible for the daily operations of the service so that it meets the requirements of the service specification, and:
- reflects Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices
- identifies, maps and encourages the strengths and talents of each young person, enabling them to acquire the skills they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives
-- Leadership and People Management: Lead and manage a team, recruiting and inducting new staff, and supporting their performance to ensure high standards of service at all times
-- Partnerships: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with partner organisations that add value to the core, commissioned service (or have the potential to) attending relevant multi-disciplinary meetings as needed
-- General: Be a member of the ‘on call’ rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality
ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself
You will already have experience of leading supported housing services, with proven experience in safeguarding in a supported housing environment. You will have a sound knowledge of the additional risks incurred by children and young people who have multiple, and complex needs due to their experiences and knowledge of trauma informed practice and how to create psychologically informed environments. In addition, you will be flexible, with the ability to work under pressure, multi-tasking and dealing with competing priorities. Ideally you will have knowledge and knowledge of Ofsted.
CLOSING DATE: 16 July at midnight. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK
An inclusive workplace - We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility - If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.