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Job Title: Support and Development Worker
Department: England Service Team
Reports to: Senior Support & Development Worker
Salary: £28,471 (pro rata for Part-time)
Hours: 35 hours a week over 5 days (Part-time will be considered)
Location: Home based – with travel across Teesside, County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland and Tyne & Wear and neighbouring areas. Occasional travel across wider areas and nationally will be required.
We are looking for someone who can cover the Teeside, County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland and Tyne & Wear area. You will be home based but will be required to attend clinics, events and meet members one to one where necessary within your allocated area and occasionally across wider areas and nationally.
Purpose of Job
To deliver a high-quality service to and facilitate opportunities for individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families/carers through Shine membership. To empower and enable members Living with the conditions to lead healthy and happy lives through greater independence, better condition management and by creating links to the Shine community across England.
SHINE has just under 14,000 members with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. This post will bring a real focus to the County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland & Tyne & Wear area and will be an exciting opportunity to engage with members and develop and deliver the services we offer.
Our Little Stars project for 0–12 year olds has been established for over 3 years supporting younger members and their families with their diagnosis and beyond. We also have a growing Teen membership known as FIRE (Friendship, Independence, Resilience, Equality) Working alongside our multi skilled, established team, you will be supporting members across all age groups and building on the great foundations already in place.
Core role
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To provide information to individuals, families, carers affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus including hard to reach communities living within your area.
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To provide advice, support and guidance to enable people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to access the correct benefits to become financially stable, the right services to improve their health and well-being, and to better co-ordinate their support and independence through a variety of methods. This will include attending specialist clinics in the area to engage with them.
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To refer individual members and/or their families/carers to the most appropriate source of expertise and support in Shine’s Health team and other designated leads within the organisation, or signpost to external agencies as appropriate.
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To develop age-specific groups and peer support networks which will provide opportunities for people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to connect and interact, enabling social opportunities and to share experiences, support and learn from each other.
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To work with and develop opportunities for Shine volunteers.
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To contribute to the delivery of regional and national programme of events to Shine’s membership, based on identified need and interests, geographical location and age. These will be face to face and virtual events.
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To provide information to professionals working with those individuals and families affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus.
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To raise greater awareness of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus amongst professionals, external organisations and the general public through presentations, training and attendance at professional events.
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To actively promote membership of Shine to people with the relevant conditions.
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To keep clear and accurate records for monitoring and evaluation using our Salesforce database system.
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To work with other service, fundraising, marketing, trust and foundations colleagues and Shine’s membership to identify and seize potential fundraising opportunities for long-term sustainability of the work.
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To prepare and keep up to date a directory of relevant contacts across the area and to share relevant information with colleagues.
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To undertake administrative duties as required of the role.
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Any other duties in line with the job role.
Essential criteria
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Ability to travel across the designated areas
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Flexible working hours. This may include some evenings and weekends
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Ability to work from home
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The ability to be motivated and work on your own initiative with lone working from home, whilst also travelling across the area and Region to be part of the wider dispersed team.
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Full Enhanced DBS checks and referencing will be completed
Experience and qualifications – essential
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At least two years’ recent experience of delivering support and advice services
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Experience of working with people of all ages with disabilities
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At least two years’ experience of advising on one or more of the following:
health and wellbeing; independence; benefits; education and learning; employment; developing friendships and social skills; reducing isolation; social care; housing
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Experience of developing and delivering opportunities to enable and empower people with disabilities to achieve their goals towards independence.
Knowledge, skills and abilities – essential
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Understanding of spina bifida and hydrocephalus and of the issues and challenges faced by people living with these conditions
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Ability to work with people individually and to facilitate and run group activities and events
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Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
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IT literate with a good knowledge of computer systems and programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of databases
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A non-judgemental approach to working with people
Experience and Qualifications – desirable
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Hold a qualification in a health, nursing, social care or disability related field
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Experience of working in the third sector in a paid or unpaid capacity
Knowledge, skills and abilities – desirable
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Understanding of the role peer support plays in enhancing services and support to members
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An awareness and understanding of how to use social media and its effectiveness in reducing social isolation
In return, Shine will offer you:
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A competitive salary of £28,471 (pro-rata for part-time hours)
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3% pension contribution
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays + additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time hours)
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Support to learn and develop
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Broadband allowance
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Additional annual leave due to length of service
If you would like to have a chat about the role in more detail or have any questions, please give us a call and ask to speak to Gill Valentine, our Director of Services.
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
Closing date: Sunday 4th August 2024 at 11pm
Interviews: Thursday 15th August 2024 (Virtual)
Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
THE CHARITY
Unfold is led by the people we serve and we get people where they want to be. We’re a bold, agile and growing organization, with a friendly, energetic and welcoming team. As an established local charity (previously known as Westminster Befriend a Family), we’re powered by volunteers who support young people and families to identify and achieve goals that matter to them. We provide mentoring and peer support groups to people in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and the neighbouring boroughs.
We’re open to everyone, but we target those who face the most challenges: 93% of the people we work with describe themselves as coming from a racialized group, 85% of the families we support are single-parent households headed by a woman, and 75% of the children we support are eligible for free school meals. We also run specialized programmes of support for people seeking asylum and those with refugee status. Last year we provided one-to-one mentoring to over 246 people, and group support to a further 252 people. With increasing demand for our services, we expect to provide direct support to over 350 individuals in the coming year.
We have an ambitious growth plan, and we’re seeking a proactive, innovative fundraiser to help us establish a range of sustainable income streams. We’ve made incredible progress in both programme scale and quality, and we want someone to help us identify and articulate the change we make, so that we can keep improving and demonstrate the value we deliver.
JOB PURPOSE
Working with the Managing Director, you will support delivery of our fundraising and impact strategy, supporting us in identifying funding opportunities, submitting bids and ensuring reporting is completed. You will be responsible for maintaining all our communications channels, including social media, updating our website and creating copy and print materials for our programmes. You will help us to share our impact and tell the stories of the mentor and mentees. You will support us to use our data management system, Beacon, to track both our funding pipeline and commitments, as well as our programme impact data. You will analyse and use our data to tell stories that help us improve our work, expand our reach and increase our access to resources.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Funding
- Set up and manage funds on Beacon, our CRM system, tracking opportunities, applications, outcomes, reporting requirements and ensuring accurate record keeping.
- Support the delivery of our fundraising strategy, with specific focus on developing a portfolio of sustainable, multi-year grants, trusts and funds and service delivery contracts, while considering how we can expand individual giving, online fundraising and developing corporate relations.
- Income planning, including identifying, prioritising and scheduling funding opportunities.
- Liaising with programme teams to develop proposals for programme development, and gathering engaging information to demonstrate impact in reports.
- Supporting teams to manage monitoring and evaluation requirements for donor and internal purposes, developing and maintaining monitoring frameworks.
- Preparing and submitting proposals and tenders to donors, trusts and funds and government and local government contractors.
- Preparing and submitting timely donor reports in line with contractual requirements.
- Reviewing contracts and ensuring contract compliance.
Communications
- Attending monthly content planning meetings online
- Planning and developing content provided by Unfold staff and partners
- Sharing planned content for review and sign-off
- Keeping up to date with messages and followers on Unfold’s social media channels
- Keeping the team informed of updates on social media updates
- Design material for programme team to support with their work and outreach
- Create compelling stories from case studies and impact data
- Report every month on communications analysis so we can see trends on who is engaging with which platforms and to what type of contact.
- Build and develop our social media platforms with new brand and ensuring all communications meets the organisations brand guidelines.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in regular management supervision, team meetings and annual appraisal; help to identify your own job-related development and training needs.
Adhere to Unfold’s code of confidentiality, safeguarding, equal opportunities and all other policies.
Undertake your role in a professional manner and maintain a high-quality standard of work in accordance with aims, values and ethos of Unfold.
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
The role may involve out of hours working, for which time off in lieu will be granted.
ABOUT YOU
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good organiser – ability to manage multiple tasks
- Understanding of fundraising in the charity sector
- Experience of marketing/ external communications including managing social media
- Experience of creating communications material (in Canva or digital software) that fit within brand guidelines
- Great storyteller who can create compelling case studies
- Experience of running campaigns, using Mailchimp.
- Personable and positive
- People orientated
- Good listener
- Willing and able to work the occasional evenings and weekends
- Strong empathy skills
Desirable
- Understanding of the Charity Sector
- Experience of working with CRM systems and databases
- Understanding of how to create a comms plan and implement it
- Has knowledge or lived experience in the borough of Westminster or surrounding boroughs
WORKING AT UNFOLD
Holidays: 25 working days (along with additional Christmas closedown days)
Pension: We offer generous pension provision: New staff are automatically enrolled for a pension after three months, and after six months we will match your contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
Team working: We are a small but brilliant team: we're supportive, diverse and we help each other out. There are always opportunities to get involved in different aspects of the organisation, or lead on new initiatives.
Wellbeing: How we feel matters: Staff have access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, and our staff Wellbeing Champions are leading on the design and delivery of our wellbeing strategy, including the review of our quarterly wellbeing survey.
Flexible working: We're happy to consider flexible working arrangements in line with the requirements of the role.
Working Environment: We work in a beautiful, accessible, eco-friendly co-working space with a number of other charities, with plants, a leafy roof terrace and free hot and cold drinks. With comfortable spaces to read quietly or talk in a group, our workspace is somewhere you'll want to be. You can find out more about our on-site benefits online at fivefields.
Unfold supports families and young people in London, helping them get where they want to be through mentoring powered by volunteers and support groups
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position type: Full time, Permanent (flexible working would be considered)
Responsible to: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid, mix of office and home working) or remote working (UK only) regular travel to London and occasional travel within the UK, including to Truro office (if remote) will be required.
Role Purpose:
This is a new, diverse and dynamic role within ShelterBox’s high-performing Philanthropy & Partnerships Team, working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager on a growing corporate partnerships portfolio. You will be integral to strengthening and growing relationships with corporate partners, driving the expansion of both the number of corporate partners, and the diversity of those partnerships beyond traditional models of financial support.
The successful candidate will support the Corporate Partnerships Manager to identify and build new corporate relationships, and steward existing partnerships, taking responsibility for a portfolio of your own mid-level partners and ensuring that all our partners are valued, engaged and inspired to continue supporting ShelterBox’s life-saving work.
This role will also be crucial in driving forward a diverse range of strategic corporate partnerships, looking at skill-sharing, resource-sharing, and strategic business advice at both a national and international scale.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a creative, collaborative and forward-thinking individual with strong writing, organisation, and partnership-building skills. Ideally you will have some experience in a corporate partnership role, although this is not an essential requirement. This position is for someone who can excel in a varied role, forming partnerships involving stakeholders across ShelterBox’s international staff and our partners in the private sector. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work in third sector-private sector partnerships, solicitation and stewardship, whilst working at an ambitious disaster relief organisation.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Ensuring ShelterBox’s private sector supporters receive high-quality account management, managing a portfolio of your own small to mid-size organisations.
- Supporting with the unique engagement products ShelterBox has developed for corporate partners (such as our training offering, presentations, business strategy, supporting company events.). Within this, you may be expected to help deliver elements of our training, liaising with our experienced Learning & Development team to organise and ensure successful delivery of our varied offering.
- Work collaboratively to produce high-quality bespoke reporting to demonstrate the impact of support from corporate partners.
- Develop a strong understanding of ShelterBox’s corporate partners and their motivations in order to develop and deliver new and powerful ways to bring high-value supporters closer to ShelterBox’s work.
- Build strong internal networks, particularly with ShelterBox’s International Programmes Department and Brand & Content team, to develop a range of compelling assets and materials to showcase our work and engage and inspire our corporate partners.
- Support the Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver a calendar of engaging and emotive communications for our corporate partners, connecting them with ShelterBox’s work.
- Support on the administrative tasks to keep track of our communications with corporate partners.
- Driving the progression of innovative partnerships that involve skill and/or resource-sharing by connecting the right teams within ShelterBox with the experts at our corporate partners, acting as the convener for strategic projects.
- Support with the delivery of Philanthropy & Partnerships stewardship and cultivation events.
- Support with preparations for and delivery of emergency fundraising activity in response to major disasters.
- Drive forward activities to deliver a thriving corporate partnership funding pipeline, including prospect research, prioritisation and network mapping.
- Keep abreast of sector trends and attend conferences and company events to build on existing relationships/develop new opportunities.
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!
The role
You will be responsible for the day to day running of the local office, managing referrals calls from people who are bereaved, assisting them to access appropriate support, supporting volunteers with service delivery and ensuring effective recording and management of relevant information systems and processes.
This post is based in the Foyle Office with responsibility for managing meeting spaces across the Western Trust area for service delivery. Ability to travel independently across NI is a requirement for this role.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV, monitoring form and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is Monday 5th August 2024, with interviews taking place week commencing 19th August 2024.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by Thursday 15th August unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: CYP Schools Coordinator (several roles available)
Hours: 35 hours (Full-Time)
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2025, with the high likelihood of an additional year of funding
Salary: £25, 767
Responsible to: CYP Schools Lead
Location: Contractual base is Chorley. Delivery will take place in schools across Lancashire: Blackpool, Central and West Lancashire, North Lancashire and East Lancashire. Preference for delivery area will be discussed at interview.
We’re looking for bold and caring people to join our Children and Young People’s team. We want people who have experience of engaging and working with children and young people in schools, ideally in Lancashire.
To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be confident, driven and have the ability to work autonomously. You will be open, hardworking, creative and able to quickly build rapport with young people and school staff.
You will have experience working with schools and colleges and understand the barriers some young people face to achieving good mental health and wellbeing. For the Lead and Senior Coordinator roles we are looking for someone with people and project management skills who are adept at building fruitful relationships.
This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind as our children and young people’s services are growing, enabling us to reach and support more people. We want people who believe in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.
Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.
We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between xmas and new year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.
Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024)
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 5 August 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 August 2024
We're working towards a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield
Salary: £38,897 per annum
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (Full-Time)
Contract: Full Time, Open Ended
Occupational Requirement: This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under the provisions made in the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder has an active faith in Jesus. The successful candidate must be in agreement with the vision and values of Church Army.
DBS: A DBS check is not required for this post. However, all staff are expected to read and comply with Church Army’s Safer Ministry Policy.
Church Army & The Role
For over 140 years Church Army has equipped and empowered people to share the good news of the gospel in accessible ways across the UK & Ireland.
We go to places where hope is hard to find; journeying with people, giving them the opportunity to meet and connect with the God who restores and brings life in all its fullness. And this is what compels us: our vision for everyone to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities.
We are an army of hope with good news to share. Igniting faith in Jesus; restoring life: physically, emotionally, spiritually.
In the role as a Digital Lead, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our digital communications and presence. You will lead and manage digital projects, aligning them with Church Army’s mission and strategic goals.
Innovating and driving our digital strategy across various platforms you will be ensuring that we stay at the forefront of digital engagement enabling our fundraising efforts using the latest digital tools and methodologies.
You will be managing internal team members and external agency relationships to ensure effective delivery of digital projects aligning with Church Army’s mission and strategic objectives.
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee the Digital Project Manager and Social Media Officer, to enable effective delivery of digital projects and social media management.
- Manage Relationships with outsourced agencies including digital analysts, paid media and web developer roles to ensure cohesive digital strategies and execution.
- Develop and implement comprehensive digital strategies that grow new Church Army audiences.
- Collaborating with other teams and individuals in Church Army to integrate agile methodologies, ensure alignment of digital initiatives and using informed data to grow brand awareness and affinity.
- Being a pioneer for AI and oversee Church Army’s strategy and implementation of AI.
- Being a primary source of contact for outsourced digital agencies, ensuring clear communication and alignment with Church Army’s objectives.
- Oversee major digital projects such as website refreshes, working with internal and external agencies.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- Profound understanding of digital marketing strategies and digital content management.
- Familiarity with SEO, social media, content development, and email marketing.
- Knowledge of data analytics and its application to digital marketing effectiveness.
- A track record of successfully implementing innovative digital strategies that grow new audiences.
- Proven experience in leading digital teams and managing digital projects.
Benefits
Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.
WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.
LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.
Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.
Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum plus bank holiday.
For more information on this role please refer to the job pack attached.
Closing Date: 12/08/24
Interviews: w/c 26/08/24
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Who we're looking for:
We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join our Delivery Leadership Team as Programme Lead: Education. You will have a strong background in education, curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a keen interest in promoting the wellbeing and resilience of young people. You will be confident in delivering training, managing a team, and driving projects to achieve positive outcomes. You will also have excellent communication, networking, and IT skills, and a commitment to Ygam’s vision and values.
Role Requirements
Duties will include but not be limited to:
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Support and lead the team to embed Ygam in the local communities where the charity is based, reaching out specifically to educational organisations (i.e. schools, colleges, Local Authorities, youth groups) who support the development of vulnerable young people.
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Work with SLT, DLT and Training & Engagement Managers to maximise awareness by positioning Ygam at principal education conferences.
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Develop relationships at a national level with key stakeholder groups (i.e. academy chains, college groups) to position Ygam and increase the number of practitioners attending our workshops.
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Attend conferences, seminars, educational and organisational events in support of or representing the Chief Executive.
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Work with stakeholders to increase Ygam’s Alumni
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Foster an entrepreneurial spirit among the team to maximise the opportunities that arise from national campaigns around mental health, digital resilience, e-safety and financial capability.
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Lead the team to deliver high quality training within the education space
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Support the Resource Development Lead to develop new and innovative resources and materials for schools and youth settings
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Support and lead the team to develop highly visible, effective and quality workshops
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Support and manage the portfolio of delivery, ensuring all training is staffed adequately
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Deliver training and information sessions to Ygam’s stakeholders
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Support schools and youth groups to embed Ygam’s training within their organisation
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Monitor KPI’s and feedback across programmes to ensure continuous review and development
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Confidence in writing funding and impact reports
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Follow-up workshops and training to acquire evidence of completed work, case studies etc.
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Assume leadership of and drive your work to achieve agreed outcomes.
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Line manage a team of Training & Engagement Managers within England
Person Specification
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Significant experience of working within an education setting
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A detailed understanding of the PSHE and RSE curriculum as well as knowledge of curriculum in the devolved nations
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Experience of promoting or selling services
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Experience developing lessons and or training
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Experience of engaging stakeholders within the education and youth sector
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Confident public speaker
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Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
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Outstanding networking skills.
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Outstanding understanding of I.T applications (Microsoft word, excel, access & PowerPoint especially).
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Experienced in stakeholder engagement and mapping
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Project management experience
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Experience of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes.
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Experience of leading the full range of employee HR processes.
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Experience in managing and monitoring programme delivery and budgets
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Ability to work in a highly organised manner with a keen eye for absolute detail.
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Self-administrating experience.
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Direct experience of working within education or mental health is desirable.
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Experience utilising CRM systems (preferably Salesforce)
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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!
As Director of Development and Sustainability, you will be responsible for making sure children have an inspirational and safe environment in which to enjoy their Go Beyond break. You will lead on transformational projects across the organisation, that will make the experience even better and more sustainable in the future.
You will take a lead on delivering our 5-year Strategy which includes a commitment to investing in our sites, ensuring we can provide more activities, reducing our carbon footprint, minimising our costs, and maximising income potential from our land and buildings.
Working collaboratively with the Director for Children, you will ensure our facilities support the provision of breaks by maximising occupancy and ensuring that all young people can enjoy their break in the countryside.
You will take a lead on developing strategic options, defining the approach, engaging stakeholders and working with our fundraising team to secure the investment needed to realise our ambitions.
You will be a dynamic, creative and an effective manager, with a proven track record of working in a senior role that places people at the centre. You will have strong commercial acumen, able to spot opportunity, build strong business cases and deliver ambitious projects.
Committed to Go Beyond’s vision and values, you will inspire, motivate, and empower others, building a high-performance culture across the organisation.
This post will be based at our Daleside Centre in Ashbourne, where you will provide strategic leadership for local colleagues, but you will also be responsible for overseeing the re-development of areas of our Cornwall.
We are a flexible employer and offer hybrid working while maximising the use of online technologies to communicate effectively.
Main Responsibilities
- As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be the Health and Safety lead, providing support and challenge to Trustees, peers, and colleagues
- Oversee the upkeep, care, maintenance, health and safety and compliance for our facilities
- Ensure all staff and volunteers are well trained and supported to look after themselves and our visitors
- Work alongside the Director for Children to ensure our practice is safe and children and adults are safeguarded
- Lead a culture of improvement, with oversight of regular risk assessments and take any necessary action to avoid potential health and safety hazards
- Line Manage the Centre Manager and provide strategic leadership for staff based at the Daleside Centre.
- Take a leading role in developing and implementing an environmental and sustainability strategy, reducing our carbon footprint and reducing our costs
- As part of the SLT, deliver the ambitions of our 5 year strategy – in particular developing our Daleside and Coastal Centres
- Prepare options reports for SLT and Trustee approval
- Schedule and lead capital projects with effective project management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Work with the CEO and Director of Fundraising to secure the required income and help in kind, to ensure work is completed and best value for money achieved
- Work with stakeholders to shape our ideas
- Carry out other duties as appropriate as required by the CEO
Person Specification
- Essential criteria
- Experience at a senior level, ideally within the charity sector
- Knowledge and management experience of Health & Safety, fire safety regulation and law – IOSH/NEBOSH level
- Proven track record of implementing strategy and initiatives across a complex range of stakeholders
- Knowledge of best practice, governance and safeguarding policies relating to the care of young people and staff
- The ability to deliver business targets, with a focus on the growth and development of services across the organisation
- Demonstrable experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results
- Evidence of projects successfully completed on time and within budget
- Procurement – a track record of reviewing service contracts, suppliers regularly to reduce costs
- Excellent budget and decision-making skills
- Significant experience in improving ways of working, reviewing, and implementing new systems, processes, and cost-effective initiatives across a number of sites
- Secure understanding and commitment to the principles of sustainability and evidence of applying these values in a work context
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Desirable criteria
- Formal qualification in Project Management
- Managing multi sites, remote working to deliver results aligned to goals
- Experience of working closely with funders and building effective relationships, across all stakeholders
- Knowledge and experience of charity funding
- Experience of working in the charity sector
- Experience of presenting reports at Board level
This is the perfect job for someone who wants to make a positive difference for children and enjoys shaping a vision and making it happen. You’ll be joining an excellent team who are skilled and passionate about the work we do – and we have fun too!
Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 29th July with interviews likely to take place on Thursday 15th August at our Daleside Centre. We will be reiviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to close this ad early.
Please note, we are a safer recruiter and ask all employees and volunteers to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are keen to hear from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, especially those who may have lived experience similar to the children we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Main duties Form a close working relationship with the COO, Senior Management Team, and Trustees Provide leadership on Finance and Accounting strategy, to optimise BeyondAutism financial performance
Take overall control of the accounting function Contribute to the development of BeyondAutism strategy challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial modelling, analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, and targets
Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth Ensure that all regulatory requirements are met including the Charity Commission, Ofsted, the Fundraising Regulator and Company Law
Take a lead role along with the COO in management of capital, investments and arranging of finance in accordance with Trustee strategy and policy Forecasting and managing cash.
Ensuring fee income is received promptly and suppliers are paid to terms Oversight of all contracts entered by the Charity Governance Support the Board on all financial matters and any financial risks facing the organisation Support the Finance Committee including agreeing the agenda for quarterly meetings with the treasurer/chair
Work with the COO, CEO, and Chair to prepare papers for the quarterly Board meetings, attending meetings with the COO and other members of SMT Ensuring that the Charity follows the Charity Governance Code All reporting to The Charity Commission, including the year-end return and management of any SIR required Oversight of contracts, including liaison with trustees and legal advisors where required Development and strategy Business analysis – evaluation of options as charity develops and monitoring progress Modelling costs and projections for new developments
Budget Lead the budget setting process, liaising effectively with each member of SMT Set and monitor KPI’s Presentation of Budget to Trustees Management accounts Ensure timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of the month end results to the Exec team and budget holders
Review all accounts and add analysis and forecast Provide reporting against budget/forecast in summary and by department being aware of different cost classifications
Provide cash variance information and forecasting Monitor and report on compliance with banking covenants Provide executive summary reporting to Trustees Investigate variances and advise on appropriate action Management accounts
Instruct and work closely with the external auditor to ensure timely production of the Annual Report and Accounts working closely with Trustees as needed Preparation of audit schedules and other information required Reconcile the Annual Report and Accounts to the management accounts Prepare Trustee report and associated policies (reserves, investment, risk)
External reporting Reporting to external authorities – such as local authorities and ONS Charity Commission and Companies House returns and compliance Administration and relationships Manage the relationship with banks and other lenders / investors Manage the relationship with Insurance brokers and manage annual renewal Responsible for HMRC and other compliance related matters Contract reviews/relationships with key suppliers including IT and energy providers
Oversight of payroll processes/provider
Monitoring of pensions and employee benefits Review and monitor processes of internal control and ensure they are followed/appropriate People Lead, develop and support the finance team (3 part-time employees)
General responsibilities To understand, adhere to and actively implement all the policies and procedures of BeyondAutism
To safeguard children and vulnerable adults at all times
To undertake training as required Assist with other work, events and projects as needed Any other duties that the CEO and COO may reasonably require Skills and experience Qualified Accountant with familiarity of the Charity SORP Ideally experience at a senior level within the Charity and/or Education sector
As our Head of Design & Digital, you will lead a team responsible for improving the end to end service for Young People, including the definition and delivery of the next phase of our digital strategy. You will be equally comfortable whether you’re leading a design workshop with Young People or getting into the detail of secure software development. This new role brings together our Digital Delivery team (including live service operations), Product Ownership, Design, Youth Insight and Content, giving a brilliant opportunity to have a huge impact on our work with Young People.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Business Development team as our Partnerships Executive. This is a full time, 12 month fixed term, position working 37.5 hours per week. This role will working flexibly between home and our office in King's Cross, London.
This role will play a key part in achieving the Corporate Partnerships strategy, which is at an exciting point as Sense expands its programmes to reach more people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities. Sense is committed to developing our Corporate Partnerships Portfolio and have identified corporate income as a strong growth area for the charity. The successful candidate will be working within the Philanthropy & Partnerships team which consists of philanthropy, trusts and foundations, and statutory funding, contributing over £3m to support programmes across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the initiative to expand Sense’s ‘talks and training’ offerings by establishing and maintaining relationships with EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) professionals and leaders of corporate staff networks.
- Assist Partnership Managers in the day-to-day management and nurturing of existing corporate partnerships, ensuring consistent support and service delivery aligns with Sense’s strategic goals.
- Conduct weekly research to identify corporate foundations and charity of the year opportunities, lead the application process, and support partnership managers by strengthening their pipelines.
- Actively participate in team discussions and strategy sessions, contributing to the development and implementation of the corporate partnership strategy.
- Assist in maintaining the CRM system by entering data on partner interactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records to support effective relationship management.
- Assist in compiling status reports and updates for the corporate partnerships team, helping track against targets and outcomes.
Key skills and experience
- Familiarity with the principles of account management, including supporting the retention and growth of client or partner relationships.
- Experience assisting with the development of new business pipelines, from initial research to the support stages of deal closure.
- Ability to support negotiations and positively influence outcomes under guidance, contributing to the acquisition of new opportunities for income.
- Comfortable working under senior staff and supporting interactions with senior stakeholders, with the potential to occasionally represent the organization at events or meetings.
- Skilled at building long-term relationships with stakeholders internally and externally
- Excellent presentation skills in order to influence and persuade a wide range of audiences.
- Confident communicator with the ability to match opportunities to objectives.
For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
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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!
Successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual.
Ref: PSW-241
Are you a proactive, organised and compassionate individual with a proven record of working collaboratively with multi-agency partners and providing vital support, advice and advocacy to vulnerable people?
If so, St Giles is looking for a highly motivated Peer Support Worker to engage with and provide one-to-one Peer led support to people who are not only experiencing mental health conditions but who also present with risk and behaviours that bring them into the forensic arena.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this key role
Based within the Forensic Community Mental Health Team in Coventry and Warwickshire, you will provide emotional and practical support to your referred clients, and to assess, with reference to St Giles Trust/ Forensic Community Mental Health Team assessment practices, each individual, producing support and risk management plans based on these assessments. We will rely on you to liaise closely with other St Giles teams with reference to referrals, avoiding duplication, and to support those referred to access and engage with suitable support agencies, while also developing strong relationships with statutory agencies.
An important element of this role is to deliver a holistic support service, working independently or with colleagues as the situation dictates, to each of your clients, as well as ensuring you close cases efficiently and positively, identifying a success plan for the client including agencies that can be used for on-going support/ if serious problems develop in the future.
What we are looking for
- Relevant direct or indirect personal experience of the criminal justice system
- Experience of working and engaging positively with people who have a history of substance use, mental health, offending or other vulnerable groups, reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused
- To have a relevant qualification to a good standard or be working towards one
- An understanding of the need to use support plans, to enable people to successfully access accommodation and support services
- Excellent IT, prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.
We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
To apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button. We encourage you to apply early as we will be shortlisting as applications come in.
Closing date: 12 August 2024. Interview date: 20 August 2024.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Job title: Lived Experience Facilitator - Service User Network (SUN)
Post no: 598
Working base: Mind BLMK - Luton Wellbeing Centre
Area covered: Bedfordshire and Luton (SUN offers a combination of online and face to face groups).
Hours: 21 hours per week. Monday – Friday (3 or 4 days to be negotiated)
Working pattern: Tuesdays 9.30am – 5.00pm (7 hours) Remaining 14 hours to be negotiated depending on service need (within the hours Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.00pm)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,147.00 per annum FTE (£14,272.62 per annum Actual)
About the Service User Network (SUN)
The SUN is an open access model of community-based facilitated group peer support for people experiencing complex emotional needs associated with complex trauma and/or a diagnosis of ‘personality disorder’. The SUN aims to help people develop effective ways of coping, reduce emergencies and improve access to appropriate services.
Those accessing the SUN may or may not have a formal diagnosis of personality disorder. Group members will have experienced longstanding emotional difficulties, isolation and may demonstrate patterns of behaviour that may not be helpful in the longer term.
About the Role
Fundamental to creating empowerment and engagement in the SUN Project is the therapeutic community principle, that the effectiveness of the service depends upon engaging group members in the task of running, delivery, development and evaluation of the service. The utilisation of SUN members’ own resources and expertise is integral to the SUN model of peer support.
SUN Facilitators will have their own lived experience of complex emotional needs associated with a diagnosis of ‘personality disorder’ and will be able to demonstrate their recovery journey. They will work closely with mental health practitioners from ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust) to deliver regular Service User Network (SUN) groups in different community-based locations in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire or Luton. Full training in the SUN model, and weekly supervision by a Psychotherapist / Psychologist, will be provided for all team members.
Facilitators will work to develop and support the therapeutic community principle of the SUN model and the effectiveness of the service through engaging group members in the task of running, delivery, development, and evaluation of the service. The utilisation of SUN members’ own resources and expertise is integral to the model of peer support upon which the SUN groups are based.
SUN facilitators will have regular supervision and support in this role along with appropriate training.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Optional Health Plan
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm Thursday 1st August 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
Claire House Children’s Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the full by creating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life. By providing specialist nursing care and emotional support we help families smile again when life couldn’t get any tougher.
Claire House are looking for an exceptional Finance Business Partner to join our finance team, on a permanent basis, to provide a key link between operational finance and the wider organisation.
The successful candidate will have strong financial background with the experience and desire to work with people from all levels and teams, to support the future ambitions of the organisation.
As a Financial Business Partner, the successful candidate will:
- Prepare the monthly management reporting pack summarising actual, budget and forecast information
- Ensure the relevant budget and forecast information is fed into the monthly management accounts and quarterly board reports
- Produce and manage the timetable for annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
- Ensure all budgets and forecasts are signed off by budget holders, ELT and Trustees
- Be a key point of contact for the wider organisation, sharing and reinforcing key finance processes and understanding
- Support project work and new initiatives by providing financial insight and modelling scenarios.
- Collaborate across the Finance team and share information to ensure we are continually reviewing and seeking process improvements across finance, especially where this impacts the wider organisation
- Provide cover for other roles within the team when needed.
We are looking for:
- Qualified in a recognised professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or equivalent, or significant on the job experience at this level.
- A wide variety of financial experience, preferably in both commercial and not-for-profit organisations
- Experience of working with finance and non-finance managers
- Experience of preparing budgets and forecasts
- Experience of building financial models
- Good IT skills in particular excellent Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to Claire House and its organisational objectives
- A belief in the value of volunteers and of a multi-disciplinary approach
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality
What we offer:
- Generous annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Life cover
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and counselling service
- Free car parking
- Free eye sight test
- Opportunity for hybrid-working, upon completion of probationary period
This role is suitable for hybrid-working (part home/office based)
Please read the job description and person specification on our website for more details.
All applications must be submitted on a Claire House application form available on our website.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th July 2024, Midnight
Interviews will be held: Monday 5th August 2024
Please note that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
We are actively seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.
At Claire House, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value everyone as an individual. We are committed to organisational practices, which promote diversity and inclusion for all employees and volunteers regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. Connecting these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued.
Claire House wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy and we would appreciate your help and co-operation in completing the Equality and Diversity form on our website..
This role is subject to a Standard DBS check
This organisation’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker
£23,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave, company car and pension)
Southampton Care Team - This role covers Southampton and surrounding areas, covering parts Dorset, parts of Hampshire, parts of Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss, and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link.
Interview dates: Interview Dates to be confirmed.
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532