Safeguarding Lead Jobs
About Us
Choose Love does whatever it takes to provide refugees and displaced people with everything from lifesaving search and rescue boats to food and legal advice. We elevate the voices and visibility of refugees and galvanise public support for agile community organisations providing vital support to refugees along migration routes globally. We are a lean, passionate team driving a fast-paced global movement across 26 countries. In over 8 years, we have reached over 5 million refugees and raised tens of millions for over 500 organisations, providing vital support at every stage along migration routes from Europe to the Middle East and along the US-Mexico border. We are powered by you and by our vision - a world that chooses love and justice every day, for everyone.
Summary of Role
The Regional Head of Middle East Programmes supports the organisation’s programmatic efforts with a focus on developing and implementing strategy for the Middle East region whilst also providing hands-on support to day-to-day grants management, partner management and donor coordination and reporting.
The following role works closely with the Director of Programmes and Head of Programmes (Protracted Contexts). The role will also regularly work as the intermediary lead with the established Collective for Refugee Leadership in MENA (CRLM), which is a group of donors and thought partners focused on advancing refugee leadership and support for refugees across the Middle East and North Africa.
You will be highly flexible and adaptive, able to respond effectively and in line with our emergency protocols to humanitarian crises as required, whilst also supporting longer-term protracted programmes work. You will have strong project and grants management experience and highly effective administration skills. You drive efficiency and innovation and provide senior management guidance on international projects, as well as high-quality implementation. You will address challenges and issues in all aspects of project implementation and ensure timely and appropriate solutions, including the identification and mitigation of programmatic risks. You will also demonstrate strong people management skills, with an ability to provide both task management and strategic guidance (in addition to more holistic line management support) to several team members.
Responsibilities
Grant Management
● Manage the Choose Love Middle East team to ensure smooth and efficient grant-making for our work in the Middle East
● This includes leading on, and managing a small team, to:
▪ Work closely with partners to gather, review and track due diligence documentation required for granting to partner organisations.
▪ Support the maintenance of grants systems to track grant making progress e.g start and end dates, reporting deadlines, no cost extensions etc.
▪ Draft and/ or review grant agreements between Choose Love and partner organisations and ensure any grant amendments or addendums have correct and accurate information
▪ Review reports from partner organisations to ensure effective use of Choose Love funds
▪ Work with the Data Lead (Programmes) to review Middle East reporting data received from partners and assess outputs, impact and successes from grant-making in the region. This will include being closely involved in impact reporting within the CRLM initiative.
▪ Working with the Director of Programmes / Head of Programmes to attend monitoring trips to the region
▪ Support the Safeguarding Lead on Safeguarding organisational development for the region as needed
▪ Problem-solving with partners on how to get funding into challenging contexts
Partner Relationship Management
● Build meaningful, effective ongoing relationships with new and existing partners.
● Lead partner calls and track key takeaways and actions to share internally.
● Lead on regular check-ins with existing, long-term partners.
● Respond to ad hoc needs arising from partners - including clarification/support on the application process and support with reporting.
● Maintain up-to-date understanding of the needs of partners.
● Supporting Choose Love Fundraising
● Support with narrative reporting to donors - capturing the work of our implementing partners in the region
● Support with developing proposals for donors to Choose Love
● Respond to ad-hoc requests for information from prospective and existing donors
● Support with organising and hosting donor trips to the region
● Support the Partnerships team in presenting Choose Love’s work at events etc when appropriate
● Build and oversee relationships and liaise with CRLM grant partners, bilateral funders, and other key stakeholders to ensure CRLM strategy and approach are aligned to needs and trends in selected contexts
Regional Strategy
● Working closely with the Director of Programmes and the Head of Programmes (Protracted Contexts) and ELT, to develop and implement the regional strategy for Choose Love’s programmes in the Middle East as part of the wider Choose Love Strategy.
● Consulting with key advisors and stakeholders on recommendations for the Middle East strategy
● Championing and supporting opportunities to promote funding to refugee-led and lived-experience led organisations
● Working with the team to implement the regional strategy and adapt the approach in response to contextual changes or humanitarian emergencies
● Maintain an up-to-date expert understanding of the changing context and needs in the region
● Lead on Choose Love’s involvement in CRLM, including inputting and implementing the new strategy, processes, and systems
● Participate in relevant sector / regional meetings
● Work with the Director of Programmes and Head of Programmes to develop a network of peers working in the region
People Management
● Thoughtfully manage the existing team that supports Choose Love’s Middle East work by providing day to day support, meaningful 1:1s and annual reviews and identifying any learning and development needs
● Collaborate closely with (2) other Regions Heads on wider team initiatives and tasks, and be willing to provide surge management support for other regions during absences or periods of annual leave
● Support CRLM in recruiting and utilising advisors and consultants
Internal Communications
● Facilitate the sharing of regional strategy and updates across the wider Choose Love team to feed into wider fundraising efforts
● Communicate partner activities / asks to the rest of the team, including presentations on team calls and email updates to the team
● Support the ELT with information to feed back to the board about Programmes work.
● Capture information on specific contexts and summarise quickly and efficiently to the Communications team, as well as for external stakeholders/funders.
Essential Criteria
● Fluency in Arabic and English (both in written and speaking)
● Experience working in a programmes or grants-focused role related to the Middle East region
● Experience in the humanitarian sector, ideally with people who have been displaced
● Have permission to work in their country of residence
● Ability to travel within the Middle East region
● Line management experience, with remote line management experience highly desirable
● Experience liaising with donors and external stakeholders
● Report-writing skills
Salary & Benefits
Salary - £40,000 - £47,000
The successful candidate will have working, expert knowledge of the region and will be an Arabic and English speaker. They will also be able to travel, particularly across the Middle East. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits. It is an opportunity to make a difference and work with partners who are genuinely making a difference. This position is fantastic for personal growth and learning in this fast-growing and dynamic charity.
Recruitment Information:
Interviews will take place on the week commencing 22nd July 2024.
Contact Information:
To explore the opportunity further or for any queries you may have, please contact the Choose Love people team
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their CV and a cover letter by noon 9th July 2024
Pre-employment Checks:
Employment with Choose Love will be subject to the following checks before your start date:
● A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
● Receipt of two satisfactory references
Choose Love is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email to discuss in further detail.
Contact Information:
To explore the opportunity further or for any queries you may have, please contact the Choose Love people team.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their CV and a covering letter by noon 9th July 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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VCSE Strategic Lead (Living Well and Wider Wellbeing)
30 hours per week (0.8 post) – over 4 or 5 weekdays, core hours between 8am – 6pm (excluding a 30-minute break)
NJC Point 31 - £39,186 per annum (£31,349 per annum for 30 hours per week)
2-year fixed-term contract
Location: Salford CVS’ office Eccles and various community venues across Salford
The VCSE Strategic Lead for Living Well and Wider Wellbeing is an exciting new role that will be focused on ensuring that the VCSE sector has voice and influence so that Salford people are supported to live well, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing.
The role will be aligned with Salford’s Living Well programme and the city’s Mental Health Collaborative. These are the cornerstones of the design and development of innovative solutions to adult mental health provision in the City. As well as the alignment with Living Well, the lead will also focus on creative health, placed-based working, and physical activity.
The Strategic Lead will work across a broad spectrum of VCSE and public sector partners that design, commission, or deliver activities and services that support the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Salfordians. This spectrum includes NHS Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, Salford City Council, START, Mind in Salford, Salford Community Leisure, Salford Sport, and Physical Activity Alliance.
The Strategic Lead will play a key role in ensuring that there is collaborative working and effective communication within Living Well. This also includes key stakeholders, strategic partners in Salford, Local Authority, VCSE, and NHS organisations.
Living Well
Living Well is an innovative new service created and delivered by a partnership between START, Mind (Salford), Six Degrees, and Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust. A multi-agency team, collaborating to provide positive, humanistic, and safe experiences for those experiencing poor mental health who are unable to meet the threshold for community mental health services.
This post requires an enhanced level DBS check.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate extensive experience of building multi-sectoral partnerships and relationships, as well as having outstanding communication skills. They will also have a clear understanding of the VCSE sector, preferably in Salford, and mental health and wellbeing context across Greater Manchester.
If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!
Closing date: Friday 26th July 2024 at 12 noon
Interview date: Thursday 15th August 2024
We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.
Please note late applications will not be accepted.
At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Graphic Designer to join our External Affairs team.
You'll lead and manage the development of Ambitious about Autism's brand look and feel, maintaining a clear set of brand guidelines and acting as brand guardian. You'll lead on producing designed collateral as required, responding to artwork requests and managing the visual look and feel of any designed resources.
You'll manage the production process of design briefs, ensuring that projects are delivered on-time and to a high quality. You'll contribute to the development and production of animated and video content, as well as providing support for colleagues producing their own materials, checking artwork for accuracy, quality and consistency with our brand.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Extensive experience of working in an artwork or design role.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of working with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience in developing a range of digital and print assets, as well as web design best practices.
- Experience in producing materials in a range of accessible formats.
When applying, please include a link to your portfolio at the top of your cover letter. Alternatively, please upload your portfolio as an attachment.
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tearfund has created a new role intended to strengthen Tearfund's safeguarding policies, practice and culture within Tearfund and with all our delivery partners globally.
This is an exciting new opportunity for an experienced professional to lead, develop and champion this critical area of our work.
The successful candidate will be up to date on the UK legislative framework, Charity Commission requirements and a good understanding of regional and global standards on safeguarding. The successful candidate will play a strategic role on behalf of Tearfund in developing sector wide best practice. They will have a key role in supporting the development of safeguarding best practice across our programme work as well as each aspect of Tearfund's work globally.
An important part of their role will be to promote good practice and lead and commission training with Tearfund staff and delivery partners to develop our knowledge and practice. They will play a central role in case management, pastoral care advice, investigations, compliance and reporting to the Executive Team, Board, and relevant authorities and agencies.
You will have:
- Recent and significant experience of safeguarding in a multi-disciplinary context
- Experience of working alongside the Christian faith community in the application of safeguarding best practice
- In-depth knowledge of the UK statutory legislative framework for safeguarding children and adults at risk as well as Charity Commission guidance
- Good understanding of regional and global standards on safeguarding and versatility in managing complex safeguarding incidents across programme implementation countries
- Significant experience of developing and implementing safeguarding policies and protocols to strengthen strong safeguarding practices in a global context
- Strong written and verbal skills across culture and all levels of the organisation
Do you share in Tearfund's vision to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives, and reaching their God-given potential?
Do your skills match the above? Then we'd love to hear from you!
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
Contract: This is a part time role working 28 hours per week.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
The aim of this newly created role is to lead organisational change on safeguarding and protection across Care4Calais.
The Head of Safeguarding and Protection will provide strategic and operational leadership across all protection and safeguarding prevention, reporting and response initiatives to facilitate a values-led organisational culture of safety, non-discrimination, dignity and respect for all.
Responsibilities
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Develop, lead and implement safeguarding and protection strategy across the whole organisation.
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Manage the incident management and referral process for safeguarding and protection incidents.
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Oversee the implementation of Care4Calais’ mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
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Develop and deliver training and resources on safeguarding and protection to grow capacity across the organisation.
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Attend and contribute meaningfully to team meetings.
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Develop and maintain a network of key contacts within relevant authorities, legal teams dealing with immigration and public law matters, and other NGOs focused on the support of refugees and people seeking asylum.
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Attend relevant external meetings, representing the organisation as needed, ensuring that knowledge and learning is shared across the department.
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Complete relevant external training required to undertake the role.
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Be prepared to travel to locations in UK and France where C4C staff are operating.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
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Significant experience of leading organisational change on safeguarding and protection initiatives in an international humanitarian context.
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Experience and knowledge of international safeguarding and protection standards and good practices, as well as legal and regulatory obligations applicable to charities registered in the UK and (desirable) France.
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Experience of implementing safeguarding measures for children and adults at risk of harm.
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Significant experience of incident management and investigations.
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Demonstrable experience of acting with integrity and moral courage in challenging circumstances.
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Understanding of, and commitment to, challenging intersectional power differentials that can contribute to an organisational culture with high safeguarding risks.
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Understanding of, and commitment to, survivor-centred, trauma-informed and rights-based approaches to safeguarding and protection.
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Experience of developing and delivering training on safeguarding and protection at all levels.
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Understanding and experience of safeguarding and protection issues related to volunteers including mental health and resilience.
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Resilience in the face of challenging and emotionally demanding situations, with a positive and solution-oriented mindset.
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Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
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Meticulous attention to detail in documentation and case records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.
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A demonstrable understanding of confidentiality.
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Demonstrable commitment to Care4Calais’ values and mission.
Desirable
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Proficiency in one or more of the languages spoken within asylum seeking communities, such as, but not limited to: Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya, Amharic.
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Experience of working with asylum seekers, refugees, displaced people or for human rights-based organisations.
The successful applicant will be provided with the induction and training needed for them to succeed in the role. Care4Calais is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and recognises that this is invaluable to our ability to serve the communities we support.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including from Black, Asian and Minority-Ethnic communities, people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, and people with lived experience of the UK immigration system. If you have any questions about this or need additional support with the application process for any reason, please contact us.
Care4Calais is committed to safeguarding, so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and assessments to ensure post holders demonstrate attitudes and values that align with our commitment to an organisational culture that promotes safeguarding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) to join our team on a part time basis (22.5 hours per week).
The purpose of the role is to ensure the Cathedral is a safe place for the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults always.
The role of Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) will be key to ensuring that all those involved in the life of the Cathedral, including cathedral staff and volunteers, are aware of and understand the safeguarding measures needed to ensure that Worcester Cathedral is an inclusive and safe place for all.
It is both a proactive and responsive role, helping to strengthen our safeguarding culture, promoting best practice, supporting others to meet their safeguarding responsibilities, overseeing casework and responding swiftly and appropriately to any specific safeguarding concerns. The role will have both strategic and operational elements, helping to develop strategic plans for improving our safeguarding provision and taking the lead on ensuring that practical progress is made.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the Cathedral’s governing body (the Chapter) and Senior Executive Team (SET) are supported in fulfilling their responsibilities as they relate to safeguarding.
Respond to all safeguarding concerns and incidents, supporting victims and survivors, advising staff and volunteers, and overseeing safeguarding agreements. Be visible and accessible to cathedral staff and volunteers, helping them recognise, response, and properly record all concerns, and determining what referrals are necessary. Provide focussed support where there is frequent engagement with young people and vulnerable adults including:
- The Welcome Team
- Day Chaplains
- The Music team
- The Learning Team
- The Clergy
- Lay Readers, and
- Other lay ministers
To undertake casework as necessary, including:
- Supporting individuals (and staff and volunteers involved) as required.
- Undertaking risk assessments and safety plans and, with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), manage any allegations against staff and volunteers.
- Keep casework records electronically, in line with the protocols and templates mandated by the Church of England or required by the DSA.
- Undertake an annual review of safeguarding policies, practices and relevant documents e.g. Cathedral Safeguarding Handbook and advise the Chapter on developments in safeguarding practice and regulation
- Undertake safeguarding risk assessments, draw up safety plans and monitor implementation as required.
- Collaborate with the People Administrator and Diocesan Safeguarding Team to ensure that appropriate and necessary training is delivered and documented for all staff and volunteers.
- Determine the training needs for all those who work in the cathedral (staff and volunteers), meeting the requirements of the Church of England and developing context-specific training for key roles.
- Provide quarterly safeguarding reports to the Safeguarding Committee and other committees / groups and as required.
- Lead on safeguarding projects on behalf of the Cathedral.
- Co-ordinate the Cathedral’s response to Safeguarding Audits and other work required by the National Safeguarding Team (NST) or Church of England.
About You
You will have substantial experience in a safeguarding role previously.
Qualifications / Experience Required
- Proven experience of managing the delivery of effective safeguarding operations.
- Proven experience of managing complex safeguarding casework.
- Experience of working at a strategic level, at least at middle manager level, influencing decision-making and implementation.
- Knowledge of the statutory framework, pertaining to safeguarding.
- The ability to communicate the importance of safeguarding to non-safeguarding audiences.
- Confidence to challenge senior leaders, to ensure best practice in safeguarding in all areas of the Cathedral's life.
- Curiosity about the complexity of the Cathedral, and the particular challenges and opportunities that creates good safeguarding practice.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Staff discounts – in the café and shop.
If you are experienced in Safeguarding, and are looking for a rewarding new challenge, we want to hear from you!
Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
Location – Worcester, Worcestershire.
Hours of Work – 22.5 hours per week, some flexibility around working days and hours and some evening working to enable training
Salary - £21,000 (FTE £35,000)
Worcester Cathedral is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individual
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Job Responsibilities
This is a list of the main duties or tasks that the post holder will be expected to undertake.
1.To ensure training requirements are met
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Deliver safeguarding training, mainly via Zoom, to a range of abilities, facilitating a safe shared learning environment in both an online setting and in person.
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Provide professional advice to a range of stakeholders including Leaders, Safeguarding Leads, Community Members and Lay staff on policy, procedure, good practice and DBS application processes.
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Ensure all training course and materials are inclusive and accessible to all
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Develop learning resources including presentation slides, interactive learning approaches, pre and post course reading/exercises and reference materials.
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Maintain detailed training records and produce reports for internal and external use.
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Promote embedding effective practice, through training, that enables attendees to identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
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Develop and maintain good internal and external working relationships with RLSS membership, partner organisations and stakeholders around safeguarding including CSSA, diocesan workers and Catholic organisations.
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Ensure that training is reflective, evidence-based, robust, transparent and can be upheld in the case of challenge.
2. To promote health and wellbeing through training
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Facilitate open and generous communication and sharing of best practice.
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Ensure that the experience and voice of survivors is embedded in training materials, and the delivery of training
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Be open, empathetic and alert to issues being brought forward
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Promote that safeguarding is done best when done with other professionals and encourage a collaborative approach to safeguarding.
3. To work within RLSS policies and procedures
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Alert the RLSS Safeguarding Manager, to any/all identified issues of risk and recommend immediate remedial steps be taken to reduce risk and improve practice.
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Provide support to members ensuring timescales are adhered to.
4. Professional Leadership, development, and working in best practice
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Encourage, develop and implement creative and imaginative approaches to improve the overall service in line with national and local priorities, user feedback and efficient use of resources.
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Demonstrate and champion evidence-based practice and keep abreast of developments.
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Draw upon and promote professional values and ethics.
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Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
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Take ownership of own professional development; attending training, supervision, workshops, courses and meetings and applying this learning to service improvements and further opportunities for professional development.
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Proactively support the service through periods of organisational change.
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Willing to share learning and expertise across the organisation.
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Be part of a team that delivers a responsive and effective service.
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Facilitate a culture of innovation, accountability and empowerment amongst RLSS membership
5. Equal Opportunities / Diversity
The RLSS is committed to Equal Opportunities, our policy affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of sex, sexuality, age, marital status, ethnic origin or disability. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other employees and individuals they work with.
6. Health and Safety
It is the responsibility of every employee to ensure the effective discharge of health and safety responsibilities.
The nature of this post will require flexibility to meet service needs as they arise which will include work outside normal office hours including responses to emergencies.
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude to the duties which may have to be varied after discussion, subject to the needs of the service and in keeping with the general profile of the post.
Personal Specification
Educational Achievements, Qualifications, Training and Knowledge
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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
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Additional training or teaching qualification
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Relevant training experience/qualification and/or experience within a teaching/ training or safeguarding role or environment
Experience
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A substantial track record delivering impactful training virtually and in-person.
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Clear and effective knowledge of Training and/or Safeguarding and promoting wellbeing
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Excellent communication and presentational skills, both oral and written including the ability to translate complex issues into clear, focused and understandable language for a range of audiences.
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Delivering targeted and focused training
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Summarises and communicates information effectively
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Strong understanding of IT applications (particularly Outlook, MS Excel, PowerPoint and video conferencing.)
Job related Aptitude and Skills
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Highly organised and strong time management skills with a solution focused, logical and innovative approach to challenges
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Demonstrable self-awareness and ability to act proactively and demonstrate high levels of trust and personal accountability.
RLSS is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Committed to a safer Catholic Church. RLSS is an independent team of safeguarding professionals offering safeguarding services
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CISV International is looking for someone with strong professional experience in safeguarding, child protection or incident management and a background in investigation and case management to join us as an Interim Safeguarding Support Officer for our main programme season running from June to September 2024.
The role will focuses on supporting child-related safeguarding cases and completing investigations during our busiest season of international, camp-based programmes for young people.
Join our dynamic, international organization and bring your expertise to the forefront! If you possess investigative experience from social work, policing, or education, we want you. Embrace the opportunity to engage sensitively with diverse cultures globally. Your understanding with collaborating with volunteers will come in as a plus to your success.
This is a temporary, full-time remote working position until the end of September 2024. We are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible, ideally no later than early July we will interview on an ongoing basis until we find the right candidate. If successful, the post holder will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position which will be advertised during this time.
ABOUT CISV
CISV International is a global organisation dedicated to educating and inspiring for peace through building inter-cultural friendship, cooperation and understanding. Founded in 1950, today we are a federation of nearly 65 National Associations with over 200 Chapters or local groups.
Through our innovative, fun, non-formal ‘learning by doing’ programmes we help our young participants develop to their full potential as future leaders and active global citizens, to make a difference in their communities and the world. We also give them the opportunity to build global friendships and networks that will last them a lifetime.
Salary: £30,000-32,000 per year, depending on experience.
Hours: full time, 35 hours per week
Annual leave: 23 days per year pro rata
Deadline: we will review applications on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.
To apply please send us a copy of your CV and cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Diocese of Guildford is seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to serve as the Independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) plays a vital role in the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Guildford in challenging and championing a positive culture of safeguarding across our parishes, Cathedral, and worshipping communities.
The Panel provides oversight of safeguarding arrangements in the Diocese and provides a source of independent advice, expertise, scrutiny and challenge on safeguarding strategy, policies and procedures.
As chair of the panel, you will work with a dedicated team of safeguarding experts, specialists and diocesan staff to ensure that the DSAP discharges its role of advising the Bishop of Guildford, the Diocesan Board of Finance and other senior leaders on the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
The ideal candidate will:
· Have extensive professional safeguarding and leadership experience.
· Hold an Academic or professional qualification in social or health care, police, education or legal discipline.
· Have experience of chairing complex, professional meetings at senior level in an efficient manner.
· Have strong negotiation skills to assist in resolving any conflict between agencies.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the Independent Chair of DSAP
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.
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Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We are currently two years into our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy and are due to publish our progress in Autumn 2024. The EDI Lead will join the Head of EDI to help grow, develop, and support our diversity staff networks and our team of colleague trainers who deliver in-house EDI training and to curate our staff EDI learning journey.
We are seeking someone with experience in project management, particularly change management, and experience with staff diversity networks or employee resource groups (ERGs) and developing impactful learning solutions (design, delivery and evaluation). The successful candidate will demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of EDI concepts and language, along with effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage colleagues of all cultures, backgrounds and experience.
Anna Freud is made up of people with a passion for change, which requires in-depth understanding of how EDI impacts the work we do and those we serve as a leading mental health charity recognised internationally. The EDI Lead will work with teams across the organisation including our People and Culture team to shape meaningful interventions and improve representation in our services and staff.
This will be an influential role supporting more equitable and inclusive practice for our staff, and in our schools work, clinical, research, and education and training.
Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
Contract duration
Permanent.
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), ), Monday 8 July 2024.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 11 July 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held remotely Thursday 18 July and/or Thursday 25 July 2024.
How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
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For over 75 years MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of Christian and relief organisations, enabling practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to be delivered to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.Leading the people team you will oversee the development and implementation of our PEOPLE strategy designed to attract, develop, and retain a high performing and creative workforce who are passionately engaged with our vision to see isolated people changed by the love of Christ. Part of that plan will be the development of strategies to address our recruitment needs both in the UK and overseas. The Director will also provide strategic level HR leadership to our 60+ UK based staff and 30 staff and their families overseas.
Reporting to the CEO, you will serve on the six-strong senior leadership team contributing to the wider organisational strategy and play a central role shaping the Christian culture of the organisation.
There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian. Additional information is available on request.
Responsibilities
The Director of People and Culture has nine key performance areas
- Enhancing learning within the charity to ensure that we have the skills, experience and mindset needed to move forward. (Learning & Development)
- Shaping our practice to align with our Values, Mission, and Cultural Norms (Culture)
- Creation and maintenance of a positive culture promoting staff wellbeingand community. (Wellbeing)
- Design and delivery of strategies to increase the number of new recruits to serve overseas and attract and hire talent to serve in our offices in the UK. (Talent Acquisition)
- Shared responsibility for Improving Partnership internally within MAF UK and externally with MAF International (MAFI), other Resourcing Groups and mission and Church groups within the UK. (Partnership)
- Taking thelead on all HR related issues and acting as a trusted partner and guide to members of the Executive Team. (Leadership)
- Managing our compensation and benefits schemes to ensure that MAF UK compensation remains fair and competitive. (Compensation & Benefits)
- Maintaining a high level of legal awareness and ensuring HR legal obligations are maintained and our policy and practice is appropriate (Legal & Finance)
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- Ensure that HR policy and practice remains compliant
- Ensuring that our ‘Safeguarding’ responsibilities are upheld, staff receive training and DBS checks as appropriate
- Oversight of the People budget including the international staff, recruitment and training.
9. Professional Development by maintaining currency with employment legislation, HR good practice, and trends within Christian mission organisations
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Requirements:
Education/Qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent standard
- CIPD qualified (Level 7 - Chartered membership)
Experience:
- Proven experience in senior HR, management, and leadership roles
- Success in HR strategy design and change management
- Significant experience in recruitment
Skills/Abilities:
- Strategic planning and financial management expertise
- Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
- Ability to influence at all levels within a complex organisation
- Knowledge of UK HR employment legislation
Personal Attributes:
- Committed evangelical Christian, able to represent MAF's mission, values and beliefs
- Emotional resourcefulness and service orientation
- Flexibility and adaptability towards others and circumstances
Terms and Conditions
- Location: This role can be based at the MAF UK Offices in Folkstone, Kent or optionally could be in the Oxford, Cambridge arc as we seek to launch a new hub in the Milton Keynes area, maximising our engagement with a thriving local aerospace and charity sector region. Up to two days a week in our Folkstone Office might be initially required.We welcome hybrid working in line with our flexible working policy, the needs of the business, the requirements of the role and your location. This will be discussed at interview.
- Working Hours: This is a full time role (at least 36 hours per week, with 1 hour for lunch daily unpaid) but requiring some flexibility on the successful candidate to work additional hours occasionally some of which could be outside the normal business hours. Hours should be agreed with line manager.
- Travel: Flexibility will be required for working additional hours and travel to meet business needs (inlcuding overseas travel) or for travel/meetings on weekends or evenings.
- Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year and 8 paid public holidays per year.
- Pension Scheme: Non-contributory (10% of salary).
- Probation: 6 months
- Notice Period: 3 months each.
- Salary: circa £65,000 per annum
Deadline for applications: midnight Sunday, 28th July 2024.
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!
About the Project:
Another Way is a bespoke project that specifically targets young people between the ages of 14 and 21 who are involved in or affected by criminal exploitation/or serious youth violence and those who are at serious risk of becoming involved. The key deliverable is the late-night sessions from 9pm to 12am+ where we provide a safe space at a time when young people are typically at most risk. The service provides young people with a platform to build positive relationships, engage in a range of positive activities, cook and eat together and access educational and employment pathways.
About Us:
The Harrow Club is a community-based youth organisation committed to offering innovative, accessible, and high-quality opportunities that enable young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to maximise their life chances.
Job Purpose/Main Tasks:
▪ You will be responsible for managing and developing our suite of programs aimed at reducing youth violence where we operate.
▪ You will lead a team who will engage individuals at risk through a late-night safe-space provision, detached street work and other interventions alongside referral routes created with other agencies.
▪ You will be responsible for managing this high-risk project as safely as possible working closely with, and supported by, the leadership team.
▪ You are able to build relationships with other local partners and community services to gain knowledge of target areas.
▪ You are able to attend external meetings and stakeholder events to promote the work of the programme and foster opportunities for collaboration and further development.
▪ You will provide regular updates from the program for both internal and external audiences. Regular meetings will take place with key keyholders such as the police, gang units, community teams and others.
▪ You will be responsible for the recording, monitoring and evaluation of the work within the prescribed framework.
▪ You will coordinate and undertake training, team meetings, supervision and staff appraisals.
▪ Other duties commensurate with the post and the needs of the organisation.
▪ - Serve as an integral member of the safeguarding team, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals.
▪ - Assist in the development and implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices, aligning with local regulations and best practices.
▪ - Stay informed on current safeguarding issues and trends, providing training and guidance to staff and volunteers on safeguarding protocols.
Required Qualification and Experience:
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this role to ensure the safety and protection of all young individuals in our care.
- Strong and verifiable track-record of working with challenging and vulnerable young people.
- Strong and verifiable track-record of project managing high impact programmes.
- Strong and verifiable track-record of managing delivery teams successfully.
- Experience of community outreach working in a similar setting.
- Full UK Driving License.
Desirable qualifications and Experience:
- Mini-bus Driver’s Licence (MiDAS etc.).
- Educated to Degree Level.
- An awareness of current issues affecting the local communities in London.
Experience, Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
▪ Ability to work effectively with young people.
▪ Experience of working with young people who might be difficult to engage and demonstrate challenging behaviour.
▪ Effective communication skills particularly with young people but also with colleagues.
▪ Good interpersonal and teamworking skills.
▪ Ability to record, monitor and evaluate your work.
▪ Able to work well with confidential material and sensitive situations.
▪ Have an imaginative and enthusiastic approach.
▪ Reliable and conscientious approach to the work.
▪ Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement.
▪ Have a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised.
▪ Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments.
▪ Is confident with high levels of self-esteem.
▪ Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication.
▪ Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can-do attitude.
▪ Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour.
You are welcome to arrange an informal conversation about the role - please send over a CV and in your Covering Letter request this.
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Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families. We deliver projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals.
ABOUT US
At Spurgeons, our Partnership and Development team isn't just about achieving goals; we're about doing it with flair, creativity, and a touch of innovation! Comprising fundraising and partnership development experts who are as dynamic as they are innovative, our team thrives on pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box to drive positive change. We're not your average team – we're a vibrant and energetic bunch who love what we do. From team-building activities to celebrating successes, we believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to do their best work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Embark on a meaningful journey with Spurgeons as our Research and Stewardship Lead, where you'll be instrumental in shaping our fundraising landscape and fostering profound connections with our supporters, ultimately transforming the lives of children, young people, and families. In this pivotal position, you'll dive deep into the world of philanthropy, meticulously researching potential donors, grant opportunities, and strategic partnerships. Through your keen insights and strategic acumen, you'll unearth invaluable opportunities that drive our fundraising efforts forward, enabling us to extend our reach and impact. But your impact won't stop there. You'll also champion the art of supporter engagement, crafting bespoke experiences that resonate deeply with each individual who interacts with Spurgeons. By nurturing these relationships with care and dedication, you'll ensure that every supporter feels valued, understood, and inspired to join us in our mission. Together, we'll forge a path towards a brighter future for those we serve, guided by our shared commitment to compassion, integrity, and unwavering dedication. Join us in making a tangible difference and building a community of support that transcends boundaries and transforms lives.
ABOUT YOU
Join us at Spurgeons as a Research and Stewardship Lead, where your extensive background in supporter engagement and relationship management will shine. With a proven track record in designing and executing successful supporter engagement strategies, your expertise will be crucial in crafting impactful campaigns. Leveraging your proficiency in CRM systems and Excel, you'll analyse data with precision, driving informed decisions to enhance supporter experiences. Your proactive approach to problem-solving and innovative thinking will fuel our efforts to innovate and adapt in a dynamic environment. With excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset, you'll collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and maximising impact. Your dedication to quality and results, coupled with a continuous learning mindset, will drive excellence in everything you do. Your experience in the charity sector and previous fundraising team roles will provide valuable insights into our work, while your strong understanding of data compliance and Office 365 integration will ensure efficient operations. As a conscientious and ambitious professional, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, embracing challenges and seizing opportunities for growth.
Join us in our mission to support vulnerable children, young people, and families, and make a meaningful impact every day.
BENEFITS
- Continuous professional development
- Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives
- In house learning platform
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Charity discount scheme
Closing date: 14/07/2024
Shortlisting date: 15/07/2024
Interview date: 29/07/2024
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
Spurgeons aim to be a Living Wage Employer.
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
We create family hubs where we’re needed most, so, when a family member needs support, turn to us.
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Your responsibilities will include:
Programme Development and Implementation
- Develop and implement mentoring programme and initiatives in alignment with the BelEve's goals and objectives.
- Implement programme guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and effectiveness in mentoring relationships.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify programme needs, goals, and target populations.
Mentor and Mentee Recruitment and Training
- Recruit and screen potential mentors and mentees, ensuring they meet programme criteria and expectations.
- Conduct training sessions for mentors and mentees, providing guidance on programme goals, roles, and responsibilities.
- Match mentors and mentees based on compatibility, interests, and goals, and facilitate introductions and initial meetings.
Relationship Management and Support
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to mentors and mentees throughout the duration of the mentoring relationship.
- Facilitate regular check-ins and evaluations to assess progress, address challenges, and provide feedback and support.
- Mediate conflicts or issues that may arise between mentors and mentees, providing guidance and resolution as needed.
Programme Evaluation and Reporting
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of mentoring relationships and programme activities, collecting feedback and data to assess impact and outcomes.
- Prepare regular reports on programme metrics, accomplishments, and challenges for internal and external stakeholders.
- Use evaluation findings to inform programme improvements and enhancements.
- Effectively deliver against the agreed Programme KPI’s
Collaboration and Outreach
- Collaborate with internal and external partners, including schools, and community organisations to promote mentoring opportunities and expand programme reach.
- Represent BelEve at events, meetings, and conferences to raise awareness of the mentoring programme and recruit participants.
- Develop and maintain relationships with mentors, mentees, and partner organisations to support programme sustainability and growth.
Safeguarding
- Act as the Deputy Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
- Collaborate with the Safeguarding Lead to review, update, and develop safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.
- Support the dissemination and implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures throughout the mentoring programme.
- Provide support and guidance to staff, volunteers, and stakeholders on safeguarding-related matters, including responding to queries, concerns, and disclosures in a timely and appropriate manner.
Community Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with our community organisations, schools, government agencies, and other stakeholders to enhance collaboration and resource-sharing for youth development efforts.
BelEve is a girl-focused charity with a mission to empower girls to become leaders of their world.
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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Young Women adn Girls Community Keyworker
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Stratford
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2025
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Young Women’s Keyworker will work with young women aged 15-24 to provide specialist 1:1 support to those referred into the service. The service is designed to be a “whole system” response to women and girls in the Criminal Justice System, so a key part of the role will include building relationships with statutory and VCS agencies, to support and encourage more young women to access the Minerva service, as well as setting up specialist referral pathways for young women in the community.
About You:
To be successful as the Young Women’s Keyworker you will:
Bring an in-depth knowledge of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending; both in and out of the Criminal Justice System. Have a strong understanding of the context and challenges facing vulnerable young women and girls, including the impacts of domestic violence, mental health, and sexual health.
Bring a significant experience of working with young women experiencing issues related to offending and experience of community engagement, advocacy and support work with young people and have proven practical experience of using motivational interviewing and coaching techniques with young women and girls, using a woman-centred approach to build trust and rapport. You will demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with relevant statutory and voluntary groups, developing and maintaining strong constructive working relationships.
How to apply:
Please submit your up to date CV along with a covering letter to the Talent email address - PLEASE WRITE THE JOB TITLE IN THE *SUBJECT*
· Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 21 July 2024 @23:59
· Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.