Safeguarding Manager Jobs

Dandelion Time’s pioneering nature-based therapy seeks to rebuild the confidence and self-belief of children and families impacted by trauma, enabling them to take the necessary steps to move forward.  To support our expansion across Kent, we have an exciting opportunity to join our close knit and hugely supportive team as the Bid Manager.  We have just launched our five-year plan and need an experienced, confident and collaborative individual who will be able to hit the ground running.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and supported by an experienced part-time Bid Writer you will be lead on the development and implementation of the income generation strategy for bids, primarily from Trusts and Foundations. Your focus will be to identify a diverse range of high value opportunities to build a pipeline of sustainable income.

To excel in this role you will demonstrate significant experience of researching and writing detailed and compelling proposals for trusts.  You will have a proven track record of meeting and exceeding income targets, securing one-off or multi-year grants of five-figure sums or above and multi-year funding.  

Your excellent communication skills will enable you to cultivate and manage relationships with key decision-makers, including the day-to-day management of both new and existing funders.

Please be aware that your cover letter will be assessed as part of your application and should clearly set out how and why you meet the person specification for this job.

What can we offer you?

At Dandelion Time we always strive to achieve a happy and healthy work-life balance for all.  Where practicable we offer flexible working arrangements to allow you to work in a way that suits your individual lifestyle. 

• Hybrid working and flexibility in work patterns
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) with the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Generous enhanced sick pay
• Excellent communication and technology processes
• Skilled, supportive, collaborative and caring colleagues
• Working in and with nature and animals at our rural based settings
• Opportunity to enjoy be actively involved in our beautiful sites

You will be based at our West Farleigh (Maidstone) site but will on occasion visit our other sites including Shadoxhurst (Ashford) and Shorne (Gravesend) and new ones as we grow. Please note that public transport is limited at all our sites so you will need your own transport.

Safeguarding

Dandelion Time is committed to a culture that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children and their families with robust recruitment procedures that deter and prevent people who are unsuitable to work with children from applying for or securing employment within the charity.  All individuals working in any capacity at Dandelion Time will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education.  This will include a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check against both the Adult and Child Barred List service.  Evidence of ID, your right to work in the UK, your relevant qualifications, current address and satisfactory references are also a requirement.

Equality and Diversity

Dandelion Time is committed to creating a more inclusive organisation which benefits from a variety of perspectives and better reflects the communities we serve, to make smarter decisions and better support our families.  We expect all our people to be accountable for equality, diversity and inclusion at Dandelion Time. It is only by working together in unity that we can ensure that everyone can perform at their best. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community and from a diverse range of genders, backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities.

As part of our Safer Recruitment procedures, we proactively remove bias by ensuring whenever possible, the recruiting panel only receive anonymised applications to complete the shortlisting process.

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Join our retail team as an Assistant Shop Manager at our Dorking shop and support the Shop Manager to maximise shop profit by achieving budgeted income, controlling shop expenditure in line with the shop's budget, and by recruiting and retaining a motivated team of volunteers. You will support the promotion of sustainable shopping and the shop’s social media to increase audience reach, attract customers, donors and volunteer supporters to deliver the Retail Strategy.

Income generation

• To support the Shop Manager to manage the Retail budget to achieve agreed targets:
• Help maximise shop sales by achieving agreed targets both through donated stock and bought in/new goods. This involves proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed amounts and stock planning.
• Achieve Gift Aid sales conversion target through maximising new donor sign up and encouraging repeat donations.
• Achieve the shops additional fundraising activities i.e., Christmas appeal sales targets through involving the shops team.
• Maintain high levels of shop presentation by merchandising and housekeeping to agreed standards as set out in the Shops Operations manual.
• Managing the stock levels of bought in/new goods, to include ordering of more stock as and when necessary.
• Assist in holding and attending Fundraising events to promote the awareness of The Children’s Trust.
• Source links with local communities to promote Retail in the community via media and other sources.
• Role involves a degree of manual handling in the sorting and lifting of stock.
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• Duties and Responsibilities

Administration and compliance

• To ensure adherence to The Children’s Trust policies and procedures, in particular ensuring full compliance of the shops in line with all Health & Safety legislation, Trading Standards, Risk Assessments, Gift Aid, Lottery and all other legal or statutory requirements:
• Assist in controlling shop expenditure through effective cost control of weekly expenses.
• Ensure minimum losses of both stock and cash by following bank and till procedures and safeguarding the property of The Children’s Trust at all times.
• Adhere to all Policies and Procedures including those relating to the compliance with Health and Safety responsibilities, Gift Aid and Lottery.
• Complete all administration to meet the requirements, standard and deadlines for whom this work is produced.
• Embrace the change and development of new technology in the shop, for example The Loop (internal intranet) and Chariot (EPOS till system).
• Timely efficient responses to requests for information including voice and email messages.
• To fulfil any other agreed duties that may at times be reasonably required.

Personnel and Training

• To support the Shop Manager to ensure the Shop’s team are recruited, retained and developed:
• Led by the Shop Manager - provides positive, visible and proactive leadership to the Shops team.
• Assist in managing all employees and volunteers within the Shop in accordance with the aims and values of The Children’s Trust.
• Deputise and be accountable for all Shop Manager duties as and when necessary, in their absence due to sickness, holiday or recruitment.
• Assist the Shop Manager to recruit, induct, support, train and retain team of shop volunteers.
• Attend where appropriate, training courses relevant to the development of the role and Retail Sales meetings if required and cascade information to team as appropriate.
• Assist at other shops if requested and where reasonable.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Trust #Promises.

Customer Service

• To ensure customer care and quality of service.
• Provide excellent customer care through quality of service, dealing with complaints both efficiently and effectively, and having a good understanding of what The Children’s Trust does.
• Support other shops and fundraising colleagues as and when necessary.

Are you organised, persistent and able to manage and progress different tasks in a busy environment? Would you like to use your skills to ensure that those who are struggling financially get the help that they need? If that sounds like you, we might have a place for you at Ealing Foodbank.

We believe anyone in our community should have enough to feed themselves and their family. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We also offer additional advice and support to help people address the underlying issues.

Our work is made possible by a group of amazing volunteers and a small staff team. As Warehouse Manager you will make sure there is enough food in our warehouse and that this food is distributed to our centres. Most day you will work from our office to make sure everything runs smoothly. You will also work from our warehouse on busy day to support our warehouse volunteers.

Role: Warehouse Manager

Responsible to: Ealing Foodbank Manager

Based at: Warehouse (currently Hanwell) and office (currently West Ealing)

Salary: £35,000 per year (FTE)

Hours: 30 hours a week, spread over 5 days (+ occasional weekend days)

Annual Leave: 6 weeks a year + bank holidays

To apply: Please fill in the attached application form, no CVs.

Closing date: Monday 9 December 5pm
Please note, we're actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities
Obtaining, managing, safekeeping and distributing the Food and Supplies necessary to ensure the smooth running of the warehouse and client centres. This includes stock management; procurement; running our warehouse together with our volunteers; arranging transport; liaising with client centres; managing staff and volunteers and arrange food collections and drives.

Please find the full job description attached. 

Requirements
This job is for you if:

• You are able to work independently as well as in a team
• You have excellent processing skills and are a good organiser
• You are able to lead a team
• You have excellent problem solving skills
• You have a heart for people and would love to work behing the scenes to support those who are facing difficulties

Ealing Foodbank is a Christian organisation. The post holder will need to be able to be comfortable with and respectful of the Christian basis of the organisation.

Please find the full Person Specification attached.

Parent & Carer Forum Manager

About us

Merton Mencap is a local independent charity supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism and their families in the London Borough of Merton.

Our services and activities support young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism to learn life-skills for greater independence, take part in community activities and enjoy life.  We support parents and carers and to have a voice, feel less isolated more informed, and develop networks with other parents and carers.

Our reputation as a leading local charity is driven by the professionalism of our staff and volunteers who are committed to making a real difference to the lives of local people.

About the vacancy

In this role, you will support a steering group of volunteer parents and carers who oversee the business of the Forums.  Your excellent organisational skills will ensure parents and carers have a voice at key local meetings, plus you will arrange monthly events for parents and carers such as workshops with key local decision-makers.  You will provide opportunities for parents and carers to develop their own networks of support through WhatsApp & social media, and oversee the publication of bi-annual newsletter. Each year, you will use your analytical skills to measure the impact the Forum is having on the lives of its members and recommend areas for development to the steering group, always seeking to improve the service and reach more families.  

You will line-manage a Forum Administrator who will support you and the work of the Forums. 

This important role forms part of our charity’s strategic offer to local parents and carers.  You will join our senior team plus you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the wider work of the charity such as by attending fun community fundraising activities, working with our partners, and enjoying our social events.

You will receive our mandatory training in safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, equal opportunities & diversity and mental health, plus more technical training including risk assessment and first aid.  

Although not essential, we encourage applications from people with lived experience of learning disability and autism, such as parents and family carers.  All our appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and 2 satisfactory references.

More information
For more information about our Forums, visit our website

At Equal People mencap, we are proud of our 36-year history of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and experiencing mental health needs. We support adults at risk and vulnerable children in RBKC and Westminster. We offer a wide range of support options and activities. 

We aim to support each individual to pursue their aims and dreams, live the life they choose and access, participate in and contribute to their local, and the wider community as much as they wish.

Our Charity has member representation at every level, including 50% of the Board. Inclusion, dignity, respect and the promotion of the rights, opportunities and choices of the vulnerable adults and children we support are key to our ethos and values.

We are rapidly growing and now provide over 1,000 hours per week of support We aim to be the best  social care employer in London.

We are looking for someone who loves a challenge, is creative and has a passion for positive change, with the confidence to make decisions under pressure. You will be self-motivated and determined to achieve the best outcome for the people we support. You will achieve this through leading and motivating a dedicated team of support workers to ensure and maintain the delivery of high-quality support. 
The successful applicant will need to be confident in communicating with the people we support, staff, family members and partner agencies.
To be considered for this role you must have experience and knowledge within the social care sector, experience of working with working with people with complex needs would be desirable. You should also have experience leading teams in Learning Disability services. As this service is registered for personal care/supported living you will be supported to undertake your registration with CQC.
You will be responsible for the continued positive outcomes for the people that we support through management of the services. You will be responsible for cultivating and contributing to a "continuous improvement" environment and will be proactive in the management of your staff, the rotas, and the budgets for your services.
You will be responsible for the quality of the service, as well as the finances and team performance, ensuring that the people that we support are given opportunities to pursue their interests and life goals.  Some of the people we support have profound and multiple learning disabilities alongside other complex healthcare needs such as physical disabilities, Epilepsy, Dysphagia, non-verbal, require peg feeding and some may require involvement with manual handling and supporting people with all aspects of their personal care.
Whilst it is not essential that you have direct experience as a Manager, it is important that you have some management experience, and a good knowledge of the health and social care sector. You will be working within the supported living environment. 
The role will challenge, excite and never be dull but will be truly rewarding.
You must be competent in using IT.
Your working week is flexible covering 7 days per week and will include working weekends and an on-call rota shared with your Senior Support Workers. Flexibility is key.

  NB CLOSING DATE 12th DECEMBER - INTERVIEWS MID JANUARY 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure everyone  receives a service that:

• plays to their strengths.

• helps them overcome barriers.

• achieves the outcomes they wish.

• works to increase everyone’s independence, opportunity, choice and control.

• has a positive view of risk-taking whilst ensuring awareness of safety, security and safeguarding. 

2. Work in a consistent and positive way with managers and other team members   to ensure receive a great service from the whole team. Ensure all EPM  policies and procedures are followed e.g. that:

• support plans, referrals and risk assessments are followed up, actioned and reviewed.

• medication processes are adhered to.

• money is managed effectively.

• health and safety practices are carried out.

• records on the Charitylog database are kept up to date.

• information is communicated to staff, members and families in a timely and accessible fashion.

3. Actively lead the Floating Support Team’s development through coaching, training, supervision, appraisals and team and management meetings.

4. Work alongside the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, CEO and Activities and the Trustees to develop and action strategic plans to maintain, develop, and promote EPM and our services.

5. Promote best practice across the service and the organisation through participation in external and         organisational wide projects and forums. 

6. Participate in the emergency on-call emergency rota (approx 10 nights per month) - £35 per night).

7. Take lead responsibility for the performance and delivery of the support contracts, overseeing the FS Senior Support workers. 

8. Ensure performance standards are evidenced and quality is upheld in everything that the team’ do in complying with relevant CQC, contractual and organisational standards, outcomes and procedures. 

9. To provide written and verbal reports on outcomes to Trustees at the regular Council of Management Meetings. To monitor and review service user and carer feedback, complaints and incident reports and use this information to inform and improve future services and practice.

10. Lead and manage the team to support personalised rota planning via Charitylog (inclusive of day, night and overnight activity) and service user timetables.

11. To lead the Housing Management service, working with the FS SSWs to ensure tenancies are managed appropriately, records maintained, and reports completed for Housing Associations in a timely fashion.

12. To be responsible for, or delegate recruitment of staff and provide excellent leadership, direction and effective management of the team’s resources and finances. 

13. To plan, set and manage project budgets appropriately. To ensure project and individual finances are recorded, managed and monitored appropriately.   

14. Ensure professional standards and   best practice act as key drivers within a culture of continuous service improvement, value for money and safe practice.

EPm operates within a constantly changing environment and as such work priorities and targets may change. The organisation reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the job description and accountabilities in order to meet client needs 

At SSAFA Safeguarding is everybody’s business. This means that as awareness grows and with it the demand for additional support from those supporting our beneficiaries, we need to ensure the right level of support across the charity for those dealing with complex situations involving safeguarding concerns.

We are therefore looking for an experienced social worker to work as our Principal Safeguarding Officer. This role is responsible for safeguarding guidance provided through a Single Point of Contact (SPOC), our response to Safeguarding concerns across the organisation and the building of awareness and ensuring training for all staff.

In addition to this you would manage the individual who provides social work support to our Stepping Stone’s home, supporting those women and children who have survived Domestic Abuse to move forward with their lives.

About the team

You will become part of the Social Care Operations Directorate, reporting directly to the Director of this division and working alongside other parts of SSAFA’s specialist services, all of who are dedicated to ensuring that the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive. 

About you

We are looking for an experienced social worker ready to take on this role within SSAFA. Ideally with experience of working within Domestic Abuse and/or Safeguarding and with knowledge of the legislation, policies, and best practices related to these areas.

You will also need excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, as well as a positive, flexible, and creative approach to problem-solving.

About SSAFA 

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Review the benefits that SSAFA has to offer here.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on 24 November 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: 06 December 2024

About us 

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy. 

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed.

Inclusion and accessibility

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.  We encourage people with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system are encouraged to apply to the role.

About the role

Many people who use our services can incur additional risks of abuse and exploitation because of their personal circumstances and experiences including mental illness, trauma, and violence. Some people may have been subject to abuse in their country of origin or on their journey to, or since coming to the UK. Whilst we support beneficiaries through our services and activities, additional action may be needed to prevent and respond to potential or current risks.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Deputising for the Designated Safeguarding Officer and working with them to develop and implement a robust Safeguarding Strategy within the charity.
• Reporting to the Corporate Safeguarding Board on the implementation of the safeguarding strategy, current organisational safeguarding risks and mitigations to ensure robust safeguarding governance and culture in the charity.
• Convening the Safeguarding Managers Forum to review the implementation of the policy and procedure and share and develop best practice.

Flexible working

The role is suitable for job sharing and partial home working. Attendance at meetings and in-person training in London, Leeds and Sheffield is required. 

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing date: 17 November 2024

Interviews: 26 November (AM) and 28 November (PM)

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. 

Ampleforth Abbey Trust is looking to appoint a strong performance-focused leader to take up the pivotal position of Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing.

About Ampleforth Abbey Trust

Safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is of paramount importance at Ampleforth Abbey and safeguarding all vulnerable groups from harm is a key strategic priority. The Trust’s charitable beneficiaries and safeguarding responsibilities include both vulnerable adults and children. Ampleforth Abbey is home to a large Benedictine community and its main works include the provision of guided and individual retreats and the operation of a Visitor Centre, Tea Room and shop. Monks of the community also serve in local parishes and a small number are resident in a dependent monastery in Zimbabwe. 

Our Role

As Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing, you will ensure the highest standards of safeguarding arrangements are in place across Ampleforth Abbey Trust, that these are robustly maintained and that the charity meets its legal duties and obligations in relation to the same, demonstrating all due care for all relevant legislation and carrying out duties in the most cost-effective and efficient way.

In this role you will have a clear vision of success with a passion for significant and complex challenge, and a track record of developing and delivering effective safeguarding policy and practice. You will possess exceptional influencing and communication skills to help drive a culture of collaborative continuous improvement which motivates and empowers others within the organisation.  You will forge strong and effective partnerships, in particular with our statutory and regulatory partners.  You will conduct yourself in a way befitting our culture: acting with integrity, leading by example, with enthusiasm and strong ambition. You will have the experience, skills and abilities to be able to make an instant impact at the highest-level, in this high-profile role in a demanding and complex environment.

Key Dates

Closing date:    Midday Thursday 21 November 2024

Interviews:  Week commencing 2 December 2024

Start Date: March 2025

Ampleforth Abbey Trust adheres to safer recruitment as part of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding for children and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant pre-employment checks and the receipt of employment references.

To apply please send

· A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, tailored to job description and person specification.

· A Statement of Suitability explaining your motivation for applying for this role and how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role.

Would you like to help keep some of the world's most vulnerable children safe from exploitation and abuse? If so, consider joining Keeping Children Safe as our Africa Programme Safeguarding Adviser.

Keeping Children Safe sets International Child Safeguarding Standards to help organisations protect children from abuse in organisations across the world.

We are completely independent and guided by the best interests of the child principle in all that we do. We work with people who have been subjected to child abuse, researchers, practitioners, policymakers and leaders to defend children’s right to be safe in all organisations, no matter how big or powerful.

This newly created role in our Standards and Learning team will lead on the development and implementation of a new safeguarding programme in higher education institutions in Francophone Africa as well as contribute to the development of Keeping Children Safe globally. The overall goal of this programme is that all children, young people, and youths and adults at risk – especially refugees, youths with disabilities and persons vulnerable to discrimination because of their gender – who encounter Higher Education Institutions are safe from harm.

To apply for this post and to be considered for an interview please apply with your CV and a covering letter addressing each point in the person specification to Helen Carter.  Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled.

In view of the nature of the work involved, any offer of appointment will be conditional upon satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service or police and background checks.

KCS values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will select employees on their individual merits and abilities, irrespective of a person’s gender, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic background, religion or belief, age or disability. KCS has a zero-tolerance policy to any form of harassment and abuse.

Hamelin exists to reimagine life for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, enabling limitless possibilities.

Our mission is to build inclusive, caring, and compassionate communities for autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities. By empowering and supporting these individuals, we strive to enable them to live the lives they choose.

Job Title: Business Manager
Location: Home Based (with expected weekly travel within Essex to meet the requirements of the role)
Salary: £36,000
Job Type: Full-Time

Your New Role
Hamelin is seeking a dynamic Business Manager to lead our expanding Employability and Befriending Projects. In this diverse role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring our projects meet their goals and create a lasting impact in our communities.

As Business Manager, you will oversee two important initiatives:

• Employability Project: Here, you will empower adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to find and maintain meaningful paid employment. You will line manage Hamelin’s Employability Advisor, providing essential support and guidance to foster growth and success within this project.
• Befriending Project: This initiative focuses on enabling adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to engage in community activities through befriending, mentoring, and peer-led programs, all supported by our dedicated volunteers. As Business Manager, you will orchestrate the essential logistical, analytical, and administrative tasks that keep this project running smoothly.

Initially you will oversee the service delivery of the befriending project, whilst supporting the IGC team to secure additional funding to expand into other geographical areas.

On the achievement of additional areas, regional staff will be supported.

This role is crucial in making sure we deliver exceptional service, stay compliant, and run our projects efficiently— whilst ensuring our mission, vision and values are not compromised. You will also be key in developing the Charity as it seeks to evolve its services and reach.

About you
It’s essential that:

• You have at least two years’ experience managing services for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• You possess strong business acumen, with experience in budget management and service development.
• You have a proven track record of successful team management
• You hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
• You are able to work flexibly across locations in Essex to fulfil the requirements of the role.

It’s desirable that:

• You have experience working in a charity or non-profit organisation.
• You have links within employability.
• You have experience in mentorship.
• You’re familiar with the local community and relevant stakeholders.

GENERAL

The Bridge Project South West delivers the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service across Devon and Cornwall for all adults and children who have reported, or are considering reporting sexual assault, rape or sexual abuse. The Bridge Project is a service of TWCC Projects Ltd which is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Women’s Centre Cornwall. The Women’s Centre Cornwall are the lead provider and contract holder for the service which is delivered in partnership with Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services, Intercom Trust, Konnect Communities, The Children’s Society, The Olive Project and West Cornwall Women’s Aid

 PURPOSE

Having commenced the service on 1st October 2024, this is an exciting time to join the service. Working closely with the Head of Services, the post-holder will lead the team of experienced staff to realise the innovative new vision for the service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all adults and children accessing The Bridge Project receive a high quality, trauma informed service that meets their needs and supports any engagement with the criminal justice process
• Ensure that the services are accessible to everyone who needs them and tailored to address any barriers to ensure that individual needs are met
• Ensure that all staff receive high quality line management and support with an emphasis on dynamic caseload management and staff wellbeing
• Line management of Team Leaders and other staff as appropriate
• Provide effective Contract Management including responsibility for performance and reporting
• Ensure that all staff understand their role, practice good professional boundaries and work in accordance with Bridge Project expectations, policies and procedures
• Support the team to embrace the partnership model of working and embed a “team around the person” approach
• Support the Head of Services in strengthening the Bridge Project partnership
• Maintain and develop practice guidelines, procedures and guidance documents in line with best practice, emerging practice and changes in law and other statutory guidance
• Lead effective change management across the service to ensure the successful implementation of improvements and innovation
• Lead on the development and coordination of volunteering and lived experience opportunities across the service including the delivery of training and supporting other staff to deliver training
• Provide support for funding bids and other fundraising activities
• Work closely with the Head of Services on achieving and maintaining relevant service accreditations
• Ensure excellent working relationships and communication protocols with the police, Crown Prosecution Service and Courts.
• Working closely with Impact Manager to fully analyse the effectiveness of interventions for people with different protected characteristics in line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB).
• To champion Lived Experience voices within the Specialist Support Service and ensure the continued development of comprehensive progression pathways for survivors.
• Ensure that accurate and timely records are maintained by all staff including appropriate case notes, equalities and outcomes monitoring and feedback
• Ensure that safe working practices, including lone working, risk assessments, safeguarding and escalation processes are followed by the whole team and monitored closely by line managers
• Taking an active role in The Women’s Centre Cornwall including attendance at Managers meetings, whole organisation events, reciprocal training, safeguarding and duty cover and representing The Women’s Centre Cornwall alongside the Bridge Project where necessary
• Oversee effective management of any waiting lists and interim support
• Act as a Safeguarding Lead for the servicer
• Completion of internal and external reports including narratives, case studies and data analysis
• Working closely with the CEO and Development Manager to identify and secure additional funding
• To represent the Bridge Project and The Women’s Centre Cornwall at meetings, events and conferences delivering presentations and media interviews as required
• Leading on implementation of agreed annual service development plans within the service including EDIB objectives
• Represent the service at key operational and strategic meetings, locally, regionally and nationally
• Leading effective partnership working including referral pathways and managing sub-contractors and working with lead partners
• Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with key external stakeholders
• Ensuring that the service upholds very high standards of confidentiality and is fully compliant with all GDPR requirements
• To undertake the induction training programme.

Are you passionate about youth engagement and community growth? - Exciting Opportunity: Youth Operations and Community Engagement Manager at Caius House – Empower the Youth of Battersea!

About Caius House
Join us at Caius House (pronounced "Keys")—a dynamic youth community hub in Battersea with roots dating back to 1887! Originally founded by Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, our space has evolved from a small College “settlement” to a thriving youth centre focused on providing open-access, stigma-free support to young people aged 8-21. Our mission is simple yet powerful: help young people unlock their potential and navigate the journey from childhood to adulthood.

We offer mental and emotional support, targeted programmes, and structured pathways to empower young people in Battersea. From employability skills to mental health support, our holistic services aim to boost confidence, enhance social skills, and raise aspirations. As part of our sustainability plan, we are focused on user-led service design, increased community ownership, and meaningful partnerships—all of which make Caius House a vital lifeline in our community.

About the Role: Youth Operations and Community Engagement Manager
Are you passionate about youth engagement and community growth? As our new Youth Operations and Community Engagement Manager, you’ll play a critical role in expanding Caius House's reach across Battersea. Working closely with our CEO, you’ll ensure that every young person who walks through our doors has an enriching and impactful experience, inspiring them to stay connected and thrive.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead and Develop – Oversee a team of Youth Workers and sessional staff, ensuring high-quality support and engagement in every programme.
• Empower Youth Voices – Gather insights from our young community to shape programmes that resonate and inspire.
• Drive Community Engagement – Build partnerships and increase participation in our activities to create a vibrant, supportive environment for young people and their families.

What We’re Looking For:
A strong communicator and leader who is passionate about youth and community work. The ideal candidate will bring operational expertise and a creative approach to growing our reach and impact. Your work will directly contribute to the future of young people in Battersea.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of young people? Apply today to join Caius House and be part of a proud legacy that’s making a real impact.

We are currently recruiting a Project Pharmacy Manager (Medical Supplier Capacity Building Project) to join our Programs team.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in RI countries of operation, CET (+/- 3 hours) preferred.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

Note you must have the right to work in your home-based location and that national terms and conditions will apply.

This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.

About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

About the Opportunity

RI has recently entered into a partnership with Takeda Pharmaceuticals, to implement a four-year project medical supply chain project. This project will focus on building the capacity of 20 local pharmaceutical and medical device suppliers in four countries where Relief International (RI) has existing programming: Afghanistan, Yemen, Myanmar, and Syria.

Providing technical leadership, the project Pharmacy Manager working in close collaboration with the Project Director and project Supply Chain Manager, will support activities of the project deliverables.

Your Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities.

• Lead on national health stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support for the project and its sustainability post project (medical regulatory authority, ministry of health, pharmacy associations, public sector medical procurement departments).
• Work with national peer health stakeholders to ensure their understanding, and engagement / support for the project (iNGOs, Health Clusters, aid management partners, UN stakeholders.
• Reach out to other iNGOs active in the project countries to harmonize product portfolios, and develop support for quality standards
• Champion the RI database for medical products including the RI Medical Supply List (MSL), manufacturers, distributors to include relevant quality data about products and suppliers
• Help the Supply Chain and Procurement Coordinator on sourcing and verifying medical assurance quality certificates with local suppliers to enable RI to conduct and improve local medical supply procurement
• Support sub-contractor activities as agreed in the sub-contractor agreement, and Collaborating with the Pharmacy advisor, lead in conducting regular reviews and assessments of sub-contractor work and progress and providing inputs into required reports

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• A master's or bachelor's degree in pharmacy or a related field, OR equivalent working experience.
• Proven experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders in challenging environments, and working with large medical supply components in complex contexts
• Track record in project progress monitoring, tracking and reporting, qualitative and quantitative
• Knowledge of donor and other international medical quality assurance standards, and skills with host country institutions, and international organizations. 
• Comprehensive understanding of medical product quality assurance certification
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating programs with a technical scope similar to the activity, especially focusing on medical procurement & supply chain. 
• Being able to successfully operate in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and technical areas.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

How To Apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter. 
• The cover letter should be two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing Date

1 December 2024. Please apply immediately, we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date.

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.

Interserve GBI is part of the International Fellowship of Interserve, a global community of Christians called to serve the peoples of Asia and the Arab World and to make Jesus known.

This strategic role offers an opportunity to develop and grow Interserve’s engagement with new and existing supporters, whilst contributing to our value of wholistic cross-cultural ministry. 

We are seeking a relational, engaging, creative individual, with a proven track record in an external communications or campaigns role to lead our small Engagement Team. 

In this role you would be responsible for: 

• Development, management and implementation of the Communications Strategy for Interserve GBI and its publications;
• Ensuring that communications and information-flow across the organisation are effective and co-ordinated;
• Oversight of the work of the Engagement Team in linking with churches and individuals; 
• Management of Interserve’s fundraising approach, donor relations and activities;
• Building an effective online and social media presence that supports the objectives of engagement, including appropriately targeted media traffic that best serves Interserve’s different audiences.

If you are someone who has the ability to lead a team to implement new ideas and initiatives creatively, with strong fundraising/donor relations skills and to build collaborative relationships across our organisation; then you may be just the person we are looking for.

In return, our National Office offers a welcoming, prayerful community, with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing, learning and development and flexible working arrangements. 

This is a full time role, which comes with a salary of £47,613,45 and a contributory pension scheme. 

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The role can be worked from our National Office in Birmingham and some remotely from home. There is a minimum of one day per week in the office, more during the first 3 months. 

If you would like to apply, please send your CV with a covering letter and completed application and monitoring form.

Further information including the job description, person specification and application form can be found on our website. 

Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all employees. 

This role has an occupational requirement for the candidate to be a practicing Christian. 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 8th December.  Successful applicants will be interviewed on 12th/13th December at our National Office in Birmingham.