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Who we are

Clackmannanshire Economic Regeneration Trust (CERT) is a charitable organisation established to support the economic and social wellbeing of those who live and work in Clackmannanshire, Scotland’s smallest local authority area.  CERT was formed in July 2020 by a board of trustees committed to supporting the Wee County’s development.  We have a small staff team who currently deliver a range of projects to help Clacks, including Positive Moves and Multiply.

We’re looking for our Chief Executive Officer

Our new CEO will lead the CERT team to deliver our vision and mission by focussing on our strategic priorities and role modelling our approach. They will lead CERT into its next phase of growth and development.

The CEO will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, managing operations and driving our strategic objectives. They will work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure our mission is effectively communicated and implemented while engaging with the community, stakeholders and partners to promote our initiatives and values.

To find out more

Download the recruitment pack, which includes a full job description and person specification as well as details of how to apply.

[Recruitment Pack Jan 2025] See Attched PDF

Closing date for applications: 5pm on 31 January 2025

Interview date: Interviews will be held in Alloa during February 2025

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application. Thank you for your interest.

The Mudlarks Community is a Hertford based charity supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities and mental health concerns. Through supported learning and meaningful work in the community we help people build confidence and self-worth whilst developing important skills.

Since its inception in 2008, Mudlarks has become a much valued and respected part of the community in Hertford and the surrounding area. We are now looking for an inspirational leader to join us on a full-time, permanent basis and continue to strengthen this legacy.

 Location of job: Mudlarks’ office and across all services provided by Mudlarks, as well as regularmeetings with sponsors and other stakeholders. This is not a remote working position.

Hours: Generally 40 hours a week, but flexibility is required. Events, fundraising and networking take place outside office hours.

 The Benefits

· Salary: Circa £45,000 pa, depending on experience

· NEST company pension scheme

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

The Role

As the Chief Executive Officer, you will:

•  Develop and deliver a strategic plan and annual budget.

•  Develop Mudlarks’ public profile, build relationships with, and influence key stakeholders

•  Provide effective and dynamic leadership across the Mudlarks organisation.

•  Establish and monitor key indicators of the charity’s impact and financial health.

•  Lead fundraising activities including applications to win contracts from public bodies and income from individual and corporate donations, legacies, trusts and grants.

•  Manage direct reports effectively, providing supervision, support, development and annual appraisals for all managers, and ensure they do so for all staff.

•  Uphold the charity’s culture of care, ensuring employees, participants, customers, partners and volunteers are respected and valued.

•  Ensure that Mudlarks’ policies and practices are up to date, relevant and fair in the current charity environment and that the organisation is managed in line with the current best practice in employment and equality legislation

•  Undertake any other duties as required by the trustees.

About you

To be considered as our Chief Executive Officer, you will need:

· Proven experience in senior leadership and inspirational team management.

· Expertise in strategic planning, operational delivery, and monitoring outcomes.

· Outstanding advocacy and relationship-building skills.

· Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Competency in the use of IT applications

· Own vehicle and clean driving licence

· Attributes such as integrity, resilience, and adaptability are essential, along with a deep commitment to our mission.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree is expected. Further qualifications in social care or the environment would be helpful but not essential. Experience of working in the learning disability sector is desirable.

Full Job description and application form available on request.

Closing date for applications: 24th January 2025

As Purposeful Ventures' Evaluation Manager you will work in a newly forming evaluation team, as part of a larger experienced and growing organisation, alongside inspirational charities and social enterprises to successfully grow and deliver systemic change.

Purposeful Ventures is currently developing a framework to better understand our impact as an organisation and our approach to monitoring and evaluation for our projects and portfolio organisations. This evaluation work is intended to allow us and the organisations we work with to learn, and to support internal accountability and decision-making.

You will have a crucial role in implementing our developing approaches to monitoring and evaluation to better understand and learn about our impact as an organisation and supporting our portfolio organisations to better understand and maximise the difference they make for young people. You will work closely with both internal and external colleagues, using your technical evaluation skills to provide evaluation support to our portfolio organisations, aligned with sector standards and programme maturity, to inform programme design, delivery and communication of impact.

Successful candidates will have demonstrable experience and success in evaluation roles. This may include research roles in a research agency or other settings designing and delivering robust evaluations for funders or the charitable sector.

Closing date: Monday 20th January, 9am

 

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Intelligence Analyst (Project Officer)

Full time (40 hours per week)

£27,953

1 Year Fixed Term (with view to extend)

London-based, hybrid-style and flexible working

You will be part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for identifying relevant data or trends from our web scraping partners, our own data warehouse (TA Hub), and other intelligence sources that can be used in investigation and ultimately utilised by our commercial partners and law enforcement agencies.

Human traffickers leave traces in the recruitment of victims, the exploitation of those victims in supply chains, and in the flow of money. This role will focus on the latter two areas, using data to identify opportunities to disrupt criminal money flows, and assess human trafficking risks in supply chains. Our intelligence products facilitate partner organisations to act in terms of proactively mitigating risk, safeguarding, asset freezing, and ultimately prosecution of offenders.

This role will have a particular focus on understanding supply chains and using intelligence to understand how traffickers infiltrate legitimate businesses. Understanding how human trafficking and modern slavery fits into a wider narrative on human rights will be essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

· Analysing and improving human trafficking data collection, visualisation, and dissemination.

· Assisting with the analysis of gathered intelligence, transforming data into actionable insights, and strategic recommendations for businesses, as well as banks.

· Collaborating with global businesses to assess their human rights risk, from a human trafficking perspective, and deliver intelligence-led advice and expertise.

· Collaborating with financial institutions, investigating the relationships between illicit transactions and human trafficking to enhance the possibility of prosecution.

· Working closely with our Prevention Team to support the development of highly relevant, specific campaign content that reaches vulnerable, at-risk communities on the ground with safety information to avoid harm/exploitation.

· The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.

Benefits:

· A friendly, supportive team

· Opportunity to work directly with global brands and experts around the world

· Encouragement and autonomy to present new ideas and lead on solutions

· The opportunity to join a cash benefit healthcare scheme for low monthly contributions, which can also cover your partner and children

· A corporate eye-care scheme

· Life insurance

· A non-contributory Grouped Personal Pension Scheme, where we pay a 7% contribution of your gross salary into your pension pot (you can choose to personally contribute if you wish)

· Life insurance

· An annual leave allowance of 27 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 1 day annually up to 33 days

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Season Ticket Loan Ability to switch 2 bank holidays to better suit your needs

· Employment policies, including flexible working policy which reflect the needs of our staff In-house and external training opportunities

Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on website.

If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.

Email your application. Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please visit the Oasis website for further information

We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1127321

The Service Manager will oversee the delivery of tailored support services for those experiencing homelessness in County Durham.

You will ensure effective management of community homes and dispersed properties, supports companions’ welfare and development, which maintains compliance with safeguarding, contractual, and Health & Safety standards.

The role includes leading a dedicated staff team, developing person-centred pathways, and supporting community reintegration, making a significant impact within a growing, values-driven charity​. The post holder will work closely with the implementation and project team at Emmaus North East and colleagues at Durham County Council and other partners to ensure those experiencing homelessness receive the highest quality support.

Important Information

How to Apply: You can visit our website to download an application pack, application form and equal opportunities form. If you have any difficulties accessing these documents please get in touch with us.

Closing Date: 27/01/2025, 12pm | Hours: 18.5 Hours Per Week | Salary: £17,500 (FTE £35,000| Period: 3 Years*

Please note: full-time hours may be available for this role.

Got a question?

If you’d like an informal chat about this role, please email the SHAP Team with the subject heading ‘Recruitment – Service Manager.

About the Single Homeless Accommodation Programme (SHAP)

Emmaus North East is proud to deliver the SHAP service, on behalf of Durham County Council (DCC). This innovative service responds to the pressing need for a holistic support model that provides a pathway of provision for individuals experiencing homelessness.

SHAP is designed to offer flexible, person-centred support alongside appropriate accommodation. Its ultimate goal is to guide individuals towards independent living. The service addresses gaps in existing provision, ensuring that those who might otherwise be left without suitable support can access the tailored assistance they need.

About Emmaus North East

Emmaus North East is a regional homelessness charity with a difference – offering more than just a bed for the night to individuals who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion.

As part of a network of Emmaus communities across the UK, Emmaus North East provides a stable home for as long as needed, meaningful work experience within our social enterprises, access to funded training, and a real opportunity for the people we support to rebuild their lives and regain independence.

In the North East, our Companions contribute to the community by working in our social enterprises. These include house clearances, stock collection, merchandising in our charity shops, running our community launderette, and creating bespoke items from recycled wood in our workshop.

At Emmaus North East, we believe in empowering our Companions by fostering autonomy and providing a transformative path to recovery. We welcome people from all walks of life, understanding that homelessness has many causes.

With our new programme in County Durham, we are proud to extend our mission of creating lasting change and supporting individuals across the North East.

*We anticipate posts starting during February/March 2025 however start dates may change as a result of delays within pre-employment checks and changes to the project timeline.

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team in South Warwickshire, including Rugby.  We’re looking for enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individuals to join the team in delivering a comprehensive Stroke Recovery Service across the region.

This is an exciting home based opportunity working with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.

Position: S11228 Stroke Support Coordinator (two positions)

Location: Home-based South Warwickshire, including Rugby. Extensive travel will be required as part of this role (will include team meetings and other work-related meetings)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £26,700 per annum

Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2026.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: Sunday 26 January 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: Week commencing 10 February 2025.

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Reporting to the Stroke Service Delivery Coach, the coordinators will work with the local Health and Social Care services to receive referrals and support stroke survivors and their carers. As a coordinator you will provide personalised information, advice and support with regular reviews throughout.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working with the local Health and Social services to receive referrals to support stroke survivors and their careers

• Providing personalised information, advice and support to address any needs identified

• Completing Needs Assessments with stroke survivors and supporting them to develop a stroke recovery plan

• Providing regular reviews to support people in establishing and achieving their own personal goals. 

About You

You will:

• Have a background in a caring and/or charity profession supporting people with disabilities

• Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions. 

• Have experience of working with people who may have additional communication support needs

• Have the ability to use basic Microsoft system

This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further 

information on the role. 

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.

Finding strength through support

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt. 

Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

The charity provides specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

Join the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families, providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.

The team are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. 

It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that this vital support can be provided. 

The Association is driven by ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they are determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of its people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the organisation is prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The organisation is working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. Particularly from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the charity works.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and is committed to continuously improving its diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

Support Network Coordinator (South Central)
Salary: £27,343 per annum (FTE £34,178 per annum)
Location: Home based - Living within Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire or Oxfordshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)

We are seeking an additional Support Network Coordinator to cover the South Central region (Beds, Berks, Bucks, Herts, Northants and Oxon).

Please note for this role it is essential that an applicant has an SCI or CES, and lives in the specified counties.

Each of the Support Network Coordinators have the responsibility for delivering, maintaining, and expanding the support services available to SCI people and their families in their region of the UK.

The post coordinates two vital parallel strands:

• In your region, to reach and support newly and long-term spinal cord injured people and their families:​
  • Developing a strong partnership with all available specialist services, charity and business partners; managing a dedicated team of volunteers as well as providing direct support to SCI people with more complex needs.
• Nationally, working to facilitate the link between SCI people and the network of services:
  • Referring SCI people and their families to our clinical/health expert support teams and advocacy services; working with the Digital Engagement team to build on-line links to regional partners in your area; supporting fundraising, campaigns and communications.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service (pro-rated for part time employees)
• Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Access to Group life assurance scheme
• Access to Healthcare cash plan
• Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee volunteer days
• Access to discounted gym membership
• Free car parking at Milton Keynes, Head Office
• Investing in their people - all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development.

This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 10 February 2025, 9am
Interview dates: 12/13 February 2025 at SIA House, Milton Keynes.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.

No agencies please.

Why FitzRoy?

At FitzRoy, we’re not just another charity. We are a pioneering national organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. With over 100 services across England, we support more than 800 people. Despite the challenges in the social care sector, FitzRoy has grown consistently, proving our resilience and commitment to the people we support.

About the role:

As the HR Business Partner for our West Midlands region, you’ll leverage your strong generalist experience to support all HR areas. You’ll be backed by a fantastic HR Advisor who will handle complex ER cases under your guidance. We’ve established an exceptional recruitment approach, and you’ll have the opportunity to further build on these successes in the region with the support of a Recruitment and Retention Officer and a Recruitment Co-ordinator.

A key part of this role involves close collaboration with our operational colleagues, providing plenty of opportunities for joint projects, attending regional meetings, and visiting our services to experience the fantastic work we’re doing firsthand.

Our HR team has ambitious strategic goals, offering a wide range of opportunities to get involved. From supporting the implementation of our new EDI and wellness strategy to enhancing rewards and benefits, boosting staff engagement, and staying compliant with upcoming legal changes, there’s no shortage of impactful activities to be part of.

We're a collaborative and supportive team, so we’re looking for someone who not only works well with others but also brings a flexible, "all hands-on deck" attitude to step in and support wherever needed.

What experience do you need?

• Sector experience is highly desirable but not essential 
• Level 5 CIPD Qualification, Level 7 is highly desirable.
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and statutory legislation.
• Business Partnering experience with senior colleagues.
• Employee relations experience to enable overall accountability of HR Advisor’s case work.
• Experience of recruitment in a challenging sector.
• Managing and delivering HR projects.
• Line management responsibilities

We’re looking for someone that will See the Person and grasp a good understanding of our organisation and our colleagues to make meaningful contributions to HR activities that are well adapted to those colleagues who work for us.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Home based or based in our Central Support office in Petersfield.
• Generous Leave: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Health and Wellbeing: Free Health Care Cash Back Scheme for reimbursements on dental optical and other health related expenses, virtual doctors, free legal advice, free counselling support, and a Blue Light Card for shopping discounts.
• 10% employer pension contribution (with a 5% employee contribution) and life assurance.

Our Vision and Values:

Our vision is a society where people are treated as equals within inclusive communities and empowered to ensure their rights and aspirations are met.

Our purpose is to enable people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs to thrive, living more independently at home and at the heart of their communities.

Our values – See the Person, Be Brave, Be Creative – guide everything we do. If you share these values and are passionate about making a transformative difference, we want to hear

Early application is encouraged as we regularly review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

The role will require travel to our services and any other off site meeting location.  Therefore, a full licence that allows you to drive in the UK is essential, as is access to your own vehicle for business travel.

An exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting young people to build resilience and thrive.  At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are looking for two enthusiastic and dedicated leaders to manage programmes and daily operations at either our existing Hill House Farm or our newly opening 7th farm at Lower Shockerwick, set in adjacent beautiful woodlands and parkland, supporting the creation of our new ‘Bath hub’.  You will play a key role in ensuring our young people have a meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experience with Jamie’s Farm, feeling the positive impact long after their visit. 

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges. 

Known within the organisation as ‘Team Leader’ 

More about the role:  As Team Leader, you will manage the delivery team at either Hill House or Lower Shockerwick farms, working alongside the Head of Hub to lead an impactful programme. Your responsibilities will include leading up to four visits per month, ensuring the smooth delivery of residential visits, and fostering a culture of empowerment and collaboration within the team. You will help achieve key performance goals including high visitor retention and staff satisfaction rates, while also leading professional development and team-building activities for your team. 

You will participate in all aspects of farm life—leading walks, guiding young people through activities like gardening and crafts, and creating meaningful connections during shared meals and evening programmes. You will also serve as the main contact for a set of partner schools, building strong and supportive relationships. 

About you:  We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader who embodies Jamie’s Farm core values of positivity, passion, generosity, collaboration, and professionalism. You will have experience working in a social work, therapeutic, or educational setting. Prior management experience is preferred, showing your ability to support and motivate teams effectively and you will bring exceptional communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to the role. 

You will excel at developing meaningful relationships with diverse individuals and organisations, using positivity and empathy to inspire and motivate others. Your dedication to helping young people thrive, especially those in challenging circumstances, will drive the success of your team and the programme. 

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.  Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for. 

How to Apply:  Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address provided. We look forward to hearing from you! 

An exciting opportunity to support young people at Jamie’s Farm.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a passion for working with young people and diverse groups. This is a key role in delivering life-changing farm visits, ensuring young people receive the support they need to build resilience and personal growth.

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.

At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are recruiting several delivery roles to support the opening of our 7th farm, set in beautiful woodlands and parkland adjacent to our existing Bath Farm.  This role may be based at either farm, as part of our new hub model.

Known within the organisation as ‘Senior Visit Coordinator’

More about the role:  As Senior Visit Coordinator, you will manage up to four visits a month, acting as the primary contact for a portfolio of schools and organisations. You will work closely with the Team Leader to ensure the visits are well-planned and executed, and you will deputise for them during visits when required. You will lead and support visits, deliver engaging sessions in areas such as woodwork, gardening, and horse care, and contribute to daily farm activities like walks, mealtimes, and evening activities that strengthen the connections between young people and staff.

You will ensure the smooth operation of each visit, overseeing the completion of documentation to track and monitor progress. and work closely with visiting staff to ensure they get maximum value from the experience including the follow-up process ensuring lasting change beyond the visit itself.

About you :  We are looking for an organised, motivated and friendly individual with experience working in a social work, therapeutic or educational setting. You will excel at developing relationships with diverse individuals and organisations. Your communication and teamwork abilities will be key in ensuring the success of each visit, while your passion for working with young people will drive positive outcomes.

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.  Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

How to Apply:  Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website, by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address stated. We look forward to hearing from you!

Background

The Maypole Project supports children and young people with complex medical needs and their families across the UK. Our vision is that all families with a child with complex medical needs will have access to our support from diagnosis, for as long as they need.

Our unique model provides emotional and wellbeing support through counselling and therapy services for parents/carers, siblings and other adults involved in caring for a young person with complex medical needs. 

The Maypole Project has been providing vital services to families for over 21 years and is in an exciting phase of development. We are expanding our management team to provide the capacity needed to grow and extend our provision to meet the needs of more families who would benefit from our unique model of support.

Role Purpose

As a member of the senior leadership team, the role will have strategic and operational oversight of all clinical and therapeutic services and activities, ensuring the Maypole Model of support is delivered effectively, to high-quality standards and is appropriately resourced. Working to the Maypole vision to provide access to support for everyone who needs it across the UK, through appropriate outreach, the role will work closely with colleagues and external partners to support the development and expansion of our service offer to meet the needs of families and grow our income.

Key Responsibilities

Service Management

• Line Management of the Senior Counsellor, Senior Child Therapist, Activities Manager and Clinical Supervisors.
• Overall management of the Therapies team, fostering positive communications through regular team meetings/socials, and building a collaborative and collegiate working culture across the organisation.
• Ensure all staff receive appropriate training and have access to further professional development opportunities.
• Holding a counselling caseload of 3-4 clients, in line with postholders professional qualifications and experience.
• Oversight of all enquiries and referrals from initial contact, through assessment and end of support, with assistance from the team administrator.
• Facilitate the provision of a Clinical Supervision for the therapies team.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the organisation ensuring safeguarding cover is always available via nominated deputies in your absence.
• Contributing to case conferences as required and convening internal “Maypole Team around the family” meetings to discuss our work and ensure seamless working both within Maypole’s provision and with external providers as necessary.
• Contract management: act as the main point of contact for our contractors with which we have service level agreements for the provision of therapy services.
• Data: Manage the client database and associated systems for recording of clients in relation to appointments, payments and impact reporting.
• Ensure premises are fit for purpose for therapy services and activities programmes, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations, accessibility and confidentiality policies, in liaison with Head of Developments, CEO and other responsible personnel.
• Business/Service Development
• Contribute to strategic and operational plans for business and service development including delivering the aims of our strategic plan for growth in the following areas:
  •  service uptake and expansion across a wider geographic area
  •  developing service provision, quality and resourcing
  • development of training and other consultancy services to external professionals
• Monitoring and Evaluation: ensuring standardised ways of recording data and disseminating the impact of our services in communications to a range of stakeholders including for contracts/grants as well as for key supporters and internally the Board and staff team.
• Support the CEO and Head of Development in developing external relationships and partnerships, instigating discussions regarding potential new contracts and partnerships and opportunities for collaborative working.
• Act as an Ambassador for The Maypole Project, advocating and promoting our work throughout relevant networks. Working with the Head of Development, seek opportunities to give talks and presentations to a range of audiences with the aim of building relationships with external contacts and potential partners.
• Reporting: provide written reports as required for the CEO, Board of Trustees, funders and contract clients.

Finance

• Contribute to setting the annual budget for therapies and activities.
• Monitor monthly income and expenditure accounts for therapy services, highlighting any discrepancies or potential for significant over or underspends.

General responsibilities

• Attend regular supervision, line management and whole team meetings.
• Adhere to the codes of ethics and practice adopted by The Maypole Project, in line with our service model and with other relevant Counselling Professional bodies.
• Comply with legal and statutory requirements including the Data Protection Act, Health and Safety at Work Act (always ensuring H&S of self and others).
• Comply with all organisational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Undertake the required CPD as identified in annual appraisals and line management processes.
• The postholder is expected to carry out additional duties commensurate with the role.

HAMRAH seeks to equip Afghan civil society in exile to protect and strengthen the rights of vulnerable groups in Afghanistan, especially women and girls. We do this through core funding, capacity strengthening, network building and collaborative advocacy.

HAMRAH is hosted by Global Dialogue, an international philanthropy support organisation partnering with funders to advance rights, equity and diversity. Independent in status and global in reach, Global Dialogue provides funder networks, collaboratives and their partners with practical support and technical expertise to create lasting change.  

We seek a Senior Programme Officer – Development & Advocacy to ensure timely and effective implementation of project deliverables through day-to-day management of activities and processes.  

Hours This role is full-time (35 hours/week). We are open to negotiating a working pattern that works for the successful candidate and for Global Dialogue.

Terms Fixed term Contract -1 year (subject to 12-week probationary period. Possibility of an extension dependent on funding) 

Location Home Based. All locations welcome, you will need the right to work in the country that you reside in, we are unable to offer support with visa applications. 

Reporting Reports to the Programme Director   

Remuneration This role has been benchmarked at a UK salary of £44,500 (pro rata for a part time position). Global Dialogue offers a range of benefits including 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata), a flexible working policy, and personal development leave. We contribute 6% to our employee’s workplace pension (on qualifying earnings). 

Offer packages may vary dependent on location due to local legislations that we are obliged to adhere to. Variations to the advert are always discussed with candidates at the offer stage. 

More about HAMRAH 

The HAMRAH Initiative is designed to address the significant challenges faced by Afghan civil society organisations (CSOs) forced into exile, particularly women-led organisations, as they continue to provide protection for vulnerable groups within Afghanistan. The initiative focuses on fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy to safeguard the rights of vulnerable populations, including women and girls.

Through sustained technical support and resources, HAMRAH aims to build a stronger Afghan civil society equipped with essential organisational infrastructure, leadership skills, and collaborative networks to preserve hard-won gains and advance rights and protections for vulnerable groups.

Currently, we are supporting 10 Afghan CSOs in exile, located around the world, that continue working partially or fully inside Afghanistan to protect vulnerable populations, including women and girls, LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals with disabilities.

More about Global Dialogue  

We currently host seven large networks and collaborations, serving more than one hundred independent funders, including Ariadne, the network of European funders for social change and human rights; the Funders Initiative for Civil Society (FICS); the International Education Funders Group (IEFG); Migration Exchange; Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace (PSJP) and HAMRAH, an initiative to strengthen the resilience and increase the impact of a cohort of Afghan civil society organisations in exile. We’re proud to have incubated several influential, award-winning charities, including Each Other (formerly RightsInfo), IMIX and The Five Foundation.   

Global Dialogue has just completed year one of an ambitious three-year strategy which includes aspirations to be a trusted partner in philanthropy support, with an organisational approach that is consistent with our mission – endeavouring to practice rights, equity and diversity in our operations as well as pursuing it through our programmes. We want to be more visibly active in pursuing our mission, elevating the work of the programmes we host, and taking and making opportunities to promote rights, equity and diversity in philanthropy more broadly.   

Overview    

The Senior Programme Officer - Development & Advocacy will play a vital role in advancing the HAMRAH initiative and strengthening the resilience of cohort organisations through fundraising, research, joint policy advocacy, communication, and capacity development. This position requires a dynamic and caring professional with experience working with Global South CSOs, as well as the passion and empathy to drive strategic initiatives, build partnerships, and amplify programmatic impact. In this role, you will collaborate closely with HAMRAH's partner cohort organisations (10 CSOs in exile), mentors, the advisory board, and other key stakeholders. The right post holder will be comfortable responding to the needs of a cohort of organisations whose priorities may change, which can lead to working in ways that require flexibility. There will be opportunities to explore, discuss and debate new ideas and consider how the latest research could benefit the cohort of organisations.

The Senior Programme Officer - Development & Advocacy will report to Programme Director.

Job Description 

Fundraising and Grant Writing: Work with the Programme Director to identify funding opportunities, lead the drafting and reviewing of proposals, concept notes, and grant applications for the HAMRAH initiative and its cohort organisations. Monitor funding trends and donor priorities to develop tailored and compelling proposals.

Policy and Joint Advocacy: Support HAMRAH and cohort organisations in designing and implementing targeted joint advocacy campaigns, including strategy and messaging development.  Help facilitate policy dialogue and engagement with relevant stakeholders, including government officials, donors, and civil society networks, to advance the priorities of HAMRAH and its cohort organisations.

Research and Analysis: Conduct research and analysis to inform programme strategies, advocacy efforts, and policy development. This includes helping produce briefing papers, reports, and articles with clear recommendations based on HAMRAH’s work and evidence.  Also monitor emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in Afghanistan and other exiled communities across Global South to ensure programming remains responsive, relevant and impactful. 

Communication and Reporting:  Lead the development of newsletters and other digital communication materials to showcase HAMRAH’s achievements and cohort organisations’ work.  If needed and approved by cohort, coordinate digital engagement strategies, including website updates and social media campaigns, to enhance HAMRAH visibility and outreach. Lead the drafting of narrative and financial reports to donors.

Capacity Development: support assessment of capacity-building needs of cohort organisations and develop tailored training plans to address identified gaps. When needed, provide technical support to cohort organisations to strengthen their operational and programmatic capacities.

Learning and Exchange: Support the planning and execution of online and in-person cross-learning exchange workshops with partner organisations in the Global South. Facilitate opportunities for collaboration and collective learning, and help establish global solidarity networks, platforms, and resources to enhance knowledge-sharing among cohort organisations.

Person specification 

Required 

• At least 5 years of experience in programme support across fundraising, joint advocacy, partnership, research and capacity development, particularly in the non-profit or international development sectors.

• Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent knowledge that could have been gained through lived experiences or informal learning. 

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and successfully developing funding proposals for institutional donors, foundations, or multilateral agencies.

• Previous experience in policy dialogue, joint advocacy and policy development, particularly engaging with government stakeholders, donors, and civil society networks.

• Experience in research, mapping, analysis, and writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, proposals, and policy documents.

• Demonstrated communication and networking skills, including experience in digital engagement and social media strategy.

• Strong Empathy and care for activists and human rights defenders, with a strong commitment to enabling their work and safeguarding their well-being who are operating in a complex and challenging environment.

• Demonstrated cultural competency, with confidence in building relationships across different cultures, navigating power dynamics, and engaging with stakeholders from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

• A “self-starter” able to work independently and collaboratively, with the ability and energy to multi-task and thrive in a small team and flat organisational structures.  

• Experience in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives, including training and resource development.

• Willing to travel internationally for meetings and events (up to 4 weeks a year). 

Desirable

• Experience working with and collaborating with CSOs in the Global South, with a strong understanding of their dynamics and challenges.

• Demonstrate passion and commitment to HAMRAH’s mission, focusing on supporting strong female leaders and activists at the forefront, while ensuring HAMRAH’s role is to serve and empower them.

• Experience in policy engagement, research, and analysis within the humanitarian and development sectors, particularly in contexts similar to Afghanistan, with a focus on the impact of issues on small grassroots organisations.

• Experience in building partnerships, movements, and networks with Global South CSOs, fostering collaboration and solidarity.

• Experience in identifying and helping manage project risks, including implementing safeguarding measures and conducting due diligence.

Job Purpose:

Welcome refugees and asylum seekers arriving in Derby, connecting them to the community and supporting their integration through activities, individual assessments, and tailored support plans.

Context of the role.

Upbeat Communities delivers several services to welcome refugees and support them to rebuild their lives. We are looking to recruit an Integration Worker who will offer support to Refugees and Asylum Seekers within our Thriving Places project. Your time will be spent at the Integration Hub in central Derby.

Thriving Places is a 3-year project, funded by the National Lottery, which will provide support to asylum seekers and refugees as they integrate into life in the UK. The project supports people on an individual basis, with the development of Individual Support Plans (ISPs), the provision of integration activities and opportunities for training, skills development and volunteering. The Refugee Integration Worker will work as part of a team and work directly with refugees and those seeking asylum to carry out needs assessments, develop ISPs and support people on their integration journeys.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and play an important part in delivering the best possible support to those we work with. You will be committed to, and actively demonstrate, our values, ethos and practices to achieve our vision – to see thriving positive communities where every refugee can contribute and make the most of opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Needs Assessment and Support Plans:

• Carry out Initial Needs Assessments and develop Individual Support Plans (ISPs) with regular reviews.
• Respond to ISPs by liaising with housing providers, GPs, schools, and other relevant services.
• Encourage and support beneficiaries toward integration, independence, and engagement in community activities.

Practical Support and Referrals:

• Provide advice on benefits, housing, health, education, and employment.
• Refer individuals to appropriate services and organisations as needed.
• Facilitate clear and prompt communication with participants, using interpreters when required.

Community Engagement and Delivery:

• Deliver activities and assist with registration at the Integration Hub.
• Support the Derby Team in delivering sessions aligned with ISPs.
• Promote a culture of welcome by engaging with local organisations and networks.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Administration:

• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes related to support and integration.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Complete all administrative tasks required for the role and organisation.

Team Collaboration and Organisational Contribution:

• Actively participate in team meetings, staff training, awareness events, and fundraising activities.
• Support and guide volunteers in welcoming and assisting refugees.
• Contribute to the overall work of Upbeat Communities.

Ethos and Policies:

• Work in alignment with Upbeat Communities’ Christian values and organisational policies.
• Report regularly to and be accountable to the Line Manager.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Emotional Intelligence & Compassion in Action:
  • Understands the importance of recognising and managing emotions in oneself and others.
  • Recognises the value of care and commitment to making a positive impact in relationships and the community.
• Personal Growth and Empowerment:
  • Acknowledges the importance of feedback and personal growth with a willingness to learn.
  • Understands the importance of providing others with support to make decisions and grow.
• Organisational Skills:
  • Understands the importance of prioritising workload and meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Has basic knowledge of email and Microsoft Office tools, with limited practical experience.
• Understanding Refugee Needs:
  • Has a basic understanding of the needs and experiences of refugees and asylum seekers.
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving:
  • Recognises the importance of adapting to change and managing multiple tasks.
  • Recognises issues and seeks guidance to contribute to potential solutions.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Understands the importance of effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ethics and Inclusivity:
  • Understands the importance of ethical behaviour and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Recognises the value of cultural diversity and the importance of inclusivity.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working with refugees and asylum seekers.
• Experience in delivering workshops or community events.
• Fluency in a relevant community language.

Additional Notes: This role requires flexibility, as some evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet the needs of the community. A commitment to the organisation’s values of emotional intelligence, compassion, learning, and empowerment is essential.

Positive Behavioural Support Practitioner

Our client has an exciting opportunity within their Positive Behaviour team for an experienced practitioner to implement their PBS strategy.

You will be working for a national charity supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs. They put people at the centre of everything they do, so that they get support that truly meets their needs. 

Position: Positive Behavioural Support Practitioner 

Location: East Cheshire / Hybrid 

Salary: £17,043 to £18,937 (based on FTE £34,086 - £37,874)

Hours: Part-Time, 18.75 hours per week

Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: Friday 31st January 2025, the client reserves the right to interview before the closing date so please apply asap. 

About the role: 

This role is to cover predominantly in the North of the UK, in particular in East Cheshire. You will be based from home, you will be expected to travel to our services in the North (and further afield if required) and from our offices in Crewe and Wakefield.

As Positive Behavioural Support Practitioner you will implement our client’s PBS strategy, creating capable environments that improve wellbeing and quality of life for the people supported, whilst reducing challenging behaviour and the use of restrictive interventions.

Some of the key responsibilities are listed below, additional tasks may be required according to individuals’ needs and wishes and those of the organisation 

• Provide support to services both existing and in development, who work with individuals who may challenge and/or have Autistic Spectrum Support needs

• Ensuring that Communication environments are developed that meet individual needs

• Support the process of developing and training a team of staff 

• Participate in the development of existing services

About you: 

As Positive Behavioural Support Practitioner you will possess extensive knowledge and experience in the field of learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge. 

Essential skills for this role must include:

• A relevant qualification is essential (IABA, Tizard Centre, Welsh Centre or equivalent) 

• Experience of working with people with a learning disability who live in a community setting who may exhibit behaviours that challenge

• You must also be willing and able to travel to our services and offices (which don’t always have good transport links) therefore you will need to have use of your own vehicle. 

• You must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines and be an excellent communicator.

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and individuals outside of your own practice. 

• You must be skilled in carrying out functional assessment and analysis of behaviours, devising behavioural support plans (and be able to apply this in the development of new and existing services for individuals who may challenge and/or have Autism).

• Competent in the use of IT including Microsoft Office. 

• Experienced in devising and delivering training.

• You will be supported to train to certify to become a PROACT-SCIPr-UK® instructor to deliver this approach to services.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: PBS Practitioner, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (PBS), Positive Behaviour Support Coordinator, Senior Behavioural Practitioner (Complex Needs), PBS Facilitator, Mental Health Practitioner, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Wellbeing Practitioner, Specialist Support Practitioner etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.