Social Work Jobs
- £37,062 per year
- Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
- Permanent contract
- Based in Beckenham/Orpington, with travel required across all SEL Mind boroughs
- Hybrid working considered in line with policy
The Benefits Service within SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems to navigate the benefits system and challenge unfair decisions. The service currently operates across Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich, delivered in partnership with local NHS. It includes dedicated welfare benefits specialists who provide casework support, and a cross-area team of volunteers who assist with form filling and assessments for health and disability benefits.
The Casework Manager will play a key part in the service, providing line-management and supervision to a team of welfare benefits specialists, and on-site supervision for South East London Mind’s weekly form-filling clinic. The post-holder will lead on making sure that we are delivering high-quality and accurate advice in a way which meets the needs of our clients.
We are looking for people with significant experience of working within welfare benefits, including providing representation at appeals, and giving advice on complex entitlement issues. A strong understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems, and experience of management and supervising the work of others (whether staff or volunteers) are also essential to this role.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Monday 5th August (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Wednesday 14th August
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a Digital Marketing Officer to join our team of art lovers, music enthusiasts, culture geeks and social activists!
Creative United is an ambitious and entrepreneurial Community Interest Company committed to supporting the growth and development of the arts and creative industries. We believe that the arts, culture and creativity should be accessible to everyone, and an essential part of life that everyone should experience and enjoy in some shape or form.
Crucial to our success is the ability to effectively share our programmes, aims, opportunities and impacts with external audiences; meaning that our organisation is in the best possible position to address barriers to access the arts, inform and persuade change-makers, develop and grow networks, and amplify its and others’ successes. It is important to us to maintain a high-quality social media and digital output, and we’re looking for someone to champion our values across our digital platforms.
Our ideal candidate is someone who shares a passion of both the arts and the barrier breaking qualities of social media and online communication.
Our team operates on a hybrid working model with staff required to attend the office (currently in central London) one or two days a week, on average.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient IDVA to join our homelessness service in Kent.
£26,330.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The role of an IDVA is to address the safety of victims and survivors at high risk of harm. IDVAs work with their customers from the point of crisis by safety planning and risk assessing using the DASH to ascertain the level of risk to the victim.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Manage client referrals, completing Dash Risk Assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork.
Building supportive, trusting relationships with clients and creating a positive atmosphere.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac protocols.
Regular attendance at Marac and completion of all Marac referrals.
Support Customers to obtain Non Molestation Orders where needed and any other civil remedies available to them.
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
Attending all court and Case Management hearings with or as a representative for clients.
Supporting clients to set personalised goals in the form of a Safety and Support Plan.
Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents.
Creating a safety plan with clients.
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes.
Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues.
Encouraging customers to attend relevant programmes when appropriate i.e Own My Life.
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures.
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills.
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Service Manager.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Previous experience managing a caseload
Desirable:
IDVA qualification
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Are you an enthusiastic and organised programme manager, with experience of working closely with research institutions and/or on learning projects? Have you managed research grants and programmes before, for at least 2 years? Are you keen to work in the international development sector with a leading consultancy company?
If so, please read the job description below:
The primary focus of the role is the day-to-day management of various donor contracts which have a learning and research focus. These contracts currently include both governmental and private foundation contracts. The Programme Manager will oversee the delivery of programmes, coordinating budgets, workplans, consultant management, and administration.
The Programme Manager will be assisted in this by a Project Officer, and will work closely with the Operations Manager, to whom they will report (currently based in the UK). The Programme Manager will work closely with teams of consultants based globally, research institutions also based globally, and also liaise with the Gender and Social Development Head of Practice (currently based in the UK).
Please don’t apply unless you have the right to work in the UK, Cyprus or Kenya.
Please do not apply unless you fulfil these essential specifications needed for the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Coordination and Project Delivery
- To work closely with the Director of Strategy and Programmes to coordinate and support the delivery of all our programmes to achieve the outputs and outcomes agreed with our funders.
- To support with event management both online and face to face including providing technical support to participants on platforms for online training, including driving all courses hosted on Zoom, and providing excellent customer service to all engaging with our work.
- To support evaluations through providing and analysing data to use in reporting to funders and stakeholders.
- To lead on programme administration and funder updates, including tracking key data on platforms including Arts Council Annual Survey, Julie’s Bicycle, Illuminate and Salesforce.
- To support with the administration of programme activity by attending and writing minutes for key meetings, drawing up programme contracts, aiding with diary management, filing, liaising with key personnel, and conducting phone or zoom conversations as needed.
- To support with the financial administration of our programmes through invoicing and managing participant expenses.
- To take part in training and attending any networking events as required, including potential out-of-hours events such as our 3-day residentials, to represent Cause4 externally when required.
- To contribute to Cause4’s overall business development when required, and being pro-active in terms of personal development, working alongside the line-manager to build key objectives for growth within Cause4.
Marketing and Communications
- To oversee and manage the day-to-day communications of our programmes, including managing our dedicated programme inboxes, liaising with participants, trainers and partners as needed.
- To set-up and publicise key events, projects and training opportunities on all programme websites and relevant platforms, including Eventbrite.
- To support the Programmes team to achieve public-facing training sales targets for our programmes through implementation of the marketing plan.
- To support with communications and marketing by curating social media content (SmarterQueue), programme newsletters (Mailchimp), graphics (Canva), and blogs.
- To support updating the website on a regular basis with support from the web designer and to be a coordinating lead and contributor in writing for key publications such as the digital Now, New and Next publication.
- To research and develop our audiences and networks, in line with our priority areas, regularly updating our databased to ensure key contacts are in place.
- To lead on the analytics of our marketing data, collating vital information from SmarterQueue, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google Analytics.
This is a remote (home) working role, with opportunities to meet with the Cause4 team at regular events throughout the year in London, Cambridge, and other locations.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
To deliver the role, we’d expect you to have the following skills and experience:
- Some existing project management experience in the arts, heritage or culture sectors, or an equivalent role where your skills can be transferred to the above responsibilities.
- Demonstrable commitment to Cause4’s values.
- A broad understanding and interest in the arts, culture and heritage sectors in England.
- A thorough approach to research and attention to detail and exceptional writing skills with the ability to write in different forms and styles.
- The ability to manage budgets and a track record of achieving targets.
- An ambitious individual that is keen to develop knowledge and skills for future leadership roles in the cultural sector.
- IT literate with experience of working with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience of database administration is also desirable, as is confidence in managing online platforms such as Zoom or Teams.
- Thrives on working to tight deadlines, and able to turn work around within a short time span where demands are liable to change at short notice.
- Excellent social skills, able to operate with diplomacy, tact and empathy.
- Outwardly focussed and interested in new developments and sector trends,
- Ability to think laterally to maximise opportunities to promote the work of the organisation, with a commitment to tackling multiple priorities.
- Conscientious, positive ‘can-do’ attitude, and a team player who is also able to work independently and show initiative.
- Passionate commitment to the work of charities, and a strong awareness of sector potential in a challenging funding context.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prison Facilitator - HMP Featherstone
Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £27,584
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Featherstone. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme at HMP New Featherstone, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews are planned for the week commencing 22 July 2024.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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At Barnardo's, our purpose is to transform the lives of the UK's most vulnerable children and our vision is to realise Thomas Barnardo's dream of a world where no child is turned away from the help that they need.
Would you like to be involved in this unique opportunity to support Young People in the Achieving Change Together Plus Service, Barnardo's Cymru?
Who are the Achieving Change Together Plus Service?
The Barnardos Achieving Change Together Plus Service will provide support for disabled young people (18-25) and their families, who live in Blaenau Gwent. This service will extend the support that is currently provided by the Achieving Change Together Service (0-18)
Service Aims
- Provide opportunities for young people to gain skills and confidence to lead happy and fulfilled lives.
- Provide opportunities for young people and families to engage in their local communities, building their resilience and reducing isolation.
- To work in partnership with other services and organisations to provide a holistic plan of support for the family.
- Facilitate group work to promote skills development, confidence and independence.
- To support and enable disabled young people and their families to access mainstream, specialist and community resources that meets their needs.
- To promote and increase inclusion and accessibility within communities.
What does the Job Role involve?
As a project worker (PW1), your duties will include:
- Utilising effective communication skills to engage young people and families to build collaborative relationships.
- Supporting young people and families to identify strengths and prioritise support needs.
- Planning, facilitating and evaluating groupwork programmes and one to one support.
- Maintaining accurate recordings.
- Celebrating achievements / successes.
- Establishing, developing and maintaining productive working relationships with colleagues and other agencies.
You will have:
- Experience of working with young people and their families.
- Experience of undertaking assessments with young people and families to co-produce holistic support plans.
- Experience of planning, facilitating and evaluating group programmes.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding.
- Ability to prioritise, organise, self-motivate and work on own initiative.
- Experience of partnership working with a range of voluntary and statutory agencies.
Additional Information:
Please include as much relevant detail in your application to demonstrate how you fulfil the requirements of our job role, as outlined above and in the Job Description/Personal Specification.Experience can be from previous employment, education, training, volunteering etc.
Need more information?
If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact Joanne Harper (details can be found on our website)
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To support the organisation as it continues to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and ‘tech-savvy’ Sales and Marketing Executive to join our small, remote team. This role will be pivotal in driving our mission to promote the use and benefits of e-assessment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for recruiting and supporting sponsors, increasing membership, and collaborating with partners. Additionally, the role includes supporting the delivery of both live and virtual events.
The e-Assessment Association (eAA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation based in the UK for consumers of, producers of and those with an interest in e-Assessment. We have been dedicated to furthering technology enhanced assessment adoption since 2008. The e-Assessment Association has three major goals: To provide professional support and facilitate debate and discussion for people involved in this field of expertise; create and communicate the positive contributions that technology makes to all forms of assessment; and to develop statements of good practice for suppliers and consumers of e-Assessment technologies.
Benefits
·Opportunity to work with a dedicated, friendly team, passionate about advancing e-assessment.
·Flexible working arrangements, including remote working (and possible opportunity to work on a part-time basis).
·Professional development and training opportunities.
·Competitive salary and benefits package.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Pan London Children & Young People's Service as a Caseworker working part time, 18.75 hours per week, covering East London.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts - Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
- £500 welcome bonus on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
About the role:
This role is based in our Islington office with the flexibility of hybrid working. As a Children & Young People's Caseworker, you will:
- Conduct needs and risk assessments to ensure each CYP receives an individual support package that meets their needs, including safety planning, advocacy, emotional & practical support.
- Provide one to one support to children & young people living in families affected by domestic abuse, managing a caseload of approx. 12-15
- Regularly review the assessment of risk ensuring appropriate action is taken, making referrals to MARAC and local safeguarding processes
- Consult & involve children & young people in making decisions about themselves & service developments
- Establish links with relevant statutory partners in Social Care, Education, Health, Police and Housing, attending meetings as required
You will need:
- Experience working directly with vulnerable children & young people aged 4 - 17, on a one to one basis, with a proven ability to engage these clients through creative & appropriate methods
- Knowledge of risk assessment & taking appropriate action to safeguard as required
- An understanding of the issues for children & young people experiencing crime, domestic abuse and relationship abuse
- Ability to work with both internal & external stakeholders
- Effective organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively whilst maintaining accurate & confidential case records
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills including Word, Excel, databases, internet and Outlook
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
*Female Support Worker - Adults with Learning Disabilities - Waking Nights (Maternity Cover)
Stanmore - 35 hours per week
Join Our Team as a Support Worker!
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in social care? Norwood is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join us as Support Workers in the unique and vibrant community for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Use your experience and personal qualities to make an impact on peoples’ lives and enable them to fulfil their potential. If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact, read on!
What Norwood offer:
Hourly Pay Rate: £12.50
Overtime: £13.75 p/hr & Bank holidays: £18.75 p/hr
Fully Paid Induction: Get the support you need from day one!
Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE): For a well earned rest.
NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification: Boost your skills and knowledge.
Career Progression Pathway: Your growth is our priority.
Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
£300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
Your Role at Norwood:
As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include:
• Guiding and supporting individuals in their day-to-day activities.
• Encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Accompanying individuals to routine appointments.
• Teaching essential life skills like budgeting, shopping, and managing bills.
• Assisting with personal care and, if required, administering medication.
• Contributing to household tasks such as cleaning and cooking.
As a Support Worker, you will provide day to day support including:
• Helping the people we support to be independent and live a fulfilling life
• Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests
• Accompanying the people we support to routine appointments
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping and paying bills
• Assisting with personal care and administrating medication (if required)
• Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning & cooking
If you have can do attitude, lots of energy and want to make a difference in someone’s life, then Our Recruitment Team would love to hear from you.
*Please note: Female requirement exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We actively celebrate everyone's' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
No agencies please.
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Reading Support Strategy Lead - HMP Belmarsh
Location: London
Salary: £32,834 per annum
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Belmarsh (subject to contract award). Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme at HMP Belmarsh, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Teaching qualification Level 2 or above is required for this role. Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews are planned for 24 July 2024 (venue to be confirmed).
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Our communications team showcases impactful stories. Following an internal move, we seek a new member to join our high-performing team. You’ll produce material to inspire and engage both new and existing supporters.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, accurate, creative, and canny. Whether you are starting your career or have some experience, if you are:
- Looking to make a difference in some of the world’s poorest communities,
- Possessing outstanding writing and organizational skills with an understanding of social media,
- Able to handle complex priorities with a smile,
We would like to hear from you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Support:
- Assist the Production Manager with mail specs, collating information, creating purchase orders, and related tasks.
- Support the Media Manager in arranging regional coverage for overseas staff in the UK.
- Provide support to the Head of Communications and other team members.
- General administrative duties.
Scheduling and Planning:
- Update and maintain the print and digital communications schedule with audience managers.
Content Creation:
- Contribute to digital communications, including website content and social media.
- Assist in creating monthly print and digital communication documents.
- Support design tasks like picture editing and layout.
- Create subtitles for digital content.
- Participate in creative idea sessions.
Updates and Research:
- Monitor staff blogs for potential stories and produce a weekly social media roundup.
- Monitor external websites for relevant stories and brief teams.
- Provide research support as needed.
Media Library Management:
- Upload and remove media assets, ensuring accurate metadata and compliance.
- Support staff with acquiring and transferring assets from overseas programs.
- Improve the media library.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Highly Desirable Qualities:
- Communications or administration qualification
- Experience in a Christian organisation or charity environment
- Administration experience
- Experience in a communications environment
- Proficient in video editing, Photoshop, and design software like InDesign
Essential Qualities:
- Educated to degree or equivalent level
- Office experience through work or voluntary placements
- Team working experience
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel, social media and scheduling software
- Positive, assertive, and sensitive communication skills
- Efficient, organised approach, managing multiple deadlines and priorities with flexibility
- Able to work on own initiative
- Excellent attention to detail
Personal Attributes:
- Committed evangelical Christian, aligning with MAF UK's values and actively participating in activities.
- Emotional resilience, flexibility, and service orientation.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Location: Hybrid role with two days at MAF UK, Folkestone, and one day at our Operations Centre, MAF International, Ashford. The remaining two days from home or you may work at the office.
Working Hours: Full-time role (36 hours per week, with flexibility for additional hours occasionally outside normal business hours). Hours should be agreed with the line manager.
Annual Leave: 22 days per year plus 8 paid public holidays.
Pension Scheme: Non-contributory (10% of salary).
Probation: 3 months (with a one-month review).
HOW TO APPLY
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing how your skills and experiences align with the role's requirements.
Deadline for applications: Monday, 22nd July 2024 at 9am.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-moving, youth-focused charity and play a pivotal role in our flagship programme for primary-age children. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and proactive individual to join Young Enterprise as Programme Coordinator until the end of December 2025.
About the role
The Programme Coordinator will primarily be responsible for supporting Money Heroes, our largest primary programme designed to develop the financial capability of children across England and Wales. Money Heroes provides resources, training and mentoring for primary schools, as well as storybooks, games and other materials to supplement learning about money at school and in the home.
The Programme Coordinator will work closely with the Programme Manager and the Money Heroes team to ensure the smooth running of the programme, including coordinating content development and website updates, supporting the delivery of teacher training events, supporting the marketing and promotion of the programme, and supporting ongoing monitoring and evaluation. The role also works more broadly across the whole of the Programmes and Services team to ensure joined-up cohesive support is offered internally and externally to staff, teachers and other educators.
The post holder will be responsible for providing high-level customer service both internally and externally to a variety of people including teachers and other educators and YE staff. This role will also provide ongoing support to ensure we are effectively communicating the aims and objectives of our programmes to external stakeholders through newsletters, social media and email campaigns.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an individual with first-rate organisational skills. Someone with experience of programme coordination, or the desire to develop a career in this space, who would like to support the development and delivery of training events and teaching materials.
Reporting to the Programme Manager, this is a role that can grow with the capabilities and interests of the person in post, with opportunities to develop skills in project management, digital development, writing copy and inputting into social media and marketing campaigns. This role provides a real opportunity to help drive YE’s programme offer forward and to ensure that young people across the country have access to vital skills and attributes for future life and work.
Why work for us?
- People-focussed with a friendly and supportive workplace culture
- An active commitment to equality and diversity
- Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks, plus your birthday off
- Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Group Life Assurance
- Access to various employee-friendly initiatives such as Discount and Benefits platform, Leave Purchase scheme, part financial contribution to Professional Development etc
If this role appeals to you, we’d like to hear from you! When you join us in building a successful and sustainable future for young people, you can expect all the recognition, support and rewards you need to grow and develop yourself.
This is a hybrid role, working out of our London or Oxford office a minimum of 4 times per month.
To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter (up to two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role based on the Job Description and Person Specification by no later than 5pm on Saturday 13th July. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will take place via Teams w/c 15 July.
Please note that, although we endeavour to respond to all applications, if you have not heard from us by two weeks from the closing date you should consider your application unsuccessful.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
Referrals Lead
Are you passionate about delivering excellent mental health support?
We're looking for an outstanding Referrals Lead to be the first point of contact for prospective Restore members (service users) and health and social care professionals wishing to refer clients / patients into our services. Every year, Restore works with over 500 people across Oxfordshire, supporting them on their mental health recovery journey and helping them plan for the future. The Referrals Lead plays a critical role at Restore, ensuring a professional, empathetic and knowledgeable response to all enquiries, establishing positive working relationships with our service teams and external agencies.
We are committed to creating a supportive working environment where you can thrive and grow. We invest in learning and development opportunities to ensure you can provide the best possible support to service users and continuously develop as a practitioner.
Person Specification - please download the full job spec
Essential
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including face to face and on the telephone
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Ability to listen, empathise and provide accurate information to people in distress
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Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues
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Ability to work effectively with other statutory and voluntary sector agencies and their employees
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Excellent IT Skills, including MS suite, particularly in the use of Excel and databases
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Excellent administrative skills, particularly in organisation, planning and prioritisation
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Experience of data inputting and the ability to keep up to date records
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Ability to manage a diverse workload and multiple priorities
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Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
Education
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GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English 9 to 4 (A to C) or equivalent
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Awareness of GDPR
Desirable
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Experience of working in a mental health setting
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Ability to write reports based on analysis of data
Closing date will be on Sunday 7th July 2024 at midnight
Interviews will be held on Friday 12th July 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an applicant who is bright, well-organised, enthusiastic and committed to access to justice. The role is a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO to ensure the smooth delivery of LAG’s publications and events. The applicant will be able to develop their skill set by working in a dynamic team with a range of skills.
The successful candidate will get to attend interesting events, develop their writing/editing skills and be part of the friendly LAG team. As LAG is at the heart of the social justice community, the successful candidate will work closely with our partner organisations including leading law firms, chambers, community advice organisations and NGOs.
Working for an independent book publisher, the Events and Communications Coordinator will be involved in the day to day running of publications and work with our editor and authors.
This is an exciting time to be joining LAG as we are moving to more digital formats and looking towards disseminating wider knowledge and campaigning within the legal community and society. This role offers a great opportunity to learn more about the social justice landscape and to make a positive contribution to LAG’s work.
Principal duties:
Publishing (books and magazine)
- Assisting the editorial board with commissioning decisions
- Supporting LAG’s publisher as required
- Relationship management with authors
- Customer administration
- Key customer accounts management
Training and events
- Supporting the Training Lead with event logistics
- Coordination of online and in person seminars/conferences/training
- Marketing of events and preparation of materials
Communications
- Social media posts
- Assisting with the development LAG’s online presence
- Administration of mailing and marketing software
- Liaising with Publisher and Training Lead to develop marketing strategies
Customer Service
- Assisting customer service when cover required for customer queries
- Member and subscriber database administration
- Website administration
- Point of contact for subscription agencies
General Administrative tasks
- Notetaking at internal and external meetings
- Co-ordinate staff meetings and sub-groups, including collating and circulating papers, coordinating logistics and meeting spaces (in person or online)
- General administrative support
This list is indicative only, not exhaustive. It is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will be expected to perform but additional duties commensurate with the role may be required. The job description will be reviewed from time to time and may change in light of experience and changing circumstances, in consultation with the post holder.
Please see the attached job pack for full details and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.