Social Work Jobs
The Worshipful Company of World Traders
Clerk and Assistant Clerk
Clerk: £40,000 per annum for 3 days per week. (Pro rata FTE of £66,600)
Assistant Clerk: £15,000 per annum for 2 days per week (Pro rata FTE of £37,500)
Place of Work: Home based - with some travel, primarily to the City of London
As a livery company our membership is drawn from the international trade fraternity, with the aim of raising the awareness and understanding of, and standards of practice within, world trade. We are
101st in the Order of Precedence of the London 111 Livery Companies. Our motto is “Commerce and Honest Friendship with All” which is taken from Thomas Jefferson’s Inaugural Presidential Address.
Since 1988 the Company’s hallmark annual event is the Tacitus Lecture, one of the largest intellectual events in The City of London’s calendar. This provides a platform for both independent and positive discussion and the encouragement of world trade amongst a broad range of nationalities and cultures.
Clerk: The ideal candidates should:
- Demonstrate strategic awareness with the ability to deliver agreed objectives
- Be flexible, able to work under pressure across multiple roles, be adaptable to change
- Have excellent hands-on administrative and organisational abilities
- Have excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication skills
- Have confident and up-to-date IT and social media skills
- Demonstrate sound financial management
- Be comfortable managing formal ceremonial events and the protocols involved
- Be friendly and approachable, with excellent people skills and an ability to inspire confidence
- Be a team player with commitment and energy
- Become – or be already - well networked in The City of London
- Be based within easy reach of The City of London
Assistant Clerk: The ideal candidates should demonstrate:
- · Commercial experience gained in a public, charity or private sector organisation
- · Sound administrative, IT and organisational skills
- · Sound financial acumen and business development skills
- · Effective and dependable leadership able to work in a small team
- · Excellent communication and ambassadorial skills
- · Proven experience of successful event and hospitality management
- · An understanding of and an interest in the heritage and role of the City of London
HOW TO APPLY
Please download further details of the positions from our website: Marylebobe Executive Search
For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans or Kevin Everett
Apply online with a full Curriculum Vitae detailing your skills and experience together with a Covering Letter clearly outlining your motivation to undertake the role and how you meet the competencies required for the position as stated in the Person Specification
Closing date for applications: 12 August 2024
Long List interviews: 14 - 22 August 2024
Final Panel Interviews for the Clerk: 3 September 2024
For Assistant Clerk TBC
To find out more visit: Worhipful Company of World Traders wbsite
The Company embraces all aspects of diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Digital Inclusion Community Builder to join our team of committed, value-driven people focused on mobilising community-led social change across Gloucester.
The Digital Inclusion Community Builder role is part of an exciting partnership, the 'Gloucestershire Digital Hubs Project' which aims to increase digital inclusion across all six districts in Gloucestershire, offering free, accessible, tailored support to individuals, facilitated by a group of seven partner organisations. As the partner covering Gloucester, we aim to establish digital hubs in communities across the city, enabling people to access and use digital technologies to enhance their lives and participate fully in society. The primary focus is on addressing existing digital inequalities that prevent people from reaching their full potential.
Supported by our team of community builders, you will continue the work of facilitating the development of community-based digital hubs, leveraging existing connections, spaces, and organisations within local communities. Your role will involve understanding how digital tools can support and enhance people's existing skills and passions, as well as encouraging them to share their expertise through formal and informal volunteer roles.
Gloucester Community Building Collective is an independent social enterprise whose vision is for Gloucester to be a great place to live, where everyone can have a good life, by bringing about people-led action to build strong and resilient communities.
We value diversity and want to create an inclusive organisation with equal opportunities for all. We want to attract, develop, and retain a diverse range of people from many different backgrounds who reflect the community we serve. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Digital Inclusion and Community Engagement:
- Facilitate digital inclusion by building confidence and capacity within communities to take action for themselves.
- Encourage the use of digital tools and social networks to build connections within communities.
- Develop strengths-based approaches to digital inclusion and engage with communities to understand their needs and aspirations.
2. Digital Hub Development and Support:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of existing digital "assets" and community meeting spaces within Gloucester.
- Create, and work towards, an action plan outlining how communities can be encouraged to establish or build upon existing digital hubs, sharing good practices and ideas.
- Develop a training and skills plan to maximise the contribution of existing community builders, organisations, and volunteers, enabling mutual support within communities.
- Identify any gaps or specific training needs and leverage existing opportunities.
- Ensure existing hubs are supported.
3. Collaboration and Network Building:
- Work to establish a network for digital inclusion across Gloucester, fostering partnerships and collaborations with voluntary, community, and business organisations.
- Contribute to the countywide Digital and Community Hub Forum, ensuring consistent progress and momentum.
4. Digital Champion Volunteer Programme:
- Recruit, train, and manage Digital Champion volunteers to build sustainability across digital hubs in Gloucester.
- Provide ongoing support and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for volunteers.
5. Funding and Resource Support:
- Signpost and share knowledge between hubs on how to access funding for their ideas or projects.
- Support the development of a sustainable strategy for digital inclusion across Gloucester.
6. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Storytelling:
- Undertake risk assessments of all activities as required.
- Collect information on successes and lessons learned, contributing to the monitoring and evaluation requirements of the project.
- Help people share and celebrate their stories of success.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Curiosity and interest in people, communities, and their experiences.
- Good general education.
- Strong IT and digital skills, confidence in using a wide range of IT software.
- Understanding of barriers to digital inclusion and their impact on participation.
- Ability to use and promote the effective and safe use of social media.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, effective communication, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to motivate and inspire people.
- Self-direction and the ability to seek support and leverage the skills and experience of the wider team
- Ability to build networks and work with a range of people and organisations within communities.
- Creativity and problem-solving skills.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Gloucester and its communities.
- Experience in supporting people's digital needs.
- Understanding of strengths-based approaches and recognising people's contributions.
- Formal mentoring and coaching skills.
- Experience in working with volunteers, including recruitment and management.
- Experience in managing health and safety requirements, including risk assessments.
- Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector in Gloucestershire and its stakeholders.
- Experience in contributing to action learning and project evaluation.
Values and Principles:
The successful candidate will embody the values and principles of Gloucester Community Building Collective, which include being People-led, Strengths-based, Relationship-focused, Rooted in Local Communities, and Inclusive for All.
How to Apply:
Please submit your most recent CV and a covering statement (maximum 2 pages) or a video explaining how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact us via our website.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 8th July 2024.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 15th July 2024.
Secondments from local organisations in Gloucester are also welcome.
Bringing about people-led action to realise their dreams and passions for themselves, their neighbourhoods and communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to set up and coordinate this new and exciting dementia focused role. If you are someone with compassion and a desire to drive change, improving the health & wellbeing of people living with Dementia, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our well-established Homeline befriending project as a brand-new Dementia Coordinator. The aim of this role will be to set up, coordinate and develop a range of dementia support for isolated and lonely 60+ residents of Hammersmith and Fulham living with dementia and their carers.
Specifically, the Dementia Coordinator will:
-
Head up a new dementia information hub within The Creighton Centre. This will involve coordinating a Dementia information and advice service, partnering with dementia health care professionals to deliver advice, signposting and referrals to people living with Dementia and their carers.
-
Network and develop strong links with local cross sector dementia services.
-
Develop additional inclusive activities to complement existing Homeline activities e.g. dance therapy, gardening club.
-
Promote new dementia volunteer roles and support Homeline Volunteer Coordinator to recruit team of 15 Dementia Ambassadors, and up to 50 Dementia home befrienders.
-
Coordinate dementia training and ongoing support of volunteer ambassadors/volunteers.
-
Coordinate up to 30 dementia home and care home befriending matches within year 1 (up to 50 annually for year 2 and 3), with a focus on meaningful sensory activities and keeping active.
Please see our JD and PS for more information. Please follow the link to our website to download our application form and follow instructions to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Outreach Support Worker - Domestic Abuse
Location: Southampton
Employment Type: Permanent
Full-time Salary: £24,969.60 - £25,614.24
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Support Advisor to join our team. The primary focus of this role is to prevent domestic abuse by offering support, advice, and assistance to adults within the community who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by empowering and supporting victims and survivors to make positive life choices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide safety planning, support, advice, and assistance to adults in the community to help them stay safe and maintain their current or new accommodation.
- Empower and support all victims and survivors of domestic abuse to make informed and positive choices.
- Collaborate with the Southampton IDVA service to deliver Pippa (Prevention, Intervention, and Public Protection Alliance), providing initial advice, information, and guidance to victims, professionals, and family members.
- Participate in the on-call out-of-hours rota.
- Engage in fund raising activities to support our mission.
- Publicise the support available to women, children, and men at risk of domestic abuse.
- Record and maintain up-to-date statistics of enquiries and referrals.
- Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure the effectiveness of our services.
- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, demonstrating a commitment to our values and ethos.
- Work with volunteers to extend our reach and impact.
- Establish effective working relationships with colleagues in other services, including education, social services, local authorities, police, and voluntary agencies, to enhance their understanding of domestic violence issues.
- Act as an advocate for children and young people when necessary.
- Participate as a member of our staff team, including regular attendance at team meetings, supervision and appraisal sessions, training, and other events.
- Take responsibility for continuous professional self-development.
- Respond to emergencies outside office hours on a rota basis.
- Ensure client confidentiality is maintained in accordance with our confidentiality policy.
- Provide cover for absent colleagues during periods of sickness, holidays, etc., as requested by a manager.
- Perform other duties appropriate to the scope and grade of the post as may be requested from time to time to meet the needs of clients and the service.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within domestic abuse prevention or related fields.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and with integrity.
- Flexibility to respond to emergencies and participate in the on-call rota.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications and skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Join us in our mission to support and empower victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Together, we can make a difference.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Homelessness service in Kent.
£26,077.00 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 have an exciting future? 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.
Working within our Kent Domestic Abuse services, Tenancy Support Workers will provide resettlement support to customers who are moving on from refuge and domestic abuse tenancy support to community clients who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme in West Kent.
Look Ahead operates trauma and psychologically informed approaches, ensuring that our customers benefit from being supported through strengths-based practices. Tenancy Support Workers share responsibility by ensuring that a holistic and cohesive model of customer support is embedded across Kent.
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:
* Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother.
* Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the risks associated with that.
* Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a move on Support Plan
* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking.'
* Ensuring customers have full access to any move on welfare support by completing move on paperwork prior to customers move on date.
* Liaising and building partnerships with local charities to support customers with move on items
* Accompany customers to property viewings.
* Helping to set up utilities for move on customers
* Working proactively with the refuge and IDVA teams and referring any clients/customers to the IDVAs where required.
* Completing Marac referrals for high risk community client.
* Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits to which they are entitled
* Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the communityMission & Values 'Working with people to make choices, achieve goals and take control of their live through high quality care, support and housing'
* Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
* Develop links with private sector landlords, estate agents and other housing providers in order to source additional units and move on accommodation
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 organised
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
* Full Driving Licence and access to use of vehicle
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.
Director of Fundraising
Both full and part time hours considered
Minimum of 32 hours per week over 4 days
Up to £65,000, dependant on experience (pro rata to 36.5 hours for part time)
Treloar’s is a charity which runs one of the UK’s largest specialist education centres for young disabled people to live and learn. Through our school and college, we offer students the opportunity to fully take part in life and achieve their aspirations.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, and professional fundraiser to lead the team at Treloar’s. As the Director of Fundraising, you will develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, oversee a dedicated and passionate team and support them in generating significant income through a variety of channels, including trusts and foundations, events, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and major donations.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in senior-level charitable fundraising. You should bring advanced knowledge of a wide variety of fundraising channels, compliance expertise, and exceptional leadership skills. Experience in the education or disability sectors and relevant qualifications in fundraising are advantageous.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with disabilities. We also provide a flexible work environment with options for home and office working (minimum 3 days a week in the office), as well as part-time opportunities.
Informal chats about the role are welcome – get in touch with Sophie Milroy, Recruitment Specialist Lead.
We offer:
- 27 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
- An opportunity to work on site with industry experts
- Excellent paid training and development opportunities
- Life insurance, Group Personal Pension & Occupational Health schemes
- Health Cash Plan & Perkbox discount scheme
- Free wellbeing activities (e.g. gym/yoga)
- Free parking & many other benefits
How to apply?
To apply, please complete our Online Treloar Application Form, alternatively please call our Recruitment Team to discuss further.
Closing date: 23rd July 2024
Treloar Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS Check along with other relevant employment checks.
Treloar Trust, responsible for Treloar School and Treloar College, is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy. Registered charity number 1092857.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As Complex Needs Practitioner you will engage young people in a variety of interventions, using a person-centred approach, empowering them to reduce risk, increase resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
Birmingham Young People’s Service provides holistic support services for young people 10 to 25 with needs related to alcohol and substance misuse, including those that are affected by a family members alcohol and substance misuse.
The purpose of the role is to engage young people in a variety of interventions, using a person-centred approach, empowering them to reduce risk, increase resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
All Complex Needs Practitioners are expected to work days, evenings, and weekends across the community and within our multi-agency partnership settings, when required. Which will need a flexible working pattern from the successful candidate. The caseload will include a mixture of community and multi-agency referral pathways including health, social care, education, youth provision, and criminal justice.
As an energetic and confident self-starter, you will have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or above, Dip SW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we will consider candidates with experience of working in the health & social care field, education settings, alcohol, and substance misuse fields with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.
Experience of liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and engaging effectively with clients in a variety of settings is essential. You will also need a flexible approach, excellent record keeping and report writing skills. We also work on an outreach basis, with a central hub base at our head office.
We have two vacancies available.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post-holder to work 37 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Responsible for communicating, developing and marketing the charity’s impact, brand and charitable purpose. Working across the trust, the Senior Marketing Executive raises awareness of the charity’s brand and its work supports the Fundraising team in meeting their objectives. Additional focuses of this role are supporting Lottery player stewardship, and marketing activities for the Community and Corporate fundraising team.
Press:
- Write and deliver press releases focused on fundraising and charitable activities
- Support the Head of Marketing to realise opportunities for positive national coverage
- Build good relations with press stakeholders
- Monitor media activity and opportunities for greater coverage, including broadcast
Stewardship:
- Continue development of audience segmentation and user experience
- Develop acquisition and retention campaigns utilising a mix of digital tactics
- In collaboration with marketing team colleagues, engage supporters online and offline
- Monitor ROI of campaigns
Case Studies:
- Collaboratively and independently, create video & written Case Studies in-line with agreed budget and in collaboration with Senior Marketing Executive (Case Studies & Resources)
- Maximise and report on reach and impact of all Case Studies
- Hold positive relationships with suppliers, colleagues and service users
- Manage content requests and content management platform with Marketing team
Website:
- Responsible for SEO, analytics and improvements, in liaison with Web Developers
- In collaboration, write and publish a schedule of stories that champion care and fundraising
- Ensure website content is inclusive and accessible
Social media:
- Manage a varied schedule of content in collaboration with marketing team colleagues
- Create engaging content that reflects hospice services
- Deliver positive and measurable supporter stewardship across all social channels
Video:
- Produce, film and edit videos that show daily life at the hospices and family interviews
- Manage relationship with suppliers and filmmakers
- Create videos for Fundraising team
Advertising:
- Manage planning, performance and reporting of digital ad campaigns
- Develop ‘always on’ Google Grants campaigns
This is a full time, 12 month maternity leave contract.
Benefits include flexible working options, 28 days holiday, group pension scheme, life assurance and the opportunity to work in an organisation where every job matters.
Our Mission is to always provide outstanding care for children, young adults and families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for two kind, compassionate and resilient Support Workers to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire.
£24,960.00 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 part of one team? 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.
Oakview is a supported living project for 10 customers with mild to moderate learning disabilities. It provides a 24/7 support service, with an emphasis on choice and control for customers, enabling them to achieve greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the wider community. Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. This includes providing personal care, domestic duties, emotional and social support in a person centred way. Staff will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
The service is staffed 24/7 and all staff is required to cover at least one sleep in a week.
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:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
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:
- 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
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
Desirable:
- Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Victim Liaison Officer to join the Lancashire team in Blackpool, working 25 hours a week.
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
About the role:
Victim Support have been successful in securing funding for the delivery of Drive. Drive is an innovative national framework that aims to improve the lives and safety of victims and children affected by domestic abuse by holding high-risk perpetrators to account. This involves the identification and targeting of high risk/high harm perpetrators and combines case management with a co-ordinated multi-agency response.
This role is based from our Blackpool Office, delivering a service that covers Blackpool, Wyre, Fylde, Lancaster and surrounding areas. You will be eligible to apply for Hybrid working (2 days per week from home) after successful completion of your probation.
The Victim Liaison Officer will act as the conduit between Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (who support high risk victims of DA) and Drive Case Managers (who support perpetrators) to ensure that risks posed to victims are assessed and information is shared in order to minimise that risk. You will be responsible for:
- Contacting victims to conduct risk assessments, safety planning and referrals to IDVA and other services as appropriate.
- Supporting clients to understand the purpose of Drive and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation.
- You will be a key member of the perpetrator panel. You will research and gather information to present the views of victims and the risks posed to them in order for risk to be managed and mitigated where possible.
You will need:
- An in depth understanding of domestic abuse, risk assessment and risk management including experience of working with victims of domestic abuse.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Have theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Empathy and a genuine desire to help and support victims of domestic abuse
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 will be required and you will need to pass police vetting.
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.
As Grants & Development Officer you will work closely with the Management Team and be responsible for the successful grants and fundraising activity for core and project-based work, as well as developing new income generation opportunities.
Grants, Fundraising and Other Income Generation:
· Undertake regular prospect research to identify potential funding streams and prioritise opportunities based around local, community, and organisational need.
· Work with the Management Team, to identify, apply for and secure funding through appropriate and successful grant and tender applications.
· Maintain and strengthen relationships with current and future sponsors and supporters, including funding organisations and partners.
· Work with the Board and Management Team to help diversify our income sources to enable the organisation to continue its growth and demonstrate sustainability.
· Scope alternative / additional sources of funding, such as corporate sponsorship and membership opportunities.
· Research and develop new income generation opportunities, such as the setting up of a profit-making business(es) that donates its profit to the charity.
· Maintain and manage effective electronic records in support of all fundraising and grant application duties.
· Work with the whole team and beneficiaries, to write up appropriate case studies to support income generation.
· Co-ordinate and develop a rolling programme of community fundraising and awareness raising events as well as beneficiary involvement initiatives.
Supporting Strategic Development:
· Analyse and understand the organisation’s existing goals, vision, and priorities so new initiatives are in alignment in order to guide and recognise the journey of Middleport Matters.
· Regularly review the projects, initiatives, and priorities of the organisation, and analyse them against our strategic aims to ensure they are aligned.
· Regularly review the strengths and weaknesses of Middleport Matters and thereby our capabilities, that are significant to our current and future growth (e.g. SWOT analysis).
· Conduct research (locally and nationally), to comprehend the organisation’s strategic options for the future and the business environment that we are situated within (e.g. PESTLE analysis).
· Provide analysis and recommendations around the structure, growth, and direction of the organisation, that are creative, challenging, realistic, and focused (using relevant data, business models, and statistics in order to regularly report on the current position of the business).
· Work with the Board and Management Team to support the continued development and implementation of the organisation’s strategic plan, business plan and operational plan.
· Develop and maintain relationships with other non-profit leaders, for example, looking for opportunities to partner with other organisations to serve the community.
· Work with leaders in the business and government world, cultivating long-term strategic partnerships or donor relationships to increase the organisation's effectiveness serving unmet needs.
· Produce and continually review a Risk Register to identify, assess and implement measures to control the key risks to the organisation's people (participants, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances, goodwill and image, along with their quantification of each risk and the action being taken to manage it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you interested in supporting people at immediate risk of rough sleeping and making a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness in London?
Rough sleeping data shows that migrants make up more than 50% of the people rough sleeping in London. The MAPS service provides a rapid intervention to support clients who are migrants and rough sleeping in London to find a route into accommodation that is suitable and sustainable in the UK or elsewhere in the world. We are looking for someone to join our team as a Service Manager where you will:
· Lead a well-established flagship service within St Mungo’s and help develop best practice in support for non-UK nationals sleeping rough in London
· Support a team of Coordinators and Assessment and Reconnection workers to identify and deliver effective routes off the streets for non-UK nationals.
· Through the practice of the team, evidence the barriers to ending rough sleeping amongst Non UK nationals and work collaboratively across the sector to address them
· While your usual working hours will be from Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, occasional work during early or late hours may occur in response to challenging situations and to prevent rough sleeping.
About you
We are a small team so try to maximise our resources and find creative solutions to resolve people’s homelessness. Due to the legislative climate in which we work, accommodation options are often limited for our client group, and so we are looking for someone who can be flexible, proactive and is passionate about working migrants.
Ideally you would have experience of working with vulnerable people and an understanding of the needs and support requirements of this client group, particularly non-UK nationals.
We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have lived experience of migration and/or speak additional languages to English.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website
Closing date: 10am on Thursday 18th July
Interview and assessments on: Tuesday 30th July
What we offer
· Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
· A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
· Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
To deliver an effective and friendly local customer facing housing service to residents.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with Board members, residents and team members and work with council officers and other relevant agencies/services and professionals where required.
Ensuring tenants comply with the terms and conditions of tenancy agreements, particularly as they relate to the payment of rent and former tenant arrears and that leaseholders stay up to date with the payment of service charges. The post holder will have responsibility for the collection of arrears and to ensure arrears are kept to a minimum.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITES
Tenancy Management
1. To carry out detailed and regular monitoring of individual rent accounts, taking appropriate action as set out in CCRMO’s rent arrears policy and procedures.
2. To use initiative and judgement in considering the most effective and appropriate methods to contact tenants such as by telephone, email and home visits.
3. To provide appropriate advice, support and assistance to tenants, including referrals to appropriate support agencies to assist them sustain their tenancies
4. To deal promptly and effectively with all breaches of tenancies, including Anti-Social Behaviour.
5. Prepare possession applications for court hearings and attend court in support of any legal action.
6. Re-let empty properties in line with council/RMO policy, arrange viewings for prospective tenants & allocate property, minimising void turnaround time and loss of revenue.
7. Undertake 6 week settling-in visits and formally review Introductory and Secure Tenancies at appropriate intervals.
8. To conduct regular tenancy audits to enable CCRMO to confirm tenancy and refer suspicious cases to council to investigate
9. Report on key performance targets for rent collection and arrears, voids lettings and tenancy checks.
Leaseholder Service Charges
10. Ensure leaseholders comply with their lease and arrange approvals required under terms of the lease.
11. To carry out detailed and regular monitoring of all leasehold service charge accounts, taking prompt action to recover any arrears.
12. To provide information on service charge collection and arrears against key performance indicators.
13. To provide information to the Estate Director and the council to assist with identifying items to be re-charged to leaseholders in the annual service charge.
Estate management
14. Assist the Estate Director and Estate Supervisor with monthly estate inspections as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 44 employees.
About the role
This role will be instrumental in ensuring that the quality of Advocacy Provision across all specialisms is consistent in approach and is at the very highest standard.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the employees and Trustees have access to the required levels of induction, training and continuous professional development.
To achieve this role, the Training & QA Officer must place the organisational values at the centre of all decision making and must display the necessary competencies, skills and attitudes in their day to day work.
About you
Our charity, a leading provider of mental health advocacy, is looking for an experienced Training & QA Officer to join our team.
You will have the ability to demonstrate occupational expertise through competence, knowledge and skills in Independent Advocacy with a proven track record of delivery of both formal and informal training to a variety of audiences
Essential Information
The salary band for the role is £30,054 to £32,399, based on a 37 hour week.
This post is for 37 hours a week and is based in our Swansea office on the Swansea Enterprise Park.
All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: 5pm, 15 July 2024.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English.
We're looking for 2 kind, compassionate and resilient IDVAs to join our IDVA Service in Kent.
£29,290.00 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. They will also raise awareness of male domestic abuse with partners and within the community.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
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:
Look Ahead IDVAs have the personal qualities required to manage customer expectations alongside the responsibilities of their role. Day to day IDVA activities include:
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 Team Leader
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
What you'll bring:
Essential:
IDVA qualification
Previous experience managing a caseload
Desirable:
Previous work with male victims of domestic abuse
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.