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We are excited to be recruiting for a new Communications Coordinator at Volunteer Centre Hackney who will play a key role in helping increase volunteering and grow strong thriving communities across Hackney. Using wide-ranging communications, you will be vital to reaching diverse people across the borough and building key partnerships to help people enjoy the benefits of our services - all of which hugely improve people's lives and bring people and communities together.
The Communications Co-ordinator will play a key role in helping to build, promote and retain VCH’s public profile with a diverse range of audiences, helping us to drive volunteer sign-ups in Hackney, and promote our services to a wide range of stakeholders.
We have recently launched a whole new website and branding, so this is an exciting time to join our team. We have started to work together with residents to make films and are making plans to increase both our reach into specific communities, as well as promote our impact to new funders and partners.
You will plan, write and distribute a range of content across the marketing mix including our website, blog, newsletters, social media and in print. This includes writing copy and sourcing imagery for VCH events and activities, creating regular e-bulletins, updating social media channels, creating content to share the impact of our work, as well as helping to promote outreach and other events and activities to various diverse communities. This will be done together with VCH staff and volunteers, who you will support to co-produce interesting content.
You will take the lead in developing and implementing regular communications campaigns that celebrate the diversity of, and our work with Hackney’s local communities. This will include targeted campaigns around a number of topic specific awareness days, as well as with and for specific communities, to increase our reach across diverse populations.
You will roll out our brand refresh across all our programmes, working together with VCH staff to ensure buy-in. You will be proactive to create new and interesting materials to promote our services and their impact to a wide range of stakeholders including new funders as well as partners, and will ensure all our social media channels and websites are updated.
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Empowering refugees to thrive as they rebuild their lives.
Upbeat Communities deliver services to welcome refugees and support them to settle and rebuild their lives in the UK. We are looking for an Administrator to support the team.
About You.
Are you an excellent planner, with a high attention to detail? Are you able to work to tight deadlines, whilst being comfortable with change and flexibility? Do you have good teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds?
Purpose of the role:
- To support the front-line delivery of our projects.
- Provide executive support to the Head of Delivery.
- Lead on identifying and implementing improvements in across the Delivery Team.
About us.
Upbeat Communities exists to help refugees settle and rebuild their lives in the UK. One of the best resources a refugee can have to help them settle in their new home is a good social network. With this aim, we want to help connect refugees into community. Our name reflects our vision to see thriving communities where refugees can make a positive contribution.
Our organisational values, lived out by our staff and volunteers, are:
We work to WELCOME. We create COMMUNITY. We are inspired to act with INTEGRITY. We exist to EMPOWER. We are committed to CREATIVITY. We run on RELATIONSHIPS. We are proud to be PROFESSIONAL. We have COMPASSION at our core.
Upbeat Communities' Christian ethos was the driving force behind the charity’s formation and is the basis for the values. Many of our team are Christians but we are eager to build a team that is representative of the diverse nationalities, faiths, and life experiences of the communities we work with.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Provide executive support to the Head of Delivery.
- Support with improvement of systems and processes.
- Support with administration of projects (Resettlement, Hosting & Integration Hub).
- Ensure that invoices and payment records are up to date.
- Ensure that rotas are kept up to date and accurate.
- Conduct research, compile data, and generate reports to support decision-making processes.
- Lead on the review of delivery team handbooks.
- To support the front-line delivery of our projects.
- Support in communicating with participants and volunteers.
Continuous Improvement/Quality Assurance
- Lead on improvement of systems and processes across the Delivery Department.
- Assist with the implementation of an organisation wide strategic goals, providing tools and processes to ensure this is done efficiently.
- Collaborate and support staff in the development of systems and processes for the monitoring and evaluation of our work.
- Analyse data and identify trends, themes and unmet needs to contribute to the improvement of existing services and identification of service developments. This includes the planning, development, and analysis of surveys with stakeholders.
Other
- Make an active contribution to the overall work of Upbeat Communities through team meetings, staff training, awareness and fundraising events, and any other appropriate activities
- Be committed to, and work in accordance with Upbeat Communities’ values and ethos, as well as adhering to all organisational policies and procedures
- Participate in relevant networks and forums to assist in the work of this role as part of individual and professional development.
Person Specification:
We are looking for exceptional candidates who can demonstrate the following experience and skills. Please make sure you evidence each of these areas when you apply.
Experience
- Working in an administrative or operational environment.
- Working with financial systems and completing financial administrative tasks
- Dealing with confidential information
- Producing high quality documentation for a range of audiences
- Making suggestions and improving systems and processes
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate to participants and external agencies. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Confidence and experience to develop existing systems and processes in preparation for further growth.
- Competent use of IT programs including Microsoft.
- Ability to plan and manage your own workload.
- A problem-solving approach to managing situations, with recourse to others where required.
- Ability to take initiative and prioritise workload, working to tight deadlines, and operating calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Details oriented.
- Excellent Project Management skills.
- Ability to analyse information and write reports.
- Excellent administrative ability, well organised and reliable.
- Understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with people from a range of cultures and backgrounds.
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do approach.
- Diplomatic, articulate and the ability to forge good working relationships.
- An interest in the needs of refugees and asylum seekers and commitment to their support, wellbeing, and empowerment.
- Understanding of the need to always maintain confidentiality.
- Commitment to some evening and weekend work.
- Commitment to actively demonstrate and participate in Upbeat Communities’ Christian ethos and values.
What we offer as an Employer
- 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays for full time staff (pro rata for part time staff).
- Flexible working to promote a good work / life balance.
- Opportunities for continued training and development.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Annual team retreat to recharge, re-envision and build relationships across the team.
- Regular support and supervision.
Hours
This role could be 37.5 or 30 hours per week depending on the preference of the candidate. The workload of the role would be adjusted accordingly. Specific hours will be discussed and agreed upon during the hiring process to accommodate both the candidate's and the company's needs.
All applicants need to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role.
As part of the recruitment and selection process Upbeat Communities will take up two references. The post holder will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Empowering individuals and families to thrive as they rebuild their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a Challenge Events Fundraiser to grow PAPYRUS’ challenge event income by leading on allocated PAPYRUS own events, projects and campaigns and managing all third-party challenge events.
What you will do:
· Develop an events plan that will grow income using data from previous years to understand our supporters and build a creative and sustainable income plan for long term growth.
· Build and manage relationships with supporters across all communication channels and provide professional, relevant, timely and empathetic stewardship at all times.
· Raise awareness of PAPYRUS and its work by developing and delivering presentations and talks both online and face to face to supporters and facilitating necessary photo opportunities in line with GDPR for use if future promotional activity
· Manage costs and budgets for events, including forecasting, estimates and future year planning.
· Be proactive seeking out new initiatives and market trends in fundraising across the UK charitable sector.
· Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of PAPYRUS challenge event fundraising assets, collateral, materials, and policies and procedures ensuring all content is on brand and to a high standard.
· Working with colleagues in Business Support Services to use the data collected across all donation platforms to analyse and inform required reports and update existing reporting mechanisms.
To be successful in this role you will have:
· Previous experience of working in a fundraising role for a UK registered charity
· Experience of successfully managing a portfolio of third-party events
· Proven track record of successful relationship management with donors/ fundraisers
· Proven track record of working effectively in a team
· Experience in creating and monitoring budgets
· Experience using Raiser’s edge or a similar CRM database.
· Knowledge of regulatory environment for fundraising from events fundraising including sponsorship, data protection, Gift Aid (incl GASDS) and Fundraising Codes of Practice and regulation
· Good knowledge of data selection, data analysis, insight and application of datasets for maximum success
· Understanding of events fundraising
· Competence in the use of IT tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
· Ability to work some unsocial hours and travel to meetings / events as required across the UK
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £29,269 per annum (Scale SCP 18) progressing by increments to £32,076 per annum (Scale SCP 23)
Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Warrington
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: 19th July 2024
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role of a Community Fundraising Executive is raising charitable donations, by building meaningful and engaging relationships to work with the communities we serve in the West Midlands. This is an exciting new role within the fundraising and communications team and we are seeking an energetic, confident and proactive fundraiser to join our team. This role will require a lot of travel and focuses specifically on developing our education, clubs and faith groups fundraising income streams. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications and the rest of the fundraising team, you will develop innovative ways to engage with new audiences and maintain current relationships, to achieve our annual fundraising targets
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the role
Twins Trust is at the heart of the multiples’ community, supporting families with twins or triplets, influencing the healthcare system and campaigning on behalf of our community.
Sadly, multiple pregnancies are high risk and part of our work is to support multiple birth families where one or more babies or children have died. This role will involve the day to day running of our Bereavement Service, which supports those families.
Over the past 12 months we have overhauled our bereavement service and developed a new strategy and we are looking for someone who can now implement our new objectives
- To help our families to feel less alone in their grief
- To improve mental well-being by providing coping mechanisms to build emotional strength and resilience when living with grief
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual who wants to support our bereaved community. We are looking for someone who has an understanding of grief and baby loss and who can provide empathetic support and guidance to families who have lost one or more of their babies.
We are looking for someone who will push forward with our new strategy and to continue to grow and manage our peer- to-peer support service by recruiting volunteers and running an organised and effective volunteer led service.
The ideal candidate will continue to develop our bereavement service and make it as impactful as possible by raising the profile of the service, establishing networks with other charities, growing the microsite and engaging with our bereaved community in a supportive and professional manner.
Location: Hybrid/remote. Office space in London Bridge and Woking, although entirely remote option is fine.
Flexibility: We are a flexible employer and most of our staff are juggling things (including caring for multiples!). We are great at making jobs work around life.
For the full job description and person specification, please refer to the attachement below.
Please send a CV and covering letter (no more than two pages) via 'Quick Apply'
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location : Based in Telford (but with travel to other boroughs for pick-ups, you may also be required to visit our sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)
Hours : Full time (9am-5pm mon-fri)
Salary : £24,000 per annum
Contract Term : Permanent
Start Date : September 2024
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our Telford team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognized organization that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.
Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project
- 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- 45p per mile for any work related journeys
- Minimal teaching hrs with small group sizes compared to mainstream education settings
- Dedicated time allocated for planning time, innovation and creativity
Who will I be changing the lives of?
All of our learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and as a result all have some level of additional need. Some of the most common areas of need that we see are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), ADHD although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs.
We currently have projects in Rotherham, Barnsley, London and The Midlands.
Main Responsibilities
● To provide support for teaching staff in group teaching sessions, focusing on Maths, English, Occupational Studies and PSD and careers
● To deliver the NCFE Creative Crafts qualification for 1.5 hours per week with the addition of sufficient planning and preparation time
● To deliver one-to-one or two-to-one sessions with individual learners as and when it is required (on and off-site)
● You may be asked to run PSD/careers sessions with guidance, either on a one to one or group basis
● To offer support to all our young people, including those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
● To assist teaching staff in the preparation of materials and programmes of work
● To support with planning and participating in Really NEET engagement activities
● To write Behaviour Support Plans for all students and keeping them updated
● To support students who wish to get their CSCS card and driving licence etc
● To support in finding work experience, employment and onward progression opportunities for students
● Identifying and supporting positive transition and progression pathways for young people
● To maintain a work experience and employment display board
If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Adult Carers Service Manager
About us
Angus Carers Centre is a rights-based charity working with and for unpaid carers from all walks of life living across Angus. We exist to improve the quality of life for all carers by building genuine and equal relationships, connecting carers with each other to create a sense of belonging and community, providing practical and emotional supports, and influencing change at local and national level.
Established in 1996, we have grown significantly over the last 25 years, and we are now supporting nearly 2,000 unpaid adult and young carers across Angus. Our talented and passionate team of 25 staff and over 20 volunteers ensure the needs of our carers are meet. Together with our volunteers we strive to provide a first-class service to carers and their families, to make a lasting difference to their lives.
Our vision is that all unpaid carers in Angus will receive appropriate information and support to enable them to feel valued and confident in their caring situation and to develop their own potential.
Why should you consider applying?
The social, political and policy horizon is changing, and we need to ensure that we provide the right support at the right time. We are entering a new and exciting chapter, and there has never been a better time to join our organisation.
You will form part of the Leadership Team. You will be making an impact by building authentic and empowering relationships with our dedicated and change-driven teams supporting unpaid carers, their families and partner organisations. You will lead on the development of our service demonstrating its impact and added value. But most importantly, you will put the voice of carers at the centre of what we do.
Reporting to the CEO, you will have a positive non-judgemental regard and help unpaid carers exercise their rights and support them to realise their potential.
Job overview
The postholder will:
· Create a safe environment for unpaid carers to build genuine relationships to participate in meaningful and engaging activities allowing them to express themselves, share their dreams and aspirations.
· Manage the development of Angus Carers Centre’s services, including identifying unmet need, monitoring, and maintaining standards in line with contractual agreements, and good practice.
· Provide leadership, management, coaching, support to the team members.
· Be responsible and accountable for the management of the team’s financial budgets in line with Angus Carers Centre’s financial and business support procedures.
· Measure the impact of our work in a creative and ethical manner ensuring lessons learnt are identified and taken forward, reporting on outcomes and progress towards strategic objectives.
· Work closely with other teams to ensure collaborative culture and synergies prevail across all areas of Angus Carers Centre’s work.
· Maintain and build relationships with a broad range of public, private and Third Sector organisations, including schools, community groups, health and care providers, and others.
· In collaboration with other teams, use the evidence of impact of our work to influence policy and practice within the local area and beyond.
· Ensure organisational and local safeguarding and health & safety policies are adhered to and effectively implemented.
· Support teams in identifying unpaid carers’ needs, circumstances, and outcomes, and support them to achieve them by working collaboratively with colleagues, partners agencies and other organisations.
· Ensure unpaid carers’ voices and opinions are heard and taken into account in decision-making processes.
· Work collaboratively with Angus Carers Centre’s teams to achieve its vision and strategic objectives.
· Continuously learn, reflect, and improve what we do to ensure evaluation is embedded into practice, and reflects agreed outcomes.
· Raise profile of Angus Carers Centre by facilitating information and development sessions with a wide range of organisations, communities, and individuals.
· Speak truth to power in a respectful, impactful, and authentic manner.
· Comply with Angus Carers Centre’s policies and procedures.
Job overview
The above does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities and tasks but indicates the main responsibilities required from employees in the role. The organisation reserves the right to require employees to perform other duties from time to time.
Key values
· Strong sense of integrity.
· Authentic and true to themselves and others,
· Compassionate and boundaries,
· Drive for social justice and equity.
Qualifications and knowledge:
· Bachelor’s or master’s degree such as Social Work, Community Development, Youth Work. Equivalent qualification or five years’ experience at a senior level.
· Understanding of Human Rights, the UNCRC and Children’s Rights and the needs of diverse individuals and communities,
· Knowledge of the policy and practice areas of the social care sector in Scotland, including SSSC, Care Inspectorate and the new National Care Service.
· While we would welcome the knowledge gathered through a relevant qualification, we are just as interested in relevant work experience.
· Demonstrable continuing professional development in relevant areas
· Full Driving License and a suitable vehicle for work with business insurance.
Experience
· Experience of leading, motivating and building teams through times of change.
· Experience of the social care sector in Scotland, including the policy landscape affecting local authorities, health boards, health,and social care partnerships.
· Experience of multiagency working supporting the development and delivery of services within local communities.
· Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, senior officials, Trustees, the public and partner.
Working hours
35 hours per week subject to organisational needs. Some work may have to be undertaken outside office hours, including evenings and weekends.
Special conditions
The post entails work with vulnerable people and falls within the definition of “regulated work” under the provision of the Protection of Vulnerable groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The post holder will require to be registered as a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, which will involve a Disclosure Scotland check.
Office base
The post is based at 8 Grant Road, Arbroath, DD11 1JN.
Equal opportunities
Angus Carers Centre is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to consider joining Angus Carers Centre.
Benefits
· Training and development opportunities
· Employee Assistance Programme
· 6% employer pension contribution
· Free car park
· 31 days of annual leave
· Flexible working, subject to organisation’s needs.
Application process To apply, please provide the following:
1. A covering letter explaining why you are interested in this position, highlighting your relevant experience, and explaining how you meet the ‘Person Specification’ (detailed below). The letter should be between 800 and 1000 words.
2. A CV, limited to two pages.
3. Contact details for two work or education related references. (Please state clearly if you do not want us to contact references prior to interview.)
To completed applications pleas click on the apply button
Interviews Interviews will be held face to face in Angus Carer Centre
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 45 – 60 min interview (involving a mix of experience and competency-based questions)
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!
WHO WE ARE
We are a leading mental health charity on a mission to support Londoners with mental health challenges find and remain in good employment as part of their mental health recovery journey. We have been changing lives for almost 30 years and we have just secured a large contract, submitted in partnership with Shaw Trust and Smart London, to provide Employment Advisors to support NHS Talking Therapy teams across West London. This is therefore an incredibly exciting time to join a thriving organisation at the beginning of an innovative mental health support service.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are now inviting suitable candidates to apply for the role of Employment Advisor. We need to swiftly build a team of around 20, so there are multiple opportunities available to applicants. This new team will be guided and supported by Senior Employment Advisors and a Service Lead, as well as Twining’s established and experienced Senior Leadership Team and Trustees.
THE OFFER
In return we offer a friendly and supportive working environment, flexible working, career development opportunities, a comprehensive training and induction programme, a generous holiday entitlement and competitive financial rewards. We also practice what we preach in terms of creating a positive working environment to support our own employee’s wellbeing.
Working format – based at NHS Talking Therapy sites, as well as some possibility of working from home
THE ROLE – EMPLOYMENT ADVISORS
The new Employment Advisors (EAs) will work within the West London NHS Talking Therapies provision. They will work one-to-one with a caseload of clients referred by NHS Talking Therapies therapists to find employment, remain in existing work if they are struggling, improve their working environment, return to work following sickness or positively leave or retire from work.
You will primarily fulfil these duties by providing information, as well as advice and guidance to clients who choose to receive employment support. The work should empower clients to make better decisions about their working lives, as well as communicate better with colleagues and managers in existing roles. You will also signpost clients to other relevant support agencies, as appropriate.
This role would suit someone with a background in employment support, psychology, counselling, human resources or recruitment.
EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. Engage a mixed caseload of clients at any given time serving 100-125 per year, with common mental health problems, to establish trusting, collaborative relationships to support them to find new employment or support them in, or to leave, existing employment. Support will be provided face-to-face in Talking Therapies settings, via secure online meeting platforms or over the telephone.
2. Along with their NHS clinician, assess clients’ support needs with a view to creating, implementing, and adjusting a personalised action plan to help improve clients’ mental health and achieve their stated employment goals.
3. Develop and deliver a range of practical services to support clients to find work, including career guidance, job searching skills, CV preparation, application form completion, interview skills, advice on local labour market opportunities and advice on education and training to further their career.
4. Provide guidance to support clients to stay in existing work, including advice on mental health disclosure, negotiating reasonable adjustments to existing workplaces, creating wellness action plans, and improving productivity, support to return to work after sickness absence or to leave an existing role with dignity, and signpost clients to organisations that can represent them (EAs should only look to represent clients in exceptional circumstances).
5. Facilitate access to other advice in areas such as financial benefits, debt management, food banks and community food outlets and social housing providers, as necessary.
6. Work directly with partners like Jobcentre Plus, other employment providers, employers, trade unions and employment agencies to support clients to stay in employment and secure employment opportunities.
7. Build a constant flow of referrals from the clinical team to ensure a dynamic and mixed caseload.
8. Meet referral and performance targets in line with the specific KPI / SLA requirements of the service.
9. Regularly attend team and other meetings as reasonably expected.
10. Maintain accurate and up to date records of activity and outcomes in line with service requirements, ensuring the IT database is up to date and paperwork compliant.
11. Update and maintain NHS database (IAPTUS).
12. Receive regular supervision and training to meet individual, team and organization’s needs.
13. Contribute to the development of a service that is locally responsive and supports minority/disadvantaged communities.
14. Comply with and actively promote all Twining policies and procedures including Equality and Diversity, safeguarding and data protection.
15. Perform other tasks as required by your manager.
The role holder must also:
1. Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced level.
2. Possess excellent IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software, as well as experience updating and maintaining databases.
3. Maintain accurate and up to date records of activity and outcomes in line with service performance requirements, ensuring the IT database is up to date and paperwork compliant.
4. Receive regular supervision and training to meet individual, team and organization’s needs.
5. Contribute to the development of a service that is locally responsive and supports minority/disadvantaged communities.
6. Comply with and actively promote all Twining policies and procedures including Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Data Protection and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main duties and responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role in conjunction with their line manager.
The role will receive comprehensive training at induction, and ongoing career development and support as part of a structured performance programme thereafter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
Volunteers are highly valued at Parkinson’s UK because of the vital contribution they make to our aims for supporting people affected by Parkinson’s. You’ll provide high quality operational support in the team that exists to provide an excellent volunteering experience for the incredible people who freely give their time to support the Parkinson’s community.
What you’ll do:
- Provide high quality administrative support for the team under the direction of the Operations Manager;
- Respond to volunteer queries and provide support as and when needed;
- Assist in the production of materials and and resources and ensure they are disseminated appropriately;
- Assist colleagues with the recruitment and on-boarding of volunteers including learning opportunities;
- Carry out the daily administration associated with the volunteer management system (Assemble) and support volunteers in their use of the system;
- Maintain volunteer records as required;
- Process, upload and send content, news, adverts, email, and updates on Assemble and to other platforms as required;
- Liaise with the content team for the design of promotional materials;
- Support with volunteering learning and development, including liaising with suppliers, creating materials and completing training administration.
- Gather and collate feedback on key areas of the team’s work
What you’ll bring:
- An understanding of volunteering and the value it brings to individuals and the community
- A commitment to providing great service standards to volunteers and colleagues
- Strong administration skills and experience
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to get things done in a timely manner
- Ability to work with volunteers as equal partners
- Strong IT skills, with the ability to pick up new systems quickly and use digital systems to work collaboratively
- Experience of adhering to GDPR and wider data protection requirements
- A friendly and approachable manner with the ability to quickly build and maintain strong working relationships
- Your creative approach and ability to overcome obstacles to get things done.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.
We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role, and will interview candidates on a continuous basis. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
HR Business Partner
(a charity committed to community transformation)
Permanent, part-time post, 20 hours per week (0.5FTE), inclusive of breaks
Salary: £21,850 per annum (if based in London add an additional £1,612 p.a.) for a 0.5FTE role
Hybrid: Some travel around the UK will also be required.
Are you a Human Resources practitioner looking for your next challenge, and passionate about building community and creating social change? We are looking for an HR Business Partner who can help develop our people and teams, supporting a positive culture built on our relationships, vision, and ethos.
Oasis exists to create healthy thriving communities and reduce exclusion, through a holistic approach to community development and social innovation. Our work is centred in local communities where we provide education; youth, children and families work; and community services. We are also working in reducing homelessness, the prevention of human trafficking, and the creation of the UK’s first secure school, Oasis Restore.
Oasis’ work and mission has grown rapidly in the last decade. We are looking to recruit a HR Business Partner to help us move into our next phase of growth and build the capacity of our Oasis Operations Team.
This is a new and integral position in our charity, so you will need solid employee relation experience and employment law knowledge, to advise managers confidently. Working as part of the established Operations Team, you will also input into finance and budgets, recruitment at senior levels, and developing our policies in line with our ethos and 9 Habits. It’s a bit of everything, which is what makes this role exciting and a great opportunity for someone who is eager to get hands-on experience in working on the People Strategy of a national charity. As part of the wider Oasis family you will be well supported; being able to work collaboratively with different teams and functions, as well as managing your own workload, is essential.
While we envisage the ideal candidate would have a relevant HR qualification, we recognise that as a people professional, a candidate may bring extensive experience, creativity, and wisdom in this field, instead. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate that they align with the Oasis ethos and values. So, if you are interested in this role but aren’t sure, please do contact us for a confidential discussion. We would love to hear from you!
For your expertise and commitment, Oasis can offer:
· A truly supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.
· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.
· 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 33 days over time (pro rata for part-time)
· A Cycle to Work scheme and eligibility to join a cashplan healthcare scheme.
· The opportunity to be part of a movement making positive change in communities.
For further information or to apply, please go to the Oasis UK charity website.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am Friday 2nd August 2024.
Final interviews will take place in London on Wednesday 14th August 2024. Please submit your CV and covering letter at your earliest convenience. In your covering letter, please answer the following three questions:
1. With all the HR opportunities available, what inspires you about this role and what is your motivation for applying with Oasis in particular?
2. Please give examples that demonstrate you have the personal qualities, experience, and skills required for this role. Please highlight your experience in previous HR roles, and detail examples of where you have been successful in making an impact in terms of developing people and advising management. You may not have equal experience in all areas (of a wide-ranging brief) so please highlight what you consider to be the areas of strength or particular experience that you’ve gained to date.
3. After researching the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits, do any of these stand out to you? How might you incorporate them in your daily work and practice?
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. The successful candidate will need to show proof of right to work in the UK.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
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EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST ROLES (multiple openings across mild to moderate or severe mental health conditions)
Twining Enterprise supports people across North & West London with mental health challenges to find and sustain work, using the internationally recognized Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach.
We are now looking to recruit a number of professional and self-motivated Employment Specialists to join our dynamic and high performing teams in Harrow, Hounslow and Hillingdon. You will provide an employment support service to help people with mental health conditions gain and sustain paid employment.
In return we offer a friendly and supportive working environment, flexible working, career development opportunities, a comprehensive training and induction programme, a generous holiday entitlement and competitive financial rewards. We also practice what we preach in terms of creating a positive working environment to support our own employee’s wellbeing. We are strongly committed to equality of opportunity in employment and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination.
Job title – Employment Specialists (multiple openings across primary and secondary care)
Salary - £29,432 – £32,760
Responsible to – Team Leader
Location – Harrow, Hounslow and Hillingdon
Contract – Permanent, full time
JOB PURPOSE
To inspire people with mental health conditions to progress, and to gain and sustain paid employment. Some Employment Specialists will support clients with common (mild to moderate) mental health conditions (e.g. anxiety, depression), whilst others will support clients with more severe and enduring mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar, personality disorders).
Depending on what clients are right for you to work with, you will either work across the local NHS primary or secondary care network alongside NHS clinicians to secure client referrals.
To work with clients with more serious mental illness, you will need to be comfortable supporting people who have experienced / are experiencing serious mental health challenges, as well as possibly other serious difficulties in their lives. Although you will receive full training and support, it’s important you are aware of the potential impact this may have on your own mental wellbeing.
All Employment Specialists will follow the 8 principles of IPS, adhere to the IPS Fidelity Scale and achieve monthly targets and KPIs with the required administration and compliance.
Responsibilities and Duties
1. Engage a caseload of clients with mental health problems and establish trusting, collaborative relationships to support them into employment in line with contract targets and IPS fidelity.
2. Assess clients’ employment support needs; implementing and adjusting employment plans as necessary to support each client’s desired outcomes along IPS requirements.
3. Develop and deliver a range of practical services to meet clients’ needs including career guidance, job searching, CV preparation, interview skills, individual coping techniques or work coaching.
4. Build a constant flow of referrals to ensure a dynamic caseload.
5. Conduct weekly employer engagement activity in line with IPS Fidelity.
6. Understand the complex issues a client may face, recognise holistic support needs and work in conjunction with clinical staff.
7. Facilitate access to expert financial advice on welfare benefits and ‘access to work’ resources.
8. Provide support and reasonable adjustments if required, to employed clients to support them to stay and progress in work.
9. As requested, attend clinical team meetings to provide advice and information on employment and IPS.
10. Collaborate with community partners to raise awareness of employment and mental health issues and promote access to the service.
11. Maintain accurate and up to date records of activity and outcomes in line with service requirements, ensuring the IT database is up to date and paperwork compliant.
12. Update and maintain NHS database (IAPTus).
13. Receive regular supervision and training to meet individual, team and organization’s needs.
14. Contribute to the development of a service that is locally responsive and supports minority/disadvantaged communities.
15. Comply with and actively promote all Twining policies and procedures including Equality and Diversity, safeguarding and data protection.
16. Perform other tasks as required by your manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities we will shortlist you on.
We are also interested in transferable skills and experience which could support your attributes in these areas.
· Understanding and experience of the support needs of people with mental health conditions in finding, returning to/retaining mainstream employment.
· Knowledge and experience of working in a health or social care setting.
· Able to present confidently to external stakeholders and partners at various levels.
· Experience working within a quality assured framework/standards and commitment to adhering to the IPS model of employment support/fidelity and employment retention (training will be provided).
· Experience of effective diary management, prioritising tasks and working to tight deadlines.
· Proven ability to work effectively and be accountable in an outcome-driven environment.
· Strong client needs assessment and action planning and competent in accurate record keeping and casework administration.
· Excellent computer skills including ability to utilise database and Microsoft packages.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients (face to face, by telephone and in writing) and as part of a team.
· Ability to think creatively to provide solutions for clients and provide excellent local partnership work.
· Willingness to travel in designated London Borough.
· Knowledge of and commitment to relevant policies, procedures, and standards e.g. Health & Safety, Confidentiality (Data Protection), Equality & Diversity and Sustainable Development, Equality Act 2010 and employment law.
Desirable Experience and Skills
· Experience working in an IPS or employment and disability service.
· Experience working in a mental health setting.
Attitudes
· Positive, professional, and self-motivated
· Dynamic personality, confident engaging with a range of stakeholders to promote the service.
· Strong belief in the value of employment in supporting good mental health.
· Empathetic and person centred.
· Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
· Open to feedback and proactive in addressing self-development.
· Proactive in managing one’s own health and wellbeing.
ABOUT TWINING ENTERPRISE
Who we are
Twining Enterprise exists to improve mental wellbeing by supporting people in and into work. Everything we do is aimed at helping people with mental health conditions gain access to the benefits work has to offer. Our tailored practical employment support doesn’t just help with work-related goals, it improves our clients’ wellbeing and lives.
We are one of London’s leading mental health employment charities. We provide life-changing support to 2,000 Londoners with mental health problems every year. Our clients regularly tell us that our support has helped them achieve progress they didn’t believe was possible.
How we work
Individual Placement & Support (IPS) is an internationally recognised and evidence-based supported employment intervention. IPS is regarded as the most effective and efficient way of helping people with mental health issues into competitive and sustainable employment.
Twining was the first non-NHS provider to be awarded Centre of Excellence status for its IPS service in Barnet.
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Versus Arthritis aims for a future free from arthritis. Currently 10m people - one in every six people (and one in every ten in the workplace) - in the UK are living with the condition, affecting young and old, with half experiencing daily pain and inflammation.
Versus Arthritis tackles this holistically - they have services caring and providing advice for those living with arthritis and their carers, they campaign to ensure arthritis stays on the public agenda, and they research for a cure.
The corporate partnerships team is in a new phase of strategy. The incoming Corporate Fundraising Manager will focus primarily on new business in the first instance, building up new and exciting cases for support from their wealth of programmes, projects and services, and taking these to market. Over time, the role will shift more towards a 50-50 split between account management and new business.
The position will:
- Create a detailed prospect pipeline and development plans for all corporate and commercial relationships
- Provide new business expertise to drive the aims and objectives of Versus Arthritis
- Take responsibility for growing a portfolio of corporate partnerships - be they one-off gifts, multi-year grants or partnerships that deliver strategic impact
- Work cross-organisationally to ensure other teams are aware and bought into the work of the corporate partnership team
- Build and retain a network of contacts across the spectrum of corporate partnerships and the commercial world, which ensures you remain abreast of developments, ready to adopt new practices and are primed to capitalise on new opportunities
- Work closely with the Senior Manager on developing and implementing the corporate partnerships strategy
Ideal skills and experience:
- A strong understanding of and demonstrable track record of securing different types of corporate partnerships
- Experience of writing compelling proposals and preparing and delivering excellent presentations to external audiences
- Experience of identifying and securing partnerships in the commercial or charity sectors
- Highly driven, resilient and robust with ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Competitive with a hunger to win big strategic partnerships
- Experience of building excellent relationships internally and externally, with the demonstrable ability to win people’s support, bringing the cause to life and conveying the impact it has on people’s lives
- Demonstrable success in delivering fundraised income or commercial value through major partnerships
- Enthusiastic, creative, entrepreneurial and flexible, with a track record of thinking differently
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave including public holidays, rising incrementally to 38 days annual leave after four years’ service
- 6% employer pension contribution (with 3% employee contribution), rising to the option of 10% employer contribtion (with 5% employee contribution) after the first year
- Health plan scheme to support with health care costs for everyday health treatments such as dental check-ups as well as physiotherapy and other complementary therapies
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and enhanced paternity leave
- Annual pay reviews
Please apply ASAP. Closing date: Tuesday 9th July.
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Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for an equal future for disabled people.
The Supporter Analysis Lead role sits within the Supporter Experience team, whose goal is to ensure that all Scope supporters, whether they are giving time, money, or voice, have a best-in-class experience each time they interact with us.
Permanent, 35 hours per week
Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with flexibility to work from the office and from home.
The role
The Supporter Analysis Lead will be instrumental in providing analysis into supporter engagement across all of Scope’s audiences, to help shape our supporter journeys, supporter marketing communications, fundraising activities, and the overall audience engagement strategy.
You will be:
- Responsible for running analysis across a range of datasets
- Developing regular and ad hoc reports that monitor fundraising efficacy
- Working closely with the Data team to build and maintain dashboards
- Detailing supporter crossover, engagements, and lifecycle, and using segmentation to shape data selections and propensity modelling.
- Reporting into the Head of Supporter Experience, you will play a vital role in driving strategic decisions for fundraising and audience engagement programmes and increasing supporter loyalty at Scope.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the apply link to go to the full job description.
About you
To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who has:
- A positive, solution-focused outlook, with a proven track record of delivering analysis and actionable insights that help inform strategic decision-making.
- Extensive experience in producing complex data selections, and clear and informative data visualisations, dashboards, and reports.
- Comprehensive knowledge of database functionality, preferably Microsoft Dynamics, and a solid understanding of using statistical techniques and tools to deliver in-depth analyses.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in your attention to detail, and enjoy building, developing, and managing positive relationships with a range of different colleagues and stakeholders.
- Experience in a fundraising or marketing environment
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with different audiences
- Demonstrable knowledge of the charity sector, fundraising, and data protection regulations.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
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The Philanthropy team at The Trust is looking for someone collaborative, highly organised and with a passion for fundraising to become the new Collective Philanthropy Project Manager.
The key aspects of the role include:
- Providing project management support for sector-leading philanthropic giving groups
- Collaborating with teams across The Trust to ensure alignment on and maximise opportunities for fundraising for young women and girls, and for young entrepreneurs
- Managing a portfolio of supporters and prospects predominantly in London with an annual fundraising target
This role is perfect for you if you have previously coordinated complex projects that include multiple stakeholders and teams. We also want you to have an eye for detail and a solution-focused approach.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Collective Philanthropy Project Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Collective Philanthropy Project Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
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TEAM MANAGER (FAMILY SERVICE)
JOB DESCRITPION
Title: Team Manager Family Service.
Reports to: Head of Primary Care & Family Services
Direct Reports: Senior Family Support Worker and Senior Family Coordinator
Key Relationships: Senior FSW/FC’s, FSWs, FCs, Service Users, Commissioners, Family Support Service, Children Services, Schools and other key stakeholders.
Location: Hybrid, with some travel across Hampshire
Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent
Salary £32,000
Main responsibilities
· To manage and oversee the day to day running of the family service, ensuring it is operating in a safe and effective manner.
· To monitor the quality-of-service delivery and ensure its high standards through regular and planned series of observations, audit and review.
· Lead on monitoring outcomes against the Supporting Families Programme framework criteria.
· To report on and collate monthly and quarterly data collection.
· To attend quarterly Commissioner meetings.
· Lead on the recruitment of Family Support Workers
· Support the Head of Family Services in overseeing the continual development of the Family Service.
· To engage and encourage appropriate referrals to the service by regular attending Early Help Hub/Family Hub meetings.
· Liaise with the Head of Family Services to ensure all new projects are adequately resourced and completed accurately on budget and on time.
· Identify gaps in services and opportunities enabling Havant and East Hants Mind to meet local needs and secure new funding streams.
Key Duties
· To manage and support the Senior Family Support Worker and Senior Family Coordinator.
· To oversee both Seniors, Family Support Workers and Family Coordinators ensuring effective service delivery and requirements set out as KPI’s are met and maintained.
· To identify and manage FSW’s sickness absence and performance management where applicable.
· Provide appropriate monthly supervision to both Family Team Seniors.
· Lead in the recruitment of family workers, development of job specifications, staff recruitment, staff induction programmes, appropriate supervision and support training for new staff and volunteers.
· Supervise Safety Net recording system and ensure staff are managing workload efficiently and achieving a high standard.
· Helping to ensure new funding streams are maintained by implementing delivery in practical and cost-efficient ways.
· Manage the process of allocating new cases to FSW’s and FCs, ensuring key performance indicators are met.
· Collate monthly performance data to evidence accurate information of family case participation and engagement.
· Contribute to the delivery of accurate quarterly reports using both qualitative and quantitative data reflecting client outcomes, information for senior management and decision making.
· Oversee monthly and quarterly data collection to support and evidence the contractual relationship and requirements are met.
· To attend and contribute to the quarterly contract review meetings with Commissioners.
· To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health.
· All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, members and the general public.
· To authorise annual leave ensuring that sufficient staff are covered effectively.
· Maintain and hold clear and firm personal and professional boundaries.
· Attend training and undertaking professional and personal development related to your goals and the needs of the service. This includes personal and professional reflective practice.
· Participate in work/performance related supervision, appraisal & workplace wellbeing supervision to ensure you are remaining well at work and fulfilling your potential, delivering in line with personal and professional expectations.
· Attend meetings & representing the organisation as required.
· Support the work of the wider Havant and East Hants Mind Charity as required in line with what would be reasonably expected from you.
Competency: (Essential & Desirable )
Essential:
To demonstrate compatibility with HEH Mind’s aims, objectives and values.
Experience of working in related voluntary sector or statutory organisations.
Experience in managing and overseeing large teams
Experience of line managing staff for a minimum of 2 years
Have good knowledge of resources/services/agencies within Hampshire localities/districts.
Desirable:
Experience of working with families with complex needs (minimum 2 years’ experience)
Experience of working in a supportive environment with families, children and young people where there are mental health issues.
Education and Life Skills - Essential
Educated to a Degree level, or equivalent.
Understanding of the impact of mental health needs on families
Ability to use Microsoft Office programmes including Word, Excel, Outlook and data inputting of client details and statistics
Good communication skills – verbal and written
Patient and calm demeanour, with a good understanding of Empathy and Compassion.
Team player
Organisational Skills - Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise key tasks related to the contract requirements
Ability to work on own initiative and respond with flexibility.
Understand the importance of time management
General - Essential
Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity.
Ability to work flexible hours to support the teams needs,
Ability to participate in management supervision
Be able to recognise when you need to ask for help.
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