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About Us: At James Hopkins Trust, we're passionate about supporting families in Gloucestershire with a young child facing a life-limiting condition. We rely on our local community to sustain our vital care services, which cost over £850,000 annually. That's where you come in!
About the Role: We’re looking for enthusiastic Fundraisers to join our team and help create amazing experiences for our supporters, volunteers, and partners. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Fundraising Activities: Plan and deliver a regular programme of fundraising events and activities such as our golf day, Kite Ball, online auction and other community events.
- Community Engagement: Work with local businesses, schools, faith groups, and individuals to support their fundraising efforts and build lasting relationships.
- Storytelling: Share inspiring stories with our supporters to show the impact of their donations.
- Presentations: Prepare and deliver engaging pitches and presentations to secure new support.
- Volunteer Coordination: Identify when we need volunteer support, recruit volunteers, and help them get started.
About You:
- Target-Driven: You have a knack for meeting goals and a background in sales or fundraising.
- People Person: You love building and maintaining relationships with a variety of people.
- Self-Motivated: You’re organised, can juggle multiple tasks, and work well independently.
- Great Communicator: You’re confident giving presentations and can secure new support.
- Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable using IT systems for administration and reporting.
- Mobile: You have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
- Flexible: The role requires you to work some of your hours during the evenings and weekends.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (FTE and DOE)
- Flexible Hours: various hours available up to 37.5 hours a week, with some hybrid working options.
- Great Benefits: Blue Light Card, Nest Pension Scheme, enhanced maternity pay and full salary sick pay scheme after a qualifying period, rising annual leave on length of service, employee assistance programme.
Join Us: If you’re passionate about our work and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Important: You must be eligible to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, so successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check for children and provide two satisfactory references.
Come join the James Hopkins Trust team and help us make magic memories for our families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wheels for All is seeking an Operations and Administration Officer as we embark on an exciting period of growth. In this pivotal role, you will support the Operations team, the Executive Management Team (EMT), the Board of Trustees, the Finance team, and the wider organisation. Your responsibilities will span various operational, compliance, administrative, and support functions, ensuring the smooth running of our charity.
Title: Operations and Administration Officer
Salary: £28,000 FTE
Hours: Flexible. Open to options between 3 days (21 hours/ 0.6FTE and 5 days (35 hours/ 1 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Warrington Head Office base with hybrid working available.
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
Staff benefits
Wheels for All is committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff. We are proud to offer these benefits to all members of our team:
- Birthday bonus – take an additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Volunteering – take a volunteering day each year to support another charity or Wheels for All partner.
- Apparel – we will provide all members of staff with quality clothing to keep them looking and feeling good when out and about.
- Flexible working arrangements - including working from home and flexibility around caring responsibilities.
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days - in addition to public holidays, increasing by one day each year up to a maximum of 30. (Note: pro-rata for part-time colleagues).
- Employee Assistance Programme - access to a 24/7 confidential helpline, counselling services and online information.
- Healthy and wellbeing - we welcome staff to embed regular exercise into their daily work lives. We provide access to a Cycle to Work scheme (unlocking savings of up to 47% on the cost of a new cycle and accessorises) and yoga classes at our head office.
Role responsibilities
Human Resources Support
- Recruitment: Support the recruitment process by helping to create job descriptions, place adverts, attract quality candidates and conduct assessments.
- Staff Onboarding: Ensure all new staff are welcomed and integrated into the organisation, guided by the new starter checklist.
- DBS & Safer Recruitment: Ensure the safety and well-being of all beneficiaries, by ensuring appropriate DBS checks are conducted for all employees, volunteers, trustees, and contractors who work with or have access to children, young people, or vulnerable adults and employees
- HR Administration: Support HR administration by managing contact databases, probation period deadlines and performance review schedules.
- Employee Relations: Help promote a positive work culture by facilitating open communication, addressing workplace issues and supporting the management of any employee conflicts or grievances.
- Managing Employee Benefits: such as the Employee Assistance Programme, annual leave entitlement and apparel.
- Training Requirements: Manage training schedule for the team, including first aid, health and safety, data protection and safeguarding.
- Employee Engagement: Help create and deliver initiatives to enhance employee morale and satisfaction, such as team-building activities and events.
- Asset Management: Oversee the issue, use and return of equipment used by the team, such as uniforms, phones, laptops etc.
Compliance Support
- Data Protection: Support the Data Protection Officer in ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Audit Schedules: Oversee audit schedules for health and safety assessments.
- Documentation Management: Document and manage the retention schedule and naming conventions.
- Policy and Procedure Management: Manage the review schedule for policies and procedures, helping the Board and EMT ensure compliance with the Tier 3 Code for Sports Governance.
- Workplace Safety and Health: Help ensure a safe and healthy work environment by implementing safety protocols, training programmes and complying with regulatory standards related to workplace safety, such as workplace assessments.
- Insurance: Manage insurance policies schedules for equipment, personal liability, professional liability, etc.
IT Support
- Technology: Support the implementation of new technology solutions, such as HR and Monitoring and Evaluation systems.
- System Access: Manage access for systems like Worknest E-learning, SharePoint, etc.
- Microsoft Implementation: Create and manage Microsoft 365 accounts for staff and board members.
- Filing Structure Oversight: Maintain and oversee the organisation’s SharePoint filing structure.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure appropriate maintenance, updates, and training for IT equipment.
Executive Management Team (EMT) and Board Support
- EMT Support: Provide support to the Executive Management Team where necessary.
- Board Meeting Arrangements: Arrange board meetings and AGM, including communicating with members, taking minutes when required and filing documents.
- Governance Documentation: Keep the website updated with governance documentation.
- Trustee and Member registration: Manage the registration and setup for trustees and members
Office Management
- Point of Contact: Serve as the primary contact for internal and external enquiries, manage phone calls, and handle mail.
- Office Staffing Management: Oversee bookings, phones, and ensure adequate office staffing levels.
- Contract and Compliance Management: Oversee contract details and renewals for office equipment, supplies, health and safety checks, fire safety and liaison with landlord.
- Booking Assistance: Assist staff with bookings for vans, events, travel, etc. such as at our presence at the National Cycle Show and other major cycling and disability inclusion events.
Note: This job description is subject to amendment based on experience and consultation with the post holder. It provides a general indication of duties and may vary over time.
Wheels for All is a national accessible cycling charity which promotes inclusive cycling through a range of successful community engagement programmes
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Job Title: Senior People and Culture Manager
Responsible to: Chief of Staff
Line Management: None
Location: Runway East, 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, London. WC1A 2SN. We offer flexible and hybrid working, but office-based work will be required on a regular basis.
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Benefits: includes 25 days holiday (plus bank and public holidays) with length of service increments, contributory pension scheme, flexible working options, enhanced staff wellbeing package.
Main Purpose of Role
The Senior People and Culture Manager is a key member of the Charity’s management team. They will have responsibility for designing, constructing and implementing a People and Culture strategy to create a transparent, consistent and agile process for the entire employee journey. They will play a pivotal role in fostering a thriving, healthy and positive organisational culture to ensure our staff feel valued, engaged, and well equipped to deliver the highest standards of work. This role provides high-level operational delivery of our People function to build an organisational infrastructure that delivers against the strategic objectives of the organisation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- People Strategy: Work alongside the Chief of Staff to develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with our mission and values and promotes equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
- Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruitment process to identify innovative solutions to improve the efficiency of our hiring to attract and retain talented individuals who align with the Charity's core values.
- Learning and Development: Implement learning and development programmes to ensure all staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively whilst promoting career advancement opportunities within the charity.
- Performance Management: Manage the performance review process, providing guidance to managers on performance improvement strategies and identifying opportunities for development.
- Policy Development: Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and employment law.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to staff and management, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts at work, including grievance, capability, and disciplinary matters.
- Culture Enhancement: Collaborate with leadership to reinforce organisational culture and values, driving initiatives that promote EDI.
- HR Administration and Budget management: Oversee all HR administration, including contracts, leave management, payroll and pensions.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
- A deep understanding of HR practices and principles.
- CIPD qualified (Level 5) or working towards a qualification. Proven experience in a similar HR generalist role, preferably within the charity sector.
- Experience of implementing a People and Culture strategy and monitoring and evaluating its success using qualitative and quantitative data.
- Understanding of the HR needs of a small/medium charity.
- Experience in implementing EDI principles and embedding them through policies and organisational practices.
- Familiarity with employment law.
- Experience developing, planning and executing staff events and training sessions.
- Experience of managing a budget, interpreting operational financial data and preparing relevant management reports.
Skills and Competencies
- Leadership Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Cultural Awareness
How to apply
If you are passionate about our work to address homelessness and would like to join the Charity as its Senior People and Culture Manager, please complete the application form available on our online jobs board.
You may wish to retain a copy of your answers as our ATS currently does not send applicants a copy of their application.
Closing date: Sunday 21 July 2024, 11.59pm.
Interviews will be held in person in the week beginning 29 July 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work and campaigning.
We are looking for resilient and passionate people to join us our Ofsted “Good” Ambitious College as a Specialist Teaching Assistant.
In this role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our Autistic learners. You will provide support to learners so that they can access the curriculum whilst also promoting their independence and self-esteem through community led activities.
Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant
School: Ambitious College (CONEL Campus), N15 4FY
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (Hours: 9am - 4.30pm)
Salary: £24,891 to £26,502 from September 1st 2024 (based on experience)
About the School:
Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16–25. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. We offer a highly personalised curriculum and positively support our learners to acquire new skills and take part in everyday life. We are located within two mainstream further education college campuses: the College of Haringey, Enfield, and North East London (CONEL), and West Thames College, West London. Through a range of partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and our mainstream college partners, we also offer opportunities to learn in the community. This combined approach – personalised education, positive support, and real work experience – delivers results. It allows our young people to achieve their goals, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead active lives in their community. Ambitious College's values define how we work and ensure that children and young people with autism are at the heart of all that we do.
As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Term time only role (yet paid across 52 weeks)
- A competitive salary of up to £26,502 and an increase every September
- Free healthy breakfast available everyday
- State of the art Autism specific training including person centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training and understanding sensory needs
- Working with experts in the Autism industry with 1:1 meetings and training provided
- Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life
- Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses
This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to our autistic children, their families and the community. If you would like more information, please refer to our job description.
Start date: September 2024
(Please note, this role may close earlier than the end date dependent on the volume of applicants)
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Services Co-ordinator
Reports to: Head of Services
Location: Hybrid (some UK travel)
Hours: 34 per week (consideration will be given to flexible working i.e. 4 days etc.)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 depending on experience
Purpose of the role
To support the development and delivery of Lifelites services by co-ordinating the installation of new packages of technology, training and partner engagement.
To support the delivery of Lifelites’ ambitious expansion strategy as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations in 2025 and beyond.
About you
You are a dedicated, organised individual with experience of juggling multiple priorities and varied responsibilities. You are a people person, able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and will be passionate about planning and detail. You will have experience from previous roles and looking to make a difference in the charity sector.
About Lifelites
Lifelites passionately believes that all children with life-limiting conditions and complex disabilities should enjoy a childhood filled with special moments of fun, happiness, and meaningful connections.
By harnessing innovative sensory and assistive technology, we empower children to play, learn, communicate, interact with the world, and create lasting memories with their families.
For nearly 25 years, we have provided cutting-edge technology, training, and ongoing technical support free of charge to children’s hospices in Britain and Ireland, impacting over 12,500 children and their families annually.
Despite advances in clinical care, many children we support are unlikely to recover and may live short, complicated lives. However, our mission is simple and crucial: to help these children live as well as possible, for as long as possible, even into their last days.
Our key aims are to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the children and families we support by increasing independence, reducing isolation, and improving communication, emotional wellbeing, and family relationships.
Main duties and responsibilities
Technology provision
- To co-ordinate the application and consultation process for children’s palliative care services invited to apply for new packages of technology.
- To create documentation annually to capture all equipment requests, costings and associated partnership agreements.
- To co-ordinate technology installation schedules and liaise with Lifelites Champions to ensure efficient project delivery.
- To produce handouts and user guides for installation and ongoing training sessions aligned to Lifelites technology installation schedule.
- To attend and support the delivery of events, installations and Lifelites functions and represent Lifelites within children’s palliative care settings and forums.
- To provide administrative support for new technology pilots and other innovation activity.
- To support the development of Lifelites 25th anniversary activities, which are currently in development.
Learning and development
- To respond to training requests and co-ordinate installation and ongoing face-to-face training by liaising with Lifelites Champions, Lifelites Trainer and Head of Services to book dates and prepare training itineraries.
- To co-ordinate Lifelites Super User events including venue bookings, scheduling and training providers.
- To capture and monitor training feedback and prepare briefings for Head of Services and Trainer.
- To support the development and implementation of Lifelites e-learning platform, including course modules, interactive learning and activity ideas.
Partner engagement
- To support ongoing quality improvement by delivering regular account calls, responding to queries and maintaining up to date contact information for Lifelites Champions and other key stakeholders.
- To co-ordinate monitoring activity with partners including training feedback, annual surveys and case studies.
- To liaise with the Communications & Marketing Officer to create and publish information relating to services for newsletters and social media.
General
- To comply with Lifelites policies and procedures at all times.
- To contribute to and embody Lifelites’ values and workplace culture.
- To administer the departmental folders on the shared drive.
- To Provide support and complete minutes in quarterly committee meetings
- To perform any other duties as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location : Based in Rotherham (but you may be required to visit our other sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)
Hours : Full time (9-5 / mon-fri)
Salary : £26,000
Contract Term : Permanent (subject to 6 month probationary period)
Start Date : ASAP
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 Rotherham 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
Main Roles & Responsibities
- Deliver quality on-site youth work to help all our young people overcome multiple complex educational barriers.
- Help create and maintain a safe environment for our young people, where they feel confident approaching any staff member if they have a worry or problem.
- Carry out learner pick-ups and drop-offs when required, ensuring that the necessary business cover has been added to car insurance and that tax and MOT are in place and maintained
- Responsible for the planning and delivery of Maths Functional Skills lessons in line with the NCFE curriculum
- Delivering high quality lessons that include differentiation and extension tasks
- Working with students from Pre-Entry to Level 2 and GCSE if required
- To plan and provide one to one support and sessions with students when required
- Responsible for comprehensive marking and written and verbal feedback for students
- To develop high quality teaching materials and schemes of learning that keep students engaged
- To manage support staff effectively, involving them where appropriate with the planning and management of pupil’s learning
- To complete all associated organisation/administrative work, preparation and marking including exam entries
- To place, prepare, develop and evaluate courses and course materials, and where appropriate, supervise course provision
Who will I be changing the lives of?
All of our learners have some level of additional need and as a result all have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). 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.
If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.
What to expect from the recruitment process –
- Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
- Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
- Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
- Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
- Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews
All applications must be submitted by 10th July 2024 with interviews being held the following week. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.
Please Note: This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils 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).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Income & Business Development Manager
£40-42k, 37.5 hours per week, Thornton (L23).
St. Joseph's Hospice Merseyside is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside, providing specialized end-of-life care for patients with a wide range of life-limiting conditions. The hospice's 31-bed Inpatient Unit is located in a beautiful setting within a conservation area and 12 acres of natural woodland in Thornton, Merseyside. The hospice's specialist healthcare teams care for over 200 patients and their families from across Liverpool, Sefton, and West Lancashire every year. Our services are free to our patients and it costs around £10k per day to run the hospice.
With the changing horizon of Fundraising, this is a new role for the hospice and pivotal to our future income generation activity for the Charity. The Income & Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to raise funds and secure partnerships for the hospice. They will lead the existing Hospice fundraising team, identify new sources of income, build and maintain relationships with donors and supporters, and manage fundraising events.
Role requirements
- Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder and donor relationships
- Experience of developing and delivering operational income generation plans and KPIs
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Previous experience in Hospice and/or voluntary sector would be advantageous, but not essential
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.
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Working Well Trust is a mental health, learning disability and neurodiverse and employment focused charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, or who have learning disabilities and/or who are neurodiverse through training and employment.
This new role of HR Manager will be working with our team to support their employment and wellbeing, as well as providing the key structure and systems to enable the Trust to deliver to our clients and funders. Over the last couple of years we have expanded and although we are proud of how we support our clients and colleagues it is now clear that we need in-house support to ensure that this continues and to help drive improvements.
As this is a stand alone post we do need someone who is experienced and CIPD qualified. Experience of the charity/third sector is not essential nor is management experience. Commitment to promoting welfare and inclusion are essential requirements for the role.
You will be reporting to the CEO but also be the key employee on the People and Culture sub committee which brings together trustees, including a HR professional, and staff to discuss and plan work priorities.
The role we are recruiting for is as follows:
Full time: 28 hours per week but we can be flexible what hours and days these are worked.
If you would like to discuss this role please see the Job Description for contact details.
Please click apply to send your CV after answering the screening questions.
Candidates need to clearly outline how they meet the person specification points in their personal statement.
Employee benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays (FTE).
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and Confident about Disabilities.
Closing date: 9am Friday 12 July
Telephone interviews: During week beginning 15 July but may be held earlier
Final Stage interviews: 26 July
Please complete the screening questions and press apply to send your CV.
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:
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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.
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Network and develop strong links with local cross sector dementia services.
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Develop additional inclusive activities to complement existing Homeline activities e.g. dance therapy, gardening club.
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Promote new dementia volunteer roles and support Homeline Volunteer Coordinator to recruit team of 15 Dementia Ambassadors, and up to 50 Dementia home befrienders.
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Coordinate dementia training and ongoing support of volunteer ambassadors/volunteers.
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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.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
We are now recruiting the team that will deliver Crisis at Christmas 2024. This unique project mobilises a huge volunteering effort to provide warmth, companionship and vital services in temporary centres across London to people facing homelessness.
Contract: Fixed Term Contact - starting either 10 or 17 September 2024 till January/ February 2025 (as required)
Hours: 35 hours per week (some rota’d working to cover weekends and bank holidays over Christmas period)
Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London E16 4ES - two days per week onsite
About the role
We are looking for three new Project Assistants to support the delivery of a range of services our guests need to have a safe and happy Christmas. From healthcare and catering to advice and wellbeing services such as arts and crafts and salon, our services can make a real difference. You will support with the recruitment and management of Crisis at Christmas volunteers and external partners to help deliver services, ensuring teams have all the information and equipment they need. This is a varied role including processing volunteer applications, creating comms materials, managing, and communicating schedules, organising training, organising and setting up kit, ensuring our teams of specialists have the equipment and materials they need and helping out in our centres.
This is great role to kickstart your career in the housing, homelessness, or volunteer events sector.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have…
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Experience of providing administrative support in a busy events or project based environment
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Experience of customer service and ability to deal with high volumes of enquiries via phone and email in a professional and friendly manner
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Excellent spoken and written skills to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of audiences
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Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
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Experience of providing administrative support including general office duties and maintaining accurate records
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Strong IT skills and ability to utilise databases in order to process data effectively
You may have experience running events or working on busy projects or have experience in a busy customer service or administration environment. You should have an interest in the charity or homelessness sector and a commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: 21 July 2024 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held on 30, 31 July and 1 August 2024
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RSBC are seeking an experienced Habilitation Specialist to join our Services Directorate. In this varied role you’ll have the opportunity to work with children, young people and families directly, as well as developing and delivering training. You’ll be our organisational expert in all things Habilitation and be part of a wider team seeking to ensure blind and partially sighted children and young people can live their life without limits.
Who are we looking for?
Someone with a nationally recognised qualification in habilitation training for children and young people with a visual impairment. You will have significant experience of working with children and young people with vision impairment and additional needs, excellent written and oral skills, and good IT skills. There will be the occasional weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu will be given.
Hybrid with the possibility of a remote base, but regular attendance at the London Office and within London would be required.
In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays, an option to buy an additional 2 days of annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, access to 24/7 GP, mental health care and dental advice via apps if member of pension scheme, season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.
For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec
Closing date: Monday 8 July, 9am
Interview: Thursday 18 July
To apply you will need to have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide any sponsorship.
The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892
Please ensure you have right to work in the UK as we do not provide sponsorship.
You will need to have a habilitation qualification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bath Welcomes Refugees (BWR) is a small charity established in 2016 by volunteers with the initial intention of supporting Syrian Refugees. Since then, there have been growing crises across in the world, Afghanistanand Ukraine being the most significant recently.
We provide a wide range of support to those seeking refuge and to make a new life in Bath and the surrounding area. Our servicesinclude providinglanguage tuition , arranging for their education, help setting up homes andproviding other support services to enable them to live independently and settle into the local community.
Whilst we work with other local charities and agencies to provide the support needed by an ever-growing number of refugees and asylum seekers BWR depends on its 250 volunteers and their enthusiasm, invaluable expertise, experience and dedication to provide a range of support to those seeking refuge and to make a new life in Bath.
BWR is looking to recruit a part time Volunteer Coordinator on an initial one-year contract. Reporting to the Operations Officer you will be responsible for recruiting, overseeing induction, training as well as the day-to-day coordination and supervision of our volunteers.
To be successful in this position, you will need to be
Empathetic with BWR’s aims, non-judgemental and flexible around working times.
Have the ability to develop relationships with volunteers, clients and other stakeholders, be resourceful, collaborative and enjoy working with others with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
You should be able to work remotely on your own initiative as well as being a team player working in a potentially high-pressure environment. You will be highly organised, able to manage and prioritise your own workload, be a good communicator and IT literate.
Ideally your experience will include
- Working with volunteers in the charity, not-for-profit sectors.
- Recruiting, training and managing volunteers.
- Supporting and developing volunteers in their roles.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Working with CRM databases.
- An understanding of the data protection requirements in respect of volunteers and the organisation as a whole.
Outline of the Role
You will be the key volunteer contact, recruiting, co-ordinating training, carrying out background and DBS checks and supporting volunteers in their various roles across the organisation to enable BWR to meet its aims.
- You will work with and provide support to the Operations Officer, Team Leaders, the Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support Coordinator and to ensure we provide appropriate resources to support our families and individuals to meet their individual specific needs.
- Assess the suitability of volunteersin their allotted volunteer role, in conjunction with the Team leader, prior to the end of their probationary period and identify the need for additional training or other support required for the volunteer to be successful in their role.
- Provide information about the work of BWR to potential volunteers and promote volunteering in the wider community to identify potential volunteers.
- Maintaining our Case Management System.
- Liaising with the Communications Team in relation to the website and other digital communications in respect of volunteer activity.
- This is an initial one-year contract, with hybrid working (office and home). The role will require flexibility to attend meetings, liaising with refugee families and asylum seekers either during the day, evening or at weekends within the Bath and surrounding area.
The role is based on 29 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £25-27k full time equivalent (commensurate with experience).
The role will require an enhanced DBS check.
To apply for this role please provide an up-to-date CV with a covering letter explaining in why you would be ideal for the role.
Applications will be reviewed as received.
Interviews will be held - Week commencing 15 July 2024.
For more information, please see Detailed Job Description and Chart of BWR Activities.
BWR is proud to be an inclusive employer that considers applicants regardless of gender identity , sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, religion , pollical views, marital status or philosophy of life. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation or assistance, we will support you during the selection process
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Local Growth Officer - Sutton Coldfield to join our Growth and Communities Team.
Salary: £18,123.43 per annum, (Pro-rota £31,716 per annum) Band E, Level 3
Location: Home Based within Birmingham
Term: 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract
Working Hours: 20 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world.
About the Local Growth Officer Role:
As a Local Growth Officer you will be pro-actively helping the District to achieve their growth ambitions focusing specifically on opening new sections by collaborating with local volunteers and our wider Growth & Communities team.
You will provide practical ‘hands on’ support that creates new spaces for young people to join, and recruit adult volunteers to support them.
What we are looking for in our Local Growth Officer:
- Ability to work effectively as part of a remote team.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage and deliver a varied workload and set of projects whilst ensuring effective prioritisation and balancing of the needs of a range of stakeholder
- Experience of working with volunteer organisations and groups.
- Experienced in community engagement and demonstrate an understanding of best practices when recruiting and supporting volunteers.
- Self-starter with the ability to work remotely.
- Able to operate an effective home-based office, juggling personal/family life with work
Key responsibilities as our Local Growth Officer:
- Support and work in partnership with District Commissioners, Group Scout Leaders and other volunteers to open new sections to grow Scouting within the District according to the District Growth Plan.
- Open new sections in line with the District Growth Plan, and using local knowledge, collaborating with local volunteers and contributing to the ongoing development of the Growth Plan as needed to ensure that we are achieving our ambitions to create more Scouting opportunities for young people within IMD 1-3 areas and within predominantly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
- Work with the relevant local lead volunteers, to understand their current community reach and identify opportunities for growth within their local areas.
As our Local Growth Officer in return, we offer you:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
- Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
- Three extra days over Christmas
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible working hours
- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
Closing date for applications: 23:59 Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th July within Sutton Coldfield (Location TBC)
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
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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!
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Domestic Abuse Housing Advocates
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Hammersmith with travel to other service locations Finsbury Park and Stratford
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
As a Housing Domestic Abuse Advocate, you will provide intervention, advocacy, and support to survivors of domestic abuse. Working within a fast-paced team, you will help empower women and ensure that the voice of survivors informs every stage of their journey towards improved safety. You will have your own caseload of survivors who hold social tenancies with local authorities or housing associations, and you will encourage them to engage with our service and ensure they have access to support. You will also co-ordinate the provision of multi-agency support which focuses on working with domestic abuse survivors to maintain their tenancies and prevent homelessness.
About You:
To be successful as the Domestic Abuse Housing Advocate you will need the below experience and skills:
You will bring solid experience of supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse in all its forms; coming from a sector with transferrable skills or possess a feminist/VAWG degree and be keen to learn and to train on the job. You will have a good understanding of violence against women and girls with a particular focus on the dynamics of domestic abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, so-called ‘honour-based violence’, forced marriage, stalking and harassment) and its impact on women, children, families, and communities. You will have proven skills and experience in conducting comprehensive assessments of needs and risk for survivors experiencing domestic abuse, including carrying out short risk management and safety planning. We will expect that you have experience in assessing the needs and safety of any children that women using the service may have and an understanding of the criminal justice system and relevant legislation with regard to legal and civil options, housing, benefits, matrimonial and children. Lastly you will bring your knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures, and legislation.
With many skills and qualities to add to this role, if you have good IT literacy, data collection and monitoring these skills are maximised in your role. If you have experience or have been trained or are qualified in the fields related to substance misuse, criminal jusice, law, social work or domestic abuse we would love to hear from you.
We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don’t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role.
How to apply:
Please submit your up to date CV along with a covering letter to the Talent email address - PLEASE WRITE THE JOB TITLE IN THE *SUBJECT*
· Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 21 July 2024 @23:59
· Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- One week paid carer's leave
- Organisation wide away days
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email contact the Talent Acquisition Team via our website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.