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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!
As a Philanthropy Executive, you will work closely with the Philanthropy Manager supporting the development of a proactive and sustainable major donor programme. Your role will involve the relationship management of a portfolio of major donors and prospects; ensuring the donors you work with are engaged with our cause, and that you are responding to their individual stewardship needs as you keep them updated with our work.
Your responsibilities will include supporting the Philanthropy Manager in making strategic decisions to grow our major donor programme: providing insight from the excellent relationships you will manage, identifying opportunities and securing significant contributions ranging from four to six figures.
You will develop and use stewardship tools to guide donors through their giving journey, including cultivation plans, proposals, and reports. You will be involved in sourcing and presenting tailored information to donors, making appropriate financial and non-financial requests. You will facilitate and attend meetings and events, both in person and online, to nurture these relationships.
Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work with colleagues and volunteers across the organisation to support our fundraising efforts.
To succeed in this role, you should have a good understanding of sector trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements. You will also need to accurately record and report on your activities and portfolio, contributing to the team's KPIs.
What are we looking for?
A very skilled communicator with the ability to write and present clearly and persuasively. You should have experience securing major donations or other high-value support, or managing influential partnerships; ideally within a similar role in either the charity or commercial sector. Building and maintaining excellent relationships with individuals and organisations at all levels is essential.
A proven track record of meeting or exceeding financial targets is desirable. You should be creative and adaptable, able to identify and maximise opportunities. Strong IT skills are important, and knowledge of Raisers Edge is a plus.
You should be able to prioritise tasks and work flexibly across organisational boundaries, thriving as part of a team. A full driving licence for UK travel is desirable but not essential.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience of securing major donations or other high value gifts, managing partnerships or experience of working in a similar role in the commercial sector.
- Experience of developing and sustaining great working relationships with individuals and organisations, internally and externally at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to write and present in a clear and inspiring way.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please send your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to inspire people to play their part in God’s transforming mission in the world? The Philanthropy Officer will help to find and engage supporters who care about leadership and mission in challenging contexts. If you are someone who is highly organised, enjoys getting to know people and can craft creative, personalised communication, this could be a great role for you.
Full details can be found in the Candidate Pack attached. More information about Innovista can be found on our website.
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), permanent. Applications are also welcome from candidates who wish to propose a part-time arrangement of 22.5 hours/week or more.
Location: Home-based with a requirement to attend regular 2-day team meetings in Oxford.
To apply, please follow the directions on our website.
- Closing date for applications: 4 August 2024.
- Interviews will take place the week commencing 19 August 2024.
This role has an occupational requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).
Innovista is committed to protecting the well-being of children and adults at risk. Our Safeguarding Policy and Whistleblowing Policy are available.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have experience of working within then NHS or a medical related organisation?
Are you a HR Business partner wanting to work part time?
My client is a higher education provider who looking to recruit an HR Partner into their medical faculty.
This is a part time permanent position working 28 - 31.5 hours over 4 days per week.
They offer a flexible working approach with 2 days per week on campus in South West London with the remainder of the week working remotely.
To be considered for the role you'll need to have significant experience as an HR Business Partner in a large and complex organisation, within a medical / NHS related field
£54,924 - £62,00,000 pro rata
Role
- Provide strategic and operational support to designated departments.
- Support the Head of HR with the development of strategy/plans and objectives that will deliver results reflecting environmental demands and best practice.
- Provide line management, support and coaching to the Assistant HR Partner
- Undertake research in a variety of people related subject matters both internally, externally and in research publications
- Support the Head of HR with the analysis of future demands, trends, metrics and demographics to support structure changes.
- Support the design and implementation of restructures/reorganisations at all levels
- Advising managers on the broad range of people implications of plans and potential change activity.
- Working with departments and in conjunction with the OD&I teams to support training needs through innovative solutions and best practice
- Provide specialist advice, guidance and solutions to managers on a broad spectrum of ER matters including re-structuring, disciplinary, grievance, performance management, sickness absence issues up until the formal stage.
- Supporting the Assistant HR Partner to proactively move ER cases forward within their remit.
- Work closely with mediation practitioners to identify and make recommendations
- Assist in facilitating people related exercises such as the Pay Review, Annual Review Conversations (ARC), Academic Promotions, Clinical Impact Awards, Declaration of Interest
- To work with HR colleagues to review processes to deliver effective and innovative ways of working to ensure that the faculty receives a high level of HR operational support.
If you are interested in applying for this through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
As the Bullingdon Community Connections Coordinator you will work with the Community Connections Officer (CCO) to initiate and develop projects and partnerships between the community and prison, to generate opportunities for purposeful activity contributing to the reintegration of individuals into the community.
The role will encompass building further connectivity between the prison and more of its local communities, linking grassroots and larger organisations with the prison and increasing the connections and opportunities for individuals on release. This will include involving Voluntary and Community sector (VCS) Infrastructure charities across Thames Valley to support the work within their areas.
You will be joining us at an exciting time in the development of Bullingdon Community Connections Project. You will have a passion for community work and a good understanding of the Voluntary Sector. Your day-to-day work will be varied and will involve liaising with a variety of groups and organisations. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, supportive and has good communication skills. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves to network, to communicate with others and contribute to life-changing work.
Key Responsibilities
• To develop a good understanding of the offer from voluntary and community groups related to the needs of the project
• To work with voluntary and community groups to build capacity and support their development to engage with the project and help to identify grants to support this
• To work in partnership with the CCO to increase the links between the prison and the Oxfordshire/ Thames Valley community
• To build an understanding of and connections with the prison through the CCO
• To lead on the community-based elements of the project whilst working closely on this with the CCO
• To facilitate connections with and between other relevant agencies already working in offender management in the community
• To explore models for creating further and new partnerships
• To research ways to gradually extend the geographic reach of the CC Project by working with relevant VCS network bodies across Thames Valley.
For further responsibilities see Job Description attachment
Enabling a diverse voluntary and community sector to flourish in Oxfordshire. We do this by providing advice, information and training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Healthwatch Stockport is looking for a Communications and Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. If you have a passion for communications and making a positive impact, apply now!
Join our dedicated team as a Communications and Volunteer Coordinator. You will lead our communications strategy, coordinate members and volunteers, and engage our local communities. Your work will drive positive changes in Stockport's health and social care services.
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!
The role
You will be responsible for the day to day running of the local office, managing referrals calls from people who are bereaved, assisting them to access appropriate support, supporting volunteers with service delivery and ensuring effective recording and management of relevant information systems and processes.
This post is based in the Foyle Office with responsibility for managing meeting spaces across the Western Trust area for service delivery. Ability to travel independently across NI is a requirement for this role.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV, monitoring form and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is Monday 5th August 2024, with interviews taking place week commencing 19th August 2024.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by Thursday 15th August unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Internally your job title will be Recovery Worker
You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s Lincolnshire Crisis Service as a Recovery Worker.
Lincolnshire Crisis Service have two houses in the county, one in Boston and another in Lincoln, we provide a range of support for people with mental ill health and both work to a recovery model. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards. This role does require you to work varied hours as the service is 24/7 and may include some sleep in shifts, these are paid in addition.
We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure – you will have every chance to shine.
Candidates with an understanding of mental health issues would be welcomed and full training will be provided. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
We have two permanent roles: one full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week and one part-time role requiring the post holder to work 22.5 hours a week; both positions with a requirement to work a variety of shifts, day, evening, sleep in cover and weekends. The service is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.
About the role
Join our team at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) as a Business Systems Analyst. In this critical role within the External Affairs Directorate, you will support the implementation of our new CRM system, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity across all College systems. This role is essential to our mission of improving healthcare for women and girls globally by providing accurate and timely information to support our objectives.
Responsibilities:
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Support the CRM replacement project, working closely with business and IMT teams
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Analyse business requirements, processes, and information needs, documenting them clearly
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Take an active technical role in a range of platforms and integrations, including CRM, SSO, and workflow software
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Lead workshops and discussions on technical requirements and project management
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Develop and maintain workflows, functional specifications, and technical documentation
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Monitor data access, system integration, and compliance with Information Governance legislation
For the full list of key responsibilities please check the recruitment pack.
About you
You will be a proactive individual with a strong background in business systems analysis, development, and database technologies. You should be skilled in modelling processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and championing best practices in data management and integration.
Requirements
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Proven expertise in CRM systems, technical design, and project management
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Strong documentation skills and experience in formal business and data analysis methods
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse stakeholders
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Commitment to data integrity and compliance with Information Governance legislation.
Our culture and benefits
As a valued member of the team, you will be located in our stunning offices close to Borough Market. We offer a friendly; values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
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Agile and flexible working
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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
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Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation
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Enhanced wellbeing and family leave and pay policies
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Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
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Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
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Affinity staff networks
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Free lunch in our beautiful Union Street building
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Employee assistance programme
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Life assurance and income protection schemes
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Lifestyle discounts
For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.
How to apply
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Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website to download the full Job pack.
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Closing date:10.00 am on Monday 5 August 2024
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Interviews to be held: 14 and 15 August 2024
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We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy on our website.
We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
About us
The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally.
We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.
Academy of Medical Sciences
Finance Business Partner
Salary: £52,996 - £58,885
Permanent, flexible working
Hybrid working, 1 day a week in office
Office based at Portland Place
Closest Stations Regent’s Park and Great Portland Street
The Academy of Medical Science are the independent, expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK. The Academy’s vision is good health for all supported by the best research and evidence. Their mission is to help create an open and progressive research sector to improve the health of people everywhere. They do this by supporting researchers with innovative funding and career development opportunities; helping create a more sustainable environment for delivering outstanding research, and helping researchers to work with academia, the public, policy makers and industry to make the greatest difference to health
Due to their ongoing growth plans they are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their organisation. This role is responsible for supporting effective financial management and reporting for projects and budget holders based within the Academy’s Finance Team. You will spend the majority of your time interacting with programme managers and budget holders to support on budgeting, forecasting, analysis of budget variances and provide regular finance reports to them, including monthly management accounts to ensure financial control and effective decision making
Key areas of responsibility:
- Lead on the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process including preparing budget templates for completion by budget holders, summaries of submissions for review and scrutiny and reconciliations of departmental budget submissions from draft to final.
- Work with Head of Finance to finalise the Academy budget for presenting to Director of Finance & Resources and the senior management team.
- Ensure that finalised forecasts and budgets are accurately imported into the accounting system and a full audit trail is maintained.
- Assist the Head of Finance and senior management team with the preparation of multi-year forecasts and models for bids and scenario planning.
- Working closely with budget holders, act as finance business partner and critical friend by challenging assumptions and broadening their financial thinking in order to objectively assess risk and ensure consistency across teams with financial inter-dependencies.
- Providing adhoc advice to budget holders and programme managers on financial matters and contract agreements.
- Monitor expenditure on restricted funded projects to ensure compliance with terms of funding arrangements, manage grant claims and income and expenditure recognition, and discuss any over/under spending with budget holders and flag to Head of Finance as appropriate.
Who are we looking for?
- A formally qualified Accountant
- Relevant experience in a finance business partnering, financial planning, budgeting and analysis.
- An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation.
- Ability to work on own initiative, assess priorities and be proactive.
Benefits of working at Academy of Medical Science:
- Salary progression framework
- Hybrid and agile working (typically 1 - 2 days a week in the office)
- 29 days’ annual leave including Christmas closure dates. Plus bank holidays
- Pension (the Academy contributes 8% of gross salary to a pension scheme, with an employee contribution of 3%, with matched contributions up to a further 5%)
- Life assurance
- Season ticket travel loan (interest free)
- Family-friendly benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave, coaching for parents returning to work)
- Subscription to Headspace and Class pass
- Staff training to support your development including EDI training
Academy of Medical Sciences is fully open to sector experience. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.
Timetable:
Closing deadline: Thursday 8th August
Interview 14th August
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter to our exclusive recruitment partner Iain Slinn at Allen Lane.
METRO is looking to recruit for the vacancy of Parenting Support Practitioner. This fulfilling and exciting role is dedicated to helping empower, equip and support parents of teenagers in the London borough of Greenwich. The role will support parents one-to-one through mentoring and coaching to improve their skills and confidence in managing relationships with their teenage children.
Programme
The METRO Parenting Support Programme is part of the Young Greenwich Partnership, delivering a new integrated programme commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The essential purpose of the Young Greenwich programme is to enable young people to develop holistically, working with them to facilitate their personal, social and educational aspirations to develop their voice and reach their full potential. The programme is led by NHS Oxleas Foundation Trust (Oxleas) and delivered with Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) partners, who, together with METRO, form the Young Greenwich Partnership.
The METRO Parenting Support Programme delivers coaching, group work, mentoring and counselling designed to help parents of teenagers achieve their health and wellbeing goals. This, in
turn, will allow us to achieve goals for parents and children and young people as part of the wider Young Greenwich programme.
Role
The role will include working with parents one-to-one and in groups to identify goals around improving confidence and wellbeing and using mentoring and coaching tools and techniques to help support parenting skills development. Topics will include understanding the developmental needs of teenage children, managing challenging behaviour, and looking after your health and wellbeing.
The Researcher will be trained to apply our ratings system to the companies behind the brands in our product guides, as well as to perform company screenings for external clients. Researchers input research into our database, write accompanying articles for our magazine and website, and produce research for external clients and for consultancy projects as and when required. This role will also include some business marketing.
Ethical Consumer is a not-for-profit multi-stakeholder cooperative, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We use name-blind shortlisting. The offices are upstairs in a wheelchair accessible building in Manchester. Remote working is possible.
New staff are required to work a probationary period of nine months, before they can become permanent staff and full members. Due to the length of training and the nature of this role, we are looking for people interested in working with Ethical Consumer medium to long term.
All members share the responsibilities of running the co-operative, including taking part in the decision-making process and joining relevant subgroups to help manage eg finance, personnel or consultancy.
Specific responsibilities – Researchers will:
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Help to produce research for publication in Ethical Consumer magazine and on its website
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Contribute to screenings or consultancy work as agreed collectively. Recently, clients have included selected organisations such as Lush Cosmetics, Amnesty International, Fair Tax Mark and Which? magazine.
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This role will also require providing some assistance with business marketing work within our marketing team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Internally your job title will be Recovery Worker.
You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s Adelphi Court as a Recovery Worker.
Adelphi Court is a mental health, supported housing and community based service, working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access in their local community, including outreach support, peer support and supported housing. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards. Our service is partially staffed between the hours of 09:00 and 21:30, with a mixture of shifts to cover service delivery. You will be required to work every second weekend.
We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.
No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and flexible hours.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
This is a permanent part-time role requiring the post holder to work 30 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.
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!
Internally your job title will be Recovery Worker.
You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s Anfield Villas as a Recovery Worker.
Liverpool SHS is a mental health, 12 hour supported housing and community based service, working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access in their local community, including outreach support, tenancy support, peer support and supported housing. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards.
We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.
No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation
We are seeking up to 6 individuals in casual roles to be deployed as Designated Safeguarding & Welfare Leads with England Women's Development Teams (U15's-U19's) in fixtures, training camps and tournaments both in the UK and abroad. As such these roles will involve UK and International travel, which at times, could be for a few weeks in succession.
Each role is an extension of The FA's Strategic Safeguarding Team. Individuals will be deployed to a specific age group and will be the first point of contact for the duration of an England Camp or Event environment for staff and players regarding safeguarding matters. The role will also be involved pre and post camp in preparation and review phases.
The role will work both proactively to mitigate against safeguarding risks and lead the response in a camp/event environment where concerns about welfare, poor practice or child/adult abuse are identified.
Roles will be deployed across the following England Women's Teams camps and events:
- U15's - c17 days on camp plus up to 6 days pre/post camp work = c23 days across 3 camps in October 2024, March & May 2025.
- U16's - c30 days on camp plus up to 8 days pre/post camp work = c38 days across 4 camps in October 2024, February, April & July 2025.
- U17's - c66 days on camp plus up to 14 days pre/post camp work = c80 days across 7 camps September, October, November, December 2024 and February, March, April and May 2025
- U17's Specific event - c 34 days on camp plus up to 8 days pre/post camp work = c42s days involving c8 days across 2 camps August and September 2024 and up to c28 days across October into Early November 2024.
- U19's -c74 days on camp plus up to 16 days pre/post camp work = c90 days across 8 camps October, Nov-Dec 2024, February, April, June and July 2025.
- In addition, we wish to recruit one additional person to act as a 'casual staff bank role' who has the flexibility to cover a camp/event, sometimes at short notice, in the event of illness etc
Note: Due to the level of flexibility and experience required for these roles, we are particularly interested in applications from people;
- in existing flexible roles with safeguarding and welfare remits, or who are retired;
- with experience from teaching, youth work or similar
The number of days stipulated are approximate and are subject to change depending on schedules and progression through tournaments. Post holders would be contracted on a day rate, initially until 31 July 2025, with anticipated deployment in line with the above to an age group.
There will be an expectation to attend St. George's Park, nr. Burton upon Trent, as part of the induction process and occasional meetings thereafter.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Understand, promote and implement The FA's Safeguarding Policies, England Safer Working Practice Guidance and event specific Safeguarding Plan and Risk Assessment.
- Lead the in-camp response to safeguarding and welfare issues (including low level concerns), escalating serious matters internally with The FA and where relevant to statutory agencies and stakeholders. Work collaboratively with Tournament Safeguarding Leads in ensuring a safe environment.
- Lead the Camp Welfare Group - Ensure the Group meet as required throughout a camp and that issues are addressed as far as possible whilst on an event. Utilise the Group effectively, to support the response to safeguarding and welfare issues.
- Ensure all safeguarding/welfare concerns and incidents are responded to, reported and recorded using internal FA processes and systems. Support and advise colleagues on safeguarding matters and incidents.
- Support colleagues to understand their safeguarding responsibilities and ensure practice matters are raised and addressed as appropriate, escalating serious concerns in a timely manner e.g., allegation involving a member of staff. Work closely with Women's Teams Safeguarding Oversight Lead and Senior Safeguarding Manager - England Teams and FA Venues to ensure that safeguarding concerns are responded to appropriately.
- Deliver pre-agreed safeguarding briefings and training to staff and players on camp, drawing on your expertise, experience and enthusiasm to ensure these sessions are engaging and are contextually relevant.
- Foster positive, supportive relationships with players, collaborate with colleagues in particular with the Strategic Safeguarding Team, psychology, medical and education & lifestyle leads, to ensure that appropriate support plans are in place, including managing matters relating to child protection plans, education, health & care plans (EHCP's) and that welfare and behaviour management needs are supported and that key messages are relayed to education providers/clubs as appropriate. Ensure that players are signposted as required to services and sources of support as relevant.
- Work with the Head Coach and Team Manager to ensure that any activities, including excursions developed on camp are risk assessed effectively, with relevant mitigations implemented.
- Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to supervise players and support effective behaviour management.
- Contribute to event planning and review by participating in MDT calls as required.
- Produce a post camp/event report, highlighting areas of good practice, ensuring development areas are identified with clear actions, and participate in safeguarding quality assurance and data analysis reviews.
- Contribute to the wider work of the safeguarding team, including supporting safeguarding planning and risk assessments for events and complaint management as required.
- Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
- As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
What Will You Need?
Essentially for the role:
Knowledge
- A professional safeguarding qualification and/or significant relevant experience in a safeguarding and or welfare role in education, youth work or similar environment.
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding legislation, policy and implementation.
- Understanding of current issues that impact on the development of elite young players/athletes, particularly females in these environments.
- A sound working knowledge of data protection, information sharing and confidentiality, principles and practice.
- Sound knowledge of equality legislation and inclusive practices as they relate to safeguarding and additional vulnerability.
Experience
- Experience of implementing safeguarding policy and safer working practice guidance.
- Experience of making referrals to statutory organisations.
- Experience of risk and crisis management.
- Experience of delivering safeguarding training and CPD with staff in sport environments.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with young people and collaborating effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting.
Technical Skills
- Ability to deliver safeguarding training and briefings to a wide range of staff and players in a way that is accessible and age appropriate.
- Proficient reporting writing skills.
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent communication, management, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Willingness to work flexibly with extensive travel with national teams for extended durations.
Beneficial to have:
Knowledge
- An understanding of case management processes and the role of a Designated Safeguarding Lead in these processes.
- Understanding of women's football, professional game academies, and player pathway, and international travel involving elite teams.
Experience
- Experience of running residential activities with young people.
- Experience of working in a safeguarding role or player wellbeing role in an elite sport pathway or environment, with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of differentiating learning materials and using a blended approach to learning.
- Experience of delivering safeguarding awareness learning opportunities with young people.
Technical Skills
- Completion of the FA Safeguarding Children Course or similar sports-related training or education-based Level 3 equivalent.
- Proficient project management skills.
A full driving licence is required.
If appointed you will need to complete an Enhanced DBS with a check of the Children's Barred List.
What's in it for you?
We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.
Our Organisation
The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.
The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup, Barclays FA Women's Super League, Adobe FA Women's Championship, and Women's FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.
Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.
The FA, For All, For You
Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.
A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments - Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change - which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.
We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
Housing Support Worker – North West
Job type: Full Time, permanent
Salary: £24,962 Per Annum (Base salary £23,962 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours)
Hours: Working hours are 8 hours per day, shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview. (The provision of the contract is between 08:00 and 22:00
Location: North West
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Candidates are required to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for the purposes of undertaking the requirements of this role.
Nacro is a national Social Justice Charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and working with stakeholders towards reducing crime.
Nacro deliver the Community Accommodation Support service (CAS) which is a national service across England and Wales. The service allows Courts to make greater use of bail by providing accommodation in the community with support for adult defendants who could not otherwise be bailed. CAS also provides support for adults released from Custody in the last three months of their sentence on Home Detention Curfew (HDC) and other Licence Orders.
The Team provides flexible and holistic support to Residents who have a wide range of support needs. We aim to support our Residents to find and keep a stable home at the end of their CAS-2 placement. You will manage a caseload of Residents and properties in your allocated area.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support clients to comply with the requirements of their HDC/Bail conditions.
- Producing a realistic and achievable Support Plan to include accessing and using housing and accommodation services to support move on to longer term accommodation.
- Ensure that all Support Plans and Risk Assessments are unique, inclusive and person-centred.
- Provide weekly support to Residents to engage with their support plan and contribute to the achievement of their objectives and aspirations.
- Support Residents to access Housing Benefit in the first instance to ensure that their tenancy is not put at risk with escalating rent arrears.
- Manage properties within your area of responsibility to ensure they are being maintained to Decent Homes Standard by reporting repairs, and replacing furniture and equipment are required.
- Undertake basic cleaning tasks as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver effective, person-centred Support and Safety Plans
- Provide weekly support sessions (up to 2 hours per week) working with our Residents to achieve the goals identified on individual Support and Move On Plans.
- Maintain up to date individual Resident records.
- Support Housing Benefit applications for each Resident.
- Complete referrals to specialist support agencies in the community as required.
- Liaise with Partner Agencies such as The Probation and Prison Services, Courts, and Police where necessary.
- Ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and clean.
- Empower and motivate Residents to identify and achieve desired outcomes.
- Develop Move-on plans with Residents at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for their future home.
What We Expect From You
- Ability to develop person centred support and move on plans.
- Understanding of safeguarding.
- Ability to work with vulnerable adults with complex needs (such as substance misuse, physical health, mental health, seeking employment and housing support).
- Flexibility to travel within your allocated area for training and team meetings and be flexible to cover other local patches as required.
- Familiarity with computer-based packages
What you can expect from us
- A dynamic and supportive team who delivers results for the people we support every day.
- The opportunity to work flexibly within the community as this role allows you to plan your own workload of support sessions and property visits.
- A commitment to helping you learn and develop your career.
- Excellent benefits including a great annual leave entitlement, an occupational sick pay scheme which exceeds statutory requirements, cycle-to-work scheme and many more.
This role requires regular travel across an allocated area and therefore, a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle are essential. You will be able to claim mileage expenses from base location (to be ascertained) at 45p for every mile travelled.
An Enhanced DBS and Prison Clearance is required for this role. These will be completed as part of the Pre-Employment Screening process.
We are ready and waiting to receive your online application.
If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat regarding the role, please contact Faith Marriott -Service Lead [email protected]