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Scope is a disability equality charity in the United Kingdom. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for everyday equality for disabled people.

Join us in making a real difference!

With the recent UK election ushering in a period of political change, now is a crucial time for helping us ensure our vision for an Equal Future for disabled people in the UK.

Scope is at the forefront of shaping the new government’s agenda in disability employment, and with a series of commitments to big ambitions in this area, we have a unique opportunity to influence policy.

Join us and help ensure the next decade is defined by real progress so all disabled people who want to can move into, stay in, and progress in work.

Permanent, 35 hours per week

Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with flexibility to work from home some or most of the time.

Previous applicants need not apply

 

The role

You will support Scope’s policy and influencing work, at an exciting time of change in UK politics for this policy agenda.

As part of our dynamic Policy and Campaigns team, you’ll play a vital role in driving policy changes that empower disabled people to not only enter the workforce but also thrive in their careers over the next decade.

Your focus will be on key areas like improving the next generation of Government employment programs and advocating for disabled people in how companies report on their disability pay gap.

The successful candidate will need to pass a basic DBS check.

For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the link to job description.

About you

We are looking for someone experienced in securing policy change.

You will:

• Have good understanding of how Whitehall and Westminster work, and you’ll know how to create change.
• Know how government policy is made, influenced and the role research plays in the process.
• Ideally have experience of working in a large organisation, and you will understand the need for a collaborative approach that works for different audiences.
• Be passionate about disability equality and understand the challenges disabled people face.
• Have experience of working with people from marginalised backgrounds would be another advantage.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension 
• Excellent training and career development 
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form. 

About the team

This role sits within Mind's Social Impact Directorate. Our vision as a directorate is to create the best impact as a federation for our beneficiaries and investors by:

-Demonstrating value in all that we do

-Improving lives and making a measurable difference to our beneficiaries

-Thinking and working together as a Federation

-Addressing social injustices

-Drawing innovation from existing and emerging local delivery, and investing in best practice via partnerships

-Better understanding and articulating the collective impact we have as a Federation and deploying our resources to enable this

-Building a compelling case for support for our funders and to influence decision makers

-Working with partners to harness and amplify local, regional and national lived experience that can help communities and services to develop and thrive

-To develop equitable partnerships and to use our resources for the greater good of the mental health sector through innovation and working in coalition.

Team information

Will you join us?

As part of the Evaluation, Performance and Research team, you will work across the organisation to guide, challenge and provide practical support for the planning and implementation of Mind's strategy.

You will conduct high quality research and evaluations of Mind's work, monitor our organisational performance, and transparently share our impact and learning, in order to mobilise the change needed to achieve our strategic ambitions.

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

-Conduct in-house evaluations of Mind's flagship programmes and other charitable activities - using mixed methods - to help the organisation understand and improve its impact.

-Conduct high quality research projects that will produce insights on strategically important topics and support the analysis and synthesis of internally and externally produced research work.

-Support the commissioning and contract management of external evaluation and research providers.

-Work with the Head of Evaluation, Performance and Research to conduct robust analysis of organisational performance in order to inform strategy development and corporate planning.

-Contribute to regular monitoring of organisational performance - including quarterly performance reporting and production of annual reviews.

-Facilitate meaningful involvement of people with mental health problems in evaluation and research projects.

-Manage budgets for restricted-funded evaluation and research projects.

-Design and deliver training on research methods for Mind staff - helping them to become better consumers and producers of evidence.

-Synthesise and present insights in an accessible and engaging way to ensure that teams across Mind have access to reliable, relevant, and timely evidence to inform their work.

-Synthesise analysis organisational performance data to support trustees, Directors and internal governance groups to scrutinise implementation of Mind's strategy - ensuring that they have access to reliable and timely insights to inform their decision making.

-Support the continuous improvement of Mind's policies and ways of working relating to research - including updating Mind's Research Framework, as appropriate.

Interviews: Likely to be w/c 16th September

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

Head of Development and Income

We are looking for a highly skilled leader with exceptional capabilities in income generation, writing, budgeting, people management and strategic planning.

This is a full-time, remote working role.

Position: Head of Development/Income Generation

Location: Remote

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £49,727, depending on experience plus 5% pension

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th September. Shortlisting is taking place on a rolling basis and the role may close sooner than advertised

Interview Date: TBC

The Role

We are seeking a Head of Development who will drive the development strategy to deliver a broad and expanded income scale, including corporate sector, trusts, foundations, government,  and limited individual donors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Income Generation and Business Development
• Writing and Budgeting
• Leadership

About You

With a proven track record in income generation and business development, you will have exceptional writing skills for bid and proposal development.

You will have strong numerical skills and experience in budget creation and management and excellent relationship-building and networking abilities.

With the ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and various teams, you will be a strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset and have experience in leading and managing high-performing teams.

About the Organisation

Helping 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems, the charity run courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. This is not a traditional school, learning is inspiring, action-based and accessible, supporting people in other ways too, such as funding and mentoring.

Working here is engaging, exciting and demanding. If you are someone who enjoys creating solutions and contributing your ideas, you’ll enjoy working here.

Benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata) + UK bank holidays
• 5% employer contribution to your pension
• Learning & development opportunities
• All staff have access to Wisdom, an employee wellbeing app
• Opportunities to train in First Aid and Mental Health First Aid
• Wellbeing initiatives hosted by our Wellbeing Committee
• Free eyecare vouchers
• Regular online socials & weekly catch-ups
• Team away days twice a year
• Flexible working is welcomed!
• Teams based around the UK (as well as in India)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page, please let us know

The organisation is committed to eliminating discrimination and actively encouraging diversity amongst the workforce by developing a staff team that mirrors the rich diversity found in the student population. The charity will not discriminate with reference to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, marital status or disability. However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In the organisations commitment to continue to diversify its teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from people who identify as:

• being from racialised and minoritised communities
• and/or LGBTQ+
• and/or disabled, including learning and non-visible disabilities

You may have experience in other areas such as Development, Income Generation, Fundraising, Head of Development, Head of Income Generation, Head of Fundraising, Director of Development, Director of Income Generation, Director of Fundraising.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Early Intervention Worker

Location: Travel Across West Mercia
Contract type Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Hours 37.5 negotiable
Salary £29,439
Benefits Competitive

The Organisation

Early Intervention and Prevention services (Including Purple Leaf and Branch) is part of West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC). WMRSASC has been supporting survivors of all types of sexual abuse and sexual violence for over 35 years and provides a range of services including advocacy, therapy, online and a helpline service

Early Intervention and Prevention services is an organisation dedicated to working to eradicate sexual violence through:

- Empowering individuals and organisations
- Enabling positive change through assessment, intervention and support
- Transforming working cultures and lives

The Person

We are looking for confident individuals to join us in this critical work in preventing ongoing sexual harm. You will need to have knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and its impact, strong crisis management skills and skills in providing non-judgemental trauma informed support. In return we can offer you specialist training, support, supervision and the opportunity of working as part of a great team.

The Role

This exciting new role will be required to provide a range of early interventions for children impacted by sexual harm or sexual exploitation.

The post holder will conduct assessments, provide recommendations, provide time limited non-criminal justice advocacy and psychosocial education to support the needs of children and young people who have either experienced sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or sexual harm. (This also could lead to an opportunity to work with children that have caused sexual harm to others).

Tasks include:

- To provide time limited non- criminal justice advocacy, psychosocial education and support to children and young people and their families who have experienced sexual violence/have caused sexual harm to others.
- To develop and deliver interventions based on individual needs of clients.
- To undertake risk and needs assessments (including specialist AIM assessment where required for children who have caused sexual harm) and undertake associated report writing and recommendations.
- Collaborate and support a range of multiagency partners to ensure the most appropriate pathway of support for the individual survivor.
- Advocate on behalf of those impacted by sexual harm to ensure they can have access to a range of services based on need.
- Carry out institutional advocacy and stakeholder engagement and communication to enhance to wellbeing of all survivors of sexual violence.
- Ensure all risk and safeguarding processes and procedures are followed.
- To undertake evaluation and outcome meetings and data reporting to ensure continuous development of services.
- To support the group work facilitation of the delivery of psychosocial education in schools, colleges and community settings.
- Represent and promote WMRSASC in meetings and events.

We have roles focused in the Worcestershire area, all role holders will be expected to travel across West Mercia as and when there is a need.

Hybrid and flexible working are available and encouraged as part of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours/negotiable
Salary: £29,439 per annum pro rata

We reserve the right to close applications for this post early should enough appropriate applications be submitted.

These roles are available to start as soon as the successful applicants are able to undertake the role. These roles are recruited on a 12-month fixed term contract.

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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

This is a key role in the Operations department. You’ll be providing financial, administrative and coordination support to the Nutrition Team so we can play a role in ending hunger. You’ll support business development, track our finances, monitor our UNICEF contracts as spot areas for improvement in all we do.  You will also have the opportunity to develop your technical skills in project design, literature review, drafting and editing of learning documents.

You’ll also engage with other teams within Action Against Hunger UK (e.g. finance,) the Senior Operations Co-Ordinator and Action Against Hunger’s International teams (country level, HQs) as relevant. 

As part of the role, you will focus on day to day administration tasks (raising invoices, timesheets, etc.), attend technical meetings with the Head and Deputy Head of Nutrition, track the progresses of the different contracts and support the team on specific technical tasks.  You will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core.  For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.

Closing Date: 13 September 2024 at 23:00 Interview Date: Between 16/09/2024 and 07/08/2024

Please read the following carefully before making your application:

Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. Please specify in the application which role you are applying for.

• For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.

Receptionist

Reporting to the Supporter Experience Specialist the Receptionist at Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) Rochester will act as the first point of contact for people communicating by phone, email or in person. Being the first contact for a number of donors, supporters and visitors the post holder will be responsible for setting the tone of a high quality of support and customer service, championing our external-facing standards.

The role requires the post holder to meet, greet and provide information to visitors in a friendly, professional and welcoming manner. The post holder will also be responsible for the handling of telephone calls and emails received through the Charity’s main channels. Other duties will include dealing with the regular opening, distributing and sending of post, creating and updating supporter records, and supporting other income generation departments during busy periods.

The post holder should have both excellent communication and organisation skills to meet the requirements of this role. They should also be a confident computer user and have the ability to blend a professional and warm personality to deliver an excellent first impression in line with the values of the Charity.

This is a pivotal role in a busy office, and the postholder will need to be adept at dealing with conflicting priorities, confidently prioritising and proactively managing their workload.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

- Greeting visitors in a friendly, professional and welcoming manner, representing KSS with a positive attitude and professional appearance, and dealing with queries independently or by directing to a relevant colleague.
- Managing the Charity’s main telephone lines during work hours and dealing with incoming calls in a professional, efficient and friendly manner.
- Supporting the management of the KSS general emails inbox (hello@), responding to regular enquiries in a friendly and helpful manner and redirecting to relevant teams/individuals when needed.
- Opening and distributing daily incoming post in line with security and communication protocols, and assisting with processing of outgoing post
- Utilising the supporter database (Donorflex) to record communications and update supporters’ records as needed, including personal details, marketing preferences and creating new records.
- Ensuring that all long staying visitors are signed in and out of the building and referring them to relevant safety documentation regarding KSS health and safety practices.
- Offering administrative support to produce, print and send letters, also sending materials as needed, including KSS branded items and additional information
- Supporting and collaborating with Reception Volunteers to help deliver consistent administrative processes and supporter experience under the guidance of the Supporter Experience Specialist and Officer
- Adhering to relevant training and legislation, including GDPR, as set out by KSS
- Monitoring the Front of House area and be proactive in ensuring that the area is always tidy, presentable, free from any hazards and displaying relevant information.

ABOUT KSS:

We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.

We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.

Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The closing date for this role is the 26th August 2024 However, the role may close prior to this date if a suitable candidate is found.

Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £23,055
Hours 37
Benefits: 33 days annual leave rising with service Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay Enhanced Parental Leave Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events Access to the Wellbeing Hub Money Purchase Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance Cover Group Income Protection Cover Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programmes Hybrid working Development opportunities

Closing date 12-09-2024

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Family Worker Location: Exeter, EX1 2NJ Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum Contract: Full time Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00 This is an exciting opportunity to join Humankind's team, supporting service users and families affected by substance use. The Role They are looking for someone who is passionate about people, able to offer advice, information, assessment, and ongoing support, promoting health and wellbeing, developing resilience and self-confidence, helping them to thrive. They are looking for someone who is hard working, flexible, and able to work with service users on-site and in the community.They welcome people with lived experience, and those with experience of working with other partner agencies such as schools and Children's Services.  Duties will include but not limited to: Manage a service user caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing on-going care plans and support, liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the service team, including treatment and criminal justice. Conduct initial triage and comprehensive assessments with service users. To lead effective case management for allocated service users, including on-going processes such as risk assessments, risk management plans, safeguarding assessments, and plans. This includes the effective use of an online case management system. To improve outcomes for children, parents/carers, and families of services users by reducing the impact of drug and alcohol related harm on family life and promote positive family involvement in recovery. Identify and prevent potential harm to service users and others by following local and organisational safeguarding guidelines, including referral to and engagement with relevant safeguarding authorities. Working closely with other agencies and developing a presence for Together Family Work in the community. Working with other Family Workers across Devon and supporting where required across service. Benefits Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service) Annual leave purchase scheme Enhanced occupational sick pay Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension Death in service benefit Free Will writing Eyecare vouchers Blue light card discount Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce Employee Assist Programme and their Support Networks To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Humankind, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer They value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. They encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for them, they want to hear for you. They also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Heritage Collections Coordinator to join our small enthusiastic team.

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London.

Salary:£29,486 per annum (Band D, level 3, inclusive of outer London weighting)

Term: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

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. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Heritage Collections Coordinator Role:

The Heritage Services’ mission is to create enabling environments where users can discover and be inspired by the story of Scouting, the Movement and its members. As we get to know the Collection better we are constantly uncovering amazing stories covering over 117 years of history. We’re a small enthusiastic team who are passionate about what we do. We support each other and learn from our individual experiences and expertise.

The stories held in the Scout Heritage Collection are full of surprises from tales of innovation and adventure to bravery and brilliance.  In your role you’ll help us add to these stories, and the best bit is they are still happening, so you’ll work with staff and volunteer colleagues from across the organisation as we create the heritage of the future. 

Key responsibilities as our Heritage Collections Coordinator:

• Lead on work relating to acquisitions including liaising with donors (internal and external) ensuring appropriate paperwork is completed and filed.  Ensure high level of user service is delivered.
• Make recommendations for disposal based on the Collections Policy and presenting these at Acquisitions and Disposal Meetings. Liaise with appropriate managers for disposal approval.  Where appropriate research and liaise with potential recipients ensuring the correct procedures are followed.
• Carry out acquisitions and disposals in accordance with the Museum Association Code of Ethics.
• Newly pack or repack poorly stored items to improve their long-term storage and preservation.

What we are looking for in our Heritage Collections Coordinator:

• Delivery of work to a high degree of accuracy
• Able to work to prescribed processes, working methods and standards
• Working or volunteering in a role that requires a high level of organisation and accuracy
• Working or volunteering with a heritage collection in a museum or similar setting
• Qualification or demonstration of training in working with heritage collections.
• The basic functions of an organisational heritage service and its reasons for existence
• Passion for history and the work of the heritage sector

As our Heritage Collections Coordinator 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 (that’s our gift to you) 

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
• Study and volunteer leave

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 15th September 2024

Interview are expected to be held in person at Gilwell Park on Tuesday 24th September 2024.

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.

Female Housing Support Worker

Rochdale

Temporary

Full time

£13.00 - £15.00 per hour

Our client

Our client is part of a large group who are committed to enriching communities and improving lives. They provide residential and day support services to people who are homeless or in housing need. Services offers a safe environment where people can develop their skills and independence to empower change.

Morgan Hunt is recruiting for a Female Housing Support Worker, to join the a service in Rochdale on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role, with the potential of being permanent for the right candidate.

The role

• To be involved with admission and selection of service users, in conjunction with the Project Leader.
• To encourage and assist service users, via support plans, to develop themselves and their independence within the service or by moving on.
• To work in consultation with other members of the staff team and to liaise with the staff of other projects.
• To ensure the upkeep and the security of the building and to take responsibility for any cash and equipment under your control.
• To carry out regular key-working sessions with service users at the agreed period, to meet their individual needs and keep comprehensive records of all contacts made.
• To issue warnings and take appropriate action to promote the health, safety and welfare of all service users in line with policies and procedures.
• Support individuals in a way that is trauma informed and solution focused and promotes resilience.
• The efficient keeping of appropriate records including case notes, support plans, financial and administrative records.
• To support and assist service users in participation and consultation processes.
• Foster and maintain positive relations with volunteers, local community and other voluntary and statutory organisations and external agencies and with other services.
• To ensure compliance with the Group's Health and Safety policies.

The candidate

• Able to assess need and to plan and deliver effective, stimulating and dynamic support.
• Able to develop service user, volunteer and community involvement and work in an enabling way including facilitating group activities.
• Able to address equality and diversity issues and an understanding of the needs of volunteers and service users.
• Able to demonstrate personal organisational skills: attendance /timekeeping, planning workload; record keeping, use of IT, managing resources effectively, meet deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate strong communication skills including record keeping, report writing, use of IT and social media platforms.
• Able to be an effective team member and inter agency worker.
• Able to use training, supervision and other feedback to continually improve performance.
• Able to manage risk and associated and ensure that procedures are followed, and risk is managed appropriately.

An Enhanced DBS is required for the role of Female Housing Support Worker.

This is an urgent requirement for our client, so for more information or to be considered for this role, please apply today!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Group Worker

Location: North Yorkshire

Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum (Pro Rata’d to 22.5 hours)

North Yorkshire Horizons is a service made up of several key partners enabling the development of a peer led, recovery community. Providing a safe environment in which people can develop the life skills, and confidence to achieve and maintain recovery and abstinence from their substance misuse, successfully re-integrate into society, and become active, contributing citizens.

The organisation are currently looking to build their North Yorkshire Horizons teams with a group worker opportunity within North Yorkshire Horizons Selby hub.

The Role

• As a group worker you will ensure that we are able to provide specialist, tailored support to enable people who use our services to make positive changes, increase opportunities for people who use our services to achieve sustainable treatment outcomes within Selby and the surrounding areas.
• You will be an integral member of a dynamic multi agency team, developing and delivering comprehensive group work programmes that will include a full range of structured group support interventions.
• You will take a "whole person” holistic approach ensuring that every person using our services package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, not just their substance use, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person.

They are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their full potential. By joining their team of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to make this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in people who use the service and their ability to make positive changes when they don't always believe in themselves.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
•  Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Do you want to get out there and work in a role where you will support an end to rough sleeping in Oxford? 

We are looking for someone to join the St Mungo’s Street Outreach service; our dynamic street outreach team in Oxford who provide a rapid response service to people who are sleeping rough across Oxford City. The dedicated team works proactively as part of Oxfordshire’s Homeless Alliance to support people who are sleeping rough on the street with key healthcare, benefits, and accommodation support and advice.

• Working as an Outreach Worker you will work with people to assess their needs and deliver a person centred support, as well as working in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and agencies across the city to meet client’s individual needs.
• It’s not always an easy job, but the exciting opportunity to work with different people every day, helping individuals experiencing homelessness and the local community end the harms of rough sleeping is highly rewarding.

You will work on a weekly shift rota Monday – Friday including 2 early shifts starting from around 6am and additional shifts from 9am-5pm office hours. Some weekends, bank holidays and late shifts may also be required to ensure we are available to support people experiencing homelessness when they need us the most.

About you

We are always on the lookout for people who share our ambitions. You don’t need direct experience to succeed in this rewarding role; if you are ready to get out there and support our clients, we encourage you to apply!

• If you have good communication skills with the ability to network and build effective relationships with a variety of people, a good understanding of the complex issues faced by homeless people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services we encourage you to apply!
• If you think you have the resilience and patience to work with people who may have complex needs and challenging behaviour, we will provide you with the tools and training to support clients to end rough sleeping for good.  

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10 am on 16 September 2024

Interview and assessments on: 24-25 September 2024

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

The Job in a Sentence

You will help grow applications to our award winning Leaders Plus Fellowship for working parents through excellent sales funnel management and marketing.

Job Purpose

Do you want to play a part in helping leaders with young children achieve their career aspirations without sacrificing everything? Are you an excellent comms all-rounder who enjoys working in a target-driven environment, knows about sales funnels and can produce solid content that is useful to the audience? Are you highly organised and enjoy getting stuff done in a dynamic hands-on role? If ‘Yes’, then you could be our next Digital Marketing Coordinator. 

Reporting directly to the CEO and Founder, the purpose of your role as Digital Marketing Coordinator is to increase applications to our Leaders Plus Fellowship and ensure employers approach us to work with us. 

Apply:Cover letter (max 1 page) and CV (max 2 pages), outlining how you fulfil the key requirements of the role and answering the following two questions:

• What attracted you to apply for this role?
• What top 5 successes do you bring where you could apply the learning to this role?

Please include with your application:

• An example of a piece of writing you have produced for the web and an example of a social media post you have worked on across any platform as well as any bonus skills (e.g. technical applications that you are proficient in or experience in video editing)

Closing date: 17th September midnight 

Interviews: 26th September 

Ideal start: 15th November

Questions: Please refer to the listing on our website for contact details should you have any questions about this role.

We welcome applications to this Digital Marketing Coordinator role from all interested candidates regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, or family circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from colleagues currently underrepresented in our team including those who identify as from a minority group.

Key Responsibilities

Things you will lead on as Digital Marketing Coordinator include:

• Marketing to parents 
  • You write newsletters and emails for our audience of parents that are useful to them and also promote the Fellowship Programmes.
  • You will manage our sales funnel and take responsibility for example for application pack downloads.
  • You will edit and coordinate content creation. 
     
• Employer marketing
  • Including creating marketing materials that show the benefit of our work to employers and managing an email list for employers including data reporting of this.

• Responsive team support on all things comms: for example when our partnerships development team needs some copy for a mailout, you provide this.
   
• Website management: you manage our website to generate incoming enquiries from both employers and parents.
   
• Overseeing our social media and podcast
   
• You will also line-manage our Digital Marketing Executive

We Would Love to Meet:

(Please do apply even if you don‘t fulfil all criteria – some of our strongest applications in the past have been from surprise candidates!)

• You are highly organised and self-motivated, able to prioritise and juggle a varied and fast-paced workload. We know that when we ask you to do something, you get it done quickly or communicate proactively if priorities need to shift!
• You are extremely results oriented and keep your focus on how many people apply to the programme (which is critical to how many people we can help get to senior leadership). You always ensure that you spend your time on tasks that get employers to work with us or get individuals to apply.
• You are able to learn what employers and working parents want. We know that your content responds to the questions they are asking themselves.
• You take initiative and seize opportunities to achieve team goals. We know that when you are clear on our team goals, you will help us achieve those without us telling you every detail of what you need to do.
• You write good emails and can write solid content. We can tell you loosely what we want to communicate and you’ll write something which is clear and focused on the needs of the audience, with SEO at the forefront of the final text.
• You bring solid administration and coordination skills to the comms work and are  organised. Because you own your work, we can let you get on with the job and you’ll remind us what needs to get done - we don’t need to follow up with you!
• You thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy juggling things on multiple fronts. We know you are in control of your workload and will get things done, or otherwise let us know if we need to drop or change things. 
• With a flexible and ‘can do’ approach. Things change quickly here and you aren’t fazed by that!
• You are good at managing upwards and work with a remote team. You tell us what you need from us and remind us when we forget! 
• You are a team player committed to working collaboratively to achieve results. We are all working for the same thing and we will shift what we do if necessary to support the team goal. You’ll ask for help if needed and offer that help, too. 
• You are excited to work in a small organisation and an entrepreneurial culture, willing to learn and get involved in activity outside of role remit when required.

General Leaders Plus Core Competencies:

• Courage
• Integrity
• Results orientation
• Inclusion
• Activating leadership in others
• Resourcefulness
• Continuous learning
• Resilience
• Planning and organising
• Alignment with the Leaders Plus principles
   

Why work for us

• Inspiring Team: Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference for working parents and promoting gender equality in senior leadership.
• Flexible Working: Experience best-in-class flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life effectively.
• Quick Decision-Making: Work in a small, agile organisation where we make impactful decisions swiftly.
• Holidays: Enjoy 5 weeks of holiday each year plus bank holidays pro rata.
• Excellent Pension Contribution: Benefit from a 6% employer pension contribution.
• Professional Development: Receive a £500 contribution annually towards your professional development, helping you grow and advance in your career.
• Company benefits with Pirkx: including 24/7 GP booking helpline, 24/7 dedicated telephone counselling service, discounted gym memberships and virtual gym classes for all abilities, virtual and physical physio, mental health resilience training, courses for a lifelong learning, guidance on financial wellness, discounts on big brand shopping, cinema tickets, holidays, plus loads more.
• Dynamic and Entrepreneurial Culture: Thrive in an environment that encourages innovation, learning, and getting involved in various activities outside your role.
   

Please note due to the high volume of applications, we do not have the capacity to respond to every submission and only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us following the closing date, please assume you weren't successful on this ocasion. Thank you. 

Director of Music Education

Do you want a transformative role in music education?

We are seeking a visionary leader for an exciting new role that has the potential to revolutionise music education across the UK and beyond.

This role offers flexible and hybrid working and a bonus structure.

Position: Director of Education

Location: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Swindon or surrounding areas/hybrid working available

Hours: Full-time or part-time hours available (3 – 5 days per week) with flexible working options

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience (plus performance related bonus, circa 3-10% of salary) 

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9th September 2024. Please note this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early.

The Role

As the Director of Education, you will have the rare opportunity to shape and drive forward three interconnected areas of work, influencing and developing music education at local, regional, and national levels. For a strategic thinker with drive and ambition, this position provides the platform to:

• Draw insights from on-the-ground local delivery and development in Gloucestershire educational establishments
• Influence and cultivate a youth-led, inclusive approach to music education across Swindon, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire through the newly formed music education hub
• Drive transformative change across the UK (and potentially globally) through a new national certification organisation currently going through Ofqual registration

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Strategic leadership and vision
• Development and growth
• Music Hub leadership
• Ofqual and regulatory compliance
• Education programme
• People management and team development
• Financial management and sustainability
• Partnerships and stakeholder management
• Reporting and governance

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly strategic with:

• The ability to unite others around a compelling vision and make connections across different areas of work
• Experience in developing and executing programmes that promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• The ability to execute this vision with proven success as a strategic leader
• Proven success in driving business development, preferably in the education sector
• Experience in advocacy and building strategic relationships at senior levels
• Strongly driven by results and impact
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects
• A deep commitment to youth empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges, thriving in an entrepreneurial, very fast paced environment

If you wish to apply, you will be asked to submit CV and a supporting statement, providing specific examples in your supporting statement to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills and address the specific criteria set out in the person specification.

We also ask that you complete an equality form (this is anonymous and is only to help make sure the role is reaching a broad range of people).

If you would like to discuss the role beforehand then please let us know, on the application page. 

About the organisation

Join a national award winning charity that uses music to transform the lives of young people. With a mission to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and in their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances

Benefits include

• Pension is 3% of basic salary
• Flexible working
• Lots of staff training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Maternity policy: 6 weeks full pay, 6 weeks half pay, 27 weeks statutory
• Wellbeing and social programme for staff
• Annual leave entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year
• Staff can request additional unpaid leave throughout the year
• An amazing staff team and culture

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the organisation, and it promotes equal opportunities, which is achieved through attracting diverse staff with different lived experiences and identities and who reflect the communities the organisation serves. We encourage applications from anyone who is able to meet the person specification.

If you have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made so that you are able to fully participate in the interview process, you will be asked for further information about this if you are successful in being called to interview.

The organisation uses positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This

means that if there are two candidates of equal merit in the process, the team will seek to take forward

people with disabilities, or global majority candidate in order to diversify staff.

You may also have experience in areas such as Director of Education, Education Director, Schools Business Director, Education Business Director, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Education Lead, Head of Year.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Youth Worker (Women's Worker) – 9 Month Maternity Cover
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate team player to join our growing team as a full-time Youth Worker (Women’s Worker) on a fixed term 9-month maternity cover contract. 
In this role, you will work within the Youth Work Team to deliver our frontline drop-in service and support our weekly and monthly activities to all young people experiencing homelessness.
You’ll specialise in sharing knowledge and expertise in gender-informed work, leading the delivery of our weekly Women and Non-Binary space, facilitating group sessions and supporting a caselist of young women experiencing multiple and complex needs.
Ideally you should be experienced in working with young people aged 18-25 and/or have demonstrable experience working directly with women (of any age). You will understand gender informed practice and have experience or transferable skills working with those who are survivors of domestic violence and other gender-based violence. You will also be committed to the safeguarding of all young people and delivering an inclusive and trauma-informed service.
You should be experienced designing, planning and facilitating a range of activities, able to work dynamically in a fast-paced day centre environment and be skilled in engaging a diverse range of young people in positive activities.
If you have the required skills and are passionate about supporting young people who are experiencing homelessness, then we would love to hear from you.
This role will be based at our day centre in Camden, with the option of remote working and some travel to New Horizon projects within London.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 9th September 2024
Interviews: Thursday 19th September 2024
Please note, the interview date is fixed and will not be changed. Please ensure you are available on this day when applying for this role.