Our Head of Membership Services will lead the development and implementation of an ambitious membership strategy and engagement plan, ensuring our offer remains competitive and meaningful, meets our members’ needs, and is responsive to feedback.
In this senior management role, you will be responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the membership team, ensuring that members have a positive and engaging experience, that their voices and interests are heard within RCEW, and their interests represented in decision-making.
You will lead on supporting our members to work within the framework of the Rape Crisis National Service Standards (2024), producing and updating guidance and information as necessary and facilitate the sharing of best practice through peer support spaces.
We require the post holder to be female - Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies. RCEW and local Rape Crisis Centres provide space where women and children who have experienced sexual violence and abuse are supported and can access services.
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Personal Independence Coordinator
Salary £29,278.41 / Full Time / 35 Hours per week
Do you want a job that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?
Age UK Croydon’s very successful PIC service for older people in Croydon is recruiting for a new Personal Independence Coordinator.
If you are an enthusiastic, compassionate and person-centred individual, this could be the role for you.
PICs work alongside health and care professionals, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with people who have long term health and social care needs. The PICs provide critical links between formal health and social care services and the wider community support networks. We have adapted our way of working in response to COVID, helping older people to access technology and connect in new and exciting ways.
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in the community, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to providing a flexible and productive working environment for all employees. Evolving technology and communication platforms enable employees to work in new and different ways, where we can meet our stakeholder needs and continue to deliver against our charitable objectives. We recognise the importance of supporting employees to have greater personal choice and maintain a healthier work/life balance.
Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are:
· Excellent communication and listening skills
· A positive cheerful attitude, and the ability to problem solve
· A cheerful, friendly and outgoing personality
· The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team
*Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret we shall not be able to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
CVs will not be accepted
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing Date: for applications: 9am, 21st October 2024
Interview Dates: Week commencing 28th October 2024
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
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Who are we?
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a world leading youth charity which gives young people the chance to develop skills for life and work.
We believe that anything is possible, and the possibilities are endless. The positive effects of the DofE are proven and far-reaching. Communities are enriched with passionate and driven volunteers, businesses benefit from work-ready, competent recruits and young people are given the confidence to shine.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and effective team player to help us to give more young people from across Wales the chance to take part in the DofE, particularly those from diverse and marginalised backgrounds.
You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders and have the skills to inspire and influence them to enable young people to participate in DofE.
What is the role?
You will be working alongside a team of Operations Officers, supporting, inspiring and guiding DofE leaders to ensure a consistent and quality experience for the young people that they support. You’ll be managing a portfolio of existing partners in Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire ,Ceredigion, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Wrexham.
You will be home based, but there will be a mix of face to face and online interactions and, as the role has a wide geographical area you’ll need to be prepared to travel and stay overnight on occasions, sometimes weekends.
Whilst you won’t be working directly with young people, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are having a positive impact on their opportunities.
The DofE Award is a game-changer. We know that perseverance and passion for long-term goals is linked to success in education, life and work. Our structured programme of volunteering, physical and skills-based challenges inspire, guide and support young people to achieve.
What will you get in return?
The opportunity to work for a successful and dynamic charity that has the development of young people at its heart and the wellbeing and development of its people constantly in focus.
You will be joining a team of empowered colleagues working together.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave.
The DofE has been recognised by the Welsh Language Commissioner for our Welsh Language offer and applications from Welsh speaking candidates are actively encouraged. Non-Welsh speaking candidates will be expected to demonstrate their commitment to developing their Welsh language competence.
A full job description can be viewed below.
How to apply
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: Midnight on the 20th of October 2024.
There will be two interviews for this role with successful applicants being invited to attend on the following dates:
First interview: Monday 28th October 2024 which will be held virtually over Teams
Second interview: Thursday 7th November 2024 which will be in person (location TBC)
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
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