Volunteer Coordinator Jobs
Lewisham Local connects the community to give, share and work together to create happier and healthier communities. We are growing and want to engage local people to give their time, money and skills to make a difference in Lewisham.
You will lead an exciting and unique local giving programme, engaging new communities of givers, leading impactful campaigns to raise awareness of the good causes and needs in Lewisham and develop a legacy of local giving in Lewisham.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Work closely with the Committee and key stakeholders focusing on a shared vision, mission of Lewisham Giving and to successfully deliver the strategy.
· Produce an annual plan of work that sets out the key priorities and activities for Lewisham Giving and is approved by the Committee
· Proactively establish and nurture a network of businesses, residents, community organisations, and individuals who will contribute time, money, skills, opportunities and connections to ensure a sustainable Giving model for Lewisham.
· Commission or carry out research as necessary to understand unmet need and inform plans to maximise impact.
· Further develop the giving model for Lewisham through co-design with residents and other relevant agencies and monitor and report on their impact.
For futher information please refer to the full job description and person sepcification attached below.
Closing date: Sunday 25th August 2024
Interview date: Thursday 5th September 2024
About the recruitment:
We are committed to our staff team reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly welcome applications from minority communities.
Shortlisted candidates who outline their skills and experience in the 2-page covering letter that matches the essential criteria will be interviewed. Two references from the previous and current employer will be taken up for the successful candidate, and where necessary employers may be contacted to gather further information.
We are committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children, where appropriate may require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Shortlisted candidates who outline their skills and experience in the 2-page covering letter that matches the essential criteria will be interviewed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Adult Carer Services Manager role
Hours - 28 hours per week
Salary - £36,350 per annum FTE (£27,141 actual)
An opportunity is available to help make life better for carers
Are you self-motivated, organised, empathetic, able to work independently and think on your feet, then you might want to consider joining a small team of like-minded people.
Our charity, the Carers Support Centre, works across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to support unpaid family carers who are supporting their loved ones at home.
We currently have a vacancy in our Adult Services Team to support the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team and work with our Adult Carer Team. This is a senior role that requires managerial experience, an understanding of the health and social care sector, safeguarding, empathy and the ability to work with different employed teams and volunteers.
Main duties will include:
To:
· Be a member of the Senior Management team and actively participate in the overall strategic management and development of the organisation.
· Ensure that the strategic development of the adult carer services are co-ordinated and services are delivered in line with funded contract requirements, CSC's development plan and local and national strategies and priorities.
· Be responsible for the support, supervision, management and development of the Carer Support Team, Health Team, Volunteer Development & Carers Time Team Managers and the Walk & Talk lead.
· Be the Adult Safeguarding lead, working in conjunction with the Children’s Safeguarding lead and deputies.
· Lead on the staff wellbeing programme and areas of work.
There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself.
Closing date for applications is 5th August 2024 @ 9am with interviews on 14th August.
Please visit our website for all the information you need and details of how to apply. All completed applications should be returned to via email.
If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch for further information.
Registered Charity No: 1063226
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!
ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
THE ROLE
The Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of the Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project which is a 5 year programme of activity supported with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). We are in Year 2 of project delivery with project funding for this role until March 2028. This is a partnership project led by the Woodland Trust, with Action for rural Sussex, Small Woodland Association and Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Coordination of the Lost Woods partners is a vital part of this role and will require close collaboration with key staff from all the partner organisations to ensure delivery of a complex programme of activity. The project manager will be required to work closely with the project delivery group that includes a Lost Woods woodland advisor and communications officer at the Woodland Trust, a team of Lost Woods community development workers and a volunteer coordinator at Action in rural Sussex and a training officer at Small Woods Association. Monitoring and reporting on progress of programme delivery will be a key aspect of the role, including close awareness of the partnership’s agreed budget.
This is a fixed term role until March 2028.
THE CANDIDATE
You’ll have proven project and/or programme management skills with experience of leading the delivery of complex cross-functional projects from inception to implementation and review. You’ll have experience of building and maintaining a cohesive virtual project team across a partnership with a shared purpose as well as collaborative leaderships skills.
You’ll be analytical, self-motivated, and proactive and be able to build and nurture effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in order for the partnership to deliver its funded programme.
The successful candidate should be located in suitable distance from the Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs.
Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.
WHAT TO EXPECT BY JOINING A TEAM AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Joining the team, you will be making your contribution to tackling the nature and climate crisis. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance, good holiday allowance and the opportunity to work flexibly from home.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At the Woodland Trust, we want to reflect and represent the full richness of diversity in the UK. Fewer of our employees are Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; from lower socio-economic backgrounds or under 25; so we are particularly keen to receive your application if you are from one or more of these groups. We can also discuss anything you may need to achieve your full potential at any stage of the process. We assess your application solely on your demonstrated suitability for the job. Nothing else.
To ensure anonymised recruitment, if you have uploaded your CV, shortlisting panels do not see your CV until shortlisting has been completed. Before submitting your application, please ensure you have completed the supporting information section with details of experiences that clearly evidence as many aspects of the job description as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
1st Interviews will be held online via Teams on Wednesday 21st August 2024.
2nd Stage Interviews will be held face to face on Tuesday 27th August 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RNID Near You Co-ordinator – Somerset
Remote working in or near Somerset
£24,960 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
One year fixed-term contract initially
You will be joining us at an exciting time as we set up our new RNID Near You care home service in Somerset. As a Co-ordinator, you will focus and lead on developing and delivering our new care home service across the locality through sessions in care homes to residents, their visitors and staff, we will be offering:
- practical hearing aid support
- information on hearing loss and tinnitus
- hearing checks
You will be responsible for co-ordinating sessions across the region in care home settings and be able to recruit, train and manage a team of up to 30 volunteers to deliver the service across Somerset. You will have responsibility for the set up and running of these sessions and have good local knowledge of Somerset in order to seek new opportunities for delivery of our RNID Near You services.
We are looking to appoint a motivated person with a keen interest in supporting people with their hearing loss. While you will be home based, there will be regular travel to venues where we will provide sessions in care home settings.
You want to make a difference in people’s lives and love to interact with various audiences, including volunteers, health & care professionals and service users. You have experience managing events, your own workload and are able to work evenings/weekends if required. You are able to physically assist clients with hearing aids sensitively, giving clear guidance and taking into account individual wishes and health needs.
You are ready to work for a home-working organisation and have good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word.
We are RNID. Together we’ll make life more inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus.
Our charity has been through a complete transformation, while building on the best of our past. We’ve returned to our former, much-loved name, become wholly remote working, and established a new strategy, focused on reaching the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
We are creating a radically different culture which is externally focused, curious, evidence-based, deliberate, agile, and future orientated. Our values are at the heart of what we do.
We strive to be and continue to be connected to our communities, insightful and confident in what we do and who we are, curious in everything we do and passionate about our purpose.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 29 July 2024.
Interviews: 20 and 21 August 2024.
Location: Bromley by Bow Centre
Job Type: Part time, 28 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, until 30 September 2025
Salary: £29,246 per annum (pro rata £23,396 per annum 0.8 FTE)
Benefits: Generous leave allowance, Interest free loan (bike, season ticket or rent), Regular social activities, Flexible use of OMP (maternity pay), Hybrid Working (60% at the Centre), Matched Contribution Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and OH support, Sabbatical
The Community Connector – Aberfeldy Big Local (ABL) role is focused around the local community and residents of the Aberfeldy area of Tower Hamlets.
The Community Connector will provide engagement, support and access to services within the Aberfeldy Big Local (ABL) area. ABL is a welcoming place for the community, known for its inclusivity and warm reception. The Community Connector often serves as the first point of contact, providing reassurance and inspiring people to engage with services, activities, and community members that can help them achieve their goals both personally and within their community.
This role aims to build relationships, help people settle, understand their interests, goals, and ambitions, and find appropriate opportunities to help them achieve these objectives. The Community Connector will work to expand the ABL’s reach, ensuring that members of the Aberfeldy community are aware of the ABL site and its activities. The role also involves co-designing, developing, delivering, and reviewing resident-led activities and initiatives.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Commitment to the vision and mission of the Bromley by Bow Centre.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of health and their impact on integrated
• services in a community setting.
• In-depth understanding of systemic inequalities and barriers faced by the community and a commitment
• to anti-racist and inclusive practice.
• Experience working directly with vulnerable people, including those with long-term health conditions,
• mental ill-health, or complex lives.
• Experience of a personalized approach to supporting people, coaching, and motivational interviewing.
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise, and organise own caseload.
• Ability to relate to people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to make complex information accessible.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with other professionals and organisations.
• Tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in innovative and non-traditional ways.
• Experience in working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders.
• Fluency in Bengali is highly desirable to engage with the local British Bangladeshi community.
• Knowledge of the challenges and barriers faced by marginalised communities in Aberfeldy
You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Senior Support Worker, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Mental health support, Care Worker, Community Support Worker, Vulnerable People, Community Engagement, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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Salary: £36,050
Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy and numeracy levels amongst people in prison?
Our three year strategy is working well with improvements and expansions to our delivery model, a renewed vision and mission and we want to continue to develop and grow. To support this, we are recruiting for a new programme manager to grow our programmes and contracts in Kent. Our Kent area covers prisons including HMP East Sutton Park, HMP Rochester, HMP Standford Hill with two days per weeks as a Prison Facilitator at HMP Elmley. We are seeking proactive, committed, and enthusiastic applicants to join our team and help us continue our journey.
Working closely with people in prison, prison managers, Shannon Trust staff and volunteers you will ensure development of our criminal programmes maximising literacy and numeracy learning opportunities for people across a number of prisons and contracts in your area. Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings, managing teams and contract performance, underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. We want to hear from applicants who can lead, drive performance and who are as committed to the cause as we are.
This is a prison based role and also requires travel across the Kent area.
Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews to be held the week commencing 26 August 2024.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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- Part-time (3.5 days per week)
- Permanent
- £30,500 per annum pro rata plus 6% pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave pro rata (on top of usual bank holidays)
- Arts Emergency operates a 35-hour week, we will consider compressed or annualised hours
- This role can be home or office-based
Arts Emergency has been supporting young people through its mentoring programme since 2011. During this time, we’ve seen a huge community of mentors from across the UK’s creative industries come together to support nearly 2,000 underrepresented young people to pursue higher education, creativity and careers.
As the Merseyside Mentoring Officer, you will work to recruit, match and support mentoring pairs across Merseyside. This is a busy, fun, and super rewarding role where you’ll get to work independently while being supported by the Mentoring Manager, your Mentoring team colleagues, and the wider Arts Emergency team around the country.
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience working with young people aged 16-18
- Experience of programme delivery in a related field (e.g. youth work, arts and culture, education)
- Knowledge of the context and issues affecting young people in Merseyside
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
- Good presentation skills and confident at public speaking
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Creative thinking - ability to recognise and capitalise on value-added opportunities for mentors and mentees
- Capability in using standard office programmes, web-based apps, and databases
Personal qualities
- Commitment to upholding Arts Emergency’s values of being bold, optimistic, and community-led
- Passionate and driven to make a positive impact on the world
- Always learning: a self-starter, motivated, eager to learn
- Self-disciplined to work independently and communicate proactively with the wider team
Key Tasks
- Recruit and maintain a network of volunteer mentors, in collaboration with the wider Mentoring and Arts Emergency team
- Organise mentor training events and carry out necessary safeguarding measures, including enhanced checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for volunteers
- Promote the mentoring programme with schools, colleges, and other referral partners
- Manage existing relationships and develop new ones with schools, colleges, and other referral partners
- Manage application and onboarding processes effectively
- Ensure the best possible mentor matches for young people and provide high-quality support throughout their mentoring relationship
- Monitor the programme and share updates proactively with the Mentoring Manager, including reviewing and responding to mentor reports
- Curate monthly newsletters, sharing opportunities with Merseyside-based mentees
The role can be home or office based, or hybrid. Arts Emergency’s head office is in London and Manchester. We also have access to Spaces offices around the country which can be used by all staff if an office space is needed outside these areas - including a co-working space off Wood Street in Liverpool city centre. Regular travel across Merseyside is essential as part of programme delivery.
To apply:
1. visit the Arts Emergency website
2. download and read the Job Pack thoroughly
3. follow the instructions on how to apply stated in this document
4. Deadline to apply: 29 July 2024, 10am
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Nobody should be left out of learning. That’s why we are supporting a fabulous criminal justice organisation with a Reading and Learning Facilitator role in HMP Lincoln.
Our client works with His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) providing peer-led programmes at a number of prisons throughout the UK. Working closely with each prison and their staff, people in prison, as well as other volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of a prison-based reading and numeracy programme, which maximises opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
Our client welcomes job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. This role requires prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
To discuss the role further and to receive the full job description please reach out to George Cook at Prospectus.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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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!
About the Project:
Another Way is a bespoke project that specifically targets young people between the ages of 14 and 21 who are involved in or affected by criminal exploitation/or serious youth violence and those who are at serious risk of becoming involved. The key deliverable is the late-night sessions from 9pm to 12am+ where we provide a safe space at a time when young people are typically at most risk. The service provides young people with a platform to build positive relationships, engage in a range of positive activities, cook and eat together and access educational and employment pathways.
About Us:
The Harrow Club is a community-based youth organisation committed to offering innovative, accessible, and high-quality opportunities that enable young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to maximise their life chances.
Job Purpose/Main Tasks:
▪ You will be responsible for managing and developing our suite of programs aimed at reducing youth violence where we operate.
▪ You will lead a team who will engage individuals at risk through a late-night safe-space provision, detached street work and other interventions alongside referral routes created with other agencies.
▪ You will be responsible for managing this high-risk project as safely as possible working closely with, and supported by, the leadership team.
▪ You are able to build relationships with other local partners and community services to gain knowledge of target areas.
▪ You are able to attend external meetings and stakeholder events to promote the work of the programme and foster opportunities for collaboration and further development.
▪ You will provide regular updates from the program for both internal and external audiences. Regular meetings will take place with key keyholders such as the police, gang units, community teams and others.
▪ You will be responsible for the recording, monitoring and evaluation of the work within the prescribed framework.
▪ You will coordinate and undertake training, team meetings, supervision and staff appraisals.
▪ Other duties commensurate with the post and the needs of the organisation.
▪ - Serve as an integral member of the safeguarding team, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals.
▪ - Assist in the development and implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices, aligning with local regulations and best practices.
▪ - Stay informed on current safeguarding issues and trends, providing training and guidance to staff and volunteers on safeguarding protocols.
Required Qualification and Experience:
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this role to ensure the safety and protection of all young individuals in our care.
- Strong and verifiable track-record of working with challenging and vulnerable young people.
- Strong and verifiable track-record of project managing high impact programmes.
- Strong and verifiable track-record of managing delivery teams successfully.
- Experience of community outreach working in a similar setting.
- Full UK Driving License.
Desirable qualifications and Experience:
- Mini-bus Driver’s Licence (MiDAS etc.).
- Educated to Degree Level.
- An awareness of current issues affecting the local communities in London.
Experience, Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
▪ Ability to work effectively with young people.
▪ Experience of working with young people who might be difficult to engage and demonstrate challenging behaviour.
▪ Effective communication skills particularly with young people but also with colleagues.
▪ Good interpersonal and teamworking skills.
▪ Ability to record, monitor and evaluate your work.
▪ Able to work well with confidential material and sensitive situations.
▪ Have an imaginative and enthusiastic approach.
▪ Reliable and conscientious approach to the work.
▪ Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement.
▪ Have a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised.
▪ Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments.
▪ Is confident with high levels of self-esteem.
▪ Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication.
▪ Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can-do attitude.
▪ Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour.
You are welcome to arrange an informal conversation about the role - please send over a CV and in your Covering Letter request this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sessional Worker- Various positions available
Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the skills, passion and energy to inspire and empower them? If yes, then you might be the perfect fit for our client’s Youth Worker roles in Burnt Oak, North London!
The aim of this amazing charity is to help improve the lives of young people in North London by providing a safe, fun, inclusive and nurturing space for them to grow in confidence, develop skills and build resilience. Do you want to use your artistic, sporting, creative, or media skills to change young people's lives? If you have a passion for supporting and developing young people, we want to hear from you!
Position: Sessional Worker- Various available
Location: Burnt Oak, North London.
Salary: £13.15 per hour and £15.12 per hour on Saturday evenings
Hours: Various hours available
About the role:
We are seeking people who can deliver engaging and fun activities for young people in various areas such as;
- Arts and Crafts
- Performing Arts
- Multimedia
- Climbing
- Sports
- Recreational/Youth Engagement
- Gym and Fitness
- Boxing & Martial Arts
- Cooking
- Health and well-being
- Hair & Beauty
You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating the activities, as well as building positive relationships with the participants. You will also need to follow the policies and procedures of the organisation and ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved.
About you:
To be successful in the role of Sessional Worker you will be a role model for young people and present a positive “can do” attitude
You will also need to bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Face-to-face activity delivery, working with young people both in groups and individually
- Experience in delivering a range of activities to young people within your specialist area
- Experience in supporting young people who are disaffected, underachieving, and/or have social/emotional barriers to participation
- Experience working in a team and alongside volunteers
- Understanding of issues affecting young people’s lives
- A willingness to work unsociable hours
About the organisation:
Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 6 days a week including school holidays, their vision ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.
Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
They very much welcome previous experience working as a Child and Youth Program Assistant, Assistant Youth Development Worker, Youth Worker, Child, and Youth Development, Youth Support Worker, Mental Health Youth Worker, Educational Youth Worker, Support worker Children, Young People, Youth Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, Residential Youth Worker, Child Care Worker, Gym teach, Sports, Fitness, Arts Teacher, Hair and Beauty Tutor, Martial Arts, Boxing, Climbing Instructor, Performing Arts Teacher, Arts and Crafts, Cooking Chef, #INDNFP etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Peatland Programme Communications and Engagement Lead
Salary: £31,500 per annum (£25,200 pro rata for 0.8 FTE)
Location: Newark- fully remote with occasional travel to Newark and rest of UK
Full Time: 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) or 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Permanent
Closing date for applications: 28 July 2024
First Interview: 6 August 2024
Second Interview: 12 August 2024
About You
The successful candidate will be employed by the IUCN UK Peatland Programme’s host organisation, The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. The new team member will be pivotal in the delivery of the Peatland Programme’s objectives to champion peatland values. They will have the level of knowledge and experience to drive forward and promote peatland restoration in the UK and be able to advocate the multiple benefits of peatlands through partnerships, strong science, sound policy and effective practice, and communication.
They are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Communications and Engagement Lead to drive and deliver the IUCN UK Peatland Programme’s communications activity to promote the benefits of healthy peatlands to a national audience. This will be done primarily through establishing and maintaining good relationships with external contacts and partners and using these networks to identify opportunities and to build the Programme’s reach. You will lead the production of communications materials through design and appropriate messaging, assist their advocacy work, and plan and deliver events such as online workshops and their annual conference.
They are looking for someone who is passionate about communicating peatlands to a wide audience and is creative and proactive in their approach. The peatland agenda has expanded exponentially over the last 10 years and you will need to be an excellent team player and networker to capture what is happening and communicate this to multiple partners and stakeholders. The Communications and Engagement Lead post is a standalone communications post within a small team (9 people) and your ability to quickly develop good relationships with partner organisations will be critical to your success in the role.
You will be lead on the delivery of the communications strand of the Peatland Programme’s activity. You should have experience of designing publications, creating digital content, newsletters, running stakeholder events and managing social media accounts. You will support the wider Peatland Programme team in networking, identifying opportunities for collaboration, as well as in the production of resources such as briefings and web content.
About our client
Our host organization are a federated movement of 46 charities, supported by a central charity, the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. Together they have 870,000 members, 38,000 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. They are at an exciting moment in their 110-year history, with the development of an ambitious new strategy, setting out a vision of nature in recovery, with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes creating wilder landscapes where people and nature thrive.
The Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, they are not judgemental and are inclusive. They want their people to be as diverse as nature, so they particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within their sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
Our client take Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please check their commitment statement to find out more.
As a Disability Confident employer, they are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let them know if you require any adjustments to make their recruitment process more accessible.
This role may be subject to a DBS check.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Tower Hamlets. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.
£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community and move towards greater independence by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. The position is in Tower Hamlets and consists of one high support building with 20 flats and two low support buildings with 20 lower support flats spread over two sites within close proximity.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a nighttime routine
Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and avoid personal debt
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc
Taking on shift leading responsibilities by coordinating and leading shifts in the absence of a manager
Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
For the full list please see our website
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
Experience working in mental health
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
You’ll bring experience of managing teams to perform at their best, understand the health and care landscape and the levers of influence. You might not have charity Chief Executive experience, but you’ll have experience of reporting to Boards, managing people, projects, and budgets.
You’ll be skilled at developing and maintaining partnerships and have experience of working with volunteers. You’ll have a passion for person-centred support and inclusion for the people of Islington, and you’ll be able to influence local providers and commissioners with residents at the heart of these negotiations.
Improved health and care outcomes for local residents
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Job title: CYP Schools Lead
Hours: 35 hours (Full-Time)
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2025, with the high likelihood of an additional year of funding
Salary: £31,556
Responsible to: Head of CYP Services
Location: Contractual base is Chorley. Meetings with schools will take place across Lancashire: Blackpool, Central and West Lancashire, North Lancashire and East Lancashire.
We’re looking for bold and caring people to join our Children and Young People’s team. We want people who have experience of engaging and working with children and young people in schools, ideally in Lancashire.
To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be confident, driven and have the ability to work autonomously. You will be open, hardworking, creative and able to quickly build rapport with young people and school staff.
You will have experience working with schools and colleges and understand the barriers some young people face to achieving good mental health and wellbeing. For the Lead and Senior Coordinator roles we are looking for someone with people and project management skills who are adept at building fruitful relationships.
This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind as our children and young people’s services are growing, enabling us to reach and support more people. We want people who believe in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.
Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.
We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between xmas and new year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.
Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024)
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 5 August 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 August 2024 (Coordinators and Senior Coordinators) and Monday 19 August for the Schools Lead.
We're working towards a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible
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Prison Facilitator - HMP Lincoln
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £27,584
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Lincoln Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme at HMP Lincoln, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note that interviews for this role will be conducted on a rolling basis and once the post has been filled the vacancy will be closed.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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