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Ability to hold a case load and carry out support work within the local community being alert to the mental health needs of residents of Newham.
Provide support and signposting in various ways as agreed upon with the PCN and in a wider partnership. This may include (but is not exclusive):
Meeting patients face to face in informal and formal settings to encourage engagement
Work within the MDT of the PCN, taking actions as agreed by the Multi Disciplinary Teams and recording the outputs and outcomes appropriately
Provide individual patients support and signposting in a range of ways as agreed with the PCN and wider delivery partnership
Group facilitation Coaching, Building Trust, and Motivating people in their progress
Referrals to other mental health provision within the Borough of Newham
Direct, individual support to patients on a case-by-case basis and assessing pertinent signs (as trained)
Signposting to community services
Ongoing monitoring of risk to build a positive but sensitive attitude to caseload
Providing clarity to the MDT and people on their lists as to how different areas of their need are being addressed by the other provisions they are engaged with
Provide continuity and reassurance to the people on case load
Build resilience in the people on caseload and ensure themes are fed back into design, delivery, and the development of services
Provide feedback to the PCN team and upwards about the gaps in service provision as illustrated by the people they are working with
referrals should be done within 28 days of the mental health need being identified in line with guidance offered by the PCN
What does good look like for this role?
Goals will be agreed upon with you in collaboration with your line manager at Aston-Mansfield and with our lead partners Community Links MIND and ELFT The successful management of your respective caseload – strong initial assessment, action planning and goal setting, networking with relevant stakeholders, and active, engaging patients both face to face and remotely will be critical aspects of the role. Working with multiple agencies collaboratively that promotes patient welfare and outcomes whilst sharing learning and impact is essential in the role's success, as is inquisitiveness and confidence in the approach. Induction and training will be provided for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Church & Community Organiser is a crucial and exciting role that aims to utilise community organising as a means support mission in and amongst estate and low income communities in the parish of St Peter de Beauvoir Town.
This role has been enabled by a grant from the Hackney & Islington Programme as part of the Church of England’s Diocesan Investment Programme. The role includes oversight of a small budget awarded as part of the grant, and line management of a .4 FTE Operational Support Officer to be recruited following the successful appointment of the Church & Community Organiser role.
The successful candidate will utilise a community organising methodology to
- build relationships
- listen and discern existing community leadership and institutions on estates and among low income communities
- work to organise communities to overcome identified need whilst building relationships and a habit and culture of acting together to deliver agency, ownership, and change
- signpost to/create appropriate groups/spaces to meet identified need or to enable action to be taken together to deliver social and community change
- to create new worshipping opportunities and nurture disciples from low income communities
- create and devise mindful and prayerful spaces and worshipping activities in St Peter’s and in appropriate spaces in the community with the aim of launching a new worshipping community or service
Main Duties
- to oversee membership with and relationship to Citizens UK/Centre for Theology and Community or another recognised partner institution utilising community organising
- to undergo community organising training (if not done so already) in order to be able to train local leaders and congregation members in community organising
- to building relationships with and discern the spiritual and material needs of residents of estates and low income communities through a regular pattern of 121 conversations (on average 3 a day)
- to identify local leadership and institutions on estate and low income communities, and to help develop local leaders
- to convene small groups and local actions to discern and meet identified need to enable action to be taken together to deliver social and community change
- to listen actively via a programme of 121s with members of St Peter’s congregation (and Warm Welcome guests) especially those living in estate and low income communities to develop St Peter de Beauvoir’s ability to welcome and develop agency of guests and worshippers from estate and low income communities
- to create spaces and opportunities to meet spiritual needs of residents of estates and low income communities through creation of prayer spaces, worshipping opportunities and new services/worshipping communities, in addition to signposting to existing services and activities currently taking place at St. Peter’s.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Experience of setting up a new or consolidating an existing project
- Experience of working with and developing the leadership potential of volunteers
- Experience of working with different faith communities, as well as those of no religious faith
- Experience of risk taking to create a project/ situation/event that illustrates your values
- A working knowledge and good understanding of St Peter de Beauvoir and its communities (or a similar community and clear desire to do so locally)
- Ability to inspire, motivate and lead (particularly people who are different than you)
- Ability to organise yourself and others and to work responsibly in an unstructured environment
- Ability to use imaginative strategies to help improve disadvantaged communities
- Ability to plan and organise under pressure
- Ability to work with and relate to all types of people
- Ability to teach and facilitate workshops
- Ability to develop the potential of others
- A passion for justice, and the role of church communities in achieving justice for all at a local level, especially amongst those from marginalised communities
Desirable:
- A demonstrable track record of successful Community Organising
- Experience of carrying out a power analysis and using the results to initiate new relationships
- Experience of successful fundraising
- Clear evidence of campaigns won
- Financial management skills including ability to set and manage a budget
The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 part 1(1-3) applies to this post.
The post is restricted to practicing Christians as leading prayer and devising opportunities for prayer are part of the responsibilities of this role.
The Community Organiser will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. The above list of tasks is not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to change, which will be done in discussion with the post holder and line manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Age UK's Telephone Friendship Service is recruiting for Assessment Coordinators to join our dedicated team!
We crucially support thousands of matches between older people and trained volunteers, who together enjoy a regular weekly telephone chat. Our service makes a huge difference to the lives of older people who are lonely and isolated - giving them a chance to make a new friend from the comfort of their home.
As Assessment Coordinator, the successful candidate will play a vital role supporting older people through the initial stages of the service, ensuring processes run safely and efficiently.
We support older people all over the UK - so you'll need to be comfortable spending a lot of time on the phone and communicating by email - and have excellent conversational and customer service skills. You'll also need to be passionate about supporting older people and have a good understanding of older people's needs.
This role can either be based at our office in Blackpool, or in Ashburton Devon. We offer a hybrid model of home and office based-working, so you will need to be within a reasonable distance of either the Blackpool or Ashburton office and be willing to travel there regularly. As a guide, the team currently work from the office once or twice a week but please be aware this could increase.
You will work a 35-hour working week, 5 days out of 7 with start and end times between 8am and 6pm. It will include weekend and bank holiday shifts, which will be arranged on a rota basis.
We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals to join our friendly and supportive Friendship team - if this sounds like you, please apply for immediate consideration.
Please ensure that you submit a cover letter with your application.
Must haves:
* Excellent communication skills
* Confident and friendly telephone manner
* A passion for supporting older people
* The ability to work flexibly
* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office
* Ability to manage a busy workload
* A commitment to promoting equality and diversity
* Being a positive team player
Great to haves:
* An understanding of older people's issues
* Knowledge of safeguarding issues
* Experience of working with older people over the phone
* An understanding of mental health issues
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
This role description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this role description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK. It is a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £10.5m.
We are looking for an Academic Representation and Communities Coordinator who will help us develop and motivate 1000’s of volunteers in their role as Student Academic Leaders at a global top 10 university.
We’re looking a candidate who is passionate about developing an empowered community of leaders who are ready to represent their fellow students to bring about change at UCL.
We are on a journey to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world and we want you to join us on that mission.
The role is a full-time and permanent contract.
Job description
The post holder will train, onboard and develop developing 1000’s of volunteers in their role as Academic Representatives. The role will provide support for our Academic Reps, to ensure they are empowered to bring about change at UCL that improves the lives of students. You’ll help our volunteers recognise the transferable skills they’ve gained, continue their leadership journeys and enhance their career prospects. The role holder will liaise with our Departmental Societies Team in the creation of ‘Departmental Hubs’ within the University which have a focus on representation, community building and community volunteering.
Knowledge and experience you can bring to the role:
- Previous experience of developing volunteers and delivering training.
- Experience of event management and communications.
- Knowledge and understanding of membership led organisations.
- Awareness of current issues and themes in Higher Education and Students’ Unions.
Skills you can bring to the role:
- Enthusiasm and a can do, problem solving attitude.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present information clearly to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to engage with others in an approachable and inclusive manner.
How to apply
Please click Apply to be taken to our application form on our website.
Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying.
Interviews will take place on Monday 16 September, 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Tramway Museum Society is looking for a strong, resilient and inspiring person to deliver our long-term vision and secure the future of our Museum for future generations. You will work closely with our Board of Directors, and lead and work with our Senior Management Team to achieve the very best outcomes for the Society, our members and our audiences.
Commercial acumen will be essential, as will the ability to work with a wide range of people including both paid and volunteer staff. You will need to understand and respect the membership structure of the Society and the benefits of that structure.
The new Chief Executive Officer and Museum Director must be able to work on site at the Museum for the majority of the time and have a very visible presence to our volunteers, staff and visitors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Administration Support Assistant
Salary: £17,850 for 3.5 days per week (FTE £25,500)
Contract type: Fixed term until March 2027 / Working hours: Part time
Location: Taunton TA1 5AW - With opportunities for hybrid working
The Administrative Support Assistant will work with the Engagement Team for 1 day per week to ensure important ongoing administrative and business tasks and supporting the team to deliver face to face and digital events, engagement, communications and volunteer support.
The Administration Support Assistant will also work for Somerset Environmental Records Centre Team (SERC) for 2.5 days per week to support with the data flow process, managing data uploads and enquiries from customers.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Responsibility 1: Data Support
- Supporting SERC Manager and team with updating the SERC website, particularly regarding SWT event advertising.
- Monitoring of SERC email accounts and coming up with a system to coordinate the inboxes together and reduce our carbon emissions.
- Contributing to the SERC team’s production of protocols for the management of data, to ensure the integrity of data.
- Assisting the team in coming up with an online filing system and digitising paper records, particularly Local Wildlife Site files.
- Assisting with the timely and accurate flow of data into the species database. Moving casual and consultancy data submissions from emails into the data entry filing systems.
- Editing and manipulating Excel Spreadsheets of species records and entering them into Recorder and the Online Recording System.
- Extracting data from recorder and other systems where trained and assisting with programmes such as digitising Local Wildlife Site (LWS) site files and LWS reviews and the review and updating of the Somerset State of Nature report.
- Taking opportunities to develop own skills and those of others in the team (including volunteers) by work shadowing, attending events and other training courses.
Responsibility 2: Volunteer & Communications Support
Provide outstanding and consistent administrative support for Engagement Team colleagues by:
- Working closely with the Volunteering and Community Support Officer to support advertising, onboarding and general administration of volunteering and community activities.
- Monitoring and responding to the volunteer and event email enquiries - processing, recording and forwarding as required.
- Ensuring the volunteer pages on the website and social media are updated to show volunteer vacancies and volunteer role descriptions.
- Listing engagement events on the SWT website, Eventbrite?and quarterly newsletter
- Being responsible for bookings and procurements for events and training opportunities, both in person and online, when required (booking venues, reminders, refreshments, background tech etc)
- Recording volunteer hours and supplying this data to support funding bid writing and reporting.
- Supporting volunteer recognition by working with staff where necessary to celebrate individual achievement and recognise milestones.
- Being responsible for volunteer post including pin badges and retirement letters.
- Working with the membership team to ensure that volunteer records are up to date and in line with prevailing GDPR and Data Protection legislation, including annual data check.
- Inputting engagement team data into spreadsheets and our CRM system. (inc. data entry to Raisers Edge)?
Responsibility 3: General Administrative Duties
Provide accurate and timely support by:
- Supporting with the review of policies, procedures and forms as and when required.
- Ensuring the Trust’s Health and Safety policies and procedures are effectively implemented.
- Attending internal and external meetings, preparing agendas and minutes.
- Being proactive with other administrative tasks as required.
- Administrating postage - addressing, distributing and preparing letters for posting including using a franking machine.
- Ordering stock.
- Ensuring staff have availability of correct uniform and liaising with the PCR business administrator to order new uniform,
- Providing administrative support to the staff within the engagement team and SERC
- Booking rooms using our online calendar booking system.
Additional benefits of working for the Somerset Wildlife Trust include:
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance
- An annual professional institution subscription
- Flexible and agile working
- Wellbeing support - EAP, wellbeing champions
- Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
- Paid volunteer days
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities
- Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays) pro rata
- Active staff social events
The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate.
Closing date: Sunday 15 September 2024
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
No agencies please.
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Operations
On-site at Glass Door Night shelter venues in the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham or Wandsworth
20 October 2024 to late April 2025
Shifts from 6:45pm or 9:45pm to 7.15am (plus additional time if allocated driver). Hours and days of work will vary according to the needs of the service.
We are looking to recruit exceptional individuals with an open, collaborative style and a practical, can-do approach to provide a vital nightly service for our guests as Overnight Project Workers.
We value diversity and welcome all, in particular those with life experience and lived experience.
While experience of working within the homelessness sector or with similarly vulnerable people would be desirable, an understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness and working in a compassionate and flexible manner is more important and essential.
Flexibility is required, as you will be working a shift rota that will include weekends and public holidays. Due to the vulnerable group you will be working with, you will be asked to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our safeguarding measures prior to appointment.
Please note:
Some of our Overnight Project Workers are required to have a driving licence and be able to drive a manual vehicle.
However, this post also is still suitable for those that want a non-driving role.
On each shift, one of the two Overnight Project Workers will be an allocated driver and is expected to drive the van back to its local base in Fulham or Wandsworth, depending on the shelter circuit. The allocated driver for the shift will receive an additional hour of pay for this task.
What you will do as part of our team
The Overnight Project Worker is responsible for the following:
Job spec
- Maintaining a friendly, supportive environment and cultivating positive relationships with guests, colleagues, and volunteers.
- Following best practice procedures for the security and safety of the guests and volunteers.
- Diffusing difficult or dangerous situations and summon assistance when necessary. Training will be provided. Writing regular shift reports using the In-Form client relationship platform.
- Carrying out regular checks around the shelter, checking conditions of all areas.
- Ensuring that the van is loaded correctly with shelter provisions and that no Glass Door belongings are left on site.
- Adhering to Glass Door’s operational and health & safety policies in all aspects of your work. Maintaining clear lines of communication with your colleagues including the Night Shelter Manager, Caseworkers, and the Operations Manager.
- Ensuring cleaning protocols are followed and implemented.
- Undertaking any other duties to aid the good running of the project, as required by the Shelter Manager or Operations Manager.
- Accurately reporting observations, interactions, concerns and actions with guests to their caseworker using written reports.
- Setting up and help serve a simple breakfast for guests in the morning
- Ensuring all guests are woken from 6am onwards and leave the building by 7am
- Flexibility is required, as you will be working a shift rota that includes weekends and public holidays.
On occasions you will also be expected to attend training, team meetings and other activities as required. The allocated driver is expected to drive the van back to its allocated base at the end of the shift to which an additional hour of pay applies for this task.
Person Spec
Essential
- Commitment to providing an excellent service and to interact with shelter guests in a positive and respectful manner.
- Ability to work as part of a team and be a supportive team member. Confidence in dealing with challenging behaviour.
- Good written and verbal communications skills. Ability to carry out manual handling tasks.
- Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities.
- Driver shifts only: Valid driver’s license and willingness to driver the shelter van
Desirable
- Experience working within the homelessness sector or with similarly vulnerable people.
- Ability to speak additional languages including but not limited to Polish, Romanian, Arabic, Spanish, French, Bulgarian, Russian or Tigrinya.
- Lived experience of homelessness.
- An understanding and value of trauma informed care.
- Relevant training certificates (First aid, health & safety, fire Safety, conflict de-escalation).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Customer Service and Administration Officer
Hours: 28 to 35 hours per week
Starting salary: £25,767 (pro rata)
Location: Contractual base is our office in Chorley.
Contract: fixed term for a minimum of 12 months (potentially longer dependent on funding)
Do you want to join an organisation who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for Lancashire communities?
We’re looking for a bold and caring person to join Lancashire Mind in a new role: Customer Service and Administration Officer. You will support our range of services with administration support and provide vital customer service support to those contacting Lancashire Mind.
To succeed in the role, you will need excellent administration skills and be highly proficient in Microsoft Office and using databases. You will be warm and friendly with excellent customer service skills, often with people who may be in distress due to their mental health.
You will be flexible and adaptable with excellent time management and organisational skills. This is an exciting time as Lancashire Mind is growing and we want someone who believes 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 23 September
Interviews will be held on 1 October
Registered Charity Number 1081427
Registered Company Number 3888655
Lancashire Mind
We're working towards a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Citizens Advice Elmbridge West
We are based in the town centre of Walton on Thames, with easy access to Walton railway station. We are members of the National Association of Citizens Advice and hold the AQS Quality Mark for Generalist Advice and are approved by the Financial Conduct Authority for Debt Casework.
We value diversity and aim to develop a team of trustees, staff and volunteers who reflect the community we serve. We are committed to putting the community at the heart of everything and we do so we can help anyone in the area to find a way forward.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone with great interpersonal skills and an advice background, to manage our advice services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of advice services including oversight of training, supervising the quality of advice given and managing the performance of staff and volunteers. This busy and varied role will rely on your ability to bring out the best in the team as well as to ensure the highest quality of advice across our many and varied projects.,
You will be part of the Senior Management Team, inputting into the running of the office. You will ensure new initiatives are implemented smoothly and that volunteers, staff and supervisors are appropriately supported and developed.
What we give our staff
- Fantastic opportunities to develop a career in the voluntary sector
- Excellent training opportunities
- An organisation that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity, and flexibility.
- A pension scheme with an employer contribution of 6%
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WECare Worldwide is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven self-starter to join the Fundraising team!
Founded by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes, WECare's mission is to bring top-notch veterinary care to less fortunate animals around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. With 75% of the globe’s dog population lacking access to healthcare, we’re here to change that—and we need your help to make it happen!
Role: Fundraising Officer
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Key relationships: CEO, Marketing Manager
Location: Remote
Start Date: September 2024
Length of contract: Unlimited
What You'll Be Doing:
As our Fundraising Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to drive our fundraising efforts and ensure the charity's continued growth and sustainability. Continue reading to find out more.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy Development
- Assist in creating, implementing, and refining a comprehensive fundraising plan.
- Regularly contribute to the development of the organisational fundraising strategy, with a specific focus on individual donors and new fundraising opportunities.
- Stay current with fundraising opportunities and best practices, recommending changes in WECare's funding strategies to ensure continuous improvement and growth.
- Donor Engagement and Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and potential supporters.
- Support donor stewardship initiatives for all types of supporters, including individuals, corporate, major, and legacy donations, ensuring ongoing engagement, retention, and growth.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement donor journeys that encourage long-term support from individuals and ensure high-quality ongoing communication with potential and existing donors.
- Ensure all individual donations are processed efficiently and supporters are thanked in a timely manner, maintaining a positive relationship that leads to increased donor retention.
Digital Fundraising
- Assist in driving online fundraising initiatives, including managing crowdfunding efforts and coordinating social media appeals.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure the charity's website is updated with the latest fundraising activities and donation options, maintaining a dynamic and engaging online presence.
Trusts and foundations
- Support the Head of Fundraising with research and identification of grant opportunities relevant to WECare.
- Collaborate in preparing and submitting grant applications to trusts and foundations, including checking monitoring data, proofreading reports, and ensuring timely submission.
- Work with the team to implement corporate fundraising policies, ensuring that WECare can respond appropriately to fundraising approaches by companies.
Community Fundraising and Event Planning
- Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising and the team to create and implement a comprehensive Community Fundraising Strategy.
- Plan, organise, and execute a diverse range of fundraising events, including supporter dinners, challenge events like the Great North Run, charity walks, auctions, and community fairs.
- Expand local support networks in both Sri Lanka and the UK.
- Organise occasional engagement events for supporters, further strengthening relationships and encouraging continued financial support.
- Coordinate with volunteers and staff to ensure seamless event execution and the achievement of fundraising targets.
- Manage and steward Challenge event (Great North Run) fundraisers through the WhatsApp group chat, fostering a supportive and motivated network.
- Work closely with the broader team to develop a Volunteer Fundraising Strategy.
Data Management and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of all fundraising activities, monitor income, and donor information on the charity database.
- Assist in developing and managing the new CRM system, including setting up and integrating a comprehensive database CRM platform and Mailchimp for effective donor communication and management.
- Ensure donor data is meticulously maintained, supporting the use of CRM tools to manage donor relationships effectively, including ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Contribute to the refinement and thorough documentation of new digital processes such as the Sponsor a Dog (SPAD) programme, ensuring clear guidelines and streamlined operations across all initiatives.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who’s not just passionate about our mission but also brings a can-do attitude and a bit of flair. You should be experienced in fundraising, event planning, and donor management, with a solid understanding of data protection regulations (we like to keep things safe and sound). You’re great with words, can whip up persuasive content in no time, and know your way around a CRM and platforms like Mailchimp.
But more than anything, we’re looking for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, dive into the world of charity work, and make a real difference in the lives of street dogs around the world and the communities that care for them.
Skills and Experience:
- Excellent communication and administration skills.
- Experience in organising fundraising events.
- Experience working at a charity or other non-profit organisation.
- Experience in developing fundraising materials.
- Experience using a donor management database/CRM
- Experience in building strong and effective relationships with existing donors and potential supporters.
- Ability to write persuasive content to encourage support.
- High standard of computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, databases).
- Understanding of fundraising from trusts and foundations.
- Understanding of data protection regulations.
- Competence using e-newsletter platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about the mission of WECare and committed to making a difference.
- Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to exceptional supporter care
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a passionate, dedicated team that knows how to work hard and have fun while doing it. Plus, you’ll be making a direct impact on the well-being of countless animals. What’s not to love?
If you’re ready to bring your fundraising skills to a cause that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help us change the world—one paw at a time!
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
WECare is a vet and nurse run charity providing high standard veterinary care to the millions of roaming dogs in Sri Lanka in need of vet care.
We are seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer, who will focus on ensuring that the organisation continues to make a substantial impact in addressing uncorrected refractive error and driving forward better more equitable primary eye health globally. The CEO will lead the management of the organisation; playing a critical role in the overall leadership and management of Vision Action and will be vital in securing the future success of the organisation. Vision Action is in an exciting period, with a new strategy to 2030 that the new CEO will play a pivotal role in. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader who shares Vision Action’s ambition and who is inspired by the opportunity to help shape the future of the organisation and the people it serves. The priority is to raise awareness of the Charity with key stakeholders, lead all fundraising and external communications and ensure programme excellence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Member Engagement Officer to guarantee outstanding service delivery for our diverse range of member committees and groups.
Through taking a lead on formalising operations, the role holders will ensure compliance with governance requirements and legislation, alongside innovation and continuous improvement in service provision for the benefit of our members.
Successful execution of the role relies on the highest degree of professionalism when liaising with high-profile external stakeholders such as Trustees, committee and group Chairs, and equally with staff across the matrix in IChemE.
Through providing the highest quality of professionalism and service delivery, they will be key contributors to achieving IChemE’s strategic goal of supporting a vibrant and thriving profession.
Located at IChemE’s Head Office in Rugby, these roles will work seamlessly with other teams across the institution, with our member groups and committees, and with other external stakeholders to achieve exceptional service delivery and standards.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ID: 1255 National Youth Practice Development Lead
Salary:
- starting at £41,723 FTE per annum, rising to £45,782
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Home Based
This role is national and require flexibility and regular travel with some overnight stays.
Hours: part or full-time (22.2 - 37 hours per week).
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
Family Action is a registered charity, building stronger families since 1869. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 200 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants. We transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate, and motivated leader to join us on our journey to develop and embed our youth services across the organisation.
The post holder will hold a strategic leadership role for Youth Practice within Family Action and will lead on the development of an inclusive youth model.
This is a national role, which will support the implementation and ongoing development of our existing and new youth services, across the organisation. We are looking for an individual with sound knowledge of the youth framework, a dynamic individual, with a creative approach, who can drive and lead change and effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels with key stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities:
· Lead the development of youth services in the organisation.
- Ensure youth participation at Family Action is at the core of the service delivery, ensuring young people voices support and shape organisational planning.
- Contribute towards developing policies and procedures for the organisations youth services, ensuring they are translated into practice with support and training.
- Contribute towards implementing identified practice improvements to drive high quality and performance.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· Professional and relevant youth qualification (Youth Work Degree). JNC Professional Youth Work Status.
· Significant, professional experience of effective delivery and management practices in children’s and young people’s settings.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· Complete the Application Form and send tosubmission inbox 27 (details on the advert document below)
· Closing Date: Monday 9th September at 9:00am
· To learn more about Family Action: Recruitment Pack (accessible via our website)
The process will involve two interviews of which one will be with young people’s panel.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from 18th – 30th September 2024 virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email Sue Rogers. (details on the advert document below)
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.
* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
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Who are we looking for to join #TeamGMYN?
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Programme Coordinator to lead our programme for care leavers in Bolton. The programme funded by The Albert Gubay Foundation is in its second year of providing much needed support for care leavers to aide their transition to adulthood.
The activities provide individuals with opportunities to develop essential life skills, increase their wellbeing and create new support networks.
The programme will help individuals to build new friendships, develop aspirations and gain access to a supportive worker who they can approach for advice and guidance.
We are looking for a Programme Coordinator that can be a flexible and committed team player. In return you will have the chance to have creative ownership of this programme, bringing your own skills and ideas to make it an amazing experience for young people to be involved in.
In this role, you will need to be confident in inspiring and engaging care leavers and be able to develop positive partnerships with various stakeholders.
The main activities delivered through this programme include:
- Life skills workshops such as cooking, budgeting, travel training.
- Creative/outdoor activities such as music, cooking, drama, art, sport etc.
- One-to-one support to provide bespoke guidance so young people can overcome barriers to access education, employment and training opportunities.
A key part of the role will be promoting the programme to stakeholders and working to recruit young people. The successful candidate will integrate themselves within the Bolton Leaving Care Service to ensure we receive referrals for the programme.
Key responsibilities
- To develop effective relationship with care leavers.
- To deliver positive life skills, wellbeing and employability focussed activities enabling young people to develop key skills and experiences.
- To deliver one-to-one sessions with young people to support development and progression towards education, employment and training opportunities.
- To promote the programme to key stakeholders.
- To develop close working relationships with referral agencies such statutory services, voluntary organisations, and colleges.
- To monitor and report on programme outputs and outcomes using GMYN’s programme management database.
- To ensure that all participants and staff are safeguarded and that all activities are delivered safely.
- To effectively project manage the programme, ensuring that all planning, budgeting, recording, and reporting is up to date.
- To ensure that all activities are youth led and youth voice embedded in the programme.
- To conduct administrative tasks related to the role including internal and external communications, programme planning and data inputting.
- To perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that contribute to the organisations overall aims and objectives.
- To undertake training and development as agreed with line manager.
- You’ve written this as one-one further up, so just needs to be one or the other.
For further infomation on the role, the personal specification and GMYN more widely, please download our job pack, available on this page. This provides all the information on how to apply and more details regarding the role.
Thank you for showing an interest in joining GMYN!
You can apply via this webpage or alternatively, you can send an audio application if you prefer. If you send audio, please ensure that the answers are no longer than 2 minutes.
Please ensure you send your cv and answer the application questions. The personal specification is shown in the job pack attached to this page.
While we acknowledge that candidates might use AI to write their applications, we prefer to hear from their authentic selves.
At GMYN, our vision is #YoungPeopleCan, and our goal is that young people are safe, heard, and capable of great things.
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At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Trust Fundraiser to join our team.
You'll sit within our Philanthropy team, working on charitable trusts and foundations who generally give up to £30,000, working with a portfolio of approximately 75 active trusts and foundations. You'll research, identify and drive forward new income opportunities, maintaining relationship with existing donors and ensure our supporters have an excellent experience.
You'll deliver high quality, written application and reports to trusts and foundations, in line with funder deadlines, keeping in touch with donors and prospects via phone, virtually and face to face. You'll match potential donors with projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach.
This is an exciting time to join a high-performing and experienced team, with the Philanthropy team consistently bringing in over half of our voluntary income.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Ability to manage a task or project from conception to completion and meet deadlines.
- Ability to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively to generate income in line with the organisational strategy.
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.