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A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Award Winning fundraising team, to join us as a Face to Face Fundraiser. At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals and to make our hospital feel just like home.
We’re looking for an ambitious, experienced, target driven Face to Face fundraiser to join our fast-paced team. You will have strong experience in communicating and building relationships in a face to face capacity, as well as empathising, motivating and persuading members of the public to support our charity.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have previous experience in a sales or fundraising acquisition role
- Be self-motivated, independent, and target-driven
- Possess a natural confidence in talking to people and encouraging their support, as well as strong personal resilience and experience in objection handling
- Be able to work on their own for significant periods of time, as well as acting as an effective and engaged team-player.
- Have excellent communication skills - be friendly, approachable and engaging, as well as possess strong persuasive and negotiation skills and the ability to communicate and respond sensitively to information provided by members of the Public.
- Have responsibility for ensuring all acquisition activities comply in full with Data Protection (GDPR) legislation and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice.
- Be a driver with a full clean driving license, and own a car preferable
What we offer:
- Flexitime
- Additional leave
- Sick pay
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Paid volunteer time
- Company events
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries and will therefore require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Description and Person Specification and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
The closing date for return of applications is Tuesday 12th November. Interviews will be held in Birmingham on Friday 22nd November 2024.
Please ensure to submit a cover letter with your application.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Amplifying the voice of the Cannington Shaw Heritage Skills Academy
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Groundwork as Digital Media Officer at Cannington Shaw Heritage Skills Academy, where you'll be at the heart of our mission to preserve and promote heritage skills. We are seeking someone with creativity and passion who will help us reach new audiences and inspire the next generation.
At it’s height, Cannington Shaw was the largest glass bottle maker in the world. All that now remains is the # 7 Bottle Shop – a fine example of what was once one of the first regenerative tank furnaces in the world. Derelict since closure of the works in the 1980s, it is now badly overgrown, with considerable structural deterioration. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, Grade II Listed, and on the Heritage at Risk Register since 2002.
In the ownership of the Cannington Shaw Preservation Trust, the site is about to undergo a transformation as the first phase in restoring the building begins thanks to a £1.3m grant from the St Helens Town Deal.
A partner in the process, Groundwork Cheshire Lancs & Merseyside are leading on a project to develop and deliver a Heritage Skills Academy that aims to link the opportunities presented by the conservation and restoration of the building with local people wishing to develop their skills – with a particular focus on heritage construction skills.
This role is designed to provide practical hands on experience of working on a live heritage project, allowing the successful applicant to develop their experience of partnership working, – as well as a wide range of heritage skills, crafts and techniques.
What We're Looking For
A Creative Spark: A passion for crafting compelling content that tells our story.
Excellent Communication: The ability to convey our message clearly and effectively.
Digital Savvy: A strong understanding of social media and digital marketing.
A Great Mindset: A good work ethic and a willingness to learn and adapt to the everchanging digital landscape.
If you think you've got what we're looking for, we'd like to hear from you.
How To Apply
For the full job description and person specification and details on how to apply, please visit our website.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Independent Prescriber
Location: Sheffield, S3 8UG
Salary: £40,440 - £58,190 per annum
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Their vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
They have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year their services support around 125,000 people.
The Role
Are you a Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and a passion for delivering evidence-based treatments and interventions in Substance Misuse?
They are seeking dedicated professionals like you to join their team in Sheffield and make a meaningful impact on people's lives.
Skills and Qualifications
- · Independent Prescriber qualification
- · RCGP Qualifications Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards)
- · First-level registered general, psychiatric nurse or registered pharmacist
Why Join Them?
At the organisation their Independent Prescribers are essential in implementing good clinical practices and pharmacological/health interventions. When you become a part of their team, you'll benefit from:
- · Work/Life Balance: Flexible working hours to suit your needs.
- · Clinical Support: Regular clinical supervision, appraisal, and revalidation support.
- · Professional Growth: Generous CPD time to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- · Leave Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year's service).
- · Team Collaboration: Work alongside skilled doctors, psychologists, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrators.
- · Impactful Work: Provide tailored support to service users in an efficient, safe, and effective way.
Benefits
- · Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
- · Annual leave purchase scheme
- · Enhanced occupational sick pay
- · Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
- · Death in service benefit
- · Free Will writing
- · Eyecare vouchers
- · Blue light card discount
- · Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
- · Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
- · Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
- · Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join the Hampshire & Isle of Wight team working 37.5 hours per week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
You are able to work a hybrid with 3 days working from the office in Southampton and 2 days working from home.
As a Caseworker you will:
- Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime who accept ongoing support, which will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users
- Work alongside and oversee the casework management of a small number of volunteer supporters
- Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the VS service offer and options for victims and survivors
- Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contribute to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes
- Working as part of a team with staff and the volunteer team to provide a seamless service to clients
You will need:
- Understanding of the impact of crime on victims such as sexual violence, hate crime and anti-social behaviour
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s)
- Ability to balance competing needs and priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
- Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
- Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management
- Ability to use generic IT applications competently.
- A driving license and access to a vehicle as this is considered an essential requirement as this role involves regular travel
- Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Thank you!
Job Advert: Head of Major Gifts, Fundraising Team, Wonderseekers
Job details
Hours: 37.5 per week. Flexibility will be considered working a minimum of 33.75 hours per week / 0.9 full time equivalent. Salary and pay will be adjusted accordingly.
Work pattern: Weekdays, exact work pattern flexible and can be discussed at interview
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experience (equivalent to £36,000-£40,500 based on 0.9 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Line manager: Director of Fundraising, Fundraising Team
Responsible for: Trusts & Foundations (T&F) Managers and freelance T&F Fundraisers
Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays. Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post holder is not expected to work bank and public holidays.
Location: Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh with regular attendance at Winchester Science Centre, Winchester
Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, free parking, pension contribution, inflationary pay rise and more.
Application deadline: Tuesday 12 November 9am
Interviews: Provisionally 19 and 20 November
Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat or have any questions about the role before applying (see our website for email address)
The Role
To deliver on our new strategy and exciting capital and activity Masterplan, Wonderseekers is growing its Fundraising Team. The Head of Major Gifts is a pivotal new role within this team: working closely with the Director of Fundraising and managing a small team of experienced Trusts & Foundations (T&F) fundraisers, to achieve an initial target of circa £3.5 million within the next two years.
Accomplished at assimilating and interpreting complex information to craft compelling, high-level funding proposals, the post holder will lead and coordinate project fundraising campaigns to achieve the individual project targets, ensuring the highest quality of funding approach and donor stewardship across the Major Gifts Team.
In addition to managing and supporting the in-house T&F Managers and freelance T&F fundraisers to secure five and six figure grants, the post holder will develop and manage their own portfolio of major T&Fs and high net worth individual (HNWI) donors contributing circa £1 million towards the overall initial target. Working with the Director of Fundraising, they will play a lead role in establishing a strong and loyal major donor base of organisations and HNWI for the Charity in anticipation of future funding needs.
The post holder will have impeccable interpersonal and presentation skills and be comfortable representing the Charity and engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders at the highest level.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior fundraiser to become an influential member of the Charity’s Leadership Team. Following achievement of the initial target, the Head of Major Gifts will play a strategic role in designing and implementing future fundraising campaigns (for “business as usual” and special projects) to support the Charity’s strategic plan and maximise its social impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Charity to achieve its strategic goals by generating the fundraising income required to deliver core activity and development works
- Be an active member of the organisation’s Leadership Team, attending strategic planning sessions to keep abreast of the Charity’s future projects pipeline, identify funding opportunities and help colleagues to understand and support the fundraising process
- Deputise for the Director of Fundraising as required
- Lead and coordinate agreed fundraising campaigns, including developing project cases for support, researching/building funding pipelines and writing cultivation and stewardship plans
- Manage a personal portfolio of T&Fs and HNWIs, conducting research, developing and implementing bespoke cultivation plans, preparing and delivering high-level funding proposals and providing exceptional stewardship
- Manage and support the Major Gift Team, coordinating the team’s fundraising activity, ensuring that approaches, applications and stewardship are in line with fundraising regulations, the Charity’s Fundraising Promise, are of a consistently high quality and provide regular progress reports to the Director of Fundraising
- Work with the Director of Fundraising, other members of the Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and the Charity’s Volunteer Leaders to develop and grow a HNWI funding pipeline, conducting contact mapping and other research, producing briefing notes, working with senior stakeholders to develop and implement cultivation plans and organising information / cultivation events
- Work with the Head of Impact & Learning to plan and deliver project impact reports for funders
Person Specification:
Experience and Knowledge
- Experienced T&F fundraiser with a good working knowledge of the sector
- Experience of managing and cultivating T&F and HNWI prospects#
- Experience of securing and managing six and seven figure grants
- Expert bid writer
- Knowledge of logic / theory of change models, social impact and how to measure it
- Experienced people manager
- Experience of business planning and managing a budget
- Experience of working with senior internal / external stakeholders
- Knowledge of charity financial governance and gift management processes
- Knowledge of Donorfy or other fundraising CRM is desirable
Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to write clear, concise, accurate and persuasive funding applications
- Confident presenter / orator with the ability to pitch to an audience of senior stakeholders
- Ability to assimilate, analyse and interpret complex information
- Ability to review and critically analyse others’ work
- Systematic and tenacious researcher
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Good budgeting and data analysis skills
- Strategic thinker and goal-oriented with the ability to work efficiently to manage the funding pipeline, achieve targets and contribute to the achievement of strategic goals
- Proficient in Office 365
Ready to Apply?
When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal https://www.wonderseekers.charity/vacancies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
About Us
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats, and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London, including Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, and more.
We also manage other important public spaces such as Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens, making these iconic green spaces some of the most visited attractions in the UK, with 77 million visits annually.
We are now looking for a Public Programmes Coordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £32,666 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic educator with experience coordinating and delivering nature and heritage activities to join our team.
You’ll have the chance to develop and deliver a wide range of programmes, inspiring visitors to engage with the wildlife and heritage of our beautiful parks.
Working as part of an inclusive and supportive organisation, you’ll be able to grow your skills and make a real difference to the way people connect with nature.
So, if you are passionate about engaging families and adults with outdoor learning and want to work in one of the UK's most iconic green spaces, apply today!
The Role
As a Public Programmes Coordinator, you will plan and co-ordinate inspiring outdoor learning experiences for families and adults across the Royal Parks.
Developing resources and delivering activities, you will work closely with volunteers and partners to engage visitors and foster a greater understanding of nature, heritage, and wellbeing.
You will help diversify our audiences and extend a warm welcome to those facing barriers to visiting.
Additionally, you will:
- Co-ordinate and deliver family activity days, walking tours, and workshops
- Supervise Walking tour volunteers and freelance staff to ensure the successful running of activities
- Create and update learning resources to maintain fresh and relevant programme content
- Ensure safeguarding policies are upheld during activities
- Track participant feedback and update monitoring and evaluation records
About You
To be considered as a Public Programmes Coordinator, you will need:
- Experience delivering nature, heritage, or wellbeing activities
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Experience of adapting outdoor sessions according to weather conditions, the needs of each group and other unforeseen circumstances
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver engaging sessions
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
Other organisations may call this role Learning Officer, Public Engagement Officer, or Outdoor Learning Officer.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Public Programmes Learning Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the DRIVE IDVA Team working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face-to-face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, with travel throughout London. Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of survivors of domestic abuse?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on safety and customer service and care?If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
- Clinical supervision and group reflective practice
About the role:
As a DRIVE IDVA, you will: -
- Work in partnership with other professionals to ensure that risk management and safeguarding duties are effectively met.
- Develop and maintain effective partnership working with statutory, private and voluntary agencies to address the issue of domestic abuse.
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Hold a case load focusing on high-risk survivors of domestic abuse to provide, medium to long term support, based on thorough risk assessment and individual safety and support planning.
- Attend regular case meetings with the DRIVE Case Managers and partnership agencies
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
You will need:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Thank you!
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the DRIVE IDVA Team working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face-to-face and virtual support.
Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of survivors of domestic abuse?Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on safety and customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
- Clinical supervision and group reflective practice
About the role:
This role is home and office based, with travel throughout London. As a DRIVE IDVA, you will: -
- Work in partnership with other professionals to ensure that risk management and safeguarding duties are effectively met.
- Develop and maintain effective partnership working with statutory, private and voluntary agencies to address the issue of domestic abuse.
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Hold a case load focusing on high-risk survivors of domestic abuse to provide, medium to long term support, based on thorough risk assessment and individual safety and support planning.
- Attend regular case meetings with the DRIVE Case Managers and partnership agencies
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
You will need:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Thank you!
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The Great Crested Newt District Level Licensing (GCN DLL) scheme, where we act as a Habitat Delivery Body for Natural England
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The "Wild Highways" scheme, working in partnership with farmer cluster groups in the Clee Hills and private businesses to deliver habitat connectivity at landscape scale for Hazel Dormouse. Sites for improvement will be identified and other sources of funding sought, such as EWCO (England Woodland Creation Offer) ; ELMS (Environmental Land Management Scheme) & SFI (Sustainable Farm incentive); to complement the existing capital budget. All projects require pre and post works monitoring, close liaison with the participating landowners and contract supervision for the selected contractor.
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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!
Activity Coordinator
Coordinators are crucial members of the delivery team, responsible for an exciting programme of activities for their given area.
If you have a passion for putting young people first, then we want to hear from you!
Position: Activity/Recreational (Rec) Coordinator
Location: London W12 7TF
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (inc. evenings and weekends)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am, Thursday 14th November 2024
First stage interviews: Monday 18th November 2024 (in person)
Second stage interviews with Young Leaders: Saturday 16th November
About the Role
As Rec Coordinator, you will work across all Youth Zone sessions and have responsibility for sessions for 8 – 19 year olds and up to 25 with those with disabilities. The Role will require you to be on 4 sessions a week across evenings and weekends.
The Rec area is the heart of the Youth Zone, buzzing with activities, games and engaging with young people. Ensuring there is a high-quality, creative and fun offer, focussed on the needs of young people and in line with the Youth Zone’s aspirations to provide members with the best possible experiences and opportunities, you will have a passion to put young people first.
You will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the delivery and inputting towards the strategic delivery plan for the Youth Zone. This is a fun, exciting and challenging role in a new, growing, and ambitious charity and no two days will be the same.
About You
We are looking for a Recreational Coordinator with a relevant qualification or strong demonstrable experience in Youth Work. You will have evidence of ongoing professional development (for example Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Management) and experience of:
- Working with young people aged 8 to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) in a range of settings.
- Engaging vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach young people in activities in-line with relevant guidance and good practice.
- Managing a staff team, ideally including volunteers.
You will have a willingness to work evenings and 4 of sessions across a 7 day a week provision.
If you’re excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to still apply and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role. You may be just the right candidate.
About the Organisation
Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is a London Borough of wide disparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vast difference between those living in different parts of our borough can lead to radically different life outcomes. The Youth Zone is a vital provision that will make a huge impact on the lives of young people, and on the whole borough, levelling the playing field for our young people.
Open 7 days a week, while schools are closed - that’s evenings and weekends, plus all through the school holidays. We offer a safe and active space for young people to flourish in their leisure time, where their interests can be nurtured, and they can grow as individuals. This is a charity that the whole community can be proud of, and you can be part of that journey
As an equal opportunities’ employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion at OnSide, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
You may have experience in areas such as Activities Coordinator, Activities Officer, Junior Activity Coordinator, Senior Activities Coordinator, Recreational Activity Coordinator, Recreational Coordinator, Holiday Club Coordinator, After School Club, Youth Club, Holiday Club Activity Coordinator, After School Club Activity Coordinator, Youth Club Activity.
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Overview
We are looking to recruit a Benefits and Money Advisor to work alongside the existing Advice team to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our service has expanded and developed, and we want an enthusiastic, driven and empathetic adviser to apply for our role. If you have life or professional experience of the benefits systems, this could be the role for you. Working in conjunction with our existing money advisers you will help to deliver a wide ranging and varied service, that supports some of the most vulnerable people in Lancashire.
This is an exciting role that delivers a great deal of job satisfaction through the real practical support it delivers to our service users. Training and Personal Development is key to the success and is constant in this role where needed.
We want someone with a proven track record in Benefits and Debt work and an ability to mentor and share best practice with other members of the team combined with the enthusiasm to learn, help and support both clients and colleagues is essential. The cost-of-living crisis has made your contribution to our team more valuable than ever so If you want to join a fabulous charity, be part of an enthusiastic team and help those who need it most then read on!
Please note this list is not exhaustive as there may be other tasks that require completion according to service user needs. In general, you should have:
- The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- The ability to motivate women to value their skills and abilities
- An understanding and commitment to the ethos of Lancashire Women
- An empathy with those suffering discrimination and disadvantage, together with a good understanding of professional boundaries. The Ability to mentor other people in the team and lead on new ideas.
Main Duties
- To offer face to face benefits, money, debt and energy advice, with clients to help with benefit issues , energy, budgeting and any debt.
- To discuss other LW services that may benefit the client i.e Handy women home visit or Talking therapies referral.
- To support and mentor other staff on project
- To have sessions that will include helpful energy and money saving ideas and refer where necessary for the Handy women home assessment.
- Attending networking and community events to promote the services of the Energy and Money Advice Team and educate people on matters such as energy-saving measures, local initiatives, the benefits of Smart Meter instillation and budgeting advice.
- To deliver workshops to service users to empower them to make positive energy/money saving decisions that can support both their immediate financial and mental wellbeing, whilst giving them the tools to deal more effectively with their long-term financial future.
- To manage personal caseloads and diaries effectively using SharePoint, Excel, Outlook and our CRM system to keep all client records updated in a timely manner and ensure that all relevant targets and objectives of the role, and wider team, are met.
General Duties
- To ensure that required standards of health and safety are maintained and that safeguarding issues are addressed appropriately.
- To work flexibly as and when required and support colleagues in the wider team to ensure that working relationships are maintained, workloads are managed effectively and ultimately that our service users are given the best possible advice and support that can be offered.
- Participate in organisational activities for example, team meetings, development days, etc.
- Treat all staff, volunteers and service users fairly.
- To uphold the policies and ethos of Lancashire Women at all times.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post-holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude to the duties which may have to be varied (after discussion with the post holder) subject to the needs of the service, and in keeping with the general profile of the post.
Person Specification
Criteria: Please don't be put off if you do not have ALL the necessary requirements - we can support an enthusiastic and willing candidate if we feel you have other qualities that will be valuable in the role!
- CERT in Money Advice Practice or life/professional experience in Benefit or Energy
- NEA energy efficiency qualification or willing to complete within the first 3 months of the role
- Experience working with vulnerable people
- Intermediate understanding of benefits
- Good everyday maths skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
- Good communication and people skills
- Well-organized and apt in problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Own vehicle & Driving License
- DBS Checked (we will cover)
- Good knowledge of towns and places in Lancashire
Why work for us?
- A chance to work in a rewarding, ethical, and agile environment where everyday you are really making a difference to the lives of women and girls
- Person-centred wellbeing provision
- Employer Pension Scheme
- Flexible working/work-life balance
- Be involved in an organisation which put service users and co-design at the centre of all we do
- Access to health care plan
- Birthday Off
Registered Charity
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Lancashire Women empower women and girls to be able to transform their lives by bringing them together to find their voice.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Step Down Worker to join our Homelessness service in Kent.
£25,755.00 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 have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The role of a Step Down Worker is to provide ongoing support to IDVA clients where the risk has been reduced to a safer level or where a client is referred into the service as medium/standard risk.. The post holder will provide ongoing support which is bespoke according to need and will work in a trauma informed way providing holistic support to aid client's recovery from abuse. This post will be part of the male IDVA team and will work collaboratively with the IDVAs to manage case loads.
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:
- Provide ongoing support with a range of client needs including but not limited to attendance at court hearings, mental health, substance issues, and housing support.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac protocols.
- Support clients to obtain orders where needed and any other civil remedies available to them.
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
- Attending all court and Case Management hearings with clients
- Carry out administration tasks in line with the role as directed.
- Supporting clients to set personalised goals in the form of a Safety and Support Plan.
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents.
- Managing any ongoing risks and creating safety plans when required.
- Raising concerns of any increase in risk levels to senior IDVAs.
- Attend case management session with IDVA Team Leader
- 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.
- Encouraging clients to attend relevant programmes when appropriate.
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures.
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills.
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the IDVA Manager.
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
- Exudes a warm friendly presence 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 organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Some domestic abuse knowledge or experience
Desirable:
- Experience working in the social care/charity sector
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.
Please see full Job description on our website.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Tower Hamlets.
£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.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
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 at 140 Cannon Street Road E1 2LF and consists of 1 high support building with 20 flats, and 2 low support buildings with 20 lower support flats spread over two sites within close proximity.
The shift pattern for this role includes Earlies 8.00 - 16.00 and Lates 14.00 - 22.00. It also includes working 2 weekends per month.
For a full job description, please visit our website jobs.lookahead.org.uk and search for the reference REQ005827
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 night-time 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
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
Open to feedback and self development
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
What you'll bring:
Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
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.
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Assistant Project Lead
Job reference: REQ002196
Salary: £28,200 – £30,000 dependent on experience
Contractual hours: 37.5
Basis: Full Time
Region: Peterborough
Closing date: 14 November at midnight
United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.
Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils.
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.
The Role
United Learning is a group of schools that aims to provide an excellent education and improve the life chances of all the students that we serve. We have embarked on an ambitious transformation roadmap which aims to ensure that teachers have the right tools to teach, that pupils are enabled to develop their learning independently and that the organisation is designed for efficient delivery and structured for growth.
In this role, you will work in a supportive and high-performance team responsible for a significant programme of change across all our schools. You will report to the Head of Transformation Projects and work closely with the Chief Transformation Officer and the wider Transformation Department.
As a team, we prioritise transferable skills and attitude over specific project management experience and are open to applications from career starters as well as those looking to change careers. Our aim is to utilise technology to innovate and ensure our processes and operating approaches are efficient and scalable as we continue to grow our network which means most projects will have a digital element, so the right candidate will be comfortable with technology and eager to learn and ask the right questions.
About you
To succeed in this role, you must be:
· Passionate and committed to improving the lives of young people.
· Organised and have the ability to manage competing priorities whilst working at pace.
· Confident in working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including specialists in their field.
· A team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
· Adaptable and skilled in problem solving.
· Intellectually curious and committed to continuous improvement.
· Competent in the use of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel.
United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Rewards and Benefits:
· 26 days holiday.
· Competitive salary.
· Contributory pension scheme, meaning we will save together for your retirement.
· Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.
· Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
· Health cash plan including GP Line.
· Over 250 employee exclusive benefits through our partners Perkbox, including access to discounted cinema tickets, holidays and gym memberships, car leasing and Cycle2work schemes.
· Continuous Professional Development options tailored to your needs.
· A supportive and collaborative team located across the country.
We are open to requests for flexible or part-time work and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
For more information
For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email Anna Cannizzaro (Head of Transformation Projects)
United Learning comprises: UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee. VAT number 834 8515 12. Registered address: United Learning, Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.
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Do you have a passion for community development?
Are you looking for an exciting role where you can make a real difference?
Can you organise events that will raise awareness, and speak in front of large groups of people?
Yes? Well, we have an exciting new opportunity for you!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
Location: Community based in Fenland, Ramsey area and the A1 Corridor in Huntingdonshire
Contract: Fixed term contract for 1 year
As a Community Engagement Officer you will be responsible for raising awareness within the community of Fenland and parts of Huntingdonshire. Our main focus is to support people living with Dementia to know how to access help and support they need to live as independently as they are able. You will be working closely within the community, alongside local and national organisations, helping them to develop and establish support networks and to become more Dementia Inclusive.
You will;
- Travelling extensively throughout Fenland, Ramsey area and A1 Corridor in Huntingdonshire, organising and promoting local awareness raising events within communities.
- Networking within communities identifying services, providing information and speaking to group members and identify how to become more Dementia Inclusive.
- Producing items for village newsletter, producing posters and flyers to promote your events.
- Deliver and facilitate Dementia Friends sessions out in the community.
- Working and attending meetings with a wide range of organisations including health, social care, local Government, and voluntary sector.
About you
You are;
- Able to travel independently throughout Fenland and Huntingdonshire with access to own vehicle.
- Confident to speak to groups of people at events.
- Able to organise and promote events.
- Passionate about making a difference to those affected by dementia.
- Possess the skills to establish local contacts and networking.
- Understand working with people from seldom heard from groups.
- Understand community development work.
- Confident using MS packages and patient databases/customer records systems.
Closing date: 6th November 2024
Interview date: 13th November 2024
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.
There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
