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We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Major Donor Manager to join our team. You will hold responsibility for creating a major donor portfolio for TLC, securing support from High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Philanthropists.

This is TLC’s first Major Donor role. Over the past few years our organisation’s size and reach has grown considerably. We have experienced much success in winning new contracts and generating income from grants and Trusts – however, large and unrestricted donations remain an untapped potential resource for TLC. As the need for our services grows, so does the need for funding.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is ambitious and not afraid of a challenge – we know our expectations are high and it’s an increasingly competitive landscape. However we’re fully committed to making this work and the successful candidate will have the support and backing of our incredibly talented team.

Key to success in this role will be your well-established networks, excellent relationship building and influencing skills and ability to articulate TLC: Talk, Listen, Change’s mission in a powerful and compelling way that leads people to make substantial donations. You’ll be comfortable delivering against ambitious (though realistic!) targets and we will incentivise exceptional performance.

You will work closely with our Director of Development and our wider Development and Marketing teams.

We’re particularly looking to diversify our leadership and management teams across TLC with people from global majority ethnicities, as we know we are under-represented in this area.

About us

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. We offer a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community. Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve.

We value safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. Our organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive. We have made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.

We also believe in empowering our team members to bring their best to their work. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times. We also provide an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and even time off for your birthday, Health and Wellbeing Day and EDI-focused Volunteering Day.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone. As standard practice we provide interview questions prior to the interview so we can concentrate on getting to know you. If there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.

Join Animal Trust and help us elevate our brand profile nationally to become the household name for fair, affordable veterinary care and an organisation vets aspire to work for.

About the role:

Animal Trust Vets CIC is the only B-Corp, Community Interest Vet in the U.K.
Our teams provide fair and affordable treatment to thousands of pets every year. We believe pet owners should be able to enjoy their four-legged friends without the burden of financial anxiety when their pet becomes ill.

Animal Trust was founded over 10 years ago and has 12 surgery locations in Cheshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Manchester, Shropshire, and North Wales. With an ambitious growth plan, we want our brand to be at the forefront of all pet owners and veterinary clinicians' minds.

What you’ll bring to the team

In this role, you will be pivotal in shaping and executing Animal Trust's earned media plan. We aim to raise our brand profile nationally with consumers and within the veterinary industry.
As part of a small team, reporting to the Brand Manager, you will primarily deliver activity that generates on-brand coverage across all media in the veterinary industry. We also need to raise consumer awareness via the appropriate media.
 
You will:

• Manage creative PR activations.
• Identify and oversee media opportunities.
• Coordinate an ongoing programme of media and influencer visits.
• Deliver media amplification and attendance for key events, such as a new surgery opening.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key journalists.
• Write articles for our website for both consumers and industry.
• Write press releases, media kits and communications material for events.
• Evaluate and report on results and effectiveness of P.R. activity.
• Manage crisis communications, including preparing and executing statements to protect the brand’s reputation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• This is a great opportunity for an experienced, outstanding P.R. professional looking to work with a not-for-profit veterinary brand focused on providing affordable pet health care to the many, not the few.
• Educated to degree level.
• A highly motivated and confident individual with an eye for detail and the ability to adapt to changes.
• Up-to-date media sector knowledge and strong relationships with journalists.
• An awareness and enthusiasm for the latest P.R. cultural trends and acting as an internal expert on industry developments.
• Demonstrates creative flair to generate ideas that contribute to the earned media plan.
• Extensive experience writing press releases and media materials, facilitating press interviews, and briefing spokespeople for interviews.
• Crisis management experience.
• Experienced in reporting on PR activity, including using media measurement tools to track and evaluate coverage.
• Excellent organisational skills, budget, and time management.
• The ability to liaise and forge strong relationships with a cross-section of teams across the organisation, as well as the media, influencers, and VIPs.

This is a part-time position that would suit someone with a career portfolio or who is seeking a better work-life balance.
 

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
 

• £40,000 pro rata
• Holidays – 6 weeks (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Flexible Hybrid working – We will do what we can to ensure you work in a way that works for you.
• Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide a learning platform for staff to grow and develop, and the Brand Manager will also mentor you.
• Discounts – You’ll have access to discounts through the Vivup platform.
• Wellbeing Support – Staff well-being is always a priority. You’ll have access to mental health and well-being support.
• Team Working – You will be part of a mission to provide the pet-owning community access to affordable vet care.
• Office dogs - You will enjoy being surrounded by dogs of all shapes and sizes.

We will accept applicants of a full or part time basis, whilst living in the commutable distance from our head office in Cheshire is desirable we would be open candidates who are further afield with occasional travel to our head office required. 

Specialist Caseworker Violence and Exploitation

Location: London / Agile working
Contract: permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 32 hours over a 4 day week)
Starting salary: £27,445 rising to £33,220

As Safer London enters a dynamic new stage of development looking at the next phase of its organisational strategy, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our dedicated team of practitioners. We are currently seeking a Specialist Caseworker Violence and Exploitation to work alongside those young Londoners affected by violence and exploitation.

About you:

Do you have the expertise and knowledge to support young Londoners impacted by violence and exploitation? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young Londoners face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

About us:

Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us, they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families, and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safer London not just for them but for everyone.

About the role:

In this impactful role, you will cultivate strong trusting relationships with young Londoners, offering personalised support on a one-to-one basis. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of direct support and advocacy, with a focus on safeguarding and the wellbeing of young Londoners affected by violence and exploitation.

What we offer:

Safer London continually reviews its pay and offers a competitive benefits package to all employees, including the following benefits:

- 4-day/32-hour work week. Since April 1st, 2024, Safer London has transitioned to a 4 day working week with no impact on pay. This means that you will have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
- Agile working: flexibility to work in different locations including from home, our office in Southwark and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces).
- Flexible Working: our Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment.
- New modern offices.
- A contributory Pension Scheme.
- Enhanced family leave.
- Reduced caseloads compared to statutory services.
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Free access to a confidential 24/7 helpline service with a specialist range of support and information.
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of learning courses.
- Initial Annual Leave allowance of 28 days’ holiday, rising to 30 days after 3 years and 33 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part time employees receive a pro rata entitlement. From April 1st, the annual leave benefit will be pro rata in line with a 32-hour working week.

Additional Information:

Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidate.

We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. We particularly welcome disabled, male and LGBTQIA+ applicants because these communities are currently under-represented in our workforce. We know that to make London a safer place for the young people that live here we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

Sound good? Here’s how to apply:

To apply for this role, complete the online Webrecruit application form which can also be accessed via the Safer London website or for further information about this role and working for Safer London, please refer to the Job Pack.

Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or find it on Safer London’s Website.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time. Interviews will take place in person in Central London.

As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, or experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete
the online application form, please find our contact information in the Job Pack.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that we don’t accept CVs.

Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals, and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our service in Offerton, Stockport, which supports Children and Young People with Emotional and Behavioural Disorders (EBD).

The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.

You will be working in a caring home environment, nurturing, and supporting the young people we work with helping them to overcome the issues they are facing. You will work with the team and the Registered Manager to give the support that these Children and Young People deserve to help make life better for them.

Location – Offerton, Stockport

Hours - 37.5 hours per week worked on a 7-day rota with 2 non-working days each week.

Salary - £23,412.00 (£12.01 per hour).

Salary Enhancements - £96 for sleep-in shifts and a 25% uplift on the hourly rate for weekend shifts (£15.01per hour).

We also offer….

• 27 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 years after 10 years.
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
• Proud to be a real living wage employer.
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online.
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme for you and adults at your home.
• After you have successfully completed a 6-month probation period, you will undertake a QCF level 3 or 4 qualification with support from an assessor and supervision.

We also provide a caring, supportive environment for all our employees, with a strong emphasis on a good work / life balance, and this something you can’t put a value on!

About the position….

• As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will work as part of a residential childcare team providing support for the children and young people with their physical, emotional, and social needs with an emphasis on promoting their personal growth and independence.

• Working on your own initiative and as part of a team, you will be to preparing and assisting the children and young people to fulfil the aims of their person-centred plan.

• You will support the children and young people with communication and work closely in a team that has a passion to improve their lives whilst in our care.

• You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the children and young people as individuals.

• We provide compassionate, nurturing care for the children and young people who are in crisis and have complex needs, supporting them to move on from a difficult past to a brighter future.

About you….

You don’t have to have any previous childcare experience as full training is provided, but if you have experience that is a bonus! We look for applicants who have the following skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be expected to liaise with other staff, parents/carers, and professionals.
• Am ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication.
• A good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential, you will be writing reports and keep record of the Children and Young Peoples progress.
• Transporting children / young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable.

Is this you? Are you ready to make a positive change? Then please take a closer look at the Full Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this advert.

We are a Real Living Wage employer.

Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.

Apply now!

If you think you might have the relevant skills and experience, we are looking for, please get in touch or apply now.

In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.

We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.

We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual.

POSITION: Fundraising Manager - London

LOCATION: London, office-based (East London)

SALARY: £33k-£45k dependent on experience + London Allowance

DURATION: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

WORKING HOURS: Variable (Core Office Hours Mon-Fri 10am – 6pm)

REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care

THE COMPANY

Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.

As part of our growth and development, and our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking a Fundraising Manager to take charge of our London team and office.

WHAT WE OFFER

Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
• Personal learning and development opportunities.
• Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.

THE ROLE

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for leading the London team’s overall fundraising strategy and activities. The role requires the postholder to motivate and support their team, and ensure regional and individual fundraising targets are met, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves bringing new fundraising opportunities as well as enhancing relationships with existing supporters and donors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with Islamic Help’s objectives and growth plans.
• Identify and prioritise key fundraising programmes and initiatives in collaboration with the Head of Fundraising.
• Lead the fundraising team, providing direction, support, and professional development to ensure high performance and achievement of targets.
• Oversee the planning and execution of large-scale fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
• Innovate and introduce new fundraising approaches and techniques to enhance donor engagement and increase revenue.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders to secure funding and support.
• Develop tailored proposals and presentations for high-value donors and strategic partners.
• Ensure consistent communication and follow-up with donors, providing regular updates and impact reports.
• Foster a positive and motivating environment for volunteers, recognising and rewarding their contributions.
• Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Maintain accurate records of fundraising income, pledges, and donor interactions.
• Prepare detailed reports on fundraising performance, including financial outcomes and impact metrics.
• Identify and establish local, national, and international partnerships for joint fundraising initiatives.
• Expand Islamic Help’s capabilities through strategic collaborations, increasing access to expertise, skills, and donor bases.
• Represent Islamic Help at various external events and meetings, acting as an ambassador for the organisation.
• Uphold and promote the values and mission of Islamic Help in all professional interactions.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Continuously improve fundraising processes and practices based on industry best practices and feedback.
• Maintain personal and team health and safety standards, following organisational policies.
• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development, participating in training workshops and seminars as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.

ATTRIBUTES:

Candidates will be required to show:

A proven track record in a senior fundraising role with demonstrated success in raising significant funds.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse data and trends.
• Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines. Some travel the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post, to our HR department.

Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.

Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.

The HR Manager will be responsible for leading the delivery of the Human Resources function of Bromley Mencap ensuring that we recruit, retain and develop a diverse, motivated, and skilled workforce.

This new role will play a key part in strengthening the infrastructure of the charity as we develop further, supporting staff and inputting into strategies that focus on well-being, equality, diversity and inclusion, reward and recognition, and learning and development, to ensure employees across the organisation have the skills, resilience and resources they need to carry out
their work.

Directly reporting to the Chief Executive, the HR Manager will support the smooth running of the Human Resources function and the management of effective and confidential administrative systems and processes to deliver day to day HR services.

The HR Manager will manage the employee journey through all stages of the work cycle from recruitment, retention, development, performance and wellness to departure, and act as first point of contact for HR related queries, seeking support or signposting to third party employment law advisors as relevant.

Application packs with full details are available on our website.

Closing date: Thursday 11th July 2024.

Interviews: Tuesday 23rd July/Wednesday 24th July 2024.
 

Do you want to shape the future of our response to stalking and personal safety? 

Do you have resilience and flexibility to meet the demands this role brings, and enjoy working in a sharing and learning environment? 

If yes, then read on.

About the Suzy Lamplugh Trust

The post represents a unique opportunity for a pre-emptive, results-driven, and resilient candidate to join the UK’s founding personal safety charity and leading authority on stalking.

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was born out of the tragic story of Suzy Lamplugh, a 25-year-old estate agent who went missing whilst at work in 1986, was never found, and was eventually declared deceased in 1993. The Trust was set up in Suzy’s name to empower individuals and organisations to make a stand against all forms of abuse, aggression, and violence, across their personal and professional lives.

You will be working for a growing charity that delivers high value impact to its beneficiaries, through its legacy, integrity, and credibility. We are an organisation that has been responsible for the education of millions of lone and frontline workers across all sectors for three and half decades, has:

• campaigned heavily and played a pivotal role to drive changes in the law;
• has supported over 55,000 victims and survivors of stalking since the inception of its National Stalking Helpline service in 2010; and 
• always had the aim of tackling violence against women and girls at the core of what it does.

Purpose of Role:

· To provide expert advice and advocacy to victims of stalking.

· To provide guidance and support by telephone, email and face-to-face to those affected by stalking.

· To provide casework support and advocacy to victims of stalking, liaising with both voluntary and statutory services to ensure positive outcomes for victims. 

· To support the operational Team Leaders where required.

What we offer in return

In return for our staff’s commitment and dedication, we offer a range of benefits:

• Hybrid working (minimum 40% in the office and agile working enabled to work from home)
• Flexitime Policy
• 28 days annual leave (which increases after 3 and 5 years to a maximum of 33 days pro rata) + public holiday
• Special leave for life events, such as 1 day off for moving house, and a day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Health & Wellbeing App with access to advice, counselling, support and a wide range of discounts
• Occupational Sick Pay (which increases after 3 years)
• Cycle to Work scheme (cycle racks on site)
• Interest-free travel loan for annual season ticket
• Regular all-staff off-site meetings and events

Work Location:  The post holder will be required to be office-based initially to support their induction and integration with the service.  Thereafter, a blended model (40 office/60 home), with office working in London and home working (must have adequate and confidential workspace when remote working). Candidates should ideally be located in London or immediate surrounding area (but locations outside of these areas may be considered).

We are recruiting for a number of these posts. The roles are also available on a part-time basis.

Please refer to the attached pack for the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Family Support Workers are at the heart of our local community, supporting children and families across the Forest of Dean and Gloucester City to fulfil their potential.

We want to grow our team with passionate and driven individuals and as such are looking to recruit a number of full time Family Support Workers.

Roles are initially funded until 31st March 2025 and will be based across the Forest of Dean and Gloucester City.

The job:

• Support families with complex needs to make positive changes and reach their full potential
• Work in line with Barnardo's policies and procedures to safeguard children
• Build positive relationships with families and complete direct work in homes, schools and community spaces
• Recording accurate and factual information in a timely manner
• Work with multiple professionals to create and follow plans and assessments to meet the needs of children, young people and their families
• Run group sessions for children, young people and their families.
• Take part in team activities and projects
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Are you able to:

• Provide evidence of a level 3 qualification in working with children and their families (or equivalent)
• Demonstrate experience of supporting children, young people and their families
• listen to and communicate effectively with children, young people, families and professionals
• Use skills and experience to assess family's needs, create and implement support plans for families
• Be organised
• Be confident to challenge, while keeping the interests of the child at heart
• Receive feedback and work constructively and with initiative
• Be an active member of the team
• Engage with partner agencies effectively and work with a holistic approach
• Confidently work with IT systems to accurately record information
• Safeguard children and vulnerable families

What can you expect from us?

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Travel expenses covered between locations at 45p per mile.
• Flexible opportunities.
• Microsoft 365 laptop.
• Supervision by an allocated Barnardo's Service Manager.
• A workplace that believes in creating equality of opportunity for all, celebrating each unique persons worth and the diverse needs of our families/workforce.
• We provide centre's that are safe for all, non-judgemental, honest and open.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, our wellbeing and advice service
• Continual training and development
• Career progression
• Take part in the cycle to work scheme
• A variety of employee discounts

At Barnardo's we are invested in your future.

Want to know more?

For specific information about the expectations of the role please refer to the additional information sheet.

Check out our website!

All of our staff recognise that their basis and values are closely linked with Barnardo's ethos and culture, do yours? Our basis and values

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Title: Male Residential Support Worker (this is a live-in role)

Responsible to: Cambridge Project Lead

Responsible for: Young people living in the accommodation (4 young people aged 16 – 18 years old seeking asylum in the UK).

Location: This is a live-in, residential role based in a supported accommodation home in Cambridge. Some work will be based in our office buildings.

Hours: 25 hours per week on duty – this is a mixture of day, evening and weekend shifts. Two days a week will be off duty.

Leave: Two nights a month can be taken as nights away from the home. This in addition to annual leave allowance. Annual leave - 33 days (converted into hours) pro-rata for number of hours worked

Salary Band: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum pro rata. Equivalent to £16,100 to £18,506 for 25 hours a week. Plus annual Cambridge Living Allowance of £1495.

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wi-fi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Overall Purpose

To provide advice, assistance and support to young people in the home, as a key member of the Support Team, delivering Baca’s service in line with our Vision and Values. The role includes a consistent adult presence in the home. To attend to their practical and emotional needs whilst supporting the development of living skills. To teach them how to manage and look after a home in order to keep it safe and hygienic. To build trusting relationships within the home to enable young people to feel safe and cared for. To act as an excellent role model and to work closely with them and their Support Worker to enable them to make good progress towards independence.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome newly arrived young people into the accommodation, helping them feel safe and able to rest; with compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• Actively support young people to make progress and develop in the following outcomes; physical wellbeing and emotional wellbeing; personal safety; education and learning; employment and training that is safe and suitable; social engagement (being part of the community and activities outside of the home)
• Be an excellent and positive role model, offering advice, guidance and assistance and consistently modelling behaviours in line with Baca’s values.
• Using Baca’s progress plan, train all young people in living skills and looking after a home such as washing, personal safety, cleaning, cooking and food safety, food shopping and budgeting.
• Providing emotional support at times of difficulty, anxiety or stress.
• Encourage young people settle into and support them to maintain a healthy routine which will include regularly attending education and social activities.
• Act as a co-keyworker for the young people to ensure that their support plans and progress are up to date and that all their needs are being met.
• Enable young people to live with positive values and good boundaries by challenging any unhelpful or unsafe behaviours and encouraging safe and positive behaviours.
• In accordance with the guidelines on Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and report any concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported to rebuild their lives.
• Take responsibility for keeping the home clean, by consistently role modelling to and training young people.
• Maintain very good communication with relevant members of the Rebuild Team and relevant social workers
• Ensure regular appropriate reporting requirements are consistently met, meeting regulations set out by Ofsted.
• Complete and update all admin work as part of the role such as month end reports and support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
• Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.

To work as part of the team

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Actively participate in the delivery of the aims and objectives of the organisation working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them.
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn by be willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
• Actively participate in team meetings, making a positive contribution to enable young people outcomes to be achieved.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Consistently outwork the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy and whistleblowing.
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.

Personal Specification

Baca is looking for a Support Worker who is passionate about seeing unaccompanied young refugees achieving their potential and rebuilding their lives for a better future. The successful applicant will have a personal style that is in line with Baca’s vision and values. They will live in the new arrival house and make it their home. They will be a good self-starter and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire our young people to be the best they can be. The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care. They will be very approachable, enjoy working as part of a wider team but also able to manage their own time and workload. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, personable and willing to set boundaries in line with Baca’s values.

This is a frontline role that will need the successful applicant to be working closely with young people in their houses and will need access to transport young people to different appointments, meetings and activities.

An enhanced DBS check will be required. Shortlisting and interviews will take place as and when applications are received.

Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.

We are looking for a confident communicator, who is happy working with groups of people, with a passion for making sure people have information they need to make informed decisions about their lives. The Navigator will work with people experiencing homelessness, homelessness services, and health services to create better access to health information and healthcare.

Job overview

Job Title: Health In-Reach Navigator 

Reporting to: Health Promotion Manager

Contract Length: Fully funded until the end of March 25 with a good chance of continuation funding.

Hours: Full Time 37.5 Hours per week (30 Hours a week is also an option) 

Leave: 28 Days per year + 8 days Bank Holidays

Salary: £ 30,000 Plus 5% pension 

Location:  The role will require onsite working in our Kennington office and in homelessness services across London. There will also be some opportunity for working from home. 

Candidates who meet the specification, with experience of social exclusion due to homelessness, imprisonment, migration or otherwise being part of a marginalised population, will be given priority access.  

Overview: 

Groundswell is recruiting a Health In-Reach Navigator to join our Health Promotion Team to arrange, develop and run Health Promotion In-Reach sessions in homelessness services across London. 

We know that if you are experiencing homelessness, you will be disproportionately affected by health inequalities and often lack access to suitable information and support that could help you independently manage your health and wellbeing. Our approach: 

• Everyone has a right to access healthcare including screening and preventative services. 

• Health and wellbeing look different for everyone. Health promotion should not alienate people by setting standards that are unattainable but should support them to look at what they can practically do to feel better right now. 

• Everyone’s ‘normal’ is different. Someone who is smoking crack or who is dependent on alcohol might have bodily functions that are different to what is ‘normal’ for the average person. People need to be aware of their own ‘normal’ so that they know when something is wrong. 

The Health In-Reach Navigator will be working with the teams in hostels and day centres, going to the places where people live or go to access vital services like food and showers. Ideally, they will have their own first-hand experience of using or working in services supporting people around homelessness, substance misuse, mental health, poverty, asylum and immigration, or the criminal justice system.

Our services are co-produced by people with first-hand experience of the issues we are trying to address.

The Navigator should be comfortable with continuously evolving and adapting the service, tailoring it to the specific needs of the people we work with, developing sessions informed by direct feedback and direction from people living in hostels and using homelessness Day Centres. 

Our Health Promotion Work 

The Health Promotion Team:

• Deliver group ‘in-reach’ sessions led by staff and volunteers with first-hand experience of homelessness, using health promotion resources to engage people with health issues and talk to them about options available.

• Support clinical services going into hostels and day centres to deliver preventative health measures such as screening and vaccinations. 

• Co-produce and support the development of accessible health promotion resources about health services and health issues with people who have experienced homelessness that inform, advise, and help people manage their health.

• Co-produce health and wellbeing resources for staff working within the homelessness sector, better equipping them to support the people who use their services and improve longer term health outcomes.

• Contribute to producing resources for staff working in healthcare, better equipping them to understand the challenges that people experiencing homelessness might face in accessing services.

We have a range of accessible, targeted materials around vaccination, screening and other health issues that can be used by our team and supported accommodation staff to support sessions. We are planning to develop more of these, particularly looking at screening and rights to access healthcare. 

By carrying out Health Promotion In-Reach in hostels and Day Centres we aim to: 

• Increase awareness of specific health issues, what services are available and the pathways for accessing them. 

• Encourage people to identify their own health priorities, and to address their health concerns, offering them the tools to tackle issues and access services.

• Support people in identifying shared interests in particular health issues and delivering in-reach sessions that demonstrably reflect those shared interests. 

• Reach more people to support with 1-1 appointments through our Homeless Health Peer Advocacy (HHPA) service. 

The group in-reach model enables people with similar experiences to come together and reflect on overcoming challenges. As a project based on Advocacy principals, we do not tell people what they should do; but encourage autonomy to make safe and realistic choices. We: 

• Meet with people to ask what their health priorities are and look at potential topics for upcoming sessions. These topics are then shared with the staff team from the hostel/day centre so they can feed in. 

• Draft an in-reach programme and plan dates, times, and promotion of sessions, involving staff teams at each site. 

• Organise and co-deliver 5-10 sessions on the priorities identified by people experiencing homelessness and the staff working with them 

• All sessions focus on residents’ voices being heard first, then Groundswell facilitated discussion supported and informed by Groundswell health promotion information and/or clinicians. 

The Health Promotion team also work with a range of external partners around screening and preventive care.

We work with partners to arrange health events at homelessness services; promoting the sessions by talking to residents prior to teams visiting and supporting on the day to maximise uptake.

About HHPA  

Our Health Promotion work sits alongside our Homeless Health Peer Advocacy (HHPA) Program. Groundswell created HHPA in Westminster in 2010, to support people experiencing homelessness to overcome multiple barriers preventing access to healthcare, initially through funding from the NHS Regional Innovation Fund. Since then, HHPA has since flourished into a multi award-winning service working across London.

Health creates a foundation to move out of homelessness. Groundswell’s person led health services enable people who are homeless to access the health care they need, so they are not disadvantaged by the health inequalities embedded in our systems. Our health work is  delivered by a team where most people have their own experience of homelessness,  shared experience builds up a level of trust when there can be mistrust of ‘professionals’, because of past trauma or negative experiences.

The service is delivered by volunteer Peer Advocates and staff Case Workers, who build trusting relationships with clients and support them to access, navigate and use healthcare services. They aim to increase people’s self-confidence and improve their ability to independently access the services they need, which can include everything from registering for a GP, dentistry treatment, mental health referrals, hospital appointments, and much more.

Groundswell is unique in bridging the divide between health and homelessness organisations. We work in partnership with numerous organisations across London to support the delivery of our peer advocacy service. 

Health In-reach Navigator Tasks 

The Health In-Reach Navigator will be a vital member of our team, working collaboratively with various partners and agencies to deliver In-Reach sessions and connect individuals experiencing homelessness with essential healthcare services. This position offers autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.

Lead on planning and delivery of health promotion sessions working with key stakeholders to shape sessions: 

• Develop and maintain links with hostels, Day Centres, and health teams in the Boroughs where Groundswell works to identify suitable services for delivery of health promotion work. 

• Working with people using services, and staff working in services; identify health priorities and plan, design and deliver sessions that reflect those priorities, tailoring them to people’s needs. 

• Work with staff at services to ensure risk assessments are in place.

• Work with the Health Promotion Manager to create ways of getting feedback from participants to ensure the sessions are continuously being developed to meet people’s needs. 

Plan, promote and deliver one off health & well-being events with stakeholders: 

• Work with the Health Promotion Manage and key stakeholders to help plan health days at hostels and Day Centres. 

• Represent Groundswell at planning meetings for events for health events, working with partners to develop sessions, ensuring learning from past events is considered. 

• Support the organisation and delivery of health days working alongside clinical and homelessness partners. 

• Promote the health days to people using local services. 

Work with clinical teams offering preventative health care work in community settings across London: 

• Work with the Health Promotion Manager to ensure we are linked in with homeless health teams in the Boroughs where we work and are supporting their in-reach into hostels and Day Centres. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with a range of partner organisations including mainstream GP surgeries, hostels, and specialist homeless health services. 

• Work with homelessness services prior to visits from clinical teams to promote sessions and make sure people have the information they need to decide whether to take part, maximising take up on the day. 

• Work alongside Groundswell in-reach volunteers to support clinicians to engage with people during sessions at hostels and day centres. 

• Support clinicians in engaging with people experiencing homelessness. 

• Manage any referrals that need to be made to the HHPA team for one-to-one support to access external health services. 

Share learning internally and externally: 

• Provide feedback to Groundswell’s communications team on the health priorities raised by people experiencing homelessness so we can ensure we are developing relevant resources. 

• Contribute to co-production of health promotion resources feeding in the concerns and questions we are hearing from our health promotion work. 

• Support and contribute to the training of Groundswell volunteers and staff about In-Reach delivery.

• Work with the Volunteer Co-ordinator and Health Promotion Manager to support In-reach volunteers. 

• Attend conferences and learning events to learn and share learning. 

Develop, plan and contribute to ongoing quarterly monitoring, review, evaluation, and reporting of the health promotion work: 

• Work with the Health Promotion Manager to develop the project and plan future work. 

• Contribute to reports on In-Reach delivery for commissioners and other stakeholders externally. 

• Record and share feedback from people experiencing homelessness and partners 

General Duties: 

• Help to foster a co-operative and supportive team.   

• Represent Groundswell in an appropriate manner.   

• Participate in training as agreed and in regular supervision and appraisal with your Line Manager.   

• Promote equal opportunities in all areas of work.   

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE  

Gained through employment, volunteering or lived experience  

1. Facilitating groups or running health promotion or training sessions. 
2. Working with people who might face barriers to accessing healthcare. 
3. Developing relationships with external organisations. 
4. Planning events or projects. 
5. Understanding of the barriers that certain groups face in accessing healthcare. 
6. First-hand experience of social exclusion due to homelessness, imprisonment, migration or otherwise being part of a marginalised population. 
7. Involvement in health promotion. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES  

Gained through employment, volunteering or lived experience  

1. Able communicate with variety of audiences, presenting information effectively in person, at meetings, and via phone and e-mail. 
2. Able to plan individual work using a solution orientated approach. 
3. Basic IT skills - able to use Word, e-mail and carry out basic internet searches.  
4. Able to take the initiative and being able to think on the feet. 

BEHAVIOURS   

Gained through employment, volunteering, or personal experience  

1. Understanding and support of Groundswell’s core beliefs.
2. Able to communicate naturally and empathetically, build rapport quickly and to earn respect and trust.
3. Ability to model the promotion of equality and inclusion. 

Support provided and reasons to join us.  

• Regular guidance, support and the opportunity to reflect on their work through regular catchups and supervisions with your Line Manager  

• Reflective practice with a trained therapist.  

• Access to training and development opportunities - this project is part funded by Westminster Public Health and through them there is the opportunity to take up a range of public health related training and qualifications. 

• Teamwork - regular opportunities to contribute to and learn from the wider Groundswell’s team.   

• Strategic input - opportunities to input into Groundswell’s strategic direction.  

• Feedback process - be able to input into working practices and know where to turn if any problems arise.  

• Cost of living pay increase - Groundswell believes that annual cost of living (COL) increases should be awarded if it is financially viable to do so. The Board will look at awarding a COL increase every year when they set the budget at the July board meeting and will approve this if it is financially viable.  

Application process

Application 

To make an application, please submit your CV along with a cover letter which explains: 

• how you meet each of the areas outlined in the person specification above and  

• why you are interested in doing this job.

The deadline is Monday 8th July, 5pm. Please submit your CV and Cover Letter 

Please note that we can’t consider applications that don’t have a cover letter. Your cover letter is important - we decide who to interview based on how people show us that they have the skills, knowledge and experience we have asked for in the person specification. Your cover letter needs to show how you meet each of the criteria listed in the person specification as fully as possible and why you would like to work for Groundswell.   

The following advice is designed to help you with your application:   

• Read the job description, person specification and general information on the organisation This information will help you gain an understanding of how Groundswell is organised, what the aims of the organisation are, and what the job entails.   

• Look carefully at the person specification The person specification states what essential skills, experience, knowledge and understanding we feel an applicant should have, as well as desirable areas that would assist you in carrying out your duties. A person having all these abilities and experience would be an ideal candidate. As none of us are perfect, please do not be put off from applying if you do not have all the desirable skills mentioned.   

• Look at your experience, including any experiences you have had outside of work, such as community/voluntary/leisure/political interests.   Also remember that your life experience is also valid. Do not undervalue yourself; if it is relevant information, include it in your application.   

• When you write a covering letter a good way to start is list all the essential criteria listed in the person specification and write a couple of sentences under each. This makes sure that you have addressed all the points.  

• Gear your application to the specific job using the person specification as a guide for the area to be covered. If you send only a CV, and do not directly address all the questions in your cover letter/personal statement, you will not be considered for shortlisting. Do not simply repeat your current duties. Pick out the skills, knowledge and experience required by the job and show that you have them.  

Interviews 

Candidates will be notified if they have been invited to interview by Friday 12th July at the latest. We are a small charity with limited resources and are unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications before the interview stage. If you have not been notified by this date, then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.  Interviews will then be held on week commencing Monday 15th July 2024. 

Pre-employment checks 

Two references will need to be taken up before a job offer can be made. Please include reference details in your application. One should be your current or most recent employer, and the other someone who has known you in a professional capacity for at least two years.  We will not contact any referees before the interview and only after you grant consent. 

Because of the nature of this role, we will have to carry out a DBS check on the successful candidate.  Having a conviction will not necessarily bar a candidate from employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background of the offence(s) in relation to the requirements of the job.    

Many thanks for taking the time to look into this role – it is an exciting opportunity, and we hope you will consider applying. 

Salary: £24,000 – £27,000

Location:

Remote – London based, hybrid working role. We are based in Aldgate East, and you may be required to travel into the office around twice a week.

Hours:

Four to five days a week (flexible – minimum 28 hours/week). The Young Foundation supports a 4.5 day working week and staff work this, wherever possible (pro rata for those working less than a 35-hour week).

Contract:

Permanent, starting ASAP.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus three office closure days between Christmas and New Year. We also currently provide two well-being days per year. Staff are signed up to one of two pension schemes.

About The Young Foundation

The Young Foundation is a national charity with a long history of innovating to create social change. We are a ‘think and do’ tank, working with people and communities to shape a fairer future, together.

The UK’s public services are in acute crisis. Political trust is on the floor. The struggles people and communities face are many, and are deeply knitted together. Consequently, our mental health is often poor, and our resilience is weakened. We must be prepared to unravel and reweave for the common good.

That requires working together in new ways, empowering radical acts of co-creation across communities, sectors and boundaries. For The Young Foundation, this is a moment to embody the spirit of our founder, Michael Young. To embrace collective effort and work collaboratively to show that, with the Power of Participation, we can redesign the social contract between people, communities, state and business to shape a fairer, greener future.

About the role

To provide professional administrative support to the corporate resources team including diary management for the CEO, minute-taking for the board and committees, and HR and finance administrative tasks. Training and support will be provided if required for HR and finance tasks. A detailed job description and skill requirements can be found in the recruitment pack.

How to apply

Please send the application form at the end of this recruitment pack, and your CV to us on or before 11:59pm on 21 July 2024.

Prospectus is delighted to be collaborating with Two Saints, who provide accommodation and support for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. They are a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Two Saints services work across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton and they work with local authorities and partnership organisations to ensure their clients get the best support possible and provide pathways to improving health and wellbeing and building on individual’s skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty, and exclusion.

We are working with them to find their next Senior HR Officer, who will report to the HR Manager and will provide advice and support to their staff teams. After an initial onboarding period, the role can offer some flexibility, working on a hybrid basis, (approximately 3 days a week at their central services based in Fareham or in services as needed).

Working closely with stakeholders you will play a visible and supportive role across the organisation, leading on employee relations issues, contributing to policies and procedures, and advising and contributing to the successful delivery of human resources operations, including wellbeing, benefits, and reporting and systems. A key facet of the role is being an effective partner to managers to support, coach and advise on all day-to-day HR-related matters. This is a varied role that will offer the right candidate an excellent experience and opportunity to develop their HR expertise.

To be successful, you will ideally be CIPD qualified with experience across a range of HR disciplines including some exposure to dealing with complex and high-risk matters, ideally within the charity or similar sector. You will have experience managing others, strong rapport-building skills, and a communicative working style. You will have demonstrable experience of partnering with all levels in an organisation, and the next Senior HR Officer will thrive in being a champion of HR best practice for Two Saints.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

SU Central is the glue of the SU, dealing with hundreds of queries a month, providing key admin work for our Advice service as well as other areas of the organisation, all whilst being a friendly face at our helpdesk. It is a fun but fast paced environment which would be great for a person who is​ energic,​friendly ​and ​always wants to help​ staff and students.​Imagine coming to work every day in a place where you get to have ​​fun, make​ friends,​change lives​ and​ push yourself ​​to​ build your skills ​​and achieve amazing ​​results.

Not having years of experience in customer service isn’t a barrier.​If you can prove you are willing to work hard, bring your whole self to work and put the time in to learn and develop your skills for the benefit of yourself and others, we want to hear from you.

Our SU is a charity that has ​won multiple national awards​ for, among other things, engaging thousands of people in community-building projects, having an extremely happy staff team and proving that you can create the best students’ union in the country against the odds.

Early Help Development Worker 

Sutton Coldfield and Erdington 

£25,139.45 increasing to £28,567.56 after passing probation 

Full Time - 37 Hours per week 

Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2025 

Interviews to be held on Thursday 25th July 2024 

Are you passionate about making a positive difference for children, young people and families?

Our client is looking for a dynamic, well-organised individual to join their Early Help Team serving the North Birmingham Locality (Sutton Coldfield and Erdington constituencies). 

The role is focused upon  

• building Early Help (0-25 years) capacity and connections within the community through working closely with community assets 

• supporting residents to lead on community projects, services or activities to meet local needs 

• increasing children and families engagement with local assets and participation in local groups and activities.

What are they looking for? 

You will be an excellent communicator, who is passionate about improving opportunities for children, young people and families through Early Help.

You will need: 

• Excellent engagement and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with young people, parents and carers who are experiencing health, wellbeing or social care difficulties  

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and in partnership with a range of external agencies  

• Strong administration skills 

• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications  

• Ability to assess information and make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures 

• An understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion 

• Knowledge of a wide variety of techniques to actively engage community members  

A qualification in a relevant discipline such as youth or community work; social care; psychology or teaching or substantial equivalent relevant experience would be preferable. 

In return they offer a fantastic benefits package which includes: 

• 29 days basic annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays 

• Auto Enrolment Defined Contribution 

• Option to Salary Sacrifice 

• A commitment to safety and wellbeing including access to a Bupa Health Cash Plan which provides discounts on gym membership, sports equipment and days out, as well as reimbursement on NHS prescription charges, eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. 

• A commitment to work life balance through their Agile/flexible working principles.

• Family Friendly policy with enhanced benefits 

• Learning and Development opportunities 

• Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities 

• Staff social events