Wellbeing Practitioner Jobs

Background to the role

AUKEL are recruiting a new Lead Advocate. We are looking to develop our advocacy offer to meet the complex needs of local residents in a challenging environment in a sustainable way.  Our Lead advocate will work with colleagues, partners and service users to develop a sustainable model that ensures East Londoners have their voices heard and choices respected in all decisions made with them.  

Job description

Job Purpose

· To work as part of the Advice and Advocacy team coordinating the advocacy service, providing both statutory and, where appropriate, non-statutory advocacy for eligible service users across East London.

· Using your excellent knowledge of related legislation, including the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and DoLS you will support vulnerable adults in making decisions, having their voice heard and ensuring their rights are upheld.

Key Tasks

· To ensure that service users are aware of their options and can make informed decisions with accurate, and up-to-date information concerning relevant legislation. 

· To ensure that referrals are triaged appropriately to volunteers or referred to other agencies

· To challenge decisions made by third parties for service users.

· To work with partner agencies, professionals and service users whilst maintaining their own caseload of statutory and non-statutory cases, focused on issues and outcomes. 

· To help to develop and implement a sustainable long-term plan for the advocacy service. 

· To develop the relationship with our partners, Rethink Advocacy, Tower Hamlets Connect and others.

· To ensure that the experience of service users is positive and rewarding.

· To maintain accurate case records.

· To complete required monitoring reports and RPR report writing.

· To support with recruitment and supervision of volunteers assigned to the service.

Quality

To work with the Head of Advice and Advocacy to maintain Quality Performance Mark certification.

 General

· To meet regularly with line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.

· To attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.

· To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of Age UK East London.

· To undertake all training required to fulfil the role.

· To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including EDI, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.

 Functional Links

· This role reports to the Head of Advice and Advocacy and will have close functional links to the Information and Advice Team and Tower Hamlets Connect service.

· Close working with peers across partner organisations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

· High level of experience in similar work within the health and social care sector.

· Experience of working with vulnerable adults

· Experience of delivering to quality assurance frameworks , e.g. QPM

Desirable

· Experience of working in community partnerships.

· Experience of supporting volunteers.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

· Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.

· Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.

· Knowledge and understanding of the principles of person-centred practice.

· Knowledge of all relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act, Human Rights Act. 

Skills/Attributes

Essential

· Independent Advocacy Qualification Level 3

· Care Act Advocacy Qualification

· Intermediate IT skills

· Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative) in the way the service is delivered.

· Commitment to learning and development and reflective practise.

· Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Ability to present to groups.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Ability to prioritise and manage time and resources effectively.

Desirable

Independent Mental Capacity qualification                            

Additional Requirements

· This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

· Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.

· Ability to travel across AUKEL’s delivery sites.

Employment Details

Contract type

This contracted post is for 35 hours per week (working day pattern to be decided) and may require some out of hours or weekend work as required.  We welcome application for flexible working including reduced hours and other flexible working arrangements.

Location

The post holder will be mostly based at 82 Russia Lane, London E2 9LU

Salary  Between £31,930 and £35,020 Plus 5% employer pension contribution.

We have recently introduced a salary bands system. This salary range refers to the lowest and top steps of the grade. Salary will progress every year until the top salary is reached.

Holiday entitlement

25 days (pro-rata for contracted hours) of paid holiday per year plus bank holidays. This increases after two years of service to 27 days, and then a further one day per every year of service up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of service. In addition, all employees are entitled to one day off on (or around) their Birthday.

Conditions of employment

The job offer is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory Employment References, an enhanced DBS Check and evidence of relevant Qualification.

How We Value Our People

Learning and development

We are committed to supporting our staff through a variety of training, e-learning, workshop and shadowing. A training needs assessment is carried out annually. During the appraisal and reviewed during supervision. The majority of vacancies are advertised internally to encourage staff to progress their careers within the charity.

Flexible working policy

We welcome flexible working requests from day one and anyone can make as many requests as they wish to.

Family Friendly Policy

We have a competitive Family Friendly Policy which includes maternity, paternity adoption and shared parental leave. We have an enhanced maternity and paternity pay policy based on the length of service.

Sick leave policy

We also have a competitive sick pay policy which will give you up to 4 months full pay and 4 months half pay after 4 years of service.

Death in service insurance

We have a Death in service insurance which will help your family to cope financially should something happen to you while employed with us.

Employee assistance programme

We offer an Employee Assistance programme called WeCare which includes 24/7 online GP, Get fit programme, Mental health support, Financial and legal guidance.

Menopause and menstrual policy

The policy supports employees in their ability to adequately self-care during their period and menopause, while not being penalised by having to deplete their sick leave. Birthday policy 

 Open Door policy

The purpose of policy is to encourage open communication, feedback, and discussion about any matter of importance to an employee.

Wellbeing policy

The policy is aimed to promote mental wellbeing among staff and volunteers and tackle the causes of work-related mental health problems.

Duncan Robertson Award

For the outstanding contribution to the wellbeing of older people.

Cycle to work scheme

The scheme allows employees to obtain commuter bikes and cycling accessories through their employer, whilst spreading the cost over 12 months and making unbeatable savings through a tax break

Next Steps

To apply, please complete the application form on Age UK East London website.

You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, relevant to this role. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted.

Finally, please ensure that you have included mobile, work and home telephone numbers, as well as any problems you might have with the proposed interview dates.

Recruitment Timetable:

Deadline to receive applications: 4th September 2024 at 5.00pm

1st stage interviews: Week commencing 16th September 2024

Have any questions? If you want to find out more about the recruitment process or the role, please contact our HR department.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional interested in working in a thriving and successful Development team. We are seeking an individual who has the skills and determination to help support the University’s trust and foundation fundraising and enjoys working as part of a happy and vibrant in-house/remote team. 

Working to support the Senior Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations; the Development Officer, Trusts and Foundations will help to deliver the trust and foundation fundraising strategy. The post-holder will work alongside Development colleagues to identify funding opportunities both in the UK and internationally. The post-holder will have responsibility for securing significant new funds to support the strategic priorities of our £300 million fundraising campaign which covers a wide range of areas. This work will focus particularly on proposals for four and five figure gifts.

The post-holder will assist the Senior Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations, in cultivating currently engaged and new trusts, foundations and charities. They will work with the Senior Development Assistant (Research) to grow the pipeline of giving through research into suitable trusts and foundations whose aims are closely aligned with the strategic priorities of the University.

The post-holder will have experience of trust and foundation fundraising accompanied by a sound knowledge of university fundraising. They will be a creative and strategic thinker and possess excellent communication skills with the ability to work proactively, both internally and externally. This role will require knowledge of trust and foundation funders, excellent written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.

Above all, the post-holder must be passionate about the role that philanthropy plays in supporting higher education for the benefit of society as a whole.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays

• Financial contribution to relocation

• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies 

• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services

• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel

• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme 

• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Veryan Vere Hodge, Senior Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations. 

Applications are particularly welcome from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available on the Gov website or by contacting our HR Immigration Team.

Closing Date: 13 September 2024.

We encourage applicants to apply online however if you are unable to do this, please call for an application pack.

Please quote ref: AD2735NK

The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).

Every day, we are thrilled to be part of a world which uses the power of music to bring joy. We understand the importance of music education and we look for as many ways as possible to bring creative practices to enrich physical and mental wellbeing. Dalcroze Eurythmics has the potential to play a critical role in the musical life and health of the nation. This is the role of Dalcroze UK.

We hope to hear from individuals with the skills, experience, and energy to help drive Dalcroze UK forwards. This recruitment pack includes information on the new role of Chief Executive Officer and the recruitment process. If you would like to be part of the journey of one of the UK’s oldest but also most innovative music charities, then we would love to hear from you. 

About the Role

The Board of Trustees is building a new strategic plan focusing on creative solutions aimed at growing educational provision and community engagement activities.  Following a three-year development programme, we are now looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to drive our mission forward and make a lasting impact.  This is a new role, working with a team of volunteers, freelance and employed staff based across the UK and in Europe.

About the role

Join our team at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) as a Trainees’ Administrator. As part of our Education team, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and quality assurance of our Subspecialty training programmes in Gynaecological Oncology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Medicine and Urogynaecology. Your expertise will ensure that our training curricula meet the highest standards, contributing directly to our mission of improving women’s health care worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Support the maintenance and management of the Trainees’ Register, including data alignment, correspondence and renewals
• Administer SITM and SIPM registrations, updates and record-keeping
• Support the National Trainees’ Committee with committee services, including preparing papers, agendas and minutes
• Coordinate National Trainees’ Committee Development Days, including organising agendas, presentations, and logistics.
• Provide support for Out of Programme (OOP) requests and CCT applications, ensuring adherence to College protocols.
• Liaise with various stakeholders, including the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health and the Royal College of General Practitioners.

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.

About you

We are looking for a highly organised individual with experience in administrative roles, preferably within education or healthcare settings. You should have a proven ability to manage databases and application processes, maintain high standards of data quality, and provide excellent customer service. Your communication skills and attention to detail will be essential for managing complex tasks and supporting a diverse group of trainees.

Requirements

• Experience working in an administrative or support role within a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated capability in managing systems and databases.
• Strong organisational skills with a meticulous approach to detail.
• Effective communication skills and confidence in supporting diverse stakeholders.

Our culture and benefits

As a valued member of the team, you will be located in our stunning offices close to Borough Market. We offer a friendly; values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced wellbeing and family leave and pay policies
• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
• Affinity staff networks
• Free lunch in our beautiful Union Street building
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 9 September 2024
• We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.
• Interview dates: We will be interviewing candidates as applications are received.

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

DOTW UK has a small, high-performing and dynamic services team dedicated to delivering high quality, person-centred healthcare in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional personal and team performance.

We are looking for an Outreach Senior Caseworker with experience of delivering effective advocacy on behalf of people from marginalised communities. This role will  play a key role in the delivery of services that will support equal access to primary medical services for people seeking asylum in contingency accommodation in Northeast London. The outreach service will offer initial health and social assessments, urgent care, and will facilitate GP registration and, and support access to wider healthcare and support services within the area through direct referrals and signposting, and coordination with other local services and partners.

As part of DOTWs Services team, you will support the service by proactively promoting DOTW’s service at individual accommodation sites, providing social assessments for residents and their dependents, escalating health issues of any immediate concern, and support responses to urgent health and/or safeguarding concerns. As part of a culture of best practice, you will ensure adherence to DotW policies and will provide support resolving complex cases, deploying your demonstrative experience delivering person-centred, compassionate care and/or advice and support to people seeking asylum or from other excluded communities.

You will lead by example, demonstrating effective advocacy, coordination, and multi-tasking skills, The role requires emotional agility, and resilience, especially when dealing with complex situations such as mental health crises, trafficking, and homelessness, where you will draw on your experience to manage complex situations calmly and compassionately. You will be someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be able to work productively and constructively within a close-knit team by demonstrating an open and responsive attitude and using your excellent communication skills.

You will have strong IT skills and ideally a driving licence to be able to support us to deliver our services in our dedicated mobile clinic vans. You will have the skills to work independently and manage your own and volunteers' health and safety, sometimes working alone.

You will be supported by an experienced team, regular line management, and clinical supervision. Skills in Basic Life Support, First Aid, safeguarding, mental health management, and trauma-informed approaches will be provided.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. 

For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. 

Closing Date:

Wednesday 11th September at 9am.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter on the link provided with the following details:

- Why you would be interested in the role

- Contract length – 6 or 12 months

Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.

Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted. 

Information for Applicants

Meetings Co-Ordinator

Hours: 8 hours a week. These hours are flexible and can be taken across the week with approval from the Chief Officer

Salary: £28,528.76 for 37.5 hours, £6086.08 pro rata

Holiday entitlement: You will be entitled to 25 days paid leave plus public holiday per annum pro rata

Closing date: 12pm, Monday 9th September 2024

Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney aims to promote equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from diverse candidates with the right mix of experience, skills and potential.  We will collect and process the personal data you provide on this application form and any other supporting documentation you submit in order to administer the recruitment procedure for the above role. Further information is available upon request.

Introduction to Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney

Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney is a user-led charity providing the independent voice of Carers in the way their services are designed, developed and delivered. Its vision is to ensure that unpaid Carers throughout Norfolk & Waveney are valued, recognised, and supported with equal access to a good quality of life that is not prejudiced by their caring role.

The guiding principle that informs our work is expressed in the organisational mission statement:

‘To improve the health and wellbeing of all Carers in Norfolk & Waveney; through partnership working we will ensure that the voice of Carers is heard and listened to, enabling support and services to be designed and delivered that reflect Carers’ needs and interests’.

Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney facilitates a countywide strategic partnership group and five locality network groups, all of which meet quarterly. CVN&W has a membership of over 2000 Carers and a reach extending to over 100 Carer groups countywide. The organisation is led by a board of trustees, all of whom have lived experience of caring, and who delegate day-to-day management to the Chief Officer who is supported by the Carers Voice Co-Production and Project Officer and the Membership & Administration Officer.

Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney works in partnership with the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board which provides the health and social care for Norfolk and Waveney together with statutory and voluntary organisations. We work closely with Norfolk County Council and the commissioned countywide support service for Carers, Carers Matter Norfolk.

Coproduction is central to everything we do at Carers Voice. Carers are ‘experts’ through their lived experience and Carers Voice works to ensure Carers are able to influence change regarding the services, policies and decisions that affect them and the people they care for. Coproduction is an equal relationship between people who use services and people responsible for services. Decision making is shared in planning, design, delivery and monitoring.

The role will be carried out mainly in weekday office hours and can be flexible to suit the right person. Very occasional evening and weekend work will be required. The role will predominantly involve working from home. Equipment such as mobile phone and laptop, will be supplied. We are looking at the potential of arranging in person meetings which would require some travel within Norfolk & Waveney. A mileage allowance will be paid.

Job Description

Job Title: Meetings Co-Ordinator

Company: Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney

Reporting to: Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney Chief Officer

Accountable to: Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney

Location: Working from home with some flexibility for face to face meetings

Hours: 8 hours a week. These hours are flexible and can be taken across the week with approval from the Chief Officer

Main purpose of the role:

We are looking for a Meetings Co-ordinator to join our team.

Are you a great communicator, with first-class organisational skills, and experience of co-ordinating meetings?

Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport, empathise and build trust with Carers from diverse backgrounds.

The Meetings Co-ordinator will lead the co-ordination and development of the five Local Carer Involvement Meetings and be responsible for facilitating/ chairing these meetings.  These meetings are an opportunity for Carers to share their experiences and to come together with practitioners to co-produce solutions to gaps in support. The role involves supporting a network of unpaid Carers in Norfolk & Waveney. You will be helping Carers to have a say on issues that matter to them; strengthening the ‘Carers Voice.’ You will play a key role in outreach, engagement and advocacy, to ensure that Carers Voices are heard.

Main Relationships:

The role will maintain effective connections with: Carers and Past Carers (individuals and groups), Co-production & Project Officer, Membership & Administration Officer, Adult Social Services Operational Business Lead and integrated health and care practitioners, service providers and user-led groups and VCSE organisations and statutory bodies such as Healthwatch Norfolk.

Tasks:

1. Networks / Community Development

1. Lead (operationally) the coordination and development of five Local Carer Involvement Meetings to give Carers a space to share their voice in the design, delivery and evaluation of services and support which affect them, ensuring Carers feel heard and supported.

2. Chair the five Local Carer Involvement Meetings quarterly, providing organisational and facilitation support, including aspects of administration (setting and distributing notes, agendas and documentation and taking forward and reporting back on actions). Minute taking will be provided by another member of staff whenever possible.

3. Develop the membership of Locality Networks to ensure good representation from Carers, Carer peer support groups, practitioners, service managers and commissioners.

4. Building networks between local services and Carers. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, social services agencies, and community organisations.

5.  Provide a quarterly report on the Local Carer Involvement Meetings to the County Wide Partnership Board and wider Integrated Care System

2. Communications & Engagement

6. Build and grow Local Carer Involvement Meetings and the Carers Voice membership

7. Support communications and promotion of the Carer Involvement Meetings and involvement opportunities locally, regionally and nationally

8. Attend events to promote Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney and the Carers Identity Passport, signposting to support for Carers and reaching hidden and/ or Carers who are not engaged in services 

3. Participation

9. Support Carers to be involved in co-production activities and opportunities. 

10. Facilitate Carers to have a say in the design, delivery and evaluation of services that support Carers and those they care for through Local Carer Involvement Meetings and other services and forms of support as appropriate.

11. Support with identifying local, regional and national involvement opportunities (e.g. consultations, workshops and co-production activities), feeding information through the Local Carer involvement Meetings and Carers Voice membership, providing Carers the opportunity to have their voice heard.

4. Volunteer Recruitment and Management

12. Support the ongoing development of a ‘Carers Ambassadors’ programme. Carers Ambassadors are volunteers within Carers Voice who have personal lived experience of caring. They are members of Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney and regularly contribute to the development and design of services used by Carers within health and social care. Their experience means they are linked in and familiar with services for Carers across the County.

5.  Other

13. Proactively work with other team members to ensure co-production is embedded in all the work Carers Voice undertakes.

14. Deputise for other members of staff as required and briefed.

15. Contribute to the ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and review of the support for Carers within Norfolk and Waveney

16. Help to capture and publicise Carers Stories to raise awareness of Carers

17. Develop ways to involve and engage Carers with activities happening in the wider health and social care sector so that co-production takes place.

All Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney post holders are responsible for:

18. Working to the policies and procedures of Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney

19. Promoting equal opportunities and respecting diversity within all aspects of their work

20. Complying with Health and Safety Regulations

21. Carrying out additional duties where appropriate which may be allocated from time to time by the Chief Officer / line manager.

Person Specification:

Experience and Qualifications:
Essential

Chairing and facilitating meetings, workshops or groups sessions and reporting back on actions progress

Coordinating and networking with local organisations and practitioners

Database management (Mailchimp, Excel, or similar)
Handling confidential and sensitive information (Data Protection Act 2018 & GDPR compliance)

Desirable

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Experience of using social media for promotion and to build networks

Volunteering/ working with Carers/ people who use services/ lived experience of Caring

Meeting/ Events promotion

Knowledge & Skills:

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -written and verbal

IT Literate: use of Mailchimp/ Smart Survey, (Microsoft Office Suite)

Ability to work under pressure, prioritising and managing conflicting workloads

Desirable

Knowledge of the health and social care system locally and nationally / issues affecting Carers and the people they care for and organisations who offer support.

Creating professional social media content

Copy writing (creating accurate content tailored to target audiences, print and online)

Experience with wellness and holistic approaches

Understanding of barriers to wellbeing, including but not limited to mental health challenges, socio-economic challenges, and life transitions.

Attributes:

Essential

Reliable, professional with an empathetic approach

able to work as part of a team

Diplomacy: able to handle sensitive and confidential information

Self-motivated: ability to work independently and show initiative

Time management and ability to prioritise workload

Other requirements:

Occasional work during evenings and/or weekend (attending events)

Ability to travel throughout Norfolk & Waveney

Desirable:

Current driving licence and use of a car

Join us as a Volunteer Project Officer at the MND Association on a 12-month Fixed Term contract and help shape the future of our volunteer initiatives.

You'll play a pivotal role in enhancing our volunteering opportunities, ensuring that our diverse range of volunteers have a rewarding experience. You will develop and deliver projects from start to finish to ensure that the efforts of our volunteers have a meaningful impact on people living with and affected by Motor Neurone Disease.

Your responsibilities will include planning, coordinating, and delivering volunteer projects that align with our organisational goals. You'll collaborate with internal teams to gather project requirements, develop helpful project plans, and carry out the work to successfully deliver the projects. Throughout the project lifecycle, you'll keep volunteers, employees, and other stakeholders informed and engaged, ensuring transparency and a shared sense of purpose.

Beyond project delivery, you'll develop strong relationships with external partners, bringing together the right people and resources to advance our volunteering initiatives at both local and national levels.

You'll also take charge of monitoring and evaluating the impact of our volunteer projects. By implementing effective systems, gathering feedback, and identifying areas for improvement, you'll help us continually refine our approach to volunteer involvement. Regular reporting on project outcomes will keep our stakeholders informed and highlight the difference your work is making.

If you're someone who thrives on driving positive change and enjoys working in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to make a real difference in the lives of those living with MND. 

Hybrid Working Expectations: 1 day per week office attendance

(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees' needs. We are open to part-time applications and job shares. If you are looking for flexibility, please clearly indicate your preferred working arrangement in your supporting statement.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 2nd September.

What are we looking for?

An individual with experience working on people focused projects who can bring our volunteer projects to life. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as you'll be working closely with a variety of stakeholders, including volunteers, employees, and external partners.

You should be highly organised, able to manage your time effectively, and comfortable working collaboratively with teams across the organisation. Experience in building and maintaining positive relationships is key, as is the ability to solve problems creatively and adapt to changing project needs.

Above all, you should share our commitment to the values of the MND Association and be motivated to make a meaningful impact.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Adverts may be closed early, or interviews arranged once sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

Sponsorship: If you require sponsorship for this role, you must clearly declare this with/on your application form so that we can consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, either as a skilled worker or new entrant.

Reasonable Adjustments and Alternative Applications: Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview please contact us for support.

To provide an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form.

Recruitment Agencies: We work hard to fill our roles directly and request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

We are very excited to announce that MannionDaniels are seeking to recruit a new Programme Manager for a 2 year fixed-term contract working with the Health Systems Global Secretariat.

Health Systems Global (HSG) is an international membership society dedicated to promoting health policy and systems research (HPSR) for the strengthening and development of health systems that improve and protect health and wellbeing. Founded in 2012 in response to the need for greater health policy and systems research (HPSR) to accelerate universal health coverage (UHC) worldwide, HSG has emerged as an international society that brings together diverse groups to take forward this agenda and promote health systems research and its application for health system development.

Its flagship event, the bi-annual Global Symposium on Health Systems Research, convenes thousands of health policy and systems researchers, policy-makers, advocates, funders and practitioners from all over the globe.

HSG has a number of membership networks, including Thematic Working Groups and Regional Networks, which are a core component of our identity as a member-driven organization.

In this role, you will develop and sustain partnerships, promote our work, report on social value impact, and advise partners and companies on delivering social value. Collaborate with Group functions and regional teams to integrate social value into our products and services, and guide partners in identifying and reporting social value outcomes. 

What You'll Be Doing: 

• Support the delivery of Group Social Value Strategy. 
• Working with the Business Manager and Group Social Value Manager, engage with Scottish Procurement Alliance’s partners and appointed companies to understand their social impact priorities and perspectives,
• Assist in delivering the Community Benefit Fund by identifying social value projects, distributing funds, and reporting on community impact. 
• Follow business's social value measuring standards to effectively report on social impact using sector-recognised methodologies. 
• Contribute to developing Group policies, procedures, and standards related to social value management and reporting. 
• Provide guidance and training to Scottish Procurement Alliance staff on social value principles and practices. 
• Offer social value advisory services for Scottish Procurement Alliance partners and appointed companies. 

What You Need: 

• Relevant experience in corporate social responsibility, social impact, and innovation, with evidence of ongoing professional development. 
• Knowledge of social value approaches and measurement frameworks used in the public sector. 
• Demonstrable understanding of the importance of social value in securing positive change. 
• Experience in working with the public sector, charities, housing, or construction is beneficial. 
• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience, with a strong academic background. 
• High level of IT literacy, proficient with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. 
• Ability to work sensitively with confidential information, with strong organisational and time management skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. 
• Collaborative team player with a flexible approach, able to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines. 
• Positive, supportive attitude with an open, honest, and approachable demeanour 

What You Get: 

• Basic salary £33,359
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit).  
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays.  
• 36-hour week.  
• Personal training and development plan.  
• Cycle to work scheme.  
• Employee Discounts.  

If you're passionate about the Social Value Advisor role, and have the skills and experience we're looking for, apply quickly to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.

Are you dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of individuals in need of continuous mental health support?

Are you ready to provide unwavering care and compassion around the clock, including sleep-in shifts, ensuring that those facing mental health challenges receive the support they deserve?

If you possess the passion and strength to make a difference, we invite you to join our dedicated and friendly team as a Mental Health Support Worker.

If you have:

• A genuine dedication to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges.
• The ability to show unwavering empathy.
• Relevant experience in mental health support
• The flexibility to work in rotating shifts, including sleep-in shifts.

Then we think this role would be great for you!

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, if you can do most of what we are looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!

What’s in it for you?

You’ll make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start. You will benefit from:

• Commitment to flexible working
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Care workers discounts
• Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility Network etc.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Corporate Health Plan
• Care workers discounts

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and are also proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward.

As an organisation we believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self!

We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.

Good Luck!

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-one centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.

We are looking for individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a permanent role as a part-time Programme Support Tutor. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.

The main duties of the role

To deliver the IntoUniversity programme effectively to children and young people in different settings, including schools-based workshops, Academic Support sessions and educational visits. This includes positive behaviour management and adherence to the IntoUniversity safeguarding policy.

• To assist with the organisation and delivery of the Academic Support, FOCUS and Mentoring Programmes.
• To assist the IntoUniversity Centre Leader in liaising with schools and other partner bodies, in organising the classroom and resources and in planning project delivery. 
• To update and maintain IntoUniversity displays, publicity and resources.
• To work with the IntoUniversity Centre Leader to recruit children and young people to the programme, including after-school Academic Support and FOCUS Weeks. 
• To develop educational resources and worksheets for use across all IntoUniversity programmes. 
• To ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and legal requirements, including the Children’s Act,  Children and Young People (Scotland) Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, Protection of Vulnerable  Groups (Scotland) Act, and legislation and policies related to Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety. 
• To champion diversity and inclusion in your role at all times, referring to the Diversity and Inclusion Staff Responsibilities Guide. 
• To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post. 

Contract
Permanent, part-time

Start date
As soon as possible, as agreed with the candidate and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check, and right to work checks. 

Working hours

• 15 or 16 hours a week (please note this will depend on the centre you are offered) local school term-times only (excluding public holidays) • EITHER 16 hours per week across four afternoons: Monday and Thursday 14:00-18:00 and Tuesday and Wednesday 13:30-17:30. • OR 15 hours per week made up of 2 days (between Monday and Thursday of 7.5 hours each. The hours would be 9:30am - 6:00pm if you were employed on a Monday or Thursday and 9.00am - 5:30pm if you are employed on a Tuesday or a Wednesday. 

Days of employment (if term time only)

Please note: The following will vary if you are offered a 15 hour per week contract. Based on working 16 hours per week, you will be employed 188 days (of 4 hours each) per year, made up as follows: • 164 days of work (inclusive of additional days) • 18 days of paid annual leave (to be taken outside of local school term times and on any bank holidays occurring during term time). Non-working time during school holidays which is in excess of your holiday entitlement shall be unpaid. 

Additional 32 hours (or 8 days of 4 hours each)

These will be agreed between you and your line-manager, and may include days during school holidays. They will typically include three whole team meetings, one delivery team meeting and the annual staff conference. These will be pro-rated based on when you join in the academic year.

Salary

Starting salary is £27,400 (pro-rata)

Pro-rated salary is £10,558 per annum for 16 hours per week

Pro-rated salary is £9,898 per annum for 15 hours per week. 

Location

IntoUniversity Nottingham East
The John Folman Business Centre
33 Hungerhill Road
Nottingham
NG3 4NB

OR

IntoUniversity Nottingham West
The Hope Centre
Frinton Road
Broxtowe
Nottingham
NG8 6GR

Staff benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support 
• Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments 
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year 
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000 
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme 
• Employer pension contributions of 6% 
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

Kentown Family Support Worker

Cumbria and Surrounding Areas

Total Reward: £21,000 annual salary plus Company Car (additional benefit of approx. £5K), 5% employers pension contribution and 25 days annual leave.

Rainbow Trust is looking to appoint a Kentown Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of the pilot Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programme, in collaboration with Kentown Wizard and Together for Short Lives.

Reporting to the Kentown Project Lead out of our out of our Lancaster team base and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness

What we’re looking for:

• An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
• A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
• Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
• Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
• A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
• A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Company car for front line care posts
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams or in person. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation.

Homeless Support Worker

We are looking for an experienced Support Worker to help tackle and prevent young people rough sleeping in the UK.

Position: Homeless Support Worker

Location: South Tyneside

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, evenings and weekends)

Salary: £24,136 per annum plus pension & other benefits

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th September 2024 – we are doing interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

About the Role

Working under the direction, guidance and support of a manager you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.

The role will have responsibility under Depaul’s commitment to successfully deliver the contracted outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

· Manage a caseload of young people needing pre-tenancy support or homeless prevention support to achieve accommodation and well-being outcomes.

· Participate in drop-in and Programmed sessions in the Community Hub and other community venues as directed.

· Proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the well-being of Depaul clients following data protection and information sharing protocols.

· You will liaise with Depaul’s internal departments including Finance, HR, Fundraising and Business Development as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the service.

· Supporting all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations

· You will hold specific responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of the environment and buildings for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers through regular risk assessment, health and safety checks and reporting following the Health and Safety Policy.

About You

You will have experience in managing a service in a support setting with a focus on continuous improvement in working with young people with complex mental health needs.

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· Experience in using Risk Assessments and Support Planning.

· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

· Experience in operating safeguarding requirements and procedures

· Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination.

· Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.

· Ability to lone work and deal with challenging situations.

· Personal and professional integrity

· High-level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries

In return for working here, you will receive:

· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

· Flexible working model for suitable roles.

· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service.

· Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

· Death in service (4x Base salary)

· Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as such as: Support Worker, Homeless Recovery Worker, Peer Support, Resettlement Worker, Homelessness, Homeless Project Manager #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.