Youth Support Manager Jobs in Newcastle
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Location: Remote (UK based)
Salary: £42,750.00 (Grade 5) per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible)
Length of contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date: Rolling
Interviews: TBC
Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please apply as soon as possible.
Who are Women’s Aid?
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.
Purpose of the Management Accountant role:
As Management Accountant, the successful candidate will play an integral role in sure the accurate reporting of all financial information with systems and processes operating effectively. Responsible for the preparation of management accounts and other reports, the Management Accountant will oversee general accounting procedures and practices, combining financial, analytical and management skills to aid our managers with decision-making and promoting long-term financial success in order to meet our organisational goals.
Key duties and responsibilities of the Management Accountant:
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Prepare timely and accurate financial management information including regular management accounts and forecasts to be provided to the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
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Support the Head of Finance in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
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Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, members of the SLT and team managers in order to aid in their understanding of budgets and financial statements, and to support them with their day-to-day budget management and finance needs.
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Develop and oversee financial systems and procedures, identifying opportunities to improve these.
What we are looking for in our Management Accountant:
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Fully qualified accountant: ACCA, CIMA, ACA (or equivalent).
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Strong technical accounting, financial management and reporting experience.
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Ability to analyse complex information, problem solve and communicate findings effectively.
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Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with all levels of an organisation.
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Strong knowledge of SORP and Charity Commission protocols, GDPR and data protection regulations, and tax planning and compliance, inclusive of Gift Aid, Legacies, HMRC employee taxes, VAT and pension regulations.
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Proven experience as a Management Accountant within a finance department.
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High level of numeracy and accuracy.
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Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
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Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Computer literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Relevant continuing professional development (desirable).
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Understanding of Fundraising Regulator guidelines, VAT partial exemption returns, accounting and tax issues relating to charities, and of domestic abuse and its impact (desirable).
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Previous experience of working in a charity environment and supervising a team (desirable).
Benefits of joining us as our Management Accountant include:
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Generous Annual Leave: 25 standard days (rising by 1 day per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days) + 2 company holidays + the usual 8 bank holidays, totalling 35 days per year.
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Additional Leave: 3 days of ‘end of year’ leave, bridging the gap between the festive holiday period and the new year, to allow colleagues to rest and recharge during this unique quiet time.
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Valuable Pension Benefits: A generous 7% employer contribution.
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Flexible Working: Remote working, family-friendly policies and paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
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Wellness and Support: Including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling and advice helpline, subscription to Headspace’s app for meditation and mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions.
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Making a Genuine Difference: In a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.
How to apply?
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Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification. We cannot accept pictures, web links, or documents that require downloading.
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Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to our Recruitment email address clearly marking your name and the job title in the subject line of your email.
NB:
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Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010
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If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.
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All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK.
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Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.
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Please read our Single Sex Statement on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals.
ABOUT US
At Spurgeons, our Partnership and Development team isn't just about achieving goals; we're about doing it with flair, creativity, and a touch of innovation! Comprising fundraising and partnership development experts who are as dynamic as they are innovative, our team thrives on pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box to drive positive change. We're not your average team – we're a vibrant and energetic bunch who love what we do. From team-building activities to celebrating successes, we believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to do their best work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you ready to make a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families? As the Grants and Commissioned Services Fundraising Manager at Spurgeons, you will play a vital role in driving the growth of our voluntary income, with a target of reaching £5,000,000, and expanding the reach of our Family Hub services across the UK. This role is not just about numbers—it's about transforming lives. You'll lead a dynamic team of fundraisers, crafting compelling grant applications and proposals that resonate with our mission. Your strategic thinking and proven track record in developing and managing grants will be crucial as you work alongside passionate colleagues to secure the funds that fuel our work. Beyond managing the team, you'll be the driving force behind ensuring that our grant-funded programmes are not only successful but also align with our values of compassionate, fair and committed. With your leadership, we will continue to strengthen family bonds and provide life-changing support to those who need it most. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that is united in its commitment to making a lasting difference. If you are motivated by purpose and driven by results, we want you on our team.
ABOUT YOU
You are a driven, articulate professional with a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families. With a degree in fundraising, nonprofit management, or a related field, you bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role. Your track record speaks volumes—you’ve consistently generated impressive returns on investment through your ability to craft persuasive, emotive bids and proposals that resonate with donors and stakeholders alike. Your proactive nature and strong analytical skills enable you to identify opportunities and interpret trends, always staying ahead of the curve in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. You excel in building and nurturing relationships, whether it’s within your team, across the organisation, or with external partners and donors. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills allow you to engage effectively, negotiate successfully, and solve problems diplomatically. Detail-oriented and conscientious, you take pride in your work, ensuring that every proposal you craft is not only compelling but also meticulously proofread and aligned with Spurgeons' mission and values. As someone who thrives in a flexible, remote working environment, you are self-motivated and independent, yet a strong team player who is always eager to learn and grow. Your genuine interest in Spurgeons' work and commitment to its values of compassionate, fair and committed, drive you to deliver outstanding results.
BENEFITS
- Continuous professional development
- Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives
- In house learning platform
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Charity discount scheme
Closing date: 15/09/2024
Shortlisting date: 17/09/2024
Interview date: 27/09/2024
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer.
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
We create family hubs where we’re needed most, so, when a family member needs support, turn to us.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Causeway Education is a charity supporting young people to overcome barriers in accessing Higher Education and apprenticeships. Our mission is to ensure students have the support they need to explore options effectively, make ambitious choices and produce outstanding university, college and apprenticeship applications.
We are looking for a dynamic and organised Programmes Officer to join us on the next stage of our journey. Our work is more urgent than ever, and we are scaling up to meet this challenge. If you share our passion for ensuring progression is not determined by privilege, then we’d love to hear from you.
We actively work to improve diversity in Higher Education and apprenticeships, therefore personal experience of facing related barriers, or experience of supporting young people from underrepresented groups, will be a valuable asset to the organisation.
We are a small and friendly team. Although we work from home, we meet up at least monthly and we have established a number of ways to keep in regular contact and continue to support each other. We will go out of our way to welcome a new member of the team.
Overview
JOB TITLE: Programmes Officer
LOCATION: Home-based with bi-monthly team meetings in London. Some travel within the UK will be expected.
SALARY: £26,471- £28,683 (depending on skills and experience)
CONTRACT: Full time, 35 hours per week (requests for 0.8 FTE will also be considered).
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
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30 days annual leave (not including bank holidays)
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Pension scheme
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Training and development opportunities
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Flexible working hours
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Well-being allowance
Main duties
Programme Support
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Provide support across Causeway's broad portfolio of programmes, such as online mentoring, insight days, work experience weeks and university and employer outreach schemes
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Organise programme-related events, such as workshops/webinars
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Deliver workshops to students and stakeholders, alongside other members of the Programmes Team
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Look after our shared inboxes and share queries with relevant team members
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Support the collection of information as part of programme reporting requirements
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Support in the design and creation of new programme resources
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Support other team members with management of external communications including the Causeway website, Twitter account and newsletters
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Develop and implement strategies to promote student engagement with Causeway’s programmes (for example, student 1-1 calls and emails)
General
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Provide administrative support to other members of the organisation as required
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Liaise effectively and efficiently with other members in the organisation
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Lead by example, promoting the organisation’s values and expected behaviour
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Undertake any other duties required by the CEO or the needs of the organisation
This job description is designed to give an overall view of the role and is not a definitive list of tasks.
Person specification
We are more interested in what you could do than what you have already done, hence the emphasis on skills over experience.
Essential
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Educated to degree level or equivalent
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Experience of programme work in education, university widening participation and/or employer outreach
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Strong interpersonal skills - able to interact with different audiences and all levels of people
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent attention to detail, with strong analytical skills
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Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines
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Proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
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High degree of initiative and ability to see work through to conclusion
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Willingness to work flexibly to accommodate occasional duties outside of working hours (time can be reclaimed in lieu)
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Commitment to the aims and values of the organisation
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In possession of, or able to secure, an enhanced DBS check
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Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all young people
Desirable
There are a number of different paths the successful candidate may have taken to develop the skills and experience needed for this role. The following list is not intended to be exhaustive, but instead to give a sense of the range of experiences which are relevant:
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Personal experience of structural inequalities, or experience of supporting young people from underrepresented groups
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Experience in a charity supporting young people
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Experience of working in a small organisation with a broad programme portfolio
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Experience of programme delivery to student participants
Application instructions
- Please provide your CV (max 2 sides) and a covering letter via CharityJob (link below).
- Please complete the Charity Job Equal Opportunities form.
The job posting will close on Sunday 29th September 2024 at 17:00.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Scotland – working remotely but covering and be able to travel the whole geographical region
About Us
The client group for this role are veterans and families, including those who may be elderly, ill, or disabled. Given the potential needs of the client group and those certain requirements of the role fall within regulated activities, such as advising or guiding vulnerable adults, this position is subject to an enhanced DBS check or country equivalent checks.
Anyone connected with Help for Heroes may be at risk and/or vulnerable/temporarily vulnerable, either by statutory definition or through circumstance. Help for Heroes is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Purpose
Provide a fully person-centred Support Worker/Case Management service, including assessment, recovery planning, co-ordination, and review, for veterans and their families. The Support Worker/Case Manager will also specifically provide welfare support, guidance, and advice where this is required as part of a recovery plan.
Working collaboratively as part of our wider Recovery Services Directorate, you will identify need, create support pathways (internal and external), and co-ordinate structured support plans where beneficiaries have multi-dimensional or more intensive needs.
The requirement for collaborative practice extends to supporting, as required, hybrid and blended models of service provision including the design and delivery of group programmes, promoting engagement opportunities and community activation. The provision of accessible services is achieved through utilising opportunities for physical, remote, and digital delivery methods.
Informed by a strengths/asset-based approach, the Support Worker/Case Manager will work to an ethos which nurtures and harnesses beneficiary confidence, competence, attributes, skills, and knowledge by promoting engagement, purposeful participation, and independence. This is with a view to progressing recovery and sustaining wellness in line with the Help for Heroes’ Fair Deal commitment.
Localised activity of the Support Worker/Case Manager will reflect community assets and resources available to maximise the recovery chances of individuals.
The post holder will work cross functionally.
Please see below a link to the Job Description for more details.
Location: Remote (based in England & Wales with occasional travel for biannual team days and biannual departmental team meetings in various locations)
Salary: £28,665 - £30,865 pro rata (£11,466 - £12,346 actual)
Hours of work: 2 days per week (14 hours)
Contract type: Permanent
Why work for Kids Matter?
- Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
- Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
- Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
- Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.
Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.
Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The Finance Manager role involves:
- Overseeing day-to-day charity finance functions
- Managing expenses, payments and payroll processes
- Communicating and presenting financial reports and information
About you
Do you have accounting experience and strong numerical skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your financial expertise in a charity setting? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?
Then we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
You can apply for the Finance Manager position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.
The deadline for applications is 10am Monday 23 September 2024. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Coordinator).
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.
We exist to reduce the impact of poverty on children in need across the UK.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 37 hours per week, over 7 days (not currently trading on Sundays).
Salary: £25,253.25 per annum (a pay review is pending)
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass
Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Location: The Children's Society Shop, Blaydon Shopping Precinct, Tyne & Wear.
Do you like being creative? have you got retail/management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in our BLAYDON SHOP. You will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.
You will need to be driven and focused on making money, have good communication skills. As a shop manager you will manage an assistant shop manager along with a team of volunteers. You will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds to create a welcoming and positive experience for all our staff, volunteers and supporters.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 27th September 2024. If, after 14 days, we have enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 13th September.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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Part time - 15 hours per week to cover shop manager's day off of 7.5 hours and then 7.5 hours over Monday to Saturday agreed in advance. In addition to cover leave days as and when required.
£23,436.25 FTE - £9,501.18 pro rata (A pay review is pending)
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass
Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Location: The Children's Society Shop, Station Road, Forest Hall, Tyne & Wear.
We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Forest Hall Shop. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills? Can you assist the shop manager in driving sales and profit and be able to work closely with staff and volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service?
Have you got the ability to lead in the absence of the shop manager? Have you got a "can do" attitude?
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 27th September 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 13th September.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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Inclusion and Youth Support Assistant
Department: Support and Inclusion
Reports to: Inclusion Manager
Location: Home based (some national travel, with offices in London and Lingfield)
Hours of Work: Part-time (30hrs)
Salary: £21,121 to £22,080 (FTE £26,050 to £27,232)
All year round, permanent
Young Epilepsy and St. Piers is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and promotes the welfare of all learners.
As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, online searches will form part of this process.
An Enhanced Disclosure with relevant Barring Service checks and full referencing will be required before employment can commence.
Please provide a CV and supporting statement aligned to the person specification.
The successful applicant will be required to attend 1-day mandatory training in Lingfield, Surrey.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Inclusion and Youth Support Assistant to join our team. You’ll be a key first point of contact for young people with epilepsy, their families and a variety of professionals – working with them to provide the training, resources, support and information needed to ensure all children and young people with epilepsy feel informed, confident and fully included in education, sport and society.
At Young Epilepsy young people are at the heart of everything we do, and the purpose of this role is to ensure that children and young people with epilepsy access and shape the support that we provide. This will include liaising with families and young people, schools and other professionals, all with a friendly, sensitive and professional manner. You will be supporting the development and delivery of our online and face-to-face workshops and will help build a network of professionals engaging with our services.
The need for our services is great, so this role will be an exciting chance to support our ambitious strategy. If you are highly organised, a confident communicator and are driven to support young people, we want to hear from you!
What we need from you
- Energetic, passionate, and proactive about young people, participation and inclusion in all areas of learning and play.
- Comfortable communicating with a range of people, on the phone, email or in person, to be a first point of contact with the charity.
- Dynamic and flexible, able to build strong relationships with a wide range of people including young people and professionals.
- Awareness of, or curiosity about, the youth landscape and what is impacting young people today, and able to put this through the lens of living epilepsy.
- Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and young people and working with DSLs.
- Eagerness to learn about epilepsy or coming with knowledge and experience of the condition.
Relevant experience working with young people is desirable but not essential if you have wider relevant experience and skills.
Your Benefits
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
- Generous annual leave
- Occupational pension scheme
- On-site accommodation available
- Subsidised dining room
- Gym membership options (on and off-site)
- Your Rewards, giving you access to nationwide discounts and benefits
- Free parking on campus
- Access to a working farm and horticultural area
We are accessible by bus, by train via the East Grinstead branch of the Oxted Line and by car.
About us
Young Epilepsy is the children and young people’s epilepsy charity. Our purpose is to create a society in which children and young people with epilepsy are enabled to thrive and fulfil their potential. A society in which their voices are respected, and their ambitions realised.
We work with children and young people across the country, as well as many of those people and organisations who shape their lives - parents, health and care professionals, researchers, teachers, policymakers and more.
Informed by young people and drawing on our strong legacy of expertise in education, health and research, we have developed and published our 2020-2025 strategy.
This focuses our work around 3 key offers: health and research, voice and support and St Piers special education. Within these key offers we aim to:
- Coordinate research that improves diagnosis and treatments, and deliver cutting-edge health services
- Campaign for children’s rights, supporting them in school and college and providing innovation tools, information, and practical help for living day-to-day life
- Provide an innovative and creative environment for children and young people with epilepsy, autism, and severe learning difficulties.
For further details of these and other vacancies, please visit our website.
***No agencies please ***
Young Epilepsy strives to employ people that reflect the community it serves; therefore, applications from minority groups and people with disabilities are particularly welcomed.
Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
22.5 hours per week (typically 7.5 hours x 3 days with additional hours as and when to cover shop manager absence).
£23,436.25 FTE - £14,251.77 pro rata (a pay review is pending).
Benefits
We offer many enhanced benefits including, 28 days holiday a year and all bank holidays pro rata. Free parking. Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details can be found on our website.
Location
The Children's Society Shop, Craggs Road, Teal Farm, WASHINGTON, Tyne & Wear.
We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside our Shop Manager in our Teal Farm Shop. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and can thrive on challenges and opportunities in the running of a busy shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits, and be able to work closely with staff and volunteers to ensure the best level of customer service? Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?
We are looking for someone who loves working with people, and has the ability to lead in the absence of the shop manager. Someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instill an energy to those around them? It is also important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop to reach out to the local community.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 27th September 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 13th September.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with War Child to find their PR Manager.
The charity offers both remote and hybrid working options from their office in North London.
The PR Manager will be responsible for engaging with traditional, new, and niche media, across campaign areas including music, art, gaming and sport, and devising PR plans that support these and other fundraising and advocacy goals.
You will play a leading role in planning and executing the PR communications activities for War Child UK, as well as overseeing superb content development that supports PR activities.
You will also play an important part in executing our brand narrative around children affected by conflict and how War Child are supporting them with power and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, manage and lead proactive media strategies that promote War Child’s PR campaigns ensuring that these PR elements are effectively integrated into wider marketing and communications plans.
• Secure media coverage that helps mobilise the public to raise money or take action to support us. This includes developing and leading media partnerships that enhance our profile and coverage in pursuit of advocacy and fundraising goals.
• Manage the press office to ensure that journalists are engaged with promptly and professionally in a way that enhances our reputation as an effective and trusted media operation.
• Provide expert strategic advice across the organisation on the best routes and angles to secure impactful media coverage and to identify and respond to media opportunities.
• To write, edit, commission and disseminate press-releases, op-eds, statements and other content to secure coverage of War Child across print, broadcast, and online media.
• Build, lead and maintain strong relationships with journalists across a range of priority target media outlets and publications that help secure coverage for our goals - including through managing and overseeing press trips.
Person Specification:
• An experienced media professional, with a track record of developing, leading and managing creative PR campaigns.
• A demonstrable record of strategically identifying target journalists and outlets and successfully placing coverage – both mainstream and niche – that reach priority audiences.
• Experience of developing media partnerships with online outlets, magazines newspapers, broadcast media and able to navigate these relationships to ensure the best possible outcomes for War Child.
• Experienced in developing and commissioning content.
• Experienced in developing press angles and hooks that achieve cut-through in a competitive media landscape.
• Already has or would welcome quickly developing an understanding of the sensitivities involved in media work when it comes to vulnerable children and young people, and how to balance objectives with safeguarding obligations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent writer with experience writing and editing press releases, op-eds, blogs, statements and media plans.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Family Support Worker
£23,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave, company car and pension)
North East Care Team
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our North East Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager out of our North East Care 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.
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand the processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
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
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· 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 have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
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.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
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 their 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:
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. 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 the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Celebrity and Lifestyle Media Lead
Reporting to: Brand Marketing Manager
Location of work: Home based. One office day per month. The role may involve some irregular travel throughout England and Scotland. Expenses will be paid in line with our Travel and Expenses policy.
Contract type: Ideally full-time, 35 hours per week, although part time / flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Contract Length: 12 months FTC (with a view to become permanent)
Salary: £37,500
JOB PURPOSE
The Brand and Marketing team’s purpose is to significantly increase awareness, engagement and reputation of Magic Breakfast’s supporting wider teams to achieve their objectives.
As part of the Brand and Marketing team, the Celebrity & Lifestyle Media Lead manages all aspects of the delivery Magic Breakfast’s celebrity engagement as well as working with the News & Media Lead on the charity’s media strategies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be responsible for leading new artist (celebrity) acquisition for Magic Breakfast including approaching and pitching for opportunities alongside other internal teams
- Work alongside the News & Media Lead to develop and implement media strategy and activity plans
- Lead on the writing of press materials, including but not limited to press releases, press packs, internal quotes etc
- Implement Magic Breakfast’s Celebrity (Artists) strategy and plan, proactively identify impactful opportunities to support other teams and campaigns
WHAT WE OFFER
At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.
Please see our job pack and website for more information
APPLICATION PROCESS
While Magic Breakfast welcomes applications from everyone, to better serve its communities it has identified that we would particularly benefit from: young people earlier in their careers, people who have lived experience of poverty, navigating socio-economic adversity or were eligible for free school meals, and people from a minority ethnic background.
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr @magicbreakfast. com
close date - 8th September 2024
Shortlisting - 9th - 11th September 2024
Interviews 1st round - 18th and 19th September 2024
Interviews 2nd round - 25th September 2024
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Delivery Manager working from our Newcastle centre . If you have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and are a dedicated team player with a youth-led approach this could be perfect for you!
As a member of our Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of our Young People programmes across Newcastle. As part of the management team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a delivery plan and targets for the Newcastle area. You will lead and inspire your team to deliver effective services, ensuring that every young person engaged progresses along an appropriate pathway of learning, and development. You will demonstrate best practices in services that engage young people, creating a safe and supportive environment that maximizes value for young people and our training and employer partnerships.
This role is perfect for you if you have experience leading services for young people and have a deep passion for making a positive difference. You will have the opportunity to develop our current offer and lead a small dedicated team, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone's potential can flourish.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the delivery of our Young People Programmes, ensuring their successful implementation.
- Lead and motivate your team to provide effective services and support for young people.
- Developed Planning and Organisational Skills with proven commercial acumen
- Contribute to the development of our strategy to empower more young people in Greater Manchester with sustainable outcome opportunities.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a number of Youth Development Lead positions we are recruiting for across the North of Enlgand (Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle). We will be hosting assessment centre's at out Leeds (12/09), Manchester (09/09) and Newcastle (12/09) offices. Please note you must be available to attend on that day. You can find out more about each role we have advertised and its specialism along with the relevant job description by viewing the adverts on our Careers site. All roles we are considering for the Assessment Centre will have Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle next to them in brackets.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently looking for a Events Officer to join us at The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is a Non-Formal Education and Learning framework encouraging young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world.
In more than 120 countries and territories, our globally recognised accreditation is available to all 14 to 24-year-olds, of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities.
Through the programme, each young person becomes part of something special while developing their own interests, universal skills and life aspirations.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is the international charity that drives and encourages the Award’s growth, access and impact across the globe. Working in partnership with organisations and governing bodies, we oversee the licensing of Award operators – including schools, youth groups, employers and custodial institutions.
The role of the Operations Manager is to support the delivery and growth of the Award through provision of guidance and support to a cohort of existing Operators – a network of local, regional and national organisations around the world, licensed directly by the Foundation to deliver or manage the Award.
The role provides support and operational advice to existing Operators, across the world, ensure access to and uptake of Foundation tools and resources, whilst supporting and sharing best practices across the network.
Where required there will also be a new business development aspect to the role.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting operators to ensure their continued growth and sustainability.
- Support the delivery and management of a high-quality Award programme, that meets international standards, across a portfolio of Operators.
- Ensure effective and consistent day to day contact and support for Operators ensuring high levels of customer service.
- Induct and provide ongoing operational support to staff and volunteers in Operators Work with staff and volunteers of Operators to develop practical solutions to maintain and continually improve the quality of Award programme delivery, including approaches to increase levels of participation and completion.
- In partnership with the Licensing Manager and other colleagues schedule and conduct compliance and licence reviews of Operators in accordance with licensing requirements
- Actively promote the benefits of the Award (and non-formal education and learning), representing the Award and Foundation at relevant events (virtual and in person)
- Where required recruit, licence and induct new Operators to grow the Award.
- Provide support for, delivery and facilitation of training, with the Learning & Development team.
- Actively promote and support the adoption of the Foundation’s digital platforms
- Ensure engagement, in global campaigns to promote the Award.
- Ensure brand compliance across all Operators.
- Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required for the successful delivery of the Foundation’s business objectives.
Please see the recruitment pack for more information on key responsibilities for the role.
The closing date for applications is 1 September 17.00 BST. Please submit your CV and cover letter by this date. Interviews will take place shortly after, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Our long term ambition is that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.