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We are seeking a Support Specialist who will be integral to our mission to help people with a brain tumour to be less isolated, better supported and more confident on their brain tumour journey.
There is flexibility here to suit your needs, preferences and experience. You could work from home, or at our office in Leeds. There is however a preference for geographical location in London, South Wales, Bristol or Liverpool areas.
What’s involved
Working closely with brainstrust’s Director of Services, you will be trained to deliver the Charity’s revered, impartial and impactful coaching and information service for people living with a non-malignant brain tumour, and their families.
You will instil empowerment and control in those living with a non-malignant brain tumour, dramatically improving their wellbeing. You will play a key role in helping us towards our vision to be readily available to as many of the 80,000 people in the UK who are living with a brain tumour, and their caregivers.
You will:
- Continue to grow the impactful community for people with a non-malignant brain tumour through face to face, online, phone and email support, social media engagement and running workshops and events for brain tumour patients and their caregivers.
- Be willing to coach and be coached. Rigorous support and recognised training will be provided.
- Support with ensuring that every non-malignant brain tumour patient and their caregivers work with us to secure the best possible outcome.
- Refer potential fundraising opportunities to relevant members of the brainstrust team to ensure the sustainability of the project.
To read the full role and person profile, and for information on how to apply please visit our careers page.
Closing date: 12th April 2024.
Please, strictly no agencies.
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Nightingale Hammerson is an independent charity and a leading specialist in the care of older people. We have served the Jewish community since 1840. We have two care homes, Nightingale House in Clapham and Hammerson House in East Finchley.
Hammerson House, Wohl Campus is a modern 116 bedded home near East Finchley Tube station, with residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care services.
The home offers a warm and comfortable environment, with personalised care that centralises the needs of the residents, with on-site therapists, dieticians, and a wealth of activities for residents to enjoy.
Hammerson House has been rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its first year of operation.
The Role
Are you deeply driven to help others? Do you have the desire to do this in a creative and personal manner? Being an engagement lead may well be the job you have been looking for.
It is a human need to engage with the world and with each other in a meaningful way. But what does this engagement look like? There are as many answers to that question as there are people in the world. For those who are older and disabled it is a great challenge to maintain the relationships and activities that have supported them through life. As engagement leads at Hammerson House it is our challenge to help them do so and, taking a person centred approach, results in a wide and ever shifting variety of activities and individual interventions for our residents. We are a large and innovative organisation that is always trying to develop new ways to foster community and connect our residents with what matters to them.
We are specifically looking for a new member of the team to work with our residents living with dementia and while this does present particular challenges the rewards are also particularly high.
This is a job of tremendous variety and possibilities and requires individuals who have the energy, people skills and logistical know-how to bring the right ideas to fruition. Experience of working in care is not a necessity and we would welcome candidates with a diverse range of people-facing experiences and those with creative backgrounds. Experience of supporting people with dementia or other neurological conditions would be desirable.
Hours
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Part Time - 15 hours per week
Salary
£26,233 per annum for the full time role or pro rata for the part time role
What is in it for you?
- A friendly, supportive, team working environment
- Subsidised staff canteens
- Training & development opportunities
- 25 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave, increasing over time
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (T&C Applied)
Apply Now
If you meet the above requirements, we'd love to hear from you! It's also very important to us that as well as meeting the job description, you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the elderly on a daily basis.
Please do not apply if you require sponsorship as this role is not included in the shortage occupations list 2023/2024.
Values
Embrace and embody our core values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Safeguarding
Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures, which will be completed upon a successful application. All applications will be handled individually, following our policy and organisational requirements. Please do not apply if you require sponsorship.
Diversity
We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and residents we serve. You'll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
This role will be covering the Channel Islands, but will also provide support to other areas in the South West of England (Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset).
You’ll empower your clients to take actions for themselves or will advocate on their behalf for better service, support and outcomes, so they can live their life with Parkinson's in the way they choose.
You’ll deliver tailored information and support through a range of channels including telephone, video and email and, where appropriate, home visits and in community settings.
You’ll be responsible for building excellent relationships with healthcare professionals and other relevant agencies, as well as our network of volunteers and groups.
What you'll do:
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Provide professional person centred, in depth support to clients by a range of means, ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources.
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Provide support on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional, employment and welfare benefits support and advocating with and on behalf of clients.
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Work flexibly across the service responding to enquiries through a range of channels.
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Work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses and other professional colleagues to raise the profile of the service, increase depth of support and achieve improved outcomes for people with Parkinson’s.
What you'll bring:
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Experience of managing and delivering individual case work, including advocating for clients and supporting people to navigate the health and social care system
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Experience and understanding of safeguarding and your role in keeping clients safe and implementing organisational policies and procedure
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Ability to be calm and use emotional intelligence in challenging casework
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Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems
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The ability to build effective working relationships with others including working within multi disciplinary teams internally and externally
You must live in either Devon, Dorset, Somerset, or Wiltshire in order to carry out this role.
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with supporting statements. The supporting statement should fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the role description.
The successful candidate will be required to:
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Travel to the Channel Islands regularly (approximately once every 3 months, but this will be flexible)
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live in the area specified, and be able to travel freely and flexibly throughout the area and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
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Preferably hold a full driving licence
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provide occasional cover on Saturdays and/or Bank holidays
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provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Head of Children and Young People’s Counselling and Wellbeing Services
Do you want a rewarding and influential role where your success directly contributes to the protection and growth of support services for children and young people subjected to sexual violence and abuse?
This is an opportunity for a Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Services to join at an exciting time to ensure the charity maintain the recent period of growth and continue to support survivors through specialist, trauma-informed services.
Stand with survivors and challenge victim-blaming attitudes.
Position: Head of Children and Young People’s Counselling and Wellbeing Services
Location: Birmingham/hybrid
Hours: 38 hours a week (full time). Hours to be negotiated (flexible working available)
Salary: £37,261 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 15th April 2024. However, shortlisting will be taking place on a rolling basis so we advise applying as early as possible.
The Role
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the leadership team of a specialist charity for children and adults subjected to sexual violence and sexual abuse. You will be responsible for supporting the Chief Executive in meeting strategic objectives surrounding the provision of compassionate, timely and trauma-informed CYP counselling and wellbeing support; establishing and nurturing supportive relationships with partner CYP organisations; supporting the team in collective care to grow, flourish and develop in their roles and continue leading the charity as a reflective and responsive organisation. Your role will also involve impact and evaluation, communications and operations.
You will lead in the safe delivery, strategic direction and development of the trauma-informed CYP counselling and wellbeing services. You will support the Chief Executive and work closely with Heads of Services to implement the strategic direction of the organisation, manage operations, strengthen sustainability and to continuously improve the effectiveness and impact for the CYP we support.
This position offers an established role in a leading specialist rape and sexual abuse support charity and value-led, relational and strategic service provision to help the charity achieve the CYP service mission
About You
If you have experience in offering and shaping trauma-informed CYP services, therapeutically supporting CYP and leading individuals with a relational approach, this role could be for you. You will also need to show how you will live the charity’s big-hearted, bold, believing and trauma-informed values through this role.
About the Organisation
Join an award winning, long established and well-respected specialist charity supporting children and adults of all genders following rape, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. A vibrant, growing organisation that believes survivors. If you are big hearted, can the empathy that survivors deserve and need… then we would love to hear from you!
Benefits include:
- Wellbeing support and resources
- Training opportunities and access to specialist resources
- Pension
- Mileage allowance
- Hybrid working
- Time off in lieu (TOIL)
- Awards and recognition
- 35 days annual leave, with it increasing with length of service: after 5 years’ service, it increases from 35 days to 36 days.
The charity is committed to equality and valuing diversity. This includes a commitment within the recruitment and selection processes, applications are welcome from across the community, especially applicants with a protected characteristic to join a bold, believing and big-hearted team.
We also welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of sexual trauma who also meet the person specification, so everyone can work together, engage and amplify survivors’ voices throughout all the work.
You may also have experience in areas such as Counselling, Counsellor, Lead Counsellor, Head Counsellor, Counselling Manager, Director of Counselling Services, Counselling Service Manager, Head of Service, Service Manager.
Should you hear nothing from by 30th April 2024, you may assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate leader ready to lead our dynamic HIV Prevention & Testing staff and volunteer team at Positive East, shaping our contribution to ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.
You will be committed to ensuring that success over HIV is an inclusive one and that no group or community is left behind, addressing existing inequities and inequalities so that the whole HIV combination prevention tool kit is available to all who need it.
To be successful, you will be an experienced Health Promotion professional, with knowledge of the HIV and sexual health needs of groups and communities disproportionately impacted by HIV, with a particular focus on those who are experiencing inequities and inequalities to accessing information, services and support.
You will be skilled in getting the best from people (whether they be staff or volunteers) maximising the potential of your team.
You will be a creative, solution-focused leader with effective project management skills ensuring the successful delivery of multiple projects.
Benefits include 6% pension contribution & option of some remote working.
To apply, please click the apply button to be taken to our website, where you can download our application forms.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Closing date: 5pm on 15 April 2024.
Positive East welcomes applications from people living with HIV and from groups and communities disproportionately impacted by HIV.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join Positive East as our new Fundraising Officer. This is a key and varied role that sits within the charity’s busy Fundraising Team. You will report directly to the Head of Fundraising and Communications and work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager.
You will be responsible for identifying potential new sources of grant funding from charitable trusts and foundations and steward a portfolio of small grants funders. You will also lead on the development of smaller grant proposals and reports, contributing to the wider ambitions of the fundraising team and providing support when needed to achieve annual targets.
As part of this role, you will also lead on the development and the day-to-day management of our social media presence and digital communications and explore new ways to engage audiences as well as with our individual donors.
Benefits include 6% pension contribution & option of some remote working.
To apply, please click the apply button to be taken to our website, where you can download our application forms.
Closing date: 5pm on 24 April 2024.
Positive East welcomes applications from people living with HIV and from groups and communities disproportionately impacted by HIV.
Are you looking for a great opportunity to showcase and develop your advice and equalities expertise? If you have lived experience of disability then you could really thrive at our inclusive organisation. We are looking to recruit to a Peer Advice & Equalities role to work closely with our METRO GAD (Greenwich Association of Disabled People) team to provide an advice & support service for disabled people including around hate crime in Royal Borough Greenwich (RBG) We are looking for someone with a good instinct for the needs of disabled people; confident liaising with the local statutory sector, sharing our belief in the power of lived experience and the need for society to remove barriers for disabled people.
If you would like to work in an inclusive and supportive environment and think you could support disabled people in RBG around their advice needs, we’d like to hear from you. There is plenty of opportunity to develop your skills in the role. The successful candidate will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued, and you can bring your whole self to work. Office working in is standard for this role, though there is the option to work from home, if desired. This position is only open to applicants who identify as a disabled person (Equality act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1). We also encourage applications from Black, Asian and other minoritised candidates with lived experience of disability, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Job Title: Communications Manager
Location: Remote, UK
Type: 37.5 hours a week
Experience Level: Minimum 2 years
Salary: 30k - 35k (based on experience)
You will be joining an established charity and one that is expanding and changing dramatically to meet the growing needs of empowering Pharmacists and Pharmacist Associations to improve health and wellbeing across the Commonwealth. Our vision is to reduce health inequalities, aid the reduction of mortality and morbidity and enhance the quality of life.
We look forward to receiving your CV reflecting appropriate experience and a supporting statement of no more than one A4 page, setting out how you meet the person specifications and what attracts you to this role. To apply for this position, please fill out the form below and attach the relevant documents as requested no later than the 1st of April, 2024
Overview of the CPA Charity
The CPA is a registered charity (CIO) and membership body; leading and developing the pharmacy profession to benefit the people of the Commonwealth. This voluntary network of member states encompasses one third of the global population, including many lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). The CPA works towards its core charitable objectives to build strong and diverse collaborations between pharmacists and health networks; develop and improve the quality of Pharmacy Practice; strengthen health systems; improve the safe and effective use of medicines, and promote healthier lifestyles and reduce health inequalities. Its unique position as an accredited organisation of the Commonwealth allows for many advocacy opportunities for the profession.
The CPA is in official relations with the World Health Organisation (WHO), with an approved collaboration plan in place for 2022-2024. Our mission to ‘empower pharmacists to improve health and wellbeing throughout the Commonwealth’ is achieved through our core strategic goals:
1. Develop the Commonwealth pharmacy workforce and build capacity through education and training.
2. Support pharmacists to strengthen healthcare systems and enhance the safe and effective USE of medicines, prevention of disease and promotion of healthier lifestyles, across the Commonwealth.
3. Advocate for improved ACCESS to and QUALITY of medicines and vaccines, embedding pharmacists at all levels of medicines management, across the Commonwealth.
These goals are realised through a variety of mechanisms including:
● Knowledge Transfer
● Provision of resources and tools
● Advocacy and Research
● Partnerships and Collaborations; for innovation and quality improvement
Job Overview:
The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in shaping how we communicate our mission and impact. You'll be responsible for managing CPA's social media channels, ensuring a consistent and engaging presence. You'll develop compelling content, including stories that highlight the real-world impact of our work. Additionally, you'll support various CPA programs by crafting effective communications materials. This position is ideal for candidates with proven social media management experience, graphic design skills and excellent writing and editing abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage and grow CPA's social media accounts, ensuring active and engaging online presence.
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Manage CPA’s website content uploads and updates.
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Curate and publish a quarterly newsletter.
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Collaborate with Program leads to develop program-specific communications strategies.
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Design captivating images, flyers, ebooks, and print assets using platforms like Canva; knowledge of Photoshop is advantageous but not essential.
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Assist in drafting and publishing blog posts, requiring strong writing skills and familiarity with WordPress (training on WordPress backend can be provided).
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Contribute to various CPA programs and work streams through creative and innovative communication approaches.
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Ensure consistent and effective messaging across all communication channels.
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At least 2 years of experience in a communications role.
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Demonstrated proficiency in managing social media platforms.
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Strong design skills, with experience in Canva and/or Photoshop.
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Excellent writing ability and experience in content creation.
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Knowledge of WordPress or willingness to learn.
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Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to work independently.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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Interest in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience. Please include links to or samples of previous work, especially any relevant social media campaigns or design projects.
Additional Information
Standard working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 although flexibility is required in order to ensure core objectives are achieved. The CPA maintains a virtual office, with occasional face-to-face meetings in London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A great opportunity has risen for an Innovation Partnerships Manager to help take forward our ambitious plans to triple public investment in respiratory research and innovation.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
This is an exciting time in the health innovation space, with government and the NHS keen to engage with innovation to benefit people living with health conditions. We need to support the development of respiratory products and services – and to do so we need to see an increase in the amount invested into respiratory innovation.
Building on our existing relationships, you’ll be responsible for managing and influencing innovation funders and investors to increase investment in respiratory diseases. In the fast-changing space of health innovation, including HealthTech and AI, you will identify opportunities for us to build relationships, influence, develop policy positions and curate potential income-generating partnerships. You will also oversee the development of activities related to supporting innovators as they develop new products and services, providing expert consultancy as part of our Respiratory Insights service.
You’ll be an excellent communicator with an ability to influence senior stakeholders to deliver objectives. You will also have an understanding of the health technology and life sciences environment and opportunities for new approaches to managing health conditions via non-pharmacological treatments.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
Location: Hybrid working between home and the Mansell Street office, London OR Remote working.
Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure organisation working to support strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We are a small, friendly team based in central Ilford - just 20 minutes by train from Liverpool Street station.
The healthy communities programme aims to find new ways to promote health and address inequalities in Redbridge using community development and health creation practice.
Over the past year, our team of outreach workers and community development practitioners have engaged over 4,000 residents, helping local people build and share knowledge about health, encouraging people to take control over their wellbeing, and exploring what can improve health and wellbeing in Redbridge.
Through our activities, we have identified two communities in the borough experiencing significant inequity – the Roma community and people living in Loxford ward – along with key priority areas for developing community action initiatives.
Programme Overview 2024 - 2025
Over the next year, we will work alongside local people from the identified communities to build on their strengths and take action for improved health and wellbeing. We will achieve this by supporting local people to establish a monthly community network to:
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Consider the future they want for themselves and their communities,
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Discuss issues and agree collective priorities,
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Share ideas and problem-solve issues, and
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Take practical action towards realising the future they want to see.
Through this network, we will share information about local services, groups, and activities, and offer training and support for local people to upskill and take the lead with confidence.
We will also lead the development of a Loxford neighbourhood forum where residents, community groups, voluntary sector, health (e.g., GP practices), education and social care services can come together to make connections, work together on what matters to local people, and address health and wellbeing needs in the area.
Finally, we have been re-commissioned by the Public Health department of Redbridge Council to continue delivering our TB Awareness project, raising awareness amongst communities who are at high risk of TB.
You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of projects within the Healthy Communities Programme, which includes overseeing the team and providing support for community action initiatives.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the power of community, with experience supporting inclusive community development and participation to drive change. You will also need to have project management experience and a commitment to the learning and development of yourself and those you manage.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
To apply for the post please download the job description and application form on our website and return your completed application form by no later than 9 am Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
At Community Action Redbridge, we recognise that our team is our greatest asset. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels valued, supported and fulfilled. We offer the following benefits to all our team members:
- A supportive learning culture and opportunities to develop in your role
- 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- A range of workplace wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employer pension contribution
- Season ticket and cycle to work scheme
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Events and Communications Officer
Job Title: Events and Communications Officer
Responsible to: CEO
Location: Remote, with requirement for in-person attendance at some meetings and events during the year (travel expenses covered)
Hours: 14 hours per week across a minimum of 2 days per week (flexible days, to be agreed with successful candidate) with occasional out of hours working required (e.g. our annual summer residential camp and twice-yearly family weekend events, with TOIL for out of hours working)
Salary: £23,500 per year pro rata, 2 days/week (£9,400 actual)
Term: 12-month fixed term contract with potential to continue in role as funding allows
Annual leave and benefits: 33 days leave pro rata (13.2 days actual). Employer pension scheme with matched contributions of 5%
Closing Date: 15th April
ABOUT USHER KIDS UK
At Usher Kids UK, we’re devoted to empowering children, young people and their families living with Usher syndrome - a rare cause of progressive deafblindness.
From the point of diagnosis onwards we provide information, support and resources tailored to the specific and unique challenges of the condition. We create opportunities for families to connect at virtual and in-person events, helping them build friendships, skills and confidence for the journey ahead.
Our services are already changing the experiences and outcomes of the next generation: "Our daughter came back from Usher Kids UK summer camp absolutely buzzing - she was confident, proud and talked with excitement about how she is unique." Working at Usher Kids UK, you could help to ensure that every family living with Usher syndrome has access to this life-changing impact.
WORKING AT USHER KIDS UK
Our charity provides vital support to the Usher community. In recent years, demand has grown for our services so this year we are very excited to be growing our staff team. The new Events and Communications Officer will work alongside our CEO, playing a vital role in ensuring the success of our events and engaging with our families and collaborators.
The role will be varied and offers the chance to be an important part of our small and friendly team. We recognise the value that each person brings to our charity, encouraging innovation and development, and we support each other to provide the very best services for our community.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Events:
As Events and Communications Officer, a significant part of your role will be assisting in the design and delivery of our virtual and in-person events. These include:
o Regular (monthly) virtual events
o Twice-yearly family in-person events (usually a Saturday in April and in September or October)
o Annual residential camp for 11-25yr olds ( a 5-night residential held in July or August)
Some of the aspects you will lead on include:
o Communicating with our community and other stakeholders, such as venues and volunteers, pre- and post-event.
o Creating promotional and other event materials.
o Registration and organisation of the people involved in the event.
o Coordinating logistics before, during and after events.
Having worked so hard making sure that the event runs successfully, you will of course also be a vital part of the team helping to deliver the in-person events, which is an absolute joy!
Communications
You will assist in the design and delivery of our communications strategy. This will include:
o Determining how best to communicate with our families, including the children and young people, to ensure that we provide the support and services they need.
o Determining how best to communicate with our collaborators, including other organisations, funders and professionals in the sector, in order to continue and improve our offer.
o Managing the day-to-day delivery of our social media, emails, website, promotional materials and media archives.
o Keeping our CRM updated and proactively communicating with our stakeholders.
o Supporting our Governance Team with scheduling and meeting arrangements.
o Monitoring the impact of our events and engagement, using insight gained to identify unmet needs, and work as a team to create a plan to address these needs.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential:
o Computer literate and confident using MS Office software.
o An excellent knowledge of different social media platforms and the types of content required to drive engagement.
o Experience of website/CMS systems.
o Understanding of printed promotional material.
o Good standard of written English and Maths (GCSE grade 5 or above).
o Good understanding and/or experience of implementing communication strategies appropriate for different audiences.
o Experience of design and delivery of virtual and in-person events.
o Experience of working with children, young people and families.
o Understanding of, and commitment to, the objectives of Usher Kids UK.
o Strong organisational and time-management abilities, adept at prioritisation and multitasking.
o Attention to detail with a proactive approach to achieving and maintaining high standards.
o Drive, determination and self-motivation, with a positive attitude towards work.
o Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable in team settings and independent working.
o Ability to deliver out-of-hours work to accommodate Usher Kids UK events or travel in the UK and internationally.
Desirable:
o Experience of the charity sector.
o Knowledge of engagement and impact measurement and evaluation.
o Knowledge of safeguarding processes and systems.
Please upload the following to Charity Jobs by 15th April 2024:
o An up-to-date CV
o A covering letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining why you think you are the right candidate for this role. Please ensure you provide evidence and examples which demonstrate how your skills meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
We are actively recruiting for this role, so will be scheduling meetings and interviews as applications are submitted. Recruitment may end early should the right person be found prior to the closing date, so we encourage anyone interested not to wait before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Engagement Lead
Salary: £28,000
Hours: Full time, 35hrs per week
Location: London / Hybrid
Contract: Two years, continuation subject to funding
Reporting to: CEO
Conditions: As part of our hybrid offer, we request that people are able to travel to our London office as part of an agreed schedule with the CEO, in addition to team days and other requirements.
Main objectives
OUTpatients is seeking an experienced Engagement Lead who can help us reach people all over the UK.
We are a small charity and this role is new in our organisation. This means that we encourage applicants who have prior experience working in small, developing teams and are able to balance taking initiative with close collaboration with other staff members.
We are looking for a person who can take over new engagement meetings and develop an exciting strategy for reaching new people and organisations. A strong applicant will be confident, able to win people over to our mission, and be able to work with a wide variety of stakeholders.
They should also have a good appreciation for intersectionality as a cross-cutting consideration throughout their work.
Responsibilities
Leadership
• Work with the CEO on an engagement strategy
• Be an expert on our charity and its mission
• Represent the charity at networking events across the UK
• Develop effective communication plans related to engagement
Engagement
• Communicate with the team to align potential activities with current projects and priorities
• Manage and create newsletter campaigns for our audiences
• Develop and maintain database of stakeholders
• Reach diverse audiences and monitor demographics
• Approach and involve key stakeholders in our projects
• Facilitate workshops and focus groups with service users
• Provide regular reporting to CEO
Charity development
• Expand awareness of the charity in the LGBTIQ+ community
• Identify key stakeholders, organisations, and patrons who can promote our charitable mission
• With the support of the CEO, manage and grow vital partnerships and build new ones across various sectors
• Apply our ethical policies and due diligence tools to any potential partnerships or shared working
Person Specification
Essential
A successful candidate will be able to to demonstrate a commitment to the charity’s mission and possess the following qualities:
• Track record of working collaboratively in small teams across various short, medium, and long term projects
• Excellent organisation and administration skills
• An articulate and confident communicator
• Able to understand and respond to updates from the healthcare sector and its barriers as they relate to the LGBTIQ+ community
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds
• Drive to address inequality and reach underserved communities through an intersectional approach to healthcare barriers
• Experience of email marketing systems and social media tools
Desirable
In addition to the above skills, we welcome applicants with the following experience, interests, and expertise:
• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Facilitating co-production with a variety of people
• Keen interest in LGBTIQ+ rights and healthcare equity
• Knowledge of the UK cancer care sector and how it operates
• Knowledge and experience in how to be GDPR compliant
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteering Development Lead: London
Salary: £28,000 pro-rata
Hours: Part time, 17.5hrs per week (0.5 FTE)
Location: London / Hybrid
Contract: Five years, continuation subject to funding
Reporting to: CEO
Conditions: As part of our hybrid offer, we request that people are able to travel to our London office at least once a week, in addition to team days and other requirements.
Main objectives
OUTpatients is seeking an experienced Volunteering Development Lead for the Greater London area who can develop an engaged volunteer base to support the charity and its mission.
We are a small charity and this role is new in our organisation. This means that we encourage applicants who have prior experience working in small, developing teams and are able to balance taking initiative with close collaboration with other staff members.
We are looking for a person who can develop and recruit people into a volunteering database and work with these volunteers to support us at events, to deliver activities with the charity, plan fundraisers, and expand our presence within the LGBTIQ+ the community.
A successful applicant should be able to share creative ideas of how to reach underserved communities and have a good appreciation for intersectionality as a cross-cutting consideration throughout their work.
How work hours are allocated across the week can be flexible and is open for discussion with the CEO as part of the interview process.
Responsibilities
Leadership
• Work with the CEO on a strategy that engages and excites our beneficiaries and wider communities
• Be an expert on the projects you aim to deliver
• Lead on effective communication plans related to activities
• Supervise volunteers when they are involved in our activities
Project management
• Communicate with the team to align potential activities with current projects and priorities
• Maintain up to date and effective notes, workplans, and logs
• Develop and maintain database of volunteers and stakeholders
• Evaluate experience of volunteers and respond accordingly
• Involve key stakeholders in projects and outputs
• Provide regular reporting to CEO
Charity development
• Expand awareness of the charity through community engagement
• Identify key stakeholders who can promote our message to potential volunteers and the wider LGBTIQ+ community
• Find new and creative opportunities to embed OUTpatients in the fundraising landscape
• Reach diverse audiences and monitor the demographics of recruited volunteers and stakeholders
Person Specification
Essential
A successful candidate will be able to to demonstrate a commitment to the charity’s mission and possess the following qualities:
• Track record of working collaboratively in small teams across various short, medium, and long term projects
• Excellent organisation and project management skills
• Excellent administration skills and confidence with digital tools
• Strong writing and editing skills with an attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds
• Drive to address inequality and reach underserved communities through an intersectional approach to healthcare barriers
Desirable
In addition to the above skills, we welcome applicants with the following experience, interests, and expertise:
• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Keen interest in LGBTIQ+ rights and healthcare equity
• Demonstrable success in organising and facilitating volunteering, community activities, support groups or similar
• Knowledge of the UK cancer care sector and how it operates
• Training and experience in safeguarding and its principles
• Knowledge in how to be GDPR compliant
• First aid training
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We require a reliable, creative, and outgoing individual to work on our Risk and Resilience programme. The programme provides one-to-one and small group mentoring interventions looking at sex, relationships, identity, and communication skills in a unique peer-mentor approach.
Programme
Our Risk and Resilience programme currently delivers a programme for all young people in Greenwich to facilitates positive changes in behavior towards relationships, identity and gender. This will be achieved through a programme of sessions that address: sexual behaviors, healthy relationships, consent, porn, violence, substance misuse, identity, and conflict resolution. Broader outcomes, as a result, will include reducing substance misuse and involvement in crime or risky behavior.
Role
You will need to show a strong commitment to young people and show an understanding of the factors affecting young people’s lives. You will be working closely with the young people to facilitate positive change and tools to manage risk. You will evaluate referrals and conduct initial assessments with young people before completing the risk and resilience work, or refer to more appropriate services as needed, internally within METRO, within Greenwich partners, or externally.
The role involves delivering client-facing work in a flexible and relatable way, as well as attending key meetings in the boroughs to gain referrals. You will be responsible for reviewing one-to-one and group session plans that support positive behaviours tailored to the feedback given from venues, are interactive in nature, and are supported by current policy and research.
You will capture data from your delivery to produce quarterly reports in line with the project's key deliverables. You will liaise with the Youth Manager to review project outcomes and suggest recommended changes for the benefit of the service users.