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London’s Air Ambulance Charity continues to develop a supportive and enabling environment that gets the best out of our people. We promote a culture of progression and professional advancement offering a range of learning and development opportunities. In addition we offer flexible working options, wellbeing packages and family friendly employment policies.
This is an exciting time to join London’s Air Ambulance Charity. We are in the midst of the largest appeal in our history aiming to raise £15 million by Autumn 2024 to replace our two helicopters, and at the end of the year we will be launching our new 15-year strategy which will set the direction for the service until our 50th anniversary.
The role is offered on permanent, hybrid basis and is responsible for delivering the website strategy to support online presence, functionality and to grow digital performance. You will join the lively and passionate MarComms team, which is firmly integrated within our Fundraising Department, as the first point of contact for all website-related activity, advising teams and supporting campaign planning wherever website integration is required.
You will have experience in a similar role and hold in-depth knowledge and experience of current digital trends, tactics and strategy to be able to advise on digital approaches. You will have passion and enthusiasm for the work of London’s Air Ambulance Charity and hold strong communication skills with a flexible approach to work.
If you think this role is for you, apply today or contact us for more information.
We pride ourselves on our dedication to being an employer that values diversity, we firmly believe that each team member can provide a unique perspective and valuable contribution to the lives of the people we serve, applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Recovery Practitioner
We're on the lookout for a dedicated and empathetic professional to join our team as a Recovery Practitioner. The perfect fit for this role will have a genuine passion for assisting individuals battling substance misuse disorders, and a strong commitment to positively impacting their lives. If you possess a solid background in addiction counselling, crisis intervention, and client advocacy, we'd love to connect with you.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver individual and group counselling sessions to clients grappling with substance misuse disorders.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the unique needs and objectives of each client.
- Collaborate with clients to develop tailored treatment plans, taking into account their specific circumstances.
- Lead psychoeducational workshops and support groups covering topics like relapse prevention, coping mechanisms, and life skills enhancement.
- Track and document client progress, making adjustments to treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal results.
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, medical professionals, and social workers, to provide holistic care and assistance to clients.
- Offer crisis intervention and support to clients facing emotional or behavioural crises.
- Advocate for clients' rights and access to community resources such as housing, employment, and healthcare services.
- Uphold confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards in all interactions with clients and colleagues.
- Engage in continuous training and professional development endeavours to enhance expertise in the realm of substance misuse treatment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Certification or licensure as a Substance Misuse Counsellor is preferred.
- Prior experience in substance treatment or a related field is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices in addiction treatment and recovery.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassion, empathy, and a nonjudgmental approach towards individuals grappling with substance disorders.
- Familiarity with community resources and support services for individuals dealing with substance issues.
- Willingness to comply with agency policies and procedures, including confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
If you're passionate about aiding individuals in overcoming substance and supporting their journey to recovery, we urge you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity. Come join us in making a positive impact in the lives of those affected by addiction.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Salary: Band 6 £42,471 - £50,364 (pro rata) per annum inclusive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 30 – 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Therapies Service at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney. You will work as part of committed and creative team, which offers innovative therapeutic interventions and support to people with specialist palliative and end life care needs. The Therapies team works in collaboration with other clinical professionals and volunteers across all areas of the service; inpatient, outpatient and community.
This role involves the provision of rehabilitation and non-pharmacological symptom management for patients with advanced illness to optimise their independence and make a significant difference to their quality of life.
Although the post is an AFC Band 6 post, there is scope to progress to an AFC B7 Senior Physiotherapist over a 12-month period subject to meeting role-specific developmental competencies.
We are looking for someone who:
- has highly developed clinical reasoning skills necessary to tailor and adapt therapeutic interventions across a complex patient caseload
- has experience of multi-disciplinary working in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
- is skilled in the management of respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, and oncological conditions
- is confident leadership and communication skills
We can offer you:
- experience working in a dynamic team who are leading work on rehabilitation in palliative care nationally
- development of specialist palliative care treatment skills
- opportunities and support to advance your communication around challenging topics such as death, dying, loss
- exemplary multi-professional working with commitment to holistic care
The job is based at St Joseph’s and some local travel is essential. Full support and training will be provided in all aspects of the job by the hospice. There are excellent opportunities for learning and professional development. The postholder will be accountable to the Therapies Manager.
Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme is available.
We offer 27 days holiday plus public holidays and excellent pension scheme.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 14 April 2024
Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).
This role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.
The post-holder will have ongoing responsibility for developing and co-ordinating an ambitious individual giving programme accross all channels. The role will lead on the implementation of fundraising products to engage new audiences and appeal to existing supporters. Helping to drive and deliver our ambitious fundraising strategy to transform the lives of millions of people living with neurological and neuromuscular conditions, the Individual Giving Manager is responsible for shaping and delivering the end-to-end experience of new and existing supporters.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, the post holder will work closely with colleagues accross the team to create, test, monitor and evaluate campaigns and to ensure that supporters have a positive experience of the charity. The post-holder will plan and develop ongoing acquisition and stewardship campaigns as well as playing an important role in a major capital appeal. This is an opportunity to join a fast growing organisation at an exciting time. The individual giving programme is full of potential and we are ready to take it to the next level.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Clinical Liaison Lead
Location: Norwich or Cambridge / Hybrid Working* (Covering Suffolk and surrounding areas)
Salary: £34,990 - £44,478 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
At East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) we place our patients at the centre of our operation and are in touch with many more people whose lives may have been affected by the service we provide. To help support our work in this area we have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Liaison Lead to join our dedicated Aftercare Team.
You will support EAAA patients, and their families post trauma/incident, during their recovery and following bereavement. Facilitating a debrief of their treatment you will explain interventions that took place, translating complex clinical information to assist with their understanding of events and supporting their recovery.
You will support, guide and mentor our Clinical Liaison Officers and ensure our Befriender Volunteers are supported and integrated into the Aftercare Team. Leading our Patient Forum Group, you will organise, facilitate, and chair meetings, producing reports on the group’s activity and outcomes.
A registered Healthcare Professional (Registered Nurse or Paramedic) you will have experience of supporting families in difficult and often tragic circumstances and will have worked with a multi-disciplinary team of Healthcare Professionals.
The role will cover Suffolk and surrounding areas and will involve travel to a variety of sites across the region.
Recently named in 2023 as one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ in The Sunday Times national awards, you will be joining a truly inspirational organisation. EAAA not only operates with total patient focus but provides a supportive working environment where everyone can develop and make a difference – Together We Save Lives.
*This role will be worked a minimum of 3 days a week from our Norwich or Cambridge office and up to 2 days a week from home. The exact days worked in the office will be agreed with the successful candidate, but you must live within a commutable distance of our Norwich or Cambridge office.
Closing date: Tuesday 09 April (9am)
Interview date: Thursday 18 April
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Salary: £45,656 - £51,250 pa
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours/week)
Are you an experienced Financial Accountant and Qualified ACA, ACMA, ACCA or equivalent looking to make a difference?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join the Trinity Team, supporting the Head of Finance in the day to day running of the finance department and in the preparation of the accounts for both Royal Trinity Hospice and Trinity Hospice Shops Limited.
Overall purpose of the role
- Support the production for the monthly management accounts
- Assist in the preparation of the annual reports and financial statements
- Manage the sales ledger for both Royal Trinity Hospice and Trinity Hospice Shops Limited
- Prepare weekly sales reports and weekly cash flow statements
- Assist with the general work of the Finance Department as required
Skills and experience required
- CCAB membership – Qualified or AAT / Equivalent
- Understanding of accounting double-entry and accounting concepts
- Competence in MS Office suite with accurate keyboard skills
- Advanced excel user; being able to write and combine formulas ie SUMIFS, SUMPRODUCT, INDEX, MATCH, PIVOT TABLES and LOOKUP
- Experience of preparing and analysing complex financial information
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of working in the charity sector and or understanding of charity taxation would be advantageous
Benefits
- We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
- A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
- Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
- Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
- 25% store discount in Trinity shops
- Life assurance cover
- Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
- Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
- Access to courses of free counselling on the phone or face to face
Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms.
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please complete the online application below.
For an informal chat or visit please contact Deji Ajayi, Head of Finance
Quality Coordinator
We are looking for a professional and passionate individual that can put the quality of life for the people we support at the heart of everything they do.
· Could you help our teams develop their practice and compliance?
· Could you offer support and assurance to colleagues whilst undertaking audits and supporting with improvements?
· Do you like making sure that our processes work well?
· Could you coach people to find better ways of working?
If you could, then we need you to join Mencap’s Quality team where you can build on the great work we are already doing.
We are currently looking for two Quality Coordinators to join our national team on a full time fixed term contract for 12 months initially. (We are also recruiting for a 6 month FTC - Please apply for this separately if you would also like to be considered)
The Quality Coordinator will work together collaboratively with the Personal Support operational team to provide guidance and coaching so we can provide safe, reliable and stable services, and use Person Centred Practices that deliver Improved Experiences and Outcomes for people.
Working with a focus on audit and improvement, Health and Safety and Practice your work plan will include undertaking agreed independent reviews and audits against the ‘What Matters Most’* standards and regulatory compliance. You will support the development of the quality and practice skills of managers and support workers using coaching and positive role modelling.
It is a challenging role working across the Quality Directorate and you must be willing to travel nationally and to stay away from home on a regular basis (weekly). You will get support with all areas of the work and an in-depth induction.
If you’re ready to make a difference, please get in touch today by providing an up-to-date bespoke CV that demonstrates all your relevant skills and experience.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
This role will close on 2nd April with interviews taking place on 11th/12th April via Microsoft Teams. If successful at first stage, you will be invited back for a second stage with our inclusion panel the following week.
*What Matters Most is our internal quality framework*
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
· 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
· Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
· Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
· Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
· Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
· Interest free season ticket loans
· Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
· Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
· Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
· Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
· Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes:
· Providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
· Providing advice through our help lines and websites
Job description
King’s Global Health Partnerships (KGHP) aims to improve health outcomes in five African countries– Sierra Leone, Somaliland, Zambia, DR Congo and Gambia – working with local partners and drawing on the skills of volunteers from the NHS and King’s College London. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the development and management of finance systems for an innovative and impactful health systems strengthening programme.
This role will be based within Kings Finance Team and will oversee financial management of KGHP’s restricted and unrestricted funds, leading on financial planning, budgeting and donor compliance across our programmes. You will support Partnerships staff, providing hands-on support as necessary to ensure that internal controls and financial management processes are in place, in order to meet financial, contractual, statutory and legal responsibilities.
The appointee will lead on the development of KGHP’s financial systems and reporting in line with developments from KCL's finance team. You will be able to deliver change in processes by building effective relationships with the Finance team and KGHP staff in London and in Africa, as well as building relationships with teams across King’s College London, ensuring coherence and consistency of approach and compliance with financial policies and processes.
This post will be offered on an a fixed term contract until 31st July 2025.
This is a part-time post - 80% full time equivalent.
Key responsibilities
Financial management, compliance and control
- Manage flows of funding to in-country programmes and partners, including forecast-based transfers and reconciliation
- Support the management of in-country finance staff
- Ensure project-specific financial record keeping; review partner financial reports, proactively raising issues with the project budget holder
- Oversee all international grants and contracts and ensure the timely submission of accurate financial grant reporting, including analysis of exchange rate gains and losses
- Lead and manage external audits, ensuring that recommendations arising from external audits are effectively addressed
- Support capacity building programmes workshops for local partners in Africa, enabling them to effectively implement and monitor statutory and institutional grants
- Work with wider finance teams to ensure income and expenditure is aligned to KCL's wider aims and ambitions
Budget development and oversight
- Work closely with programmes teams to develop proposal and programme budgets which ensure cost recovery and sustainable growth, ensuring appropriate rigour and accuracy. Ensure that match funding requirements for grants are strictly monitored
- Work closely with budget holders to ensure they have good working knowledge of their budgets, conducting regular meetings to understand and explain variances
- Maintain full oversight of KGHP’s finances, ensuring that unrestricted and restricted income and expenditure remains in line with approved budgets
- Provide monthly and quarterly reports and analysis to the KGHP Head of Programs and Senior Management Team to keep them informed of KGHP’s financial position and areas of risk
- Produce an annual statement of accounts for KGHP
Financial processes and systems development
- Improve and maintain systems for financial records, reporting and financial controls in accordance with auditing standards and accounting principles
- Train and develop Partnerships Finance staff overseas and in London in financial oversight and business management; ensure thorough inductions to finance systems for new Partnerships staff
- Ensure that guidance on reporting, budgeting and compliance to internal budget holders and other relevant staff members is clear and well communicated
- Develop and implement an approach to full cost recovery, cost attribution/allocation; reserves policy and management plan; and resource allocation policy, including policy on the application of unrestricted funds
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level
- Qualified or part qualified accountant or equivalent (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or equivalent experience
- Highly competent in Excel, able to build and maintain sophisticated templates and databases
- Experience of financial management of large, multi-partner projects in the international development sector
- Experience of developing and maintaining financial systems in global settings
- Experience of capacity development of non-finance colleagues on financial management
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to communicate complex financial and contractual issues to non-finance colleagues
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, actively addressing areas of potential bias
Desirable criteria
- Experience of QuickBooks or similar accounting packages
- Experience of Business World / Unit 4
Further information
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
King’s Global Health Partnerships
King’s Global Health Partnerships works with health facilities, academic institutions and governments to strengthen health systems and improve the quality of care in four countries: Somaliland, Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. We bring together health, academic and international development expertise from King’s College London, the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) and our international partners to:
- Educate, train and support healthcare workers
- Strengthen healthcare and training institutions
- Enhance national health policies and systems
We connect UK and African health professionals, providing training, mentoring and hands-on support; and undertake collaborative research to inform policy and practice. We also support our partners by providing access to funding, networks and development opportunities. Through these long-term partnerships and our global volunteering scheme we promote skills and knowledge exchange, and mutual learning that contribute to building a stronger health workforce and improved quality of healthcare both internationally and in the UK. KGHP is based within the School of Life Course and Population Sciences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
I am delighted to be working with a health-based charity in Cardiff to bring you this fantastic opportunity. We are looking for a Policy and External Affairs Manager to support the Head of Department in delivering a critical role. This role will be line managing a small team to provide evidence-based policy results, analysis and advice. You will also be helping to improve medical education across Wales in this Policy delivery position.
Your new role
The successful candidate will be:
- Managing a small Policy and External Affairs team. Providing effective and inclusive management by supporting their personal development in skills and knowledge of subjects.
- Oversee the relationship management of key external stakeholders, ensuring that the relationships contribute and support to the overall strategy of the charity.
- Working with colleagues to positively influence decision-making through Policy advice.
- Manage high quality stakeholder and policy analysis, supported by appropriate primary and secondary research. Produce briefing notes, draft policy papers. Respond to relevant consultations and other requests for information in line with agreed procedures. Feed into horizon scanning and other processes as required.
- Work with colleagues in other offices across the UK to ensure policy issues have been identified and acted upon. Developing a portfolio of expertise through close liaison of colleagues across the charity.
- Represent the charity at external meetings and events.
- Chair important SLT meetings, agreeing agendas and objectives and reporting back to the Head of the Department.
What you'll need to succeed
This position is ideal for someone who has:
- Evidence of a strong understanding of the Welsh Political, Policy and Public Affairs landscape.
- Demonstrable experience of advising and supporting senior members of staff (SLT) to produce briefings, presentations and advice.
- Experience of establishing credibility and influencing senior external stakeholders, building networks.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management
- Able to work under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills
- Welsh speaking is desirable
What you'll get in return
This fantastic opportunity is available on a permanent basis, paying up to £49,252/annum. Benefits for working at this organisation include 30 days' leave, plus bank holidays, a highly competitive employer pension contribution package (10%+), contribution to CPD and PDP plans, and wellbeing perks such as life assurance, private medical insurance and eye tests.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Are you looking for a new role as a Philanthropy Lead? Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with cancer? Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Young Lives vs Cancer to find their new Philanthropy Lead.
Philanthropy Lead
£45,475 - £48,066
4 Direct reports
Full-time but open to compressed hours or part-time
Hybrid based in London or Bristol
Benefits: 27 days leave plus Bank Holidays, Plus option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks, Wellbeing and Development day once a quarter, enhanced pension, employee assistant programme, 2 volunteering days, bike-to-work scheme.
About the charity
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world (and their family's) can feel like it's falling apart. Their anxieties are deep. Their education, mental health and social lives suffer. Their futures feel very uncertain. Young Lives vs Cancer is the only charity in the UK with specialist social workers dedicated to providing tailored psychosocial support to children and young people with cancer, and their families. They stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time.
About the Role
As part of the Income Generation team, you'll be responsible for delivering the philanthropy strategy and building strong relationships with high-value donors and grant-making organisations.
Your role will be to engage potential and existing supporters, understand their motivations, and secure five and six-figure donations to support our mission. You will also build donor pathways and provide exemplary stewardship to build long-lasting relationships with donors. As an expert in philanthropy, you'll have a high level of autonomy and will need to use your initiative to develop and drive forward opportunities.
About you
You are an experienced philanthropy fundraiser with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of securing significant grants. You'll be managing an established trusts programme and leading on developing the philanthropy programme. You'll work with colleagues across the team to identify opportunities for growth within the existing portfolio of corporate partnerships, major donors, events, and trusts. You'll also be up to date with key market trends, activities, and changes in the sector.
To excel in this role, you'll need to have exceptional written skills and the ability to absorb complex information and translate it into clear, logical, and appropriate communications. You'll also have excellent verbal and communication skills.
As a Philanthropy Lead, you'll have a high level of influence and negotiation skills, with a strong understanding of the needs of all high-value audiences. You'll be able to work as part of a team, collaborating with peers, managers, and executives.
If you're an ambitious and strategic self-starter with a passion for making a difference, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to Katharine at Charity People and we will arrange a call.
The role is interviewing on a rolling basis so please get in touch soon if you are interested.