Social Welfare Jobs
We have an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about people. You’ll handle everything from recruitment and onboarding to training coordination alongside ongoing support for both staff and volunteers. Your role will also involve updating policies, procedures, and creating a workforce development plan. If you're ready to make a difference in HR and contribute to our organisational growth, apply now to be a valuable part of our team!
To find out more about the role, including how to apply to join us, please click on the Apply button to see the contact details on our website.
Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire (CANH) is an independent local charity and a member of the national Citizens Advice network. We deliver high-quality advice across North Hertfordshire, and campaign on issues that matter to local residents.
Our staff and volunteers supported over 5,500 people in 2022/23 with a wide range of issues including benefits, debt, employment, housing, relationships and consumer issues.
We are a forward-thinking organisation, committed to continually improving, expanding and developing our services to better serve our local community.
We value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds.
Please also visit our website via the Apply button to find out more about us in North Hertfordshire and the national Citizens Advice service.
Benefits:
- 27 working days plus bank holidays annual leave, and 3 days paid Christmas shutdown
- Access to Telus Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working
- Professional development opportunities
About Citizens Advice Swindon:
Citizens Advice Swindon is a dynamic and community-focused organisation dedicated to providing free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to individuals and families facing a wide range of issues. We aim to empower people to make informed decisions, resolve problems, and improve their lives. Whoever you are, whatever the problem.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing clients for their appointments: Ensuring clients know when their appointment is and what information they need to bring with them.
- Casework admin: Opening and closing client cases and helping caseworkers manage ongoing cases with updates on client circumstances.
- General admin: Entering client outcomes, day to day administrative tasks and project reporting as required.
- Project Admin: Ensuring project statistics and information is accurately recorded and reported to funders in line with project requirements.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is well organised and proactive
- Has excellent people and communication skills
- Can prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
- Is a great team player
Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd March 2024
Interview date: Thursday 28th March 2024
A fantastic charitable trust based in Westminster is looking for a Trusts Assistant to join a small, dynamic team and support the day-to-day running of the organisation.
Salary: £25,000
This role would suit someone who is interested in the charity world and looking for an entry-level role. The role is office-based for 4 days a week (Monday-Thursday) and home-based for 1 day a week (Friday).
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the grants programme – preparing applications for review, researching organisations applying for funding and processing grants.
- Assisting in the administration– writing letters, and helping to coordinate events.
- Updating records and files, minute-taking, diary management, booking travel, preparing internal lunches, collecting and distributing the post, and any other ad-hoc administrative duties required.
The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, be well organised with good time management skills and will be have a confident, pleasant and professional manner.
If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships
Harris Hill have an exceptional and extensive record of providing the charity and not-for-profit sector with high quality recruitment solu...
Read moreProspectus is delighted to be supporting TaxAid and Tax Help for Older People, in their search for a new Helpline Advisor to join their growing team. Specialising in providing help and assistance to those on lower incomes with tax issues, the charity provides independent advice, guidance and case management for people encountering a wide range of tax concerns.
Managing multiple referrals at a time, as Helpline Advisor you will be responsible for assessing and prioritising eligibility for help and providing practical advice and support to people in need. Liaising and consulting with other tax advisers, the wider team and HMRC, you will be responsible for the front line delivery of the advice service, observing trends and upholding the values of the charity, their purpose being to provide tax help to all those within their remit who need it.
The ideal candidate will have a clear and reassuring telephone manner, and the ability to communicate complex information in plain English. Experience and knowledge of the tax system is useful but by no means essential, and enthusiasm to support the objectives of the charity is crucial. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to gain an Association of Tax Technicians Foundation Qualification in Personal and Business Taxation. An empathetic and pro-active individual, you will be happy to work on your own initiative within a small but growing team.
The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in the Bridport office. To apply please initially upload your CV. These will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK a...
Read moreProspectus is proud to be partnering with a great organisation, that for over 25 years have been helping charities and non-profits redefine their fundraising & campaigns. With a dedicated team of UK and International experts that bring together the latest thinking, innovation, and best practices in generating support for important causes. At an exciting time of growth, they are now recruiting for temporary Telephone Fundraisers to join their team, on an ongoing basis.
As a Telephone Fundraiser, you will represent a range of charities and non-profits over the phone. You will call across supporter acquisition, welcome calls, cross-sell, membership, legacy fundraising campaigns and more. You will be speaking with existing supporters who have previously donated or shown an interest in supporting the charities work, no ‘cold calling’ and will be making a strong fundraising ask on a charity’s behalf.
To be considered for this role, you will have strong background in a sales-based role, interpersonal skills transferable to telephone conversations, a confident and clear speaking voice, and the ability to follow a structure (call guide). You will also be resilient, able to handle objection, empathic and have the ability to perform to a target based working environment.
This is fully remote role, with a choice of working hours between 17.5 – 35 hours per week, shift patterns include afternoon and evenings, 12:00-4:00pm or 4:00- 8:30pm. Please only apply if you are available to start ASAP or have no more than a 1 weeks’ notice period.
Please note, due to the nature of the role you will also be required to have a private workspace with no noise pollution or household foot traffic, a laptop or PC running on with MAC or Windows 8 or above (they specifically cannot run on Chromebooks or Windows 7) and the ability to run an Ethernet cable (provided) from workstation to internet router as home WIFI.
Please apply with your CV only in the first instance (in Microsoft Word format). Cover letters are not required at this stage. We are reviewing CVs on an ongoing basis, so it is highly recommended to submit your application as soon as possible.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK a...
Read moreProspectus is delighting to be supporting TaxAid and Tax Help for Older People, in their search for a new Helpline Advisor to join their growing team. Specialising in providing help and assistance to those on lower incomes with tax issues, the charity provides independent advice, guidance and case management for people encountering a wide range of tax concerns.
Managing multiple referrals at a time, as Helpline Advisor you will be responsible for assessing and prioritising eligibility for help and providing practical advice and support to people in need. Liaising and consulting with other tax advisers, the wider team and HMRC, you will be responsible for the front line delivery of the advice service, observing trends and upholding the values of the charity, their purpose being to provide tax help to all those within their remit who need it.
The ideal candidate will have a clear and reassuring telephone manner, and the ability to communicate complex information in plain English. Experience and knowledge of the tax system is useful but by no means essential, and enthusiasm to support the objectives of the charity is crucial. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to gain an Association of Tax Technicians Foundation Qualification in Personal and Business Taxation. An empathetic and pro-active individual, you will be happy to work on your own initiative within a small but growing team.
The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in the Victoria office. To apply please initially upload your CV. These will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK a...
Read moreWe are looking for an Individual Giving Fundraiser for an inspiring social welfare charity to support with the delivery of the Individual Giving Strategy, including helping to recruit new supporters, as well as helping to engage existing donors.
This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days a week in the Hampshire office.
The Charity
An inspiring and passionate charity dedicated to helping those most in need, from elderly care, mental health with a vision is to ensure individuals and families are always valued and supported. You would be joining a collaborative team with a very community orientated work culture, offering fantastic benefits, including 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. They have a staff of c83 people and secured over 11m last year.
The Role
Support the creation of fundraising propositions.
Help with the delivery of integrated marketing plans.
Support copy/scripts writing as needed for online and offline activity.
Provide excellent supporter care and support delivery of activity to feedback to donors about impact of their gifts.
The Candidate
1 years minimum previous experience in a comparable role within charity, marketing or customer service.
Computer literate; proficient in using Microsoft Outlook 365 suite of tools TEAMS, Word,
PowerPoint, Excel.
Experience of working with CRM databases such as BlackBaud, Raisers Edge etc
A driving licence is required of the role to support business activities. A pool car is available.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
With over 60 years' experience of recruiting across the 'beyond profit' space, Prospectus is proud to have supported a vast number of charities across various sectors, including; Homelessness & Housing, Domestic Violence, Youth, Learning Disabilities / Disabilities, Mental Health, Sexual Health, Criminal Justice and Children & Families. As a result, we anticipate an uplift in the amount of exciting delivery-focussed temporary opportunities we will have available to offer candidates.
We have worked alongside a range of impactful organisations in London and across the UK, supporting them with a variety of delivery-focussed positions, including:
Recovery Practitioners, Support Workers and Floating Support Workers, Women's Advocates, Administrators, Community Outreach Workers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners and many more.
We are currently looking to increase our pool of temporary candidates who are interested in registering for future delivery-focussed opportunities. Candidates will have had previous paid or voluntary experience in a similar role supporting vulnerable people, or will have a genuine interest in this field.
Please note that due to the current climate for temporary work across the Frontline sector, we are initially looking to engage with potential candidates and carry out registrations online with those that demonstrate suitable experience.
Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.
Please register your interest below and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. You must be available immediately or have no more than a 1 week notice period to be considered as the majority of our temporary positions are starting asap.
We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK a...
Read moreAre you passionate about supporting individuals affected by trauma and keen to make an impact?
We are excited to be working with a fantastic organisation as they search for a passionate Business Operations Manager to join their team. This amazing organisation combines the skills and experience of leaders and change-makers in the field of sexual, domestic and relational trauma and provides a safe and confidential space where people in the community can get the help they need.
As Business Operations Manager, you will be part of an award-winning and innovative team playing an integral part in the day-to-day running of the organisation. You will lead the operations team, using a collaborative management style providing guidance and supporting the team members' growth and development. This role will work closely with the Directors and oversee business operations including identifying new projects and areas of improvement. This role offers some excellent benefits and perks and it’s perfect for anyone keen to be a part of a progressive team.
You will need:
- Some line management experience in a similar capacity
- Excellent financial and project management skills
- Strong ability to analyse complex situations and develop solutions
- Proficiency in IT software such as MS Office, HR software, Canva etc.
Salary: £40,000 FTE (pro rata £20,000-£25,000)
Contract: Permanent- Part-time
Location: Hybrid –Hertfordshire
Closing date: ASAP
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Mariam on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.