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We have a unique opportunity for an IDVA in a pilot project at Charing Cross Emergency Department. This s a full time 37.5hrs on a 12 month fixed term contract until end of June 2025. Co-locating, in a health service, an Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDVA), a Domestic Abuse (DA) Coordinator and a violence prevention worker has never been trialled before anywhere in the UK.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
- Clinical supervision and group reflective practice
About the role:
This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working. There is an expectation that you will do a mixture of working from home, our office near Old Street and in co-location at Kings College Hospital. You will:
- Implement effective ways of working with victims to increase safety & reduce harm
- Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse
- Run group training sessions & share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the Hospital Trust in addition to their contract of employment.
You will need:
- knowledge of help-seeking barriers & support needs of victims of domestic abuse
- a good understanding of domestic abuse & it's impact
- knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning & risk management
- understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding thee
- direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people
- good communication, negotiation & advocacy skills, both written & verbal, able to interact with a range of agencies and individuals
- have strong crisis management skills, able to deal with stressful and difficult situations
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
About Age UK Lambeth
We support older people in Lambeth to live enriched, productive and purposeful lives: challenging the stigma of ageing, reducing social isolation and ensuring they get the right support at the right time. We are kind, person-centred and outcome-focused - finding solutions that work by listening, being flexible and including older people in delivering services.
What you’ll be doing?
The Women’s Gambling Link Worker will deliver an awareness-raising and personalised, holistic support programme for women in Lambeth experiencing gambling and gambling addiction-related harm, or those impacted by the gambling of a close family member. You will:
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Deliver an outreach programme by regularly attending community events, visiting local groups/ spaces and organisations frequented by women in Lambeth.
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Develop partnerships and deliver outreach support to primary and secondary care partners and services across Lambeth.
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Speak with women's groups in Lambeth, either 1-2-1 or presenting to groups, to discuss the type of support available and promote the work and support of the Primary Care Gambling Service and Age UK Lambeth services.
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Provide holistic support to patients referred to the Primary Care Gambling Service, helping to address housing, debt, bereavement, loneliness, mental health and other related social issues, that are both a symptom and/or a cause of their gambling.
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Meet clients on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate and allowing clients the time and space to discuss ‘what matters to me’.
What you need to bring
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Able to write compelling communications to advocate for your clients.
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Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
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Able to analyse data and create engaging reports
What you’ll benefit from
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Generous pension provision - 7% employer contribution
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26 days holiday a year rising to 31 days after 5 years
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A great staff culture with kindness at its heart
Using Quick apply please upload your CV, a brief cover letter and answer the 4 questions (in no more than 250 words per question).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reporting to: Advocacy Service Manager
Responsible for: No staff
Location: Orchard House, 15A Purley Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EZ and other locations such as Bethlem Hospital, Monks Orchard Rd, Beckenham BR3 3BX.
Purpose of the role:
General Advocacy - to provide independent issue-based advocacy to informal inpatients and residents of Croydon. IMHA Advocacy - to provide statutory representation to inpatients or those living in the community when subject to compulsion under the 1983 Mental Health Act (2007) and to exercise, as instructed by clients, the powers given to IMHA’s under that legislation.
We are willing to consider a trainee who has registered and is working towards the
qualification.
Mind in Croydon is an equal opportunities employer. No job applicant or employee will be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
We encourage applications from those with Lived Experience.
To apply please send your CV and a Covering Letter to explaining:
- Why would you like to apply for this role?
- How your skills and experience relate to the competencies in the Person Specification of the job description?
- What value you can add to the service?
Closing date for applications is 10th May 2024
To apply please send your CV and a Covering Letter to explaining:
• Why would you like to apply for this role?
• How your skills and experience relate to the competencies in the Person Specification of the job description?
• What value you can add to the service?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Independent Advocate – supporting parents and adults with learning disabilities.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.
Salary: £23,069 – £23,280 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
Place of work: Birmingham, You will be based at CASBA’s brand new fully accessible office in Selly Oak. The role requires you to work in service users’ homes and community venues.
About us
CASBA is an advocacy charity in the south Birmingham area. We make sure the voices of people with disabilities are heard and their rights accepted. We empower people with disabilities to speak up for themselves or advocate on their behalf when needed.
Our team are passionate about the difference we make and are now looking for someone to join us as an independent Advocate.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who cares as much as we do about getting the voices of people with learning disabilities heard and their rights accepted. This pivotal role supports and champions people with learning disabilities during pregnancy and on becoming new parents to develop good parenting skills to ensure their children receive the appropriate support they need. You will enable people to make informed choices about decisions by providing them with accurate and accessible information, including the setting up and facilitating of workshops, training, groups, and activities.
You will also provide advocacy to ensure people with learning disabilities can secure their rights and entitlements, maximise their income, deal with crisis and work to prevent it, access services and the community, and be valued as citizens.
About the person
You will have:
• experience of working as an advocate in various settings ensuring their voices are heard and rights are accepted.
• experience of supporting people to navigate challenges they face and access appropriate services.
• understanding of issues faced by parents with learning disabilities and a commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity.
• ability to work using own initiative, prioritising work, case management and time management.
• excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt communication depending on the needs of the person.
• ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team setting.
• As part of your professional development in the role, the successful candidate will be supported to complete Advocacy qualifications as appropriate.
Why us
This is an exciting time to be joining CASBA, we have an ambitious five-year strategic plan and we have moved to fully accessible offices. We rebranded last year and have many exciting projects and partnerships on the horizon.
Citizens are at the heart of our work and CASBA is making an amazing impact in our local community. Join us to be part of it.
What we offer
We offer hybrid and flexible working, including the opportunity to work compressed hours and if required term-time only options, depending on the role. We also offer a generous holiday allowance (up to 30 days). Entitlement increases with service, and pension contributions.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all ethnicities and backgrounds, including people with disabilities.
We are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve. If you are disabled, have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then we would love to meet you for an interview.
If you would like a conversation about the role before you apply, especially if you feel you don’t meet all the requirements, please call us to discuss. We know that certain sectors of society count themselves out of applying, so please give us a call before you do that.
To Apply
Please click apply now to complete our short application form and to submit your CV.
CASBA is an advocacy charity in the south Birmingham area. We make sure the voices of people with disabilities are heard and their rights accepted. We empower people with disabilities to speak up for themselves or advocate on their behalf when needed.
Closing date: 18-05-2024
You may also have experience in the following: Community Outreach Specialist, Client Advocacy Coordinator, Social Justice Advocate, Peer Support Specialist, Empowerment Advocate, Community Engagement Officer, Advocacy Liaison, Supportive Services Facilitator, Public Policy Advocate, Outreach and Education Coordinator, Client Rights Advocate.
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Location: Hybrid working for 2 days per week at home
Salary: c.£24,000 dependant on experience
Closing Date: 12th May 2024. This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
Join our client and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession
The role:
Working for a national Association, this is a fantastic opportunity to join their in-house congress team based near Gloucester with hybrid working. As part of its portfolio of events, the association hosts a large veterinary conference, with a globally renowned scientific programme alongside a significant exhibition.
The Events Administrator will play a key role in supporting a variety of elements across Congress and other events including areas such as scientific programme and speaker administration, social programme logistics, registration and delegate administration, sponsorship and exhibition administration support and onsite delivery.
Due to the variation in both this role and in the events running, it is an ideal opportunity to develop your event organisational skills and be part of an ever-developing team.
Skills and experience:
They are looking for a self-motivated individual with exceptional organisational skills that can demonstrate experience of working on complex projects. The successful candidate will have great attention to detail, ability to work to strict deadlines, work in a multi-tasking environment and possess excellent customer service skills. Experience in running events is desired but not essential if transferable skills can be proven. Proficient IT skills and quick to pick up and run with new technology.
The person:
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a busy office environment and demonstrate excellent communication skills. They will be results driven, strive to make a difference and enjoy a challenge. Exceptional organisational and time management skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential.
The candidate must be flexible to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and occasionally travel throughout the UK.
About Our Client:
Our client is a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, they work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research, and developing policy. Each year they deliver numerous education courses, host a large, small animal Congress, and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines.
This post is a full-time role working 37.5 hours in the Congress department and reports to the Events Manager.
Their reward package for this role includes a basic salary of circa £24,000 per annum (depending on experience). In addition, they offer generous employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.
They also offer:
- Holiday starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus a further entitlement of an additional one day every 5 years of service.
- Bupa dental plan.
- Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave.
- Life assurance of 3 x annual salary.
- Support for hybrid working for their employees, meaning you can work at home for up to two days a week and they also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.
- Access to a free legal helpline where you can ask their specialist lawyers for legal advice on an array of topics.
- Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and a network of mental health first aiders. Plus, enhanced Company sick pay, access to private medical insurance upon completion of 12 months’ service, occupational health service and annual flu vaccinations.
- Training and development.
- Free onsite parking, and for those who wish to cycle, they offer a cycle to work scheme which provides a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories for healthy, low carbon travel.
- Last but by no means least, they have regular social activities and events for those who wish to join!
And they are:
Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer for a charity or not for profit organisation.
Committed to supporting sustainability in their work and in the veterinary profession. The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded Silver accreditation with Investors in the Environment.
So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and they would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the role description which is on their vacancy page.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the information on your CV being held by the Association for six months.
Their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) underpins their belief that they can make the Association stronger through the unique contributions they can all bring. They create inclusive teams aligned to their values and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.
You may have experience in the following: Congress Administrator, Events Coordinator, Event Planner, Conference Coordinator, Administrative Events Assistant, Congress Support Officer, Exhibition Coordinator, Conference Administrator, etc.
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- Recruit, support, train and encourage local volunteers from the host parish and across the deanery to grow mission and ministry with children and their families - particularly with those not yet engaged in their local church community.
- Develop and resource a youth group in the local parish church, and a Messy Church worshipping community.
- Bring to life new volunteer-led initiatives for engaging children and their families with their local church community.
- Catalyse the launch and ongoing development of a new intergenerational worshipping community in the wider deanery, with support from an existing Children and Families Mission Enabler (CFME) and local stakeholders.
- Identify and enable ways in which volunteers from across the deanery could work together fruitfully.
- Identify training needs for volunteers in collaboration with the diocesan Flex Pathway.
- Support and model a culture where children and families are integrated throughout the church and community and where children of all ages are valued and given opportunities to share in ministry and mission.
- Work with the Area Dean to understand potential opportunities in the deanery and identify which parishes will most benefit from CFM support.
- Meet regularly for reflection and supervision with the local supervisor, and line management from the Mission Support Developer CFME.
- Manage the delivery of the CFM project within the parish and deanery and be responsible for gathering and delivering feedback and evaluation, updating plans and communicating clearly with all key stakeholders.
- Participate in a relational and learning community with the existing CFMEs from across CofE Birmingham.
- Uphold high safeguarding standards, supported by the CofE Birmingham safeguarding team.
- Contribute to parish, deanery and diocesan life in other ways as agreed with your line manager, Mission Support Developer CFME.
- Demonstrable love of Christ with an infectious Christian faith
- Experience of building and leading teams of volunteers
- Experience of recruiting and supporting new volunteers
- Experience of initiating and overseeing new work delivered by a team
- A strategic thinker who can deploy teams and individuals in a way that maximises what can be achieved
- A team player, with good self-awareness and both ability and enthusiasm to reflect self-critically with colleagues.
- Empathy, commitment and proven ability to grow healthy relationships with a wide diversity of people.
- Good verbal and written skills and able to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts
- Confident communicating with a number of varied stakeholders in a project who may have differing expectations.
- A commitment to uphold current safeguarding legislation and best practice
- Ability to travel across the geographical area of the deanery
- Supportive of the Church of England and a willingness to work within its frameworks
- There is an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian
- Experience of missional activity and ministry with children and their families
- Experience of working with or in schools
- Experience of working with others to bring about culture change
- Confidence in using technology and social media, especially Office 365
- Access to own transport
- Full-time 35 hours per week for a fixed-term of 2.5 years (subject to funding) part-time/flexible working proposals may be considered. The role will be parish based.
- Salary £25,000
- Pension 12% employer contribution into the Church Workers Pension Fund
- Holidays 25 days per annum, plus 8 Bank Holidays, plus 3 discretionary days
- The posts are subject to a DBS disclosure and satisfactory references
- The employer is the Birmingham Diocesan Board of Finance (BDBF)
- Reports to the Mission Support Developer CFME and deanery steering group
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Join a team with a bold mission – at Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The Rough Sleeper Practitioner will be the forefront of a critical support system for people experiencing homelessness. You will be working with people with mental health needs, offering wellbeing support to rough sleepers identified in the borough.
What You'll Do:
- Collaboration and Efficiency: Work hand-in-hand with existing Mental Health Provision. well as other local agencies/organisations to effectively support young people transitioning from services.
- Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.
Why Join Us:
• Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.
• Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.
Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for Swindon. Your contribution can make all the difference.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteers and Support Administrator
£21,000 p.a. + benefits
35 hours a week, Monday - Friday
Permanent
100 Berkshire Place, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5RD
Closing 6th May at midnight
About us:
Colostomy UK is a national charity that offers support and advice to people who have had stoma surgery (ostomates) and to their friends, families and carers. Our projects empower ostomates to return to sports, hobbies and other activities after their surgery and give them the confidence to take on fresh challenges. We advocate for ostomates’ rights and are their voice on the bigger issues. Our campaigns raise awareness of ‘life with a stoma’ and encourage organisations to make their facilities more inclusive.
About the role:
As the Volunteers and Support Administrator you will provide efficient administration to our support services and volunteer team. You will also undertake any admin duties involved with running the Colostomy UK office and support other members of the team. You will be answering and re-directing incoming calls on our stoma helpline. You won’t be providing support to callers; however you will need to have an empathetic approach whilst explaining that you will arrange a support call back from one of our volunteers. You will action calls that come through on our admin line and manage our central email inbox, ensuring requests are actioned promptly. You will organise volunteer rotas, help with onboarding our volunteers and organise incoming and outgoing post. The postholder will take minutes at meetings, ensure the office is kept tidy and co-ordinate stock delivery for events and exhibitions.
Our ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position is organized, efficient, and reliable, capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently. They will possess excellent customer care skills, demonstrating a professional and empathetic telephone manner. Attention to detail is vital, along with strong time management abilities. The successful post holder will have effective verbal and written communication skills, coupled with proficiency in Microsoft programs and accurate data entry. While prior administration experience is preferred, it is not mandatory.
Core role responsibilities
- To provide comprehensive administration to our support services and volunteer team, including the rest of the Colostomy UK team. To ensure the smooth running of office operations.
- Answering and re-directing incoming calls on our helpline and admin line, arranging support call backs from our team of volunteers with lived experience.
- Manage the hello@ inbox, ensuring that all requests are actioned in a timely manner.
- Organise the volunteer rotas
- Support our Volunteers Manager with the administration of onboarding, supporting, and training volunteers, including conducting DBS and reference checks.
- Manage our incoming and outgoing post, inclusive of couriers and sending out literature orders.
- Co-ordinating the delivery of event stock for open days/ exhibitions.
- Take minutes at meetings.
- Represent the charity at occasional events and travel for other business purposes
The job pack includes the full job description and person specification.
We have a range of benefits that we offer our team, these include:
· Private Health Care, including an employee assistance programme, remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, medical diagnostics and treatment.
· Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
· Increased annual leave allowance based on length of service, up to 30 days
· Season ticket loan
· 5% contribution to pension scheme
· An extra day holiday for your birthday and one day off a year to volunteer
· Training and development opportunities to support your learning and growth
· Fresh fruit in the office
·Free on-site parking
Please send your CV and a one page covering letter to Ria Robinson, Volunteers Manager, by midnight on 6th May 2024.
In your cover letter, please tell us:
· About any relevant experience
· What skills and qualities you will bring to the role
· Why you’d like to work for us
· Where you saw the job advertised
If you would like to discuss the role, you can call Ria Robinson, our Volunteers Manager. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post and all applicants must be eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom.
We exist to make a positive difference for anyone impacted by any kind of stoma or stoma surgery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a motivated, creative, and organised Engagement and Communications Officer to join our team. This role is a unique opportunity for someone with a passion for building a fairer legal system through impactful events, engaging member outreach, and powerful communications. Working alongside the Director of Development and the Head of Communications, this role will work across teams to maintain and strengthen engagement through events, communications and corporate outreach. You will play an integral role in communicating our work as widely as possible and improving and increasing engagement with our supporters, including our members, donors and corporate partners.
The Engagement and Communications Officer will work to maximise income and support for JUSTICE through events (approximately 45% of the role), communications (approximately 30% of the role) and membership (approximately 25% of the role). They will report to the Director of Development and Head of Communications.
We want someone who can learn and grow in this role so if you don’t have every skill listed but are organised, motivated, and interested in our work then we want to hear from you.
The JUSTICE team currently work in a hybrid manner. Staff members have access to office space in London, however, attendance is currently optional. Our staff enjoy flexible working conditions, 27 days annual leave, plus the week between Christmas and the New Year, 8% employer pension contribution and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
The application form and candidate pack are below. The candidate pack includes more information about this role including the person specification, the organisation and more details on how to apply.
The deadline for applications is 11pm on Sunday 19 May 2024. Please mark your email with ‘Engagement and Communications Officer’ in the subject line.
Interviews will be held on Monday 3 June 2024. Candidates will be required to complete a test as part of the interview process.
JUSTICE is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, but particularly welcome applications from individuals from marginalised groups, those with lived experience of the justice system, as well as those underrepresented in the legal professional including women, people of colour, trans and non-binary people, and disabled people.
Please note that we will not respond to any enquiries from recruitment agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We care about our staff and our volunteers.
The logistics and communications officer role is to support the whole staff team, volunteers and the stakeholders of Let’s Grow Preston. We are looking for a flexible, competent and creative person to join our dynamic team. The role is predominantly administrative, but there will be days when the role will require you to collect food for distribution, load and unload the van with trolleys and plants for an event, or just to drop off at another community hub.
A full clean driving licence is essential to enable the post holder to drive the charity’s van.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To assist and communicate with the support of Let's Grow Preston's existing network of community groups across the PR postcode area and support regular network meetings.
2. To assist and communicate with the support of Let's Grow Preston's existing network of contacts within the charity, public and private sectors; including local schools.
3. To support the work of the staff to ensure that all communications are delivered in a professional and friendly style.
4. To ensure that all volunteers have access to and understand the volunteer handbook and that any amendments in policy are alerted to the volunteers and staff in a timely fashion.
5. To oversee the calendars of Let’s Grow Preston, to help to coordinate the volunteering sessions and the van to ensure that there are appropriate staff to cover volunteering sessions and that there are adequate resources such as the van, gazebos are available, drivers forms completed and filed etc.
6. To assist the Chief Executive and staff to establish robust methods of evaluating the work of Lets Grow Preston against project indicators.
7. To deliver and co-ordinate workshops, evaluation and feedback, reviewing activity and making recommendations for revised activity, or new opportunities.
8. To promote the work of Lets Grow Preston and support, coordinate and communicate on the delivery of key events in the organisations calendar e.g. Spring Fair, Christmas Fair etc.
9. To develop and implement robust health and safety procedures and working practices including keeping of relevant records.
10. To keep accurate records of equipment provided, activities undertaken, location of activities and number of participants.
11. To support the Chief Executive and Volunteer Co-ordinator in ways in which local businesses can be involved and linked with LGP to promote corporate involvement and support going forward.
12. To produce regular LGP newsletters and update LGP's website and social media accounts such as Facebook, Instagram and X.
13. To help keep all of the LGP sites clean and tidy including the office spaces and other buildings.
14. To uphold and demonstrate the spirit and core values of Let’s Grow Preston
15. Any other duties commensurate with the post.
- Min 5 GCSE at Grade A_C or equivelent and above inclusing Maths and English
- Keen interest in horticulture
- Experience of dealing with general public
- High level of IT competency
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, time managament
- An interest in creativity and art
- Commitment to our work and our core values
- Ability to be able to work on your own in a community garden or building as well as working as a team
- Ability to remain calm, use tact and diplomacy, and instigate solutions resulting in positive action/change
Improve and maintain green spaces and physical and mental wellbeing through social therapy in horticulture
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Major Gifts Stewardship Assistant is responsible for an existing portfolio of approximately 150+ individual, trust, and corporate donor relationships. Main responsibilities include:
· Maintaining the current portfolio of donors.
· Uplifting donors to give at higher levels, where possible.
· Supporting the trusts and foundations of new business processes through research and outreach.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - hybrid (at least 2 days in office per week)
Salary: £28,011.50 per annum
Job Purpose:
To be an integral part of the Philanthropy team, providing stewardship to individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate supporters (typically, yet not exclusively, at the £5,000 to £20,000 level). You will be responsible for a portfolio of major donors, ensuring their continued support of MSF.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
• Excellent and engaging written communication skills and ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters.
• Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiating skills.
• Ability to deal with people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Proven organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively.
• Experience of working in an office environment, maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures.
• Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the UK and overseas.
• Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities.
• Computer literate and confident in using all Microsoft Office programs.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Commitment to the aims and values of MSF.
• Willingness to travel within the UK.
Desirable:
• Work experience in fundraising, marketing, or sales.
• Experience in bringing in income against targets.
• Experience of working with senior decision makers.
• Experience using a CRM system.
• Interest in international, humanitarian work.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
Other information
Recruitment timetable:
• Closing date for applications: 6 May 2024, 11.59pm (BST)
• First and second round interviews: w/c 13 May 2024
Please note, you will be asked to complete a task as part of the interview process.
Right to work in the UK
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive organisation. MSF UK thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Please read our Equality & Diversity policy for more information.
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
Safeguarding
MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.
Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.
We look forward to receiving your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you interested in working for a charity aiming to improve evidence for better health and social care in the UK? Are you a self-motivated and highly organised person? Do you enjoy developing effective working relationships within and across teams? If so, come and join the team at the Nuffield Trust.
You may have prior experience in an administrative or team coordinator role. More importantly, you will possess exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills. You'll need to smoothly manage competing priorities with flexibility, diligence, and a friendly demeanour.
This role presents an exciting chance for someone with these relevant skills to immerse themselves in the realm of public policy and research. If you're eager to develop your skills and grow in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
You’ll spend your time:
- Supporting the team (including Directors and Deputy Directors) with diary management, travel arrangements, accommodation, conference registrations, and expense claims.
- Organising and supporting relevant internal and external meetings, including a regular programme of lunch time learning sessions.
- Providing administrative support for research and policy project work, including proofreading, collating, data entry and maintaining electronic files as required.
- Working with other operational team members to provide general support across the Nuffield Trust.
We’d really like to meet you if you:
- Enjoy working flexibly and having the opportunity to carry out a wide range of tasks.
- Work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Have strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrate first-rate organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead and prioritise multiple tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines.
This is a full-time post but part-time/flexible working will be considered.
To learn more about the role and to apply, please go to The Nuffield Trust Website via the apply button and complete the online application process.
Closing date: Monday 6 May 2024 at 23:59
Interview date: Tuesday 14 May 2024
Please note that the diversity monitoring questions are optional and will not be shared with the selection panel. The selection panel will only have access to your CV and your statement of suitability for the post.
Candidates may be asked to complete a short competency test as part of the assessment process.
Offers of employment will be conditional upon the receipt of two satisfactory references. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK. For further information please visit the UKVI website.
The Nuffield Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, pregnancy, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion/belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Strictly no agencies.
This role will involve office based working at WGN sites in Shepherd’s Bush as well as travel across London, community based and remote working.
About us
Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence. This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called 'honour' based crimes such as forced marriage.
Our goal is to promote, preserve, and restore the mental health and wellbeing of women and girls, to empower them to make a total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
About the role
We are now looking for an experienced and innovative individual to support the engagement and outreach of our Young Women’s Service.
The successful candidate will be experienced in developing and delivering creative Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention programs and confident to successfully engage young women in a wide range of settings including schools, colleges, youth programs & pupil referral units to raise awareness, challenge and positively influence the attitudes and behaviours that normalise GBV in this peer group. You will receive training on delivering GBV Resilience Programs that build psychological and emotional resilience in young people (YP) to strengthen protective factors to promote positive mental and emotional well-being in YP. You will co-produce and deliver training and awareness raising work for professionals, including first responders and managers in GBV related services / mental health provisions, educational centres and non-abusing family members and carers to facilitate appropriate response towards YP at risk.
About you
You will therefore be skilled in nurturing and developing YP voices and active engagement within such forums. You will be skilled at working alongside young women with an acute awareness of how to successfully co-create and co-deliver training packages to professionals and the wider community, thus centralising YP as the leaders and change agents in the project.
Further information
WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity.
We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.
This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
Posts are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a Youth Work Director to lead and inspire our youth work.
Can you lead our passionate youth work team and deliver outstanding support for young people?
At The Mix Stowmarket Ltd., we support young people between 8 and 25 years throughout mid Suffolk, offering a wide range of established and highly respected youth work and educational programmes. Our reputation for youth work is second to none.
We see a future in which young people are change makers, with clear confident voices that are heard. A future in which any young person from any background can grow and flourish to become their best selves. In that future they exercise both their rights and responsibilities and invest their lives in building strong communities. We walk together with young people as trusted partners who support, guide, inspire and empower them with that future in mind. We are The Mix.
You will be highly experienced in youth work with a real understanding of young people, a flair for getting the most out of people and delivering the best results. We require your extensive knowledge of the sector, including first-hand experience of supporting young people with their personal, professional, and educational needs.
As a senior leader, you will play a key role in developing and delivering our strategic ambitions, developing the team, maintaining the highest standards, and ensuring a lasting positive impact for young people and the wider community.
The right candidate will be an experienced leader, passionate about youth work and able demonstrate sound management and people skills experience.
The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offers are subject to the completion of satisfactory pre-employment checks including role-specific DBS (Criminal Record) checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours and Contract: Full time – 34.5 hours per week, permanent contract
Salary: Circa £32,000 (dependent on experience)
Are you seeking an exciting new opportunity in charity fundraising? Are you ready to be part of a team driving real change in their fundraising activities?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented fundraising professional, who has a strong knowledge of and commitment to working animal welfare.
The opportunity
Our client is the charity for the working animal of the world. Since 1923, working through a series of global projects and partnerships across 23 low-income countries, it has supported the welfare of working donkeys, horses, camels, oxen and other working animals in communities that depend on them for water, transport, agriculture, and their very survival.
As part of the charity’s ambitious strategic development plans, they are recruiting a Fundraising Relationships Officer. In this role, you will join a fast-paced, agile, and dynamic organisation that is building its global reach and impact to meet the growing need for its support.
Your key responsibilities include:
• High value donor and corporate fundraising programme support.
• Project manage high-value donor and corporate fundraising and engagement activities, including delivering appeals, submissions, and enquiries.
• Administer the high-value donor thanking programme across the trust, legacy, and corporate fundraising, ensuring exemplary stewardship.
• Gather and analyse information about current and prospective high-value donors and corporates from GDPR-compliant sources such as publicly available websites and the supporter database.
• Contribute to research on donors and corporates, to enable targeted approaches.
• Maintain the prospect pipeline, identifying potential donors and corporate partners to ensure the Fundraising Relationships programme continues to grow.
• Project manage fundraising events, taking an active role at each event, and ensuring all aspects of the event run with efficiency.
• Project-manage the development and production of fundraising and marketing materials, to support high-value donor and corporate activities.
• Provide general administrative support such as drafting documents, updating policies and procedures, and meeting minutes, dealing with telephone queries, data entry etc.
Your knowledge:
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices.
• Knowledge of developing and delivering compelling pitches and applications.
Your experience:
• Experience of working in a busy professional environment as administrator, fundraiser, researcher, or project manager on a variety of projects.
• Experience of providing exemplary administrative support and maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures.
• Experience of providing excellent supporter/customer care and resolving complaints.
• Experience of building working relationships with a diverse range of people at all levels of seniority.
• Experience of organising or assisting with events.
• Experience generating income and/or outcomes against set targets. (Desirable).
Your skills:
• Capable of diligent research, with excellent analytical skills to interpret and present information.
In return, they can offer:
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Further leave will accrue after two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Company pension scheme (they will contribute 10% of salary, if you contribute 5%)
• Hybrid working with London Head Office (Borough High Street) attendance on average approx. 1 day a month (travel expenses not included).
• Health Cash Plan with Medicash which includes access to virtual GP appointments and a member’s discount portal.
• Group Life Insurance scheme, which provides coverage at 3x your annual salary.
• Group Income Protection scheme, designed to provide income if illness or injury prevents you from working for a period of time.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including face-to-face counselling.
• Paid Volunteer Day.
• A career path that can grow with the organisation.
Next steps:
If you can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience, and have the right to work in the UK, and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your CV today.
Early response is encouraged as applications will be reviewed as and when received. This position will close once a suitable candidate is identified.
You may also have experience in the following: Funding Coordination Officer, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Business Development, Fundraiser, Donor Management, Regional Fundraising, Third Sector, Charity Funding, etc
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