We are looking to recruit a Conference & Events Coordinator (Programmes) to join our friendly team to help strengthen FIGO’s Events team to develop an expanding portfolio of large-scale and high-profile Congresses and events, and to help develop a long term FIGO Congress and events strategy.  This involves day to day interaction with FIGO Committees and Working Groups, FIGO Member Societies, Regional Federations, Supporting Organisations (e.g. the WHO and UN) and events venues and suppliers around the world.

This is a fixed term appointment (until December 2021) subject to annual performance review.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO’s) vision is that women of the world achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynaecologists on a global basis. For over 60 years FIGO has collaborated with the world's top health and donor bodies. FIGO currently has Member Societies in 132 countries/territories. FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of women’s health and rights and to the reduction of disparities in healthcare available to women and new-borns, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. FIGO pursues its mission through advocacy, programmatic activities, capacity strengthening of Member Associations, education and training.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

General and professional education 

Essential

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent work experience in a related area)

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working on conferences / events (both planning, and on-site)

• Experience of working with event organisers and other event suppliers

• Experience of working with senior academic committees / groups and high-profile individuals

• Experience of working within an internationally focused, membership led organisation

Desirable

• Direct experience of organising international conferences / events e.g. within not for profit, medical, scientific or academic sectors

• Experience of working with international contacts and flexibility with regard to working with contacts in disparate locations and time zones

• Experience in coordinating scientific programme of large events

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• Proven ability to work with a diverse and cross-cultural range of stakeholders

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail

• Adept at proactive planning and forward thinking

• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks concurrently

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Excellent marketing and promotional skills

• Confident use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

• Flexible and creative problem solver

Desirable

• Ability to communicate in a second language would be an advantage
• Experience in different accreditation schemes in medical field
• Knowledge of event management software, video conferencing software, virtual events platforms
• Project management skills

Any other requirements applicable

Essential

• Willing to travel internationally as required

BENEFITS (following successful completion of probation period)

•Optional  life assurance &  income protection available

•Pension - Up to 10% employer contribution available

•Season ticket loan available

• Optional dental and health insurance benefits

PLUS

•25 days annual leave (plus Bank and Statutory holidays and any working days between Christmas Day and the first working day in January) & other days e.g. Moving Day.

•Flexible working hours

•Employee assistance programme

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please review the additional documents and then send your CV and  cover letter outlining your experience via the 'Apply with Charity Job' button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Please note that only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

•Closing Date for applications :12 noon on Friday 17th July 2020

•N.B. Interviews will take place on 23rd July 2020 via Zoom.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION).

This is a great opportunity to be part of an organisation that is passionate about seeing lives transformed that is also fun, friendly and committed to seeing our values shape all that we do and are. As a member of the HR Team, this role will help serve all of our team including the CEO, National Office Staff, front line staff and those working in our projects. HR has the privilege of working across the organisation and interacting with all of our team to support them in their roles.

The Payroll & HR Administrator will provide a high-quality payroll processing service, and will support the HR Team with administration, to help ensure a professional, compassionate and efficient service is delivered to the organisation.  Therefore, the successful candidate will be passionate about the work that we do and see the importance of having good processes in place to ensure that things run smoothly and that expectations are clear. You will need to have excellent interpersonal and administration skills, being able to work calmly under pressure and understanding the importance of confidentiality. 

We believe the HR team plays a key role in helping to shape the culture of the organisation. Therefore, you should be someone who models our values and understands how these impact the way that we work. This role can often be busy with a number of competing demands, and you should therefore be someone who can work flexibly. We are looking for someone who is a strong team player, who is able to communicate well, and be available to help where needed. 

For more information, please see the recruitment pack and apply via our website. 

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Supporting individuals with tenancy sustainment issues
• Dealing with issues involving housing, benefits, welfare rights, personal finance, life skills and the promotion of personal independence
• To act as Keyworker for a number of service users, you will hold a case load that you will be responsible for completing and reviewing risk assessments and support plans.
• Completing key working sessions with service users to coordinate their support packages including referring into appropriate statutory and voluntary services.
• Handling matters relating to the tenancy (e.g. Housing Benefit advice, anti-social behaviour, arrears advice etc) and to actively involve the Resettlement officer and Hostel Services Manager
• To keep tenant records ensuring these are kept safe and confidential up to date and in accordance with the Data Protection Legislation
• Working effectively as part of the resettlement team & regular case reports to your manager
• Assessing individual tenants support needs and to liaise with statutory and non-statutory/voluntary agencies, where appropriate, to negotiate and agree their participation in supporting the individual
• Maintaining records of all supported tenancies in the case load and to liaise with appropriate management

Essential:

• Full-Driving License with access to own car
• Relevant experience of working in a social housing, statutory or voluntary sector environment in a similar or related role
• Experience of working with the benefit and welfare system
• Posses higher level of education relevant training/ experience and may have a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIH)
• Excellent Admin/IT skills

The applicant must complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role

Required license or certification:

• Driving License

Job Type: Part-time (20 hrs per week)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you want to work in a challenging, team-focused and rewarding environment? Do you have the skills to  lead a diverse team to perform to the best of their abilities?

Centrepoint is the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people. We provide a range of accommodation based and floating support services to vulnerable young people across London, Manchester, Yorkshire and the North East. Our vision is to end youth homelessness but until then we will continue to provide young people with a place to call home, tailored support and the opportunity to build the skills needed to sustain independent living.

This is an exciting Service Manager role based in Greenwich and includes responsibilities for supported accommodation services and a visiting support service. The Service Manager is responsible for overall service delivery and performance management, providing effective leadership to achieve high quality outcomes for young people and working in partnership with Social Services teams.  At Centrepoint, we work in a Psychologically Informed Environment. All staff are required  to implement this approach when working with young people.

We are looking for an experienced manager with exceptional skills in establishing and maintaining positive relationships both internally and externally.

A key part of the role will be to promote a vibrant culture with an uncompromising commitment to excellence and a fully integrated support service, reflecting the needs of those accessing the service.

In return for your efforts you will receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development and a host of staff benefits such as interest free travel loan, stakeholder pension scheme entitlement.

We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality. We especially welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people’s service.

Location: Greenwich

Closing Date: Sunday 26 July, 12 midnight

Casework Coordinator (Criminal Justice) - Positive Somerset Lives
Location: Taunton
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week 
Salary: £23,000.00 (plus an £50.00 per week on-call payment, 1 week in 4). 
Closing Date: Tuesday 28 July ' 20 (12 noon).

Julian House is looking to appoint a Criminal Justice Casework Coordinator (30 hours per week) based in Taunton to provide high quality support and housing management to people from an offending background who face multiple and complex needs.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, have experience of supporting people who have been involved within the criminal justice system. They will have a good understanding of barriers and issues faced by people leaving prison and knowledge of the pathways to rehabilitation and recovery. The role involves working with some people who are registered sex offenders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing referrals from partnership criminal justice agencies
• Deliver high quality and effective housing management across service buildings
• Deliver H&S policy and process compliance
• Assessing, planning and enacting person-centred packages of support
• Deliver individual key-working, so that people with complex/multiple needs are able to reduce barriers to community integration and are motivated to achieve desistance from offending, sustained rehabilitation and play a full and positive part within the community
• Engage, motivate and progress people towards the attainment of independent living skills and into employment, training and learning opportunities
• Engage with finance team to ensure rent and service compliance
• Engage in team and a wide range of partnership agencies to ensure effective delivery of all service areas
• To ensure the service is compliant with required monitoring, reporting and evaluation

 For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description and personal statement. 

As an employee, you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Cash health care plan 
• Up to 27 days annual leave (depending on length of service) 
• Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary) 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme 
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops and Bike Workshops 

Julian House has a supportive culture, providing regular supervision and line management alongside externally facilitated reflective practice which enables staff to look after their own health and well-being whilst giving their best in their roles. 
 
To Apply: 
 
Please apply by completing an online application form outlining why you would fit the role, via our jobs page on our Julian House website.

Previous candidates need not apply.

Closing date: 28 July '20 (12 noon).

At Hightown, we`re a housing charity that builds homes and supports people. In Hemel Hempstead we provide high-quality care and support to young people aged 16 and 24 who are homeless and young mothers and their babies to support them to move on as part of our YPHS service.

We looking for some great new Youth Support Workers to join our team who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to be the difference.

Who we are looking for

We`re keen to recruit individuals who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:

• Putting our residents and service users first
• Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice
• Developing passionate and committed teams
• Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety

If you share our values, we`d love you to work for us.

If you`re someone who is able to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable young people, responds well in a crisis and can work independently, we will give you all the training and support you need to do the role including a qualification in health and social care if you don`t already have one.

About the role

You`ll be empowering young people to lead independent and fulfilling lives with the support of a network of staff, social workers and local authority partners. You`ll use a positive approach to support them to develop independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting so they can move into their own accommodation. You will also enable them to access work and educational opportunities and healthcare services. It will be a challenging but rewarding role where you can really be the difference to a vulnerable young persons` life.

We provide a 24 hour service so you must be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working as well as sleep-ins. You must also have a drivers licence and access to a vehicle.

The benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays, rising with service
• Annual bonuses based on satisfactory performance
• Regular reviews of salary and cost of living to ensure you receive above the market salary for the role
• Additional payments for sleep-ins on top of your salary
• An organisational commitment to employee health and wellbeing
• Life assurance of three times your annual salary and a workplace pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and support to deliver outstanding support

Salary: £20,963 (including £2,828 inner London weighting) We are committed to being a real Living Wage employer

Location: London, EC4Y, with some travelling to Manchester and Birmingham

Start date: September 2020 (flexible)

Contract: 6-month Fixed Term - possibility of extending depending on performance and organisational need

Unlocked Graduates is an award-winning organisation that aims to change the way we develop society’s future leaders, as well as how we think about prisons and prisoners by focusing on rehabilitation and addressing the damage and cost of reoffending.

The role

Interns are an invaluable part of our team and work across all areas, undertaking a range of tasks and responsibilities. The successful candidate for this role will work closely with the Programme team to plan, deliver and evaluate programme events, gaining broad experience in event coordination and project management, as well as a specific insight into the training required to become an exceptional prison officer.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate to take on this exciting and varied role. We offer the opportunity to get involved with a wide range of activities that will help recruit, train and develop exceptional prison officers across England and ultimately reduce reoffending rates.

For further details and how to apply, please click the apply button below to be re-directed to our job’s portal.

Closing date: Monday 20th July (9am)

First round interviews: w/c 27th July (via Zoom)

Second round interviews: TBC

Please state clearly in your application any limits on your availability to interview.

For more information about Unlocked please visit our website.

Recruiting Support Workers to join our young people's service in Barking and Dagenham!

£22,360 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

The Vineries provides supported accommodation for 31 young people, aged 16-19, with varied support needs including accessing education, training and employment; managing finances; support with mental and physical health problems; emotional support; support with substance misuse, etc. Each individual receives one to one attention from a Support Worker. The service also offers group workshops and activities. After 2 years or before they turn 19, customers are supported in the transition to independent living. The service is staffed 24/7 by a team of Support Workers and the role requires evening and weekend shift work.

We are looking for passionate, dedicated people to join us at this exciting time. We need people who are committed to achieving excellence in everything they do - always asking 'how could we do this better?' People who believe in the customers potential and aspire to identify, nurture and develop them. People who understand that customers, colleagues, stakeholders and commissioners can work in partnership to make positive changes to lives and communities.

Job Overview:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/Bank Support Workers where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

Full Circle is a service delivered by the Phoenix Futures Group, a charity with over 40 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. We have a passion for recovery and believe in supporting our staff and volunteers to be the best they can. Full Circle is seeking an experienced practitioner to undertake a recovery coordinator role within Essex (but primarily based in the Tendring area) for a fixed term period until March 2021. You will be part of a wider team who work with Offenders with Complex and Additional Needs across the County of Essex in the community.

We are looking for an individual who has experience of working within the substance misuse sector or health care profession to fulfil a range of tasks from case management to group work. You will need to be passionate about recovery and work with clients to support, motivate and manage them to access a wide variety of services. You must have good communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team as well as being able to use you own initiative when required and to manage your time independently.

We believe in being the best and that is why we strive to create a supportive and engaging working environment for our staff, which is evidenced by our Best Companies One Star rating and Investors in People Gold accreditation.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to work within PBHA’s housing management team and provide a quality service to vulnerable tenants with additional tenancy sustainment needs, helping them to participate in their community.

Job Profile

Job Title:  Recovery Worker (High Support)

Reporting to:  Recovery Coordinator (High Support)

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

1. Introduction

Peter Bedford Housing Association (PBHA) is an organisation which has been successfully including people in society since 1969. Originally set up to provide work for ex-offenders on self-help, mutual support basis, we are now a Registered Social Landlord providing a combination of services. We work alongside people who have faced  long  term  exclusion  from  society  through  homelessness,  enduring  mental health problems, learning difficulties or multiple needs. We are committed to mutual support, participation and personal development for both staff and service users.

2. Putting the role in context

Working  as part of a small team on a 24/7 rota basis, the recovery worker (high support) works with people recovering from mental health crisis. Supporting people to sustain their tenancies and better manage their mental health, you’ll be developing helpful relationships that promote move on.

3.  Aims of the Post

To   deliver   high   quality and   effective   support   services,   which   promote   the independence, wellbeing and inclusion of service users, in accordance with PBHA policies and procedures and the principles of recovery focused practice.

4.  Specific Responsibilities

Carry  out  needs  and  risk  assessments,  complete  support  plans,  provide support, and carry out reviews, in accordance with policies and procedures and the requirements of stakeholders and funders.

Manage  a  caseload  of service  users  and  give all necessary assistance to those individuals to enable them to participate in community life.

 Develop domestic management and finance management skills with service

users in order to allow increased and improved access to support from this and other services.

Develop  with  service  users  an appropriate  personal support plan and  risk assessment which takes account of their full range of needs.

To support service users to sustain their tenancy and develop skills to enable them to move to more independent accommodation

Administer Health and safety systems within the home to enable service users to  access  support and  provide  practical and emotional support through the

use of the recovery journey tools and systems provided as part of the scheme.

To provide support with activities such as accessing local community services, work and educational opportunities

Assist   service   users   in   formulating   and   pursuing   positive   personal development   programmes,   including   community   involvement, with  clear, agreed objectives that are regularly reviewed.

Through group work and one to one sessions, support service users in the development of emotional management skills, personal and life skills with the aim   of attaining   greater   independence   and   self-esteem, providing   the emotional support necessary to do so.

 Maintain clear, accurate individual records, which are accessible to Service

Users within the agreed policy

Participate in the weekly rota system and provide on call duti es to the service users overnight and at weekends if required.

5.  Others

Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard, and in accordance with policies  and procedures.

 The ability to work shifts

 The ability to participate in an on call rota.

 To cover at other services within the mental health team  if needs be.

To carry out any other duties, within an appropriate level of responsibilities as required.

 To promote, at all levels, the service vision, values and strategic objectives.

The disclosure and use of confidential client information needs to be both lawful and ethical.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be reviewed to ensure that the arrangements meet the needs of the service.

6.  General Responsibilities

 Provide cover for other staff where necessary

 To work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team and with other teams

 To be involved in the selection and training of new workers and volunteers

 To participate in staff training and development activities, staff supervision,

 Appraisals and all relevant meetings

To ensure the observation of all of PBHA's policies and practices, including those relating to equal opportunity, confidentiality, health and safety, financial

control,  standing  orders,  recruitment,  supervision,  appraisals,  sickness  and

discipline.

 Plan and organise own work with a minimum of day to day supervision

Undertake other duties as allocated by the line manager plan and organise own work with a minimum of day to day supervision

7.  General information

Please Note:

Post holder must recognise the needs of the organisation to change role as is necessary for development.

   PBHA working areas are non-smoking except for specific designated areas.

   The role requirements outlines the competencies for this post.

9.  Access Information

Turle Road has four storeys. Access beyond the ground floor is via stairs.

10. Accountability

This post is accountable to the Recovery Coordinator (high support)

11. Main Conditions of Service

This is a full time position. The post is for 37.5 hours per week plus sleep-in’s and on

call. A flexi time scheme is in operation and job share will be considered.

Annual leave entitlement is 26 working days plus normal public holidays (pro rata for part time posts).

Salaries and expenses are guided, but not bound, by the Local Authority NJC scales and are revised each year. The salary range is £24,054- £25,833 (SCP8-12) plus £29.70 per sleep in.

Post holders will be eligible for membership of the organisation's contributory pension scheme.

In common with all posts at PBHA, confirmation of appointment is subject to a probationary period (usually 6 months).

PBHA is an equal opportunities employer.

Role Requirements

The minimum experience required for the post is:

Assessed by*

Experience:

A Experience of providing support to people with mental ill health or dual diagnosis either in a volunteering or professional role on a one to one or group basis

Knowledge and understanding:

I  An understanding of customer service in a service delivery setting

A/I  Understanding of the range of experiences that may come with having a mental health diagnosis

A/I  Thorough and up to date knowledge of health and safety issues relating to mental health

A/I  Thorough and up to date knowledge of welfare benefits for people with disabilities

A/I  Thorough and up to date knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children local policies, protocols and good practice

A/I  Understanding of housing support needs of the designated client group and benefits of a flexible, outcome focussed and personalised support service

A/I  Knowledge of related services provided by the statutory and voluntary sector

A/I  Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues

A/I  Understanding of the concept of housing related support and supporting people to help themselves

A/I  Understanding of the need to collect data and the benefits for the service

A/I  Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion as they relate to mental health

Skills:

A/I  Ability to communicate effectively with customers, staff and stakeholders in plain, easy to understand English, both in writing and verbally

I  Demonstrable customer care skills

I Ability to work flexibly to meet customer needs and service requirements, including working evenings and weekends where the service requires it

A/I  Demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity and a genuine desire help people with disabilities and/or support needs connect with their community

A/I  Ability to work as part of a team and build and maintain effective a nd supportive relationships with peers and partners

A/I  Excellent time management skills and demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and achieve goals

A/I  Comprehensive IT skills to include use of Microsoft Office and ability to maintain electronic records, with attention to detail

The successful candidate will need to be committed to:

 Peter Bedford Housing Association’s Diversity and Equal Opportunities

policies

 Co-operative team working

The successful candidate will need:

Flexibility to accommodate work responsibilities that occasionally extend beyond normal working hours at short notice.

Assessed by*

A  Assessed through CV and Supporting Statement

I  Assessed through Interview

T  Assessed through Written test

Become’s services support young people in care and young care leavers to achieve their full potential, empowering them to take an active role in the key decisions and processes that impact them. Young people’s voices, opinions and needs are at the heart of our work. We take a holistic, young people led approach in our work, providing tailored advice, information and support. 

At present, Become’s Care Advice Service is primarily delivered over the phone, by email and in group and 1:1 settings through video and in the community. Common queries include issues around placements, accommodation for care leavers, education (particularly higher education), finance and contact. We deliver workshops on rights and entitlements to professionals working with young people in and from care and we also receive queries from carers, social workers, personal advisors and other professionals calling on behalf of a child or young person.

This post will be the first point of call for young people and professionals getting in touch with the service.  We are increasingly moving into digital delivery methods and would encourage candidates with experience of digital delivery to apply.

This is an exciting time to be joining Become with as we embark on delivering an ambitious 5-year strategy.We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional, with the skill, energy and passion for delivery excellent quality services supporting children in care and young care leavers.

Purpose of role:

To improve the lives and outcomes of children and young people in and from care by providing them with a high-quality advice and support service focusing on rights and entitlements, emotional support and wellbeing.

To work as part of a team to deliver, and help develop, Become’s offer of programmes and services to children and young people. 

Main responsibilities:

• To provide children and young people, and professionals working with them, prompt, high quality, accurate advice and emotional support across a range of platforms including over phone, social media, email/text and live chat on a range of issues arising from being in care or a care leaver.
• To deliver group workshops to children in care or care leavers that inform them about their rights and entitlements, emotional and social wellbeing both face to face, through outreach and community links and on online video conferencing platforms (currently exclusively online).
• To hold a caseload of young people with ongoing and higher support needs.
• To build constructive relationships with a range of appropriate agencies and services across local authority, education and community settings to develop and strengthen referral pathways.
• To take a holistic, youth centred approach to providing advice, guidance and support.
• To work with the Policy, Campaigns and Communications team to promote the service and identify themes and trends arising from your work to help inform our policy and campaigning work.
• To utilise monitoring and evaluation tools to record progress and outcomes, carrying out pre- and post- assessment, demonstrating impact of services for young people. 
• To promote Become’s programmes of support in a range of education and community settings and recruit new looked-after children and care leavers to participate.
• To appropriately address safeguarding concerns according to Become’s Safeguarding Policy
• To record case notes and keep the database system up to date with relevant information in line with Becomes quality standards.
• To take part in supervision, team meetings and contribute positively to the wider team.
• To work closely with the Senior Advice & Support Officer to ensure that advice and information provided follows Becomes policies, procedures and framework.
• To support in the development and delivery of Become’s training packages, including supporting care-experienced young people to co-design and deliver 
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

· At least two years’ experience of successful direct work with young people. This may be in advice and guidance, youth work, participation, educational or similar setting

· Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority practice in relation to children in care and young care leavers

· Excellent knowledge of the key issues relating to children in care and young care leavers – including housing

· Experience advocating on behalf of young people and ability to respond appropriately and sensitively to requests for help

· Experience providing advice and guidance over the phone, email and text

· Ability to build rapport with young people and professionals

· Ability to communicate complex concepts in an accessible manner to children and young people

· Ability to write clear concise case recordings and responses to professionals and young people

· Experience of case work, supporting vulnerable young people with various needs including mental health

· Experience of planning and delivering group work and training

· Excellent organisation, time management and self-administration

· Excellent IT skills, proficient in the use of Office365, Microsoft Office, database systems and online service delivery

· A thorough understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of the charity and passion about improving the lives of looked after children and young people.

· A qualification or degree applicable to work with advice and guidance work with young people or advice and guidance (e.g. youth work, teaching, youth coaching, advice & guidance etc.)

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic programme officer to join our friendly team to support projects globally, focusing on social and economic policy challenges!

Position: Programme Officer

Reporting to: Senior Programmes Manager

Location: Orpington, Greater London

Contract Type: Permanent and full-time

Salary: £23,000 to £25,000 per annum

Purpose

The Programme Officer will be part of our growing Programme Management and Administration Team. You will be responsible for providing day-to-day project administrative support for projects within our UK office

Main Responsibilities and Duties

The responsibilities of the Programme Officer will cover all aspects of project administration, including contracting, financial and logistical processes, with responsibilities growing as his/her capacity develops:

Project Administration

• Supporting implementation of individual projects to help ensure timely delivery of high-quality project deliverables
• Lead on project tracking, including on team input days, deliverable deadlines, invoicing schedules, finances, etc.
• Maintaining and updating project folders and management documents, spreadsheets and databases, ensuring that all relevant information is saved in a clear and accessible manner;
• Contributing to the improvement of project management processes, policies and procedures;
• Assisting with training staff and consultants on project management policies and procedures;
• Reviewing, drafting and managing client and consultant contracts;
• Communicating and building strong relationships with consultants and clients;
• Supporting Programme Managers in ensuring the development and implementation of systems for project management and other tasks as required.

Project and Finance Management

• Financial support of projects to ensure that spending is in line with contracts while managing any variances;
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the client contract and invoicing schedule;
• Reviewing consultant and staff invoices and expense claims;
• Preparing and raising client invoices promptly;
• Keeping project-related financial documentation up to date.

Logistics

• Planning and coordinating project field missions with staff and consultants;
• Identifying services required for field missions and adhering to agreed budgets;
• Facilitating travel arrangements for staff and consultants, e.g. accommodation, visas and flights.

Terms of Employment and Benefits

Recruitment will be at the junior level and is a permanent and full-time post. Along with basic salary, the successful candidate would receive an attractive package of the following:

· Fulfilling work - work directly with end-users in some of the world’s most underserved communities.

• Flexible work - Development Pathways offers employees flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Generous time off - recharge with 30-holiday entitlement plus standard bank holidays.
• Travel the World- we are committed to seeing our work in action, all around the world up to 4 weeks in a year.
• Excellent health  and well-being provision – access to the company private health care scheme (after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period, pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Commitment to professional development opportunities - we encourage our staff to participate in professional learning and development.
• Provision of a company laptop and working at home benefit.

Person Specification

Required:

• A university degree or project management experience;
• Excellent organisational skills with the capacity to work with minimal supervision; 
• Time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, manage own workload and prioritise tasks;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately and professionally with people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds;
• A high-level of attention to detail;
• Technologically knowledgeable and comfortable with Microsoft Office programmes;
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English; 
• Excellent numeracy skills and proficiency with excel;
• A commitment to social justice, gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Desirable

• A university degree in a relevant area, e.g. international development or international relations or project management;
• Previous experience in project management;
• A Master’s degree;
• Proficiency in another language.
• PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification.

How to apply

We invite interested candidates to please send:

• Your CV and cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the post of Programme Officer and how you meet the above criteria.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we retain the right to close this role without notice.
• Due to the high number of applications expected, unfortunately only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Closing date for this post will be 26th July 2020.

Development Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, family or parental status, or disability status.

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Please see the Job Description for additional information.

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Please see the Job Description for additional information.

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