Youth Coach - Supported Accommodation Service

Location: Enfield 

£23,929.20 per annum

Permanent

Full Time (37.5 hours per week) 

Do you have experience of mentoring and supporting young people? If so, our client has an excellent opportunity for a Youth Coach to join their dynamic team to coach young people aged 16-24 yrs to achieve their goals and work towards independent living.

Their Young people’s Service offers supported accommodation in Enfield and Haringey. They work in an Advantage Thinking Model to enable young people to reach their potential.  They are a diverse and vibrant team and are looking for a Youth Coach with the passion and energy to join them.

Our client is an established North London Housing Association, working across four boroughs - Enfield, Barnet, Haringey and Waltham Forest. Their purpose is to identify local needs, to respond to these needs with local solutions, and to provide excellent local services. They invest in high quality housing, support and services that are affordable and accessible to those in housing need. 

Key responsibilities

• Carry out initial risk assessments and develop support plans

• Engage young people in education, employment and training and refer to their engagement team where appropriate.

• Participate in workshops to support young people in their life skills development

• Encourage young people to live a healthy lifestyle and encourage social activities.

• Attend and facilitate House meetings with young people

• Support young people to complete benefit claims and pay service charge in order to maintain their accommodation

Their ideal candidate

• A proven track record of working with young people to coach and inspire them to achieve their goals.

• Excellent organisational and administration skills and experience of creating SMART action plans.

• A proven track record of working in a progressive way with young people so that they can develop the life skills necessary to thrive

• Experience of working with safeguarding legislation and how it relates to working with young people and vulnerable adults.

• Knowledge of the benefits system

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and able to develop effective working relationships with clients

If this sounds like you and you’re committed to delivering excellent services to the local community, they would love to hear from you

Interviews will be held at short notice

The YPSA Service Manager will work closely with the Head of YPSA and the YPSA Area Managers to ensure a safe and high-quality service is delivered for the young people within the service.

 will oversee the Safeguarding of young people in the ‘young people’s supported accommodation’ (YPSA) service and will work closely with the Head of YPSA to ensure a safe, high-quality service is delivered.

The YPSA Service Manager will oversee the Safeguarding of young people in the YPSA service and will be a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Oxfordshire Youth, acting as an escalation point for any issues. 

We have ambitious targets for young people’s outcomes and the YPSA Service Manager will be driven to help achieve our vision that young people in the YPSA grow to see themselves, and be seen as, future change makers.

Title of Post:                Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Herts Young Homeless

Location: Head office, Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

Salary:                             Up to £70,000 per annum (full time salary)

Hours: Full-time or 4 days per week

Contract type:Permanent

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Herts Young Homeless work with 16-24 year olds who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, those aged 10-15 whose families are at risk of relationship breakdown and those aged 18+ who are in housing need and have mental health and substance misuse problems. Last year we were able to support nearly 2,500 young people, to help to prevent them from becoming homeless and to get their lives back on track. Our focus is on preventing homelessness by empowering young people to make positive informed choices, through a range of free, countywide, specialist preventative and crisis services.

Herts Young Homeless is seeking a new and inspirational CEO to lead hyh and help it to flourish during the next phase of our development. Building on our strong reputation and our excellent services and staff, we are looking for someone who can increase the impact of our work, build our sustainability, identify new opportunities and inspire our staff, supporters and partners alike.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Board of Trustees, lead the operation and continued development of hyh
• Provide inspirational leadership and management to the Executive Management Team and inspire and support all staff and volunteers in their work
• Ensure the effective impact of hyh’s services, and that their outcomes are measured, understood and disseminated
• Supported by the Board, maintain, develop and deliver a robust and rolling long-term strategy for
• hyh focused on its impact, resilience and sustainability
• Supported by the Board, ensure robust governance structures and policies and procedures for hyh,
• which ensure legal compliance and alignment with best practice
• Ensure the financial stability of the Charity through sound financial planning, risk and business management and income generation
• Promote the Charity’s services, working effectively with the Charity’s partners, supporters and funders, and at all times be an ambassador for hyh’s work

Person Specification

We are seeking candidates for the CEO role with the following personal qualities and skills:

Personal Qualities

• Honesty and integrity
• Demonstrate a strong passion and commitment to the Charity, its values and aims
• Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
• Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment
• Innovative and flexible in responding to challenges
• Self-motivated and organised, with an attention to detail
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Experience

• Successful track record of senior level management.
• Leadership experience in charity, public or private sectors.
• Experience of financial management and operating budgets
• Experience of staff management and development
• A successful record of strategic development, change management and innovation

Knowledge and skills

• Broad knowledge and understanding of the charity sector and current issues affecting it
• An understanding of the policy context, including funding context, in which hyh operates
• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together
• Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing, including speaking to large audiences
• Financial management skills and a broad understanding of charity finance issues
• Good understanding of, and confidence with, IT and digital resources
• Understanding of charity governance and legal requirements
• Educated to degree level or having equivalent qualification or experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Applicants must be UK resident and have a full, valid driving licence.

Closing date – 23rd August 2021

Completion of shortlisting and notification to shortlisted candidates: 31 August 2021

Should you require more information about this role please visit the Candidate Information brochure attached below.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or young adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) as part of Herts Young Homeless’ pre-employment checks.

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Spires is seeking a Marketing & Communications Officer to cover many different aspects of marketing and communications. The successful candidate will work closely with our team with the aim of increasing Spires public visibility. We are searching for a highly motivated individual who is creative, and has skills in writing, graphic design, writing reports, digital fundraising and in planning and delivering effective, growth-driven results through social media. The ideal candidate would have experience of managing Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with activity across a range of accounts and channels, as well as tracking their effectiveness. We are about to engage on a rebranding exercise that will be reflected in a new website.

Quality Standards Co-ordinator (Exempt Accommodation) 

Overview 

Over the last decade, the structures and processes underpinning the housing market have led to increasing homelessness and insecure poor quality accommodation. Passivity and the absence of effective regulation penalises some of our most vulnerable citizens. Whilst this is a national issue, many of the resolutions sit within local systems.

Increasing use of ‘exempt accommodation’ to house vulnerable people has been an accelerating trend across the last decade. Both commissioned and non-commissioned provision have successfully averted homelessness. However, our focus is on the non-commissioned provision that forms the majority of the offer as currently the accommodation is without any external assessment, or assurance that the minimal support, care and supervision is being provided. 

Aside from the direct impact on vulnerable citizens, Birmingham City Council has formally recognised the wider implications of increasing use of exempt accommodation. These include: 

1. Additional pressures on statutory agencies 

2. Reduced public safety 

3. Loss of private rented sector homes. 

4. Increase in referrals from outside of the city.

5. Loss of economic independence of residents and tenants 

6. Poor alignment with ‘care, support and supervision’ needs for individual residents. 

To address these challenges we all need to work as partners in improving the housing in the city. The Quality Standards alongside the ‘Charter of Rights’ aims to support this complex issue.

We are recruiting to the following role: 

Quality Standards Co-ordinator (Exempt Accommodation) 
SO2 SCP 32  (£28,203) 
35 hours per week 
6 month fixed term contract with possibility of extension 
Location: Blend of home working, Central Birmingham Office Based and Community Visits)

The quality standards framework around non-commissioned exempt accommodation is a new approach with an aim to create consistency and transparency for current or potential residents and referring agencies. 

You will play a pivotal role in the co-ordination and delivery of quality standards for exempt accommodation and associated activity. You will act as the point of contact for providers to advise, guide and support on the aims and delivery of the Quality Standards.

With a robust understanding of the experience of people within exempt accommodation in Birmingham, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of a robust quality management framework through Co-production with partners. 

The successful candidate will be required to support a delivery plan for the work including, milestones, outputs, outcomes and potential new priorities, as well as to co-ordinate the activity associated with the quality standards that supports the ongoing financial sustainability of the project.  This will involve desktop reviews and onsite visits against the quality standards.

ABOUT YOU 

The ideal candidate will be forward thinking, proactive and driven to achieve positive outcomes. You will have excellent communication, and organisational skills, ideally with experience in engaging with the housing sector and/or assessment of quality standards within a support setting. A proven ability to adhere to processes and set standards or performance management. Work well both independently and as part of a team. The ability to motivate a diverse range of stakeholders to develop best practice. You will also demonstrate that you share BVSC’s values, possess drive to shape this new and exciting role.

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following BVSC organisational values:

COMMITMENT: Making a positive difference through passion, innovation and social action. 

COLLABORATION: Connecting people and organisations to work together to improve lives. 

INCLUSION: Empowering and involving everyone in creating a fair and equitable Birmingham. 

INTEGRITY: Building trust through delivering excellent outcomes. 

Closing date for applications – Thursday 5 August 10am

Interviews to take place – Tuesday 10 August 

Secondments will be considered for all posts. 

BVSC is an equal opportunities employer.

This role will deliver healthcare advice, education and support planning to customers being discharged from hospital and those living in temporary accommodation.  The post holder will deliver health advice ‘drop-in’ sessions and one-to-one support to customers living in temporary accommodation, including low-level first aid care and lifestyle advice on issues such as smoking, sexual health, mental health issues and substance misuse.

The H4 Hospital Project provides discharge support, housing and health advocacy, and ongoing wellbeing support to homeless patients in Stockport. The project is delivered by the charity H3 that supports people experiencing homelessness within Stockport to build independence and wellbeing. 

The role is focussed on preventing repeat admissions to hospital.  This will include assisting patients to access on-going and appropriate primary and secondary health care. The post holder will support with arranging and transportation to customer’s health appointments and liaison between health services.

Early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held on the 12th August.

About The Difference

In 2021, The Difference is needed now more than ever. During lockdown, children experiencing domestic violence, loss and trauma, isolation and worsening mental health rose. These experiences could easily fuel challenges at school escalating towards exclusion. Yet public debates around exclusion are polarising and meanwhile the schools serving excluded pupils are facing under-funding. The Difference has seen excellent impact from the early years of its work; but there is more work ahead in capturing our impact, continuing to lobby in the centre-ground, and growing the capacity of our unique and powerful team to keep driving towards lower exclusions in England. 

From next academic year The Difference Executive team needs a new colleague to support them across the whole organisation’s work: orchestrating the rhythm of the year with internal and external work and events; managing correspondence with a growing number of externals; supporting the Directors to use their time strategically to have the most impact; and working closely with our trustee team to oversee the continuously improving work of the charity. Could you make this difference?

The Task Ahead: Programme and Communications Officer

The Difference is a growing charity, in both the size of its team and the reach of its delivery. As our delivery and team both grow, we must develop our ability to manage competing strategic priorities and their demands on our time, and to communicate and collaborate effectively across a wider group of colleagues, programme participants and external stakeholders. This requires a high level of coordination, strategic time management, and communication that we have not needed until now - qualities which we hope you will help to foster and grow.

As the Programme and Communications Officer, you will work closely with Heads of Programme and the Head of Community to develop operational and communication strategies to enhance and support The Difference’s programme facilitation. Through this work, you will support the Programme Team to manage time, resources and input towards the charity’s goals; ensure effective communication across The Difference team, and with external stakeholders; as well as personally delivering on key projects across the charity. 

Key Tasks Required of this Role

1. Use your relationship-building skills to be the glue that sticks together the programme participants & community!

Event Management

• Provide logistical and operational project management for The Difference’s IncludEd conference, including but not limited to speaker liaison, logistics & venue liaison, organisation of catering, organisation of volunteers etc.
• Manage, support and develop an engaging experience for a portfolio of stakeholders, working to the Head of Community to ensure a high-quality experience for all participants and attendees at The Difference’s IncludEd conference.
•  Problem-solve delivery and engagement issues as and when they arise, to ensure the highest possible conference experience. 

Communications & Social Media

• Support and develop a social media strategy, including the production of high-quality content to share, working to the Head of Community to ensure the Difference continues to hold and grow a reputable presence online. This could include using canva, video-editing software and taking event photographs as well as a content buffer like hootsuite.
• Produce and quality-assure content, including print, digital documents and audio- visual materials, to support the Head of Community and ensure they are clear, professional and reflect our brand and identity.
• Manage high-quality handling of basic and complex in-bound queries, e.g., logistical and technology enquiries, complaints, deferral requests and participant support requests.
• Work closely with the Programme Team to commission and quality-assure effective proactive and reactive communications for all stakeholders.
• Quality-assure communications for accuracy, consistency, and tone.

2. Use your organisational skills to be the oil that helps the programme team run smoothly

Logistical Support for Programme Team

• Provide logistical and operational project management and organisation of programme delivery, including but not limited to oversight of management information, budget management, logistics planning, communications, scheduling etc.
• Play a strategic role in the effective organisation and scheduling of Programme Team diaries and schedules, to ensure the efficient use of resource.
• Coordinate session/twilight logistics for programme participants, to ensure high levels of attendance and engagement are maintained.
• Manage communication with programme participants, including calendar invites, event reminders and webinar set-up, to support the development of a participant communication strategy.
• Organise travel arrangements and accommodation for Programme Team members, when travelling to school settings nationwide to ensure the best possible experience for programme participants.
• Problem-solve delivery and engagement issues as and when they arise, to ensure the best possible programme participant experience.
• Providing admin support, to enable the migration of participant Practice Portfolio & leadership diagnostic scores from Google Sheets to Airtable.

Programme Monitoring

• Know and monitor attendance of programme participants, to ensure the effective facilitation of programme content and identify required support for programme participants.
• Know and monitor engagement with core course requirements, to ensure timely escalation of issues to the Programme Team and to provide programme participants with the optimum learning experience.
• Know and monitor completion of course based assignments and activities, to provide timely and efficient feedback to the Programme Team.

Administration

•  Provide CRM management of programme participants, using Airtable to ensure up to date and timely information is held, and shared effectively, to enable a high level of participant satisfaction.
• Provide administrative support to the Programme Team, to ensure the successful completion of participant surveying.
• Provide admin support, to enable the migration of the participant Practice Portfolio & leadership diagnostic scores from Google Sheets to Airtable.

Person Specification

Essential

• Values – Life and career experiences which evidence shared values with The Difference (see above) and a personal commitment to our mission to improve life outcomes for young people.
• Relationship-builder and holder - Track record of having established, developed and managed effective and strong relationships with a range of stakeholders in an organisation, towards having challenging conversations with positive outcomes, and effective collaboration.
• Organisation & project management – Experience which evidence coordination of projects to tight timelines and a high standard, communicating proactively if timelines need to shift; as well as a high level of attention to detail and thorough approach to organisation and project management including clear planning and communication (may include use of excel and creating and chairing meeting agendas).
• Strong communicator - A clear communication style which is concise and effective – both verbally & written - as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-direction – Evidenced capacity to take high levels of ownership in your work and over your self-development, proactively diagnosing skills and information gaps and making use of others’ expertise to continually grow your skills and make a success of tasks at hand.
• Agility in problem-solving – Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, comfortable with making decisions in ambiguous contexts and rapidly diagnosing need to reprioritise and change course. 

Desired

• Experience in the education sector - An understanding of schools, students and the nature of work in schools - potentially by having worked in a school or an education charity.
• Previous experience of social media management – An understanding of effective use of platforms like Twitter, LikedIN, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram; ability to use canva or similar platforms to create visual content, easy video-editing (mobile phone included) or other tools to produce professional, brand-aware online content.
• Ability to edit and proof work for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. 

International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those struck by disaster no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions, working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self reliance. 

Job Purpose

Day-to-day Headquarters liaison for assigned country programs advocating for the needs of the program within the organization and coordinate communications between all departments, including compliance, programming, logistics, legal, security, human resource and communication.

Main Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

• Day-to-day headquarters liaison for assigned country programs advocating for the needs of the program within the organization and coordinate communications between all departments, including compliance, programming, logistics, legal, security, human resource and communication
• Day to day coordination of proposals, donor reporting process for assigned countries. Monitoring grant performance and overall assigned country portfolio and flag any issue to the Program Manager
• Support dissemination of country specific information with relevant departments. Support with any country specific reporting requirements from other departments and vice versa.
• Monitor grant performance and overall assigned  country portfolio and flag any issue to the Program Manager
• Regular deployment to the field to assist in startup, staff coverage, and close out
• Ensures that donors and internal reporting is submitted on time and in fulfilment of contractual obligations for the countries covered
• External representation as required with donors nature and levels of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Qualification

Essential

• BA  in related subject+
• Project management certification
• Relevant experience

Desirable

• Master Degree
• + Project management qualification
• Significant relevant experience

Experience

• Some field- based work experience in the sector
• Significant HQ experience supporting relief and development projects in the field
• Experience in proposals development and donor reporting with IMC major donors including BHA, FCDO and ECHO.
• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, and the ability to deal with a broad spectrum of people

Competency

• Knowledge of Project cycle  management
• Knowledge of Logical Framework project planning and design 
• Proposal development and donor report skills
• Knowledge of major donors rules and regulations
• Report writing
• Good research skills
• Ability to read,  analyze,  and  interpret  and apply donor  regulations  and requirements
• Strong analytical skills to determine overall grant performance
• Ability to use creativity, reasoning, past experience, information and available resources to resolve issues
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and field programs
• Excellent writing skills, excellent cross-cultural communication

Other

• Extensive travel maybe required
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic (or other relevant language to the portfolio) a plus

How to apply

Candidates who can demonstrate that they meet individual specifications and can prove that they have the right to work in the UK should send application by email. Application should include CV and cover letter stating how you meet each requirement and why you are interested in the role.

Closing date

5PM UK time on 31st July. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note:

In order to process job applications, International Medical Corps UK collects personal information submitted by applicants. By applying for this role, you are consenting to that processing,

Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

Location: London, EC4A (currently remote working)

Accountable to: Senior Director, Social Sector Engagement

Contract and salary: Full-time, permanent, open to flexible working and

job-share options. £34,000 - £39,000 (depending on experience)

Overall Purpose of the Role

Big Society Capital has an important role to play in building understanding of social investment in the UK. We are looking for a creative new Senior Communications and Engagement Officer with a passion for creating a positive social impact to join our collaborative, dynamic team. You will play a key role in our social sector engagement campaigns and events across Big Society Capital and our collaborative project, Good Finance.

Big Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you.

As Social Sector Engagement and Communications Officer you will be responsible for:

Communications (15%)

• Supporting the Senior Director, Social Sector Engagement to ascertain the most appropriate channels and content to deliver impact through our engagement work

• Building value and impact of social sector engagement and positioning both internally and externally

• Shaping and managing content for relevant parts of the Big Society Capital website and associated micro-sites

• Supporting the evaluation and maintenance of the Social Sector Engagement content strategy

• Managing the social sector input to Big Society Capital’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc) and campaign newsletters

• Developing creative approaches to engage with varying audiences from across the social sector

Campaigns and Programmes (30%)

• Leading on the Addressing Imbalance programme and managing partnerships

• Coming up with ideas and identifying new opportunities and subject focus for existing and future campaigns

• Coordinating and delivering communications support for targeted engagement campaigns through different media channels

• Building constructive relationships with key partners to reach a wider audience and maximise impact including through campaign-related events

• Leading legacy work and maintenance of our campaign Resources

Events (30%)

• Managing event organisation of regional, monthly network events supported by Big Society Capital: Let’s Talk Good Finance

• Managing and co-ordinating events with sector partners

• Developing content to support events including videos, social media content and podcasts

• Co-ordinating communications support for social sector facing events supported by or attended by Big Society Capital

• Facilitating social sector speaking opportunities for social sector team

• Developing core resources for events, campaigns and 1:1 meetings with stakeholders

Engagement Stakeholder Management (10%)

• Building relationships with marketing and communications colleagues in other organisations across the financial and social sector

• Managing relationships with a range of campaign and events partners; including infrastructure organisations like NAVCA, Vonne and Social Enterprise UK (SEUK)

• Instructing, managing and working with external agencies when required (e.g. video resources, webinars, events)

Internal Relationships (10%)

• Working closely with other team members to ensure effective delivery of Good Finance and social sector communications objectives

• Working closely with other Big Society Capital marketing and communications team members to ensure effective delivery of Good Finance and social sector communications objectives within the wider organisational strategy

• Being supportive of delivery and development plans for our wider social sector engagement work in order to maximise reach and impact

• Attending internal stakeholder meetings and contributing to Big Society Capital wider team initiatives

Reporting (5%)

• Evidencing impact through KPI reporting, using qualitative and quantitative data across social sector engagement to better inform our work

Compliance

• Reviewing financial promotions and ensuring compliance with regulations

Person Profile

Essential Experience

• Strong and relevant communications experience and a familiarity with common social media tools and website CMS tools

• Desire to develop knowledge of user centred design principles

• Keen interest in and understanding of public policy andcurrent affairs and how their implications on the social sector

• Experience of working across the social sector or finance sector

• Events Management experience

Desirable Experience

• Experience and comptency in video/sound editing and with in design packages including InDesign, Canva and Photoshop

• Experience and competency of user X design

Skills, abilities and attributes

• A self-motivated ideas person, willing to take initiative and work independently

• Enthusiastic about developing solutions and making recommendations

• Creative flair and a keen eye for design and attention to detail

• An engaging writer with an ability to tell a story and bring ideas to life

• Strong ability to work well under pressure and adapt to change

• Natural at building relationships and an ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

• Collegial, team player with a supportive approach and desire to be part of a close-knit team

• Passionate about supporting positive social impact in the UK through investment

• An appetite for continual learning and development of skills and expertise

• Ability to travel and commit to outreach activity across the UK

Applications

• Please apply through BeApplied by midday on Thursday 12 August 2021

• Applied is a platform designed to minimise unconscious bias in recruitment. You will be asked some work-based questions which are reviewed anonymously by the hiring panel. Please note, while you will upload your CV, it will not be viewed by panel members at this stage, so we ask that you give full consideration to each answer.

All Big Society Capital staff are currently working from home. We will be as flexible as possible in light of any COVID-19 priorities and challenges which you may be facing.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee interview for all candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are defining a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as a person who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. You will be asked in your BeApplied application whether this applies to you. If you have a disability and require any support through the recruitment process, please get in touch with Ruth Davidson (HR Manager).

ABOUT HINDE STREET METHODIST CHURCH

Hinde Street Methodist Church is a historic church in Marylebone. We are part of the inclusive church movement, and welcome everyone regardless of their age, race, gender, sexuality, socio-economic status, physical, and mental ability. We are a gathered congregation, and through Zoom welcome people from around the world to participate in our traditional worship service that has a strong emphasis on social justice. We have a variety of classes, and run programmes such as a meditation group and a weekly club for the homeless and their friends to get a bite to eat and take a break from the streets. Pre-covid, more than 60 twelve-step groups met at the church, and it is also the rehearsal home of the London Philharmonic Choir.

We have developed a 2030 vision that centers Hinde Street’s physical presence in the local Marylebone community, with a dynamic and vibrant online presence with a global reach, and are beginning our journey to deliver the strategy that will get us there.

ABOUT WEST LONDON MISSION 

The West London Mission is a circuit of the Methodist Church.  Its two churches are at Hinde Street and King’s Cross. It runs a student hostel called Methodist Chaplaincy House (MCH) and works with young adults and students across its churches.

The West London Mission also runs a series of social work programmes under the name WLM Services, which has a mission to empower people affected by homelessness, poverty and trauma to make positive changes in their lives. WLM Services provide a range of services including supported accommodation for ex-military personnel, a residential care home for people with alcohol dependency, a hostel for men coming out of prison, advice and support for rough sleepers, affordable counselling and financial resilience services.

SUMMARY OF POST

The Digital Communications and Outreach Officer is a new role for Hinde Street Methodist Church, and is a key role that has been created to help Hinde Street grow as a congregation and as a cornerstone of the local community. We see this in two areas: 

• To communicate better. To tell our story with energy and clarity, sharing the message that God’s love is for everyone, and that as Christians we are called to speak out against social injustice. We want this to lead to bringing new people into the Hinde Street community. We also want this to lead to stronger engagement within the existing church community, whether that is through participating in more church activities, the giving of time and talents, or through additional financial support.

• To help Hinde Street market our meeting rooms and the church more effectively, to increase revenue from our lettings and the number of community groups we support.

To apply

• Please visit the website for a JD and application form.
• Closing dates for applications is midnight 15th August 2021.

As the work and witness of Church Army grows, we need to raise up a new generation of supporters, enthusing them about what we do, and establish meaningful relationships with them that will last. The Communications Team play a huge part in shaping our message and getting it placed where people can hear about our stories of lives transformed, advocate for our work, and be valuable supporters too. 

As Communications Officer you will focus primarily on website support and internal communications, as well as including the wider work of the team. You will be key in ensuring you effectively communicate our key messages and the heart behind what we do, and will therefore need to share in our belief.

37.5 hours per week. Normal working days are Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work on occasion.

For more information on the role, please see the website for the job pack and application form. 

Rents Recovery and Facilities Officer (RRFO) – Essex £22,631 p.a. Monday – Friday 9am-5pm -Ref: HRRA004

Location: Harlow (CM18)

Closing Date: 23/07/21

Safer Places is an independent charity which provides a comprehensive range of services to adults and children affected by domestic and sexual abuse and family conflict who live in Essex and Hertfordshire. We are governed by a board of Trustees. The people who use our services are at the heart of our organisation and we aim to work to enable them to overcome the impact of their experience and to build a brighter and safe future for themselves and their children.

We have full time Rent Recovery and Facilities Officer Position based in Essex.

· Your paid holiday will be based on an annual entitlement of 28 days

· Your hours of work will be based on a normal working week of 37.5 hours per week. You will work between 9 am and 5:30 pm from Monday to Friday.

· Office base: Harlow / Chelmsford with some home working

Main Purpose of the role:

To ensure a quality rent collection and arrears recovery service in line with Safer Places Policies and Procedures. To provide accurate, sensitive and responsive rent account enquiry and information service. To assist in ensuring that income is maximised and arrears of rent and other charges are kept to a minimum. To ensure the highest standard of accommodation within Safer Places Estate, monitoring cleaning, decorating and maintenance. Managing all associated contracts for the facilities department. To assist the Refuge Service Manager in conducting monthly checks of the accommodation including Health and Safety checks.

This is a permanent – full time position, which requires the candidate to have:

Experience of rent collection and arrears recovery.

· Experience in taking responsibility for health and safety

· Experience of building management procedures

· Experience of working with confidential information and Data protection in line with the GDPR guideline

· Experience of working in a Team

· Good Numeracy and literacy skills

· Working knowledge of software packages i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, email and internet

· Be subject to a DBS check

· Be a driver with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications:

5 GCSE’s grade C or above (to include Maths and English)

Upon receiving an offer:

• All staff must complete a DBS disclosure due to the nature of our services. You will also be required to bring proof of ID.

• We are legally bound to check the eligibility of all candidates to work in the U.K. We therefore must have proof of your NI number (either the NI card or a recent wage slip.)

• As you will be driving in the course of your duties we are also bound by law to make sure your vehicle is safe and road worthy. We must see your driving licence, Insurance and MOT before you start work. Also needs to be insured for Business use.

• We will two satisfactory references, one of which should be from your most recent/current employer. Please let us know if we can request the references in advance.

Company Overview:
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives. 

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Palladium is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or any other circumstance, please let our team know.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Purpose of the position:
Palladium currently manages over £250m of grant programmes within EMEA. Reporting to the Portfolio Lead, the position holder will support the scaling up of the portfolio through winning UK public sector tenders (e.g. DEFRA, BEIS, DHSC, DCMS, etc).

Key responsibilities:
Business Development

• Manage the development of technically sound and client-focused proposals in line with company standards, including monitoring opportunities, attending market engagement events, securing partnerships, contributing to writing tenders and designing competitive  budgets, and managing other team members inputs.
• Cultivate new partnerships and develop strategies to increase value of existing partnerships.

Project Management:

• Manage projects within the portfolio in accordance with Palladium and client expectations.
• Serve as the project’s liaison between corporate services, Senior Managers, Project Delivery, and the Compliance, and the project.

Strategy and Knowledge Management

• Develop and maintain information and knowledge management systems, including partnership plans, bid content, market information, competitor analysis, partner data, etc.
• Support the design, development and delivery of the portfolio’s strategy.
• Lead the portfolio administration, from tracking and reporting on internal metrics, to KPIs and targets.

Required Qualifications:

Requirements

• Previous success in delivering significant income growth through a variety of public sector departments (e.g. DEFRA, BEIS, DHSC, DCMS).
• Previous successful experience of writing winning tenders and associated documents with a variety of public sector departments (e.g. DEFRA, BEIS, DHSC, DCMS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing other people’s work.
• In depth understanding of the grant management cycle and processes.
• The ability to think strategically, understand the big picture, prioritise, and work independently.
• A track record of building and maintaining a strong reputation with clients and partners.
• Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyse financial data.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so the role may be filled before the deadline. Apply early to avoid disappointment. 

Salary: £19k - £23k
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours: 37.5
Location: Bristol

About ACH:

ACH is a leading provider of resettlement services for refugee and newly arrived communities in the UK, working to resettle refugees through labour market and social integration. We currently work in Bristol, Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Coventry.

Our vision

For all refugees coming to the UK to be successfully integrated into society with access to adequate accommodation, employment and education.

Purpose of job

The Support and Integration Team is an integral part of ACH; the ideal candidate will be responsible for providing excellent standards of support, as well as quality information advice and guidance, to enable the resettlement and successful integration of refugees. ACH is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our dedicated support and integration team. This role requires resilience, creativity and a willingness to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of both the organisation and our tenants.

Key Responsibilities

Support:

• Completing an initial needs and risk assessment for each person referred to service.
• Providing person-centred and culturally sensitive support to ACH tenants.
• Developing a personalised plan of support for each person and ensuring that the plan of support is reviewed regularly.
• Giving advice and support on a range of issues including housing, finance, education, employment, health and immigration, as required.
• Supporting people with budgeting / registering with care providers / creating social networks / advocacy/ volunteering / training / employment opportunities etc.
• Signposting to other relevant external agencies and referral partners as appropriate.
• Organising and attending group trips to local places of interest for our tenants
• Developing links with external organisations or agencies to promote the needs of refugees and create opportunities for partnership working.
• Effectively managing a designated caseload of tenants, as well as keeping accurate records and maintaining case files to a high standard.
• Fully participating in team meeting, staff meetings, training sessions, supervision and any other relevant forum or communication processes.
• Accompanying our tenants to appointments with statutory and/or voluntary services.
• Organising house meetings and visiting our tenants both at their properties and in the community.
• Completing online or paper forms for employment, welfare benefits etc.
• Any other tasks commensurate with the role.

Person Specification:

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Experience of working with asylum seekers or refugees in a voluntary or paid capacity

A commitment and desire to support refugees with their integration in the UK

Experience of providing advice and guidance, advocacy and culturally sensitive support

Experience of creating support plans, completing needs assessments

Experience and knowledge of working with people with complex/multiple support needs

Ability to effectively assess, manage and continuously review needs and risks

Ability to maintain accurate records and manage a caseload

Strong organisational and planning skills

Ability to manage own time, whilst also working within a team

Understanding the importance of safeguarding, in relation to working with vulnerable adults

Confident Microsoft skills - Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
 

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

A commitment to Equality and Diversity principles

A commitment to the professional representation of ACH

Knowledge of a community language(s) and/or lived experience of being a refugee

Understanding of the welfare benefits system  

Experience of supporting people using assessment and support planning tools

Experience of supporting people to understand their tenancy rights and responsibilities, including housing management issues

Local knowledge and networks, including specialist agencies providing services for refugees in Bristol

Experience of utilising policies and procedures to ensure best practice principles are followed

Knowledge of legislation relating to immigration

Ability to support people to manage budgets and debts

Trained to OISC Level One or willing to undertake relevant immigration training

Due to the nature of this post, an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for successful applicants, but only with their prior consent.