Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.
By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For. We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
The Research Informatics team at ARUK is leading the coordination of the Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Diseases (EDoN) initiative. EDoN is a growing and exciting collaboration among more than 13 organisations aiming to create a digital toolkit and machine learning models to enable the detection of specific dementia-causing diseases decades before overt cognitive symptoms become apparent. The Research Informatics team, as part of the EDoN coordination group, provides support to the EDoN initiative and its partners in the following areas: Project management, Policy and Ethics, Communications, Capacity Building, and Governance & Legislation.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
- Support the EDoN project management working group contributing to effectively coordinating EDoN activities and supporting EDoN partners.
- Support the EDoN capacity building working group to engage relevant stakeholders and promote the project externally.
- Support the project management working group to help partners manage their tasks, documents, reporting and communications.
- Ensure information about EDoN (activities, outputs and outcomes) is shared across the project and is efficiently promoted both internally and externally as required.
- Identify issues, recognise opportunities and propose solutions to help the project and its partners achieve their objectives and demonstrate agility in response to unexpected challenges.
- Implement project management best practices to increase the efficiency of the activities in the EDoN initiative.
- Represent the Research Informatics Team externally, support the team to maintain excellent working relationships with external partners.
- Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Research Informatics Programme Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post
What we are looking for:
- A postgraduate degree in technology or equivalent, in life sciences or biomedical research or relevant experience within this chosen field.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
- Excellent skills supporting and facilitating the work of colleagues
- Proven work experience in managing and coordinating projects, ideally clinical, data or technology projects
- Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively and confidently with both individuals and groups
- Motivated and able to approach problems systematically and creatively
- Flexibility for leading/participating in meetings/teleconferences with international stakeholder
Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.
The closing date for applications is 3rd May 2020, with interviews to be held on the 12th May 2020. We may arrange telephone interviews and interviews prior to the closing date, so we would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. When applying, please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.
In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.
To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.
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Want to stand in solidarity alongside migrants in their fight for rights and justice? Then join us!
This exciting role will suit a candidate with the confidence and zeal to build collaboration with and work alongside migrants, refugees, community organisations of diverse backgrounds, activists lawyers, and other key stakeholders to advance the rights of all migrants.
The role will include training and supporting migrant leaders to advocate for their concerns and needs, and be their own agents for change.
The successful candidate will have a track record in community engagement, building relationships and project coordination, as well as, organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a full and varied workload.
They will be alert to the issues affecting London’s migrant, refugee and Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
The charity is looking for exceptional candidates with:
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Commitment to upholding and advancing the rights of all migrants
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Real vision as to how this can be done in the current political, social and economic climate at a UK and regional, local level
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Readiness to work with all groups and individuals who support the MRN mission, values and vision
The salary will be in the order of £32,250 per annum pro rata. In addition, MRN contributes 6% of salary to pensions.
Closing date for applications: midnight, 12 April 2020
Date for candidate interviews: 20 or 21 April 2020
Migrants’ Rights Network is a UK-based NGO that works alongside migrants in their fight for rights and justice.
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We are looking for a motivated and experienced person to join our England Volunteering Development team.
Volunteering Development Officer
Reference number: A5900220
Location: Flexible - Birmingham Office preferred
Salary starting at: Salary Range currently £19,602 to £21,236 per annum increasing to £21,718 to £24,293 with effect from 1st April 2020
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Volunteering is pivotal for the success of the RSPB, we simply could not save nature without volunteers. With over 12,000 volunteers giving their time and talents regularly, it is so important that we ensure our large workforce are being well supported so they are having a quality volunteering experience, gaining enjoyment and satisfaction from what they do.
We are looking for someone with experience working with volunteers, preferably in a leadership role. You will enjoy working with people and seeing how you can have a positive impact on our activities on the ground. This role covers a large geographical area, so you will be organised and work consistently so that you are visible to the teams you support, even if you can't be everywhere in person. You will have excellent communication skills and feel comfortable talking to teams at all levels
As a Volunteering Development Officer, you will join a small development team to advise volunteer line managers on excellent volunteering management, policy and best practice. You will also be a champion for change, looking for ways of doing things better. This role is about influencing and inspiring others so they are driven to work with more volunteers and in innovative ways. For the organisation to grow and ultimately save nature, we must mobilise and develop volunteers across all areas of the business, it is the role of the Volunteering Development Officer to give the energy and expertise needed to realise that change.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing date: 5 April 2020
Interview date: 15 April 2020
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website, where you can download the role profile and application details.
Our job information pack and accompanying role profile on our website, tells you all about the key result areas and the skills and experience needed for the role. Please make sure you include reference number A5900220 on your application.
No agencies please.
Overview
Improbable is recruiting an Events Producer (known in the company as the Open Space Producer) to join us from Spring 2020. This is a central role within the company. Key responsibilities include:
- Shaping, planning and managing our Open Space events;
- Nurturing relationships with partners;
- Developing Improbable’s corporate Open Space for Hire offer;
- Looking after the nationwide community of arts folk who engage with our Devoted & Disgruntled programme.
Open Space (or more formally, Open Space Technology) is a system used to run meetings and events in which participants create and manage their own agenda of parallel working sessions around a central question. Improbable uses Open Space to run events and to inform our internal meetings, rehearsal rooms and office work. You can read more about Open Space on our Devoted & Disgruntled website (just search "Devoted and Disgruntled").
About Improbable
Led by Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson, Improbable is a theatre company that defies categorisation. We create work on every scale from remarkable productions in the great opera houses to tiny improvisation gigs in the tiniest venues; we are at the forefront of arts activism through Open Space, and create ground-breaking participation work; we help to hold the history of improvisation, and to shape and secure its future through the International Institute of Improvisation, the iii!.
At the heart of our work is the practice and philosophy of improvisation, and all our work draws on improvisatory processes such as Open Space and Worldwork. This is true even for the large-scale opera and music theatre pieces that form the bulk of Improbable’s upcoming programme. We are a company that follows our intuition.
Improbable was founded in 1996 as a limited liability partnership; became a charity in 2014; and is a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England 2018-22.
Purpose of the Open Space Producer Role
The Open Space Producer is responsible for the shaping and delivery of Improbable’s Open Space events. There are two main strands to this work: Devoted & Disgruntled and Open Space for Hire.
- Devoted & Disgruntled (D&D) is an ongoing conversation about theatre and the performing arts. Created in 2005, and facilitated using Open Space, Devoted & Disgruntled brings together artists, audiences, funders, front of house staff, puppeteers and production managers to work together on key questions in theatre and the performing arts. The D&D programme comprises one annual 2.5 day event and several smaller half-day events each year, and operates across the country. Its website holds an archive of past conversations, and a platform for ongoing discussion. D&D is the largest gathering of independent artists and arts practitioners in the UK.
- Open Space for Hire is what we call Improbable’s facilitation of Open Space events for external organisations. Over the last few years, this has grown to become an increasingly significant part of the charity’s work and of our annual income, and has seen us facilitate events for arts, charitable, governmental and commercial organisations. Recent Open Space clients include Turner Contemporary, Southbank Centre, the Wellcome Trust, the Academy of Medical Sciences, John Lewis, Open University, the Guilty Feminist / Joyful Resistance and the European Parliament.
The Open Space Producer is responsible for both these areas of work. They will work with the Artistic Directors to shape the D&D programme and with the Executive Director to hone Improbable’s Open Space offer to external organisations; and will work with the full team and external facilitators on the delivery of D&D and Open Space events.
Key Details
- Reports to: Executive Director
- Line manages: Project and event teams as required
- Salary: £30,000/year pro rata, equivalent to £18,000/year for three days per week. The role is offered on an employed basis until March 2022 (the end of Improbable’s current NPO funding period), with the potential to be extended subject to continued funding. Improbable actively supports training and other CPD initiatives.
- Hours: This is a part-time post, 24 hours/week. We anticipate that these hours will be worked over three full days, but are open to other set-ups. This role will require working evenings and weekends at Open Space events, for which Improbable operates a Time Off in Lieu system.
- Holiday: 15 days/year (based on 25 days/year Full Time Equivalent) plus statutory bank holidays and Christmas holiday closures.
- Pension: Improbable offers a workplace pension through The People’s Pension.
- Place of work: The Open Space Producer will be based at Improbable’s London office. The role will require travelling and staying away from London as necessary.
How to Apply
For more information about the role (including person specification and full job description) and instructions on how to apply, please see our Recruitment pack.
Due to current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, our shortlisting and interview timelines may change. We will keep all applicants updated with any changes to our recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We believe in the potential of every individual.
We believe no one should live in poverty.
We believe in the power of effective information and advice.
The Manchester Volunteer Advice Partnership (MVAP) recruits and trains advice volunteers centrally and then supports them in ways that enable them to develop. This has been a collaboration of Manchester Mind, Cheetham Hill Advice Centre, Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit, Manchester Refugee Support Network, Centrepoint, and, since December 2017, Manchester City Council. The project increases our respective capacities to meet the advice needs of our communities. We all share our talents and skills and the responsibility for this exciting project for which Manchester Mind serves as lead and accountable body.
We approach our work in a way that is shaped and guided by our core values of:
- Collaborative Communities
- Sharing
- Trust
We are seeking someone who cares about social justice and collaboration to work with us:
Advice Supervisor
Salary: £28,785 | Hours: 35 per week
Funding for this post is in place until 30th March 2021.
The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:
- Supporting volunteer development
- Collaboration
- Advice in areas of social welfare law (benefits, debt, housing)
This full-time role is based at the Town Hall, where you would be supporting volunteers in Manchester City Council’s Homelessness Contact Centre. As such you would be working both within the Town Hall and at the Zion Centre in Hulme.
If you are interested in this role, please download the application documents from alongside this listing. The deadline for application submissions is 9am, Tuesday 7th April 2020.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services or had experience of volunteering.
Manchester Mind is in independent local mental health charity which delivers services to young people and adults.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to join our valued team, to provide quality information, advice and practical/emotional support to families/young people including disability related benefits, education and reforms, health and social care.
The ideal candidate will be committed to helping families at the most challenging of times, supporting families with warmth and empathy, whilst maintaining a calm and professional approach. They should have previous family support experience in either a health, education, social care or third sector setting, together with a good understanding of the statutory entitlements for health related benefits and educational support.
This position requires travel around the Chelmsford area with some travel to other parts of the county. Own transport is essential. Head office is based in Chelmsford.
Main Purpose of the Job:
To use well developed experience, expertise, together with knowledge of reforms and legislation (e.g. Welfare, Special Educational Needs and Disability reforms and Children and Families Act 2014), to help any Essex family who has a child/young person with any disability or special need, requiring quality advice, information, practical and emotional support across a wide range of issues to achieve positive outcomes that will benefit the whole family.
The post-holder will be responsible for own case work (targets) and will need to work collaboratively with other key professionals (across health, education, social care and housing) to enhance multi-agency, integrated working practices and demonstrating families’ confidence and ability to effectively take part in person-centred assessment and planning processes.
Specific Job responsibilities:
To provide consistent and current information, sound advice, practical and emotional support to families (parent carers) with children/young people (CYP) with SEND and young people (YP) directly (as appropriate) across a wide range of issues including:
- Disability related benefits for the CYP & family support e.g. Disability Living Allowance (CYP) including preparing for and attending appeals and tribunals; Personal Independence Payment (YP 16+); Family Fund, Carers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance and other financial support including tax credits and debt advice. Housing and social care issues.
- All SEND educational issues including information, advice and support with Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and EHC plan, including preparing for and attending appeals and tribunals, One Planning, SEN support, together with information on options for Personal Budgets and the ‘Local Offer’.
This support could be provided via:
- 1:1 face to face, telephone helpline, outreach through home visits to families assessed as needing additional support, accompanying to multi-agency/planning meetings and group advice surgeries.
- Contributions to local events/briefings, group information sessions, parent/carer drop-ins, information stand at Activities Club.
- On-line services via e-mail, e-bulletins, social media (e.g. Face book/Face Time/Skype), report and letter writing and signposting to other websites/sources of information.
To empower and support parent carers and young people, quickly building a supportive and trusted relationship with the family, helping to identify the strengths and needs of individual family members ensuring they understand and are confident about options for their child/young person’s educational attainment, social learning, development, achievement levels, contributing to aspirational as well as realistic short/medium/long-term outcomes crossing different aspects of their life, including building their resilience.
To identify and engage with relevant agencies (statutory, voluntary organisations and other groups) as appropriate to assist families in accessing appropriate services and to support cross-referrals/signposting.
To facilitate mutual support amongst families and individuals attending drop-ins and other facilities, and to enable them to make best use of the services available.
To organise, attend and facilitate specific group activities and events (e.g. drop-ins, workshops/talks for parents/carers and professionals, activity club, outings) including undertaking risk assessments, health and safety, record keeping systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation at all times.
To work collaboratively with other key professionals (health, education, social care and housing) to enhance multi-agency and integrated working practices, contributing to plans to achieve better and co-ordinated outcomes for families.
To carry out the necessary administration and diligently keep appropriate user records, presenting issues (case management system), and statistics up to date, providing data/case studies in a timely manner for monitoring reports.
To keep up to date with new policies, reforms and commitment to continuous personal and organisational development.
To undertake relevant training in Safeguarding, SEND reform and EHC planning.
To assist with the training and support of volunteers engaged in a variety of tasks and to ensure that confidentiality is observed at all times by volunteers who assist with activities.
To raise the profile of the organisation through building trusting relationships with families and professionals and networking.
To work flexibly as required by the nature of the post which will entail working in the school holidays and attendance at some evening and weekend activities.
To carry out other duties that may be allocated from time to time and to contribute to the smooth running of the office and ‘team working’.
To take part in social, cultural and fundraising activities of the organization.
Underpinning job responsibilities
• At all times to promote safeguarding of CYP and vulnerable adults
• To contribute to good practice and development of projects/services including evaluations as required, feeding up strategic issues or trends as these are identified
• To be an effective member of the team, attending regular team meetings and supervisions
• To maintain confidentiality of information at all times
• To adhere to policies and procedures of Families InFocus (Essex)
Applications must be received no later than 3pm on Tuesday 31 March 2020, applications received after this will not be considered.
Interviews will take place on 6 April 2020 and 7 April 2020.
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At Connection Support we are passionate about the professional and quality services that we provide. At the heart of what we do are the exceptional team of support workers, team managers, administrative support and volunteers, and we are currently looking for new people to join our team.
This service supports those who are long-term rough sleeping, who are not engaging with, or who have been serially excluded from, available services. These clients often need support to engage with other services and explore housing options to help break free from a life on the streets and move into suitable accommodation.
Our Mental Health Outreach Worker will take an assertive approach to meet clients with serious and enduring mental health difficulties through street work, assessing how best to support them and encouraging engagement including signposting and attending appointments with primary and secondary Mental Health services in Buckinghamshire.
The aim is to help them regain choice and responsibility for their lives.
Use of a vehicle is essential
Promoting equal opportunities and celebrating diversity.
“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers* to share this commitment”*
What we do to change lives
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Our Streetlink project specifically works with vulnerable women and with the help of a dedicated volunteer team, we provide a range of services including late night and early morning outreach, a twice-weekly Women’s Space, Sanctuary sex worker Drop In every Tuesday evening and an Open Access/Drop-in session. In addition a full adult learning timetable offers free classes and workshops. We assess need, create bespoke support plans, provide ongoing key work and empower people to improve their circumstances.
Could you lead a team that will wrok to restore hope for some of Lambeth's most abused and forgotten women. Could you help rebuild their trust and support them to make alternative choices that would bring stability and hope to their lives.
We are looking for a team leader with an understanding of and committment to our service users.
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Created in 2011 by two mothers of injured Servicemen, the Ripple Pond is a registered UK charity providing a peer support network across the UK for the adult family members of physically or emotionally injured Service personnel and veterans. We currently enable support for over 650 beneficiaries through a small and dedicated team of five staff based in Aldershot.
We have ambitious plans to develop our charity, to create a greater impact on the lives of our beneficiaries. We aim to be the go-to charity that enables the loved ones of the Armed Forces community to access the help they deserve.
This is an opportunity to become involved with the charity at an exciting stage in its development. The Board are seeking a new Director to manage and develop The Ripple Pond, in partnership with the Board and take the charity to the next level. This is a hands-on role, 3 days per week, with flexible working opportunities but ideally with at least 2 days in our office in Aldershot.
Key Objectives
- Development & implementation of a 3-year strategic plan including; strategic vision, mission and values, robust financial & fundraising frameworks, structure & systems, sound resourcing & fundraising plans, governance principles and a clear implementation plan including stakeholder management and communication plans, in conjunction with the team.
- Robust governance; ensuring that the Charity has an appropriate management & financial structure, processes and systems to fulfil legal & statutory obligations and strategic objectives to carry out its work.
- Support Board meetings & Board reporting on operational performance, progress on strategic plans and projects and against annual budget and highlighting external changes that may impact on the Charity.
- Leadership of the Operational Team; management & development of the operational team in line with Ripple Pond’s values to ensure a motivated team of employed & voluntary colleagues, with direct line management of the Office Manager.
- Proactively championing continuous development & improvement; continually seeking opportunities for improvement and encouraging colleagues to identify improved ways of working including reviewing KPIs, performance and existing systems, policies and processes.
- Developing & maintaining an environment that attracts and retains the best staff and volunteers; induction, appraisals, training & development, benefits.
- Risk Management; ensure that the major risks to which the Charity is exposed are reviewed
regularly, that systems have been established to mitigate these risks; and to ensure that a risk analysis is automatically carried out when taking on new work.
- PR & Marketing; To foster good communications and public profile and foster good relations with the Government, Ministry of Defence, Veterans Agency, Department of Health, COBSEO, Service charities and other external stakeholders. Attend public functions, speak at public meetings and acting as a media spokesperson.
- Any other ad hoc duties as required by the Board.
About You
A dynamic leader with previous not for profit sector experience at a senior operational level:
- Ability to share your strategic and operational expertise to work with our Board and operational support team to develop and implement a longer term strategic plan.
- Passionate about the organisation and supporting the Armed Forces community. A connection to, and experience of the Armed Forces is desirable but not essential.
- Strong business and financial skills together with the ability to raise funds and strengthen our fundraising capability.
- Experience in managing risk, developing and writing policy, creating and monitoring an effective programme of income generation and governance.
- Proven track record in developing strong relationships with key stakeholders including other charities providing complementary services.
- In such a small organisation you must enjoy working at a number of different levels, be able to self-service and be responsible for HR.
The Ripple Pond is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
How to Apply
Closing date: Friday 3rd April 2020 at midnight.
Interviews: Will be arranged as suitable applicants apply. The last interviews for this role will be Wednesday 15th April 2020. These are likely to be all via Skype due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Please apply via this advert with your CV and a covering letter of no more than one side of A4, detailing how your skills and experience are suitable for this role, as stated in the Role Description.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
Personal data and accompanying documentation provided by unsuccessful candidates will be retained for one year from the vacancy being filled. If you take up employment with us, your information will be held for the duration of your employment and thereafter in accordance with statutory requirements.
The fundraising and communications manager has a key role to play in MRN’s financial stability and diversifying its income streams. They will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer in planning and implementing MRN’s fundraising strategy to grow and diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources, to sustain and develop our wor.
The role holder will identify and pursue fundraising opportunities and develop fundraising proposals, as well as relationships with the main funders in the migrants’ rights and other relevant sectors.
The role holder will lead on communications at MRN, and will have an excellent eye for detail as well as ability to create new and dynamic contect to connect and engage our existing and new audiences.
They will be alert to the issues affecting migrants, refugees and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
The charity is looking for exceptional candidates that meet the person specification and have a:
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Commitment to upholding and advancing the rights of all migrants
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Readiness to work with those who support the MRN mission, values and vision
The salary will be in the order of £37,849 per annum pro rata. In addition, MRN contributes 6% of salary to pensions.
Closing date for applications: 9am, 14 April 2020
Date for candidate interviews: 23 April 2020
Migrants’ Rights Network is a UK-based NGO that works alongside migrants in their fight for rights and justice.
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We are a medium sized grass roots charity working on the refugee crisis within Europe. We are recruiting a second Operations Coordinator for a 6-12 month contract, to join our team based at our main distribution centre. Reporting directly to the CEO this is an excellent opportunity to work for a great cause and gain international experience with the support and direction of someone who knows the workings of the charity inside out. Whilst this is a challenging position, you will be given a thorough induction and will be working alongside another Operations Coordinator who is already in place.
We have implemented a raft of new procedures to protect our staff, our volunteers and the refugees from Covid-19. These need to be rigoursly applied. As front-line staff, humanitarian aid workers are needed to respond to this emergency and, as a crisis response charity, Care4Calais is determined to do all we can to ensure the most vulnerable are not forgotten in these dire times.
The complex logistics of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of refugees and people continually on the move is one of our key challenges with aid needed in various locations and a consistently fluid situation. Candidates will naturally need strong organisational skills, and have the temperament to make numerous important, and compassionate, decisions every day.
With a changing team of more than 2,000 volunteers assisting us in 2019, the relationships you build with your voluntary team leaders will be key to the success of this role. We have recruited some strong team leaders who are highly valued and truly live our values.
The Operations Coordinator will be required to: co-ordinate operations and lead teams distributing aid to refugees in challenging situations; coordinate and motivate teams of volunteers; and manage warehouse operations and logistics.
The refugee crisis is politically controversial, and the debate and sensitivity around this often heightens within Europe. An awareness of the risks and consequences of public actions and statements by of our personnel is therefore necessary.
Characteristics
The candidate needs to display clear leadership ability, with the capability to act with initiative and drive in a variety of situations. Requires a positive mental attitude with a warm friendly persona, who will be able to motivate and enable volunteers to complete challenging jobs over long hours in our warehouses and coordinate deliveries across the region. Also needs to be aware of surroundings, risk management and safety issues whilst working inside informal, illegal settlements on distributions of essential items and food to a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Is required to present a professional, respectful attitude towards police and other government authorities to enable the charity to continue working in controlled areas.
Functions
Lead Distributions
Will be required to lead distributions of essential supplies and clothing, ensuring volunteer safety through calm confident leadership. Will be able to clearly brief volunteer teams on safety procedures and structured distributions within informal settlements. Will possess ability to assess threats and reduce tensions through appropriate body language and measured verbal communication with a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Will manage large volumes of data coming in from across centres ensuring a good knowledge of conditions across the region with support provided as appropriate.
Lead Warehouse Work
Will have the ability to motivate volunteers in warehouse operations, enabling a positive work environment and solving problems as they arise. Will be able to quickly train and brief volunteers in sorting and organising donations, ensuring quality checks and procedures are adhered to. Will have knowledge of or be open to learning basic warehouse management and storage procedures, recognising the importance of tidiness and maintaining order to enable quick access to resources.
Manage Volunteers
Will be capable of managing volunteer motivation and expectations, with respect to activities likely to be conducted, and the importance and relevance of these actions to the overall operations conducted by the charity. Will have ability to challenge and motivate people to approach new situations whilst recognising individual limitations and difficulties. Will enable a good working environment by mediating volunteer differences and leading by example with acceptance of a range of attitudes, backgrounds and cultures, recognising that each volunteer has an ability to contribute if utilised in the right manner.
Secondary Desired Functions
Degree in appropriate field
3 years or more driving experience
Experience working in informal settlements or abroad
Experience working in volunteer organisations
Word processing and data entry skills
Note: the above represents a challenging role which will enable development and demonstration of high level skills,. Appropriate training and support will be provided
Please provide a covering letter that explains why you are suitable for this role and why you want to work for Care4Calais - We will only consider applications that are accompanied by a covering letter.
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Finance Function Management
- Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of finance data, including correct classification of income
- Lead the preparation and development of monthly Management Accounts
- Ensure purchase and sales ledger are maintained in line with the organisation’s policy
- Maintain appropriate and comprehensive finance and accounting policies and procedures including payment authorisations, etc.
- Ensure Trial Balance is reconciled and reviewed monthly, month end closure
- Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts for operations activity & investment proposals
- Co-ordinate the annual budget process with the Director of Finance (DoF) and relevant staff across the organisation
- Prepare the Annual Financial Statements and manage the External Audit
- Ensure timely recharges are made to CBM Federation and Member Associations
- Liaise with the DoF on all matters pertaining to Financial and Management Accounting
- Periodic consultation with the CBM federation, including monthly and quarterly returns
- Provide clear and accurate financial information and forecasts to the Leadership Team and other departments as required
- Work with Programme Finance Manager to ensure correct allocation of costs, cost recovery and annual programme budgets
- Facilitate the working relationship between Finance and the donation processing team and the desired targets
Payroll and Pensions
- Oversee payroll and pension process including HMRC returns.
Staff Management
- To support and line manage Finance Officer. Conduct regular supervision meetings and annual appraisals.
General
- Work closely with DoF to introduce a new Finance and Project Accounting System
- Undertake range of administrative tasks as they relate to the work of the post
- To attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, seminars, training events
- Act as main point of contact with banks, service providers, suppliers (when appropriate) and auditors
- Manage tax and Gift Aid issues, ensuring legal compliance and in line with best practice with oversight from DoF
- First point of contact and ‘go-to’ person in Finance
- Carry out other duties as required by the organisation.
Culture
- Helping to develop and promote a culture of enthusiasm and success which reflects the ambitions of CBM UK
- Play an active role across the CBM UK team, promoting positive working and innovation. And seek to improve working practice at all opportunities.
This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of tasks and activities, as all posts within the organisation are subject to evolution as the organisation develops and grows.
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Head of Finance and Support Services
We are currently recruiting for a part time, (17.5 hrs) Head of Finance and Support Services. This is an exciting new role for the charity and the successful candidate will be heading up a small team to support the rest of the organisation as together, we champion equality and aspiration for girls. The role will have a London base but we might be able to be more flexible in our approach for employees post probation.
You will work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure rigorous financial management, policies and controls are in place. You will also be responsible for ensuring our central support services including IT systems operate effectively and efficiently in support of all staff.
We are looking for a fully qualified accountant, with demonstrable knowledge of, financial monitoring and reporting systems. You will be experienced in preparation of budgets, management accounts and cash flows.
You should also have demonstrable experience of delivering improvement projects around finance, IT or processes.
With experience in a UK based charity, the ideal candidate will have a good understanding of charity finance, accounting for investments and regulatory compliance.
As a member of the leadership team you will contribute to the development and delivery of the GFS strategic plan.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional.
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We are looking for a passionate, creative, innovative, adaptable, motivated and committed Service Manager to lead our exciting brand new Support After Suicide service that operates within 5 London Boroughs in North Central London.
What the new service will provide
Our Support After Suicide Service, aims to support those bereaved by suicide to face the immediate, acute, disorientating and painful experience of the first weeks and months after a suicide. The service aims to support those immediately affected by suicide e.g. families and friends but also to those who have been exposed to suicide e.g. neighbours, schools, colleges, social groups and healthcare professionals.
We provide support to people bereaved by suicide who live, work or study in the London Boroughs of Camden, Barnet, Haringey, Islington and Enfield. However we also provide support to people who live outside of the Boroughs but are affected by a suicide that occurred within the Boroughs.The service will co-locate with our Camden Advocacy Service based in Camden with Suicide Bereavement Workers being mobile workforce based at home and delivering support in the community. The service operates on weekdays, delivering flexibly up to 8pm meeting needs of those in work/education.
The service provides the following types of support
- 121 psycho-social support via face to face, telephone, email or text support
- Practical support, including support to dealing with the police, funeral arrangements or visiting the place of death as well as accessing legal advice or financial support , Advocacy and liaison support, such as offering to accompany clients at inquests, dealing with the media, advocating for clients by speaking to professionals or statutory agencies on their behalf
- Provides verbal and written information
- Proactive signposting and onwards referral
- Follow ups at anniversary dates
- Bereavement peer support groups
- Remembrance and memorial events
- Awareness raising and presentation sessions around the impact of suicide, support after a suicide and suicide prevention
- Providing group support sessions after a suicide e.g. to school based staff
What we are looking for in a Service Manager?
Essential Skills and Knowledge
- Experience of managing a service which has delivered support to at least one of the following groups – Support for those affected by suicide, Support for Carers or Support for people affected by bereavement and loss
- Experience of managing a service in a health or social care setting, including managing & supporting a staff team and volunteers
- Demonstrating leadership embed a culture in services that reflects Rethink Mental Illness’ values of Understanding, Expertise, Commitment, Hope, Passion and Openness
- The ability to work proactively and collaboratively with others and bring a positive enthusiasm to my work
- Experience of dealing with and reporting Incidents/Accidents/Near Misses and safeguarding reporting
- The ability to assess, plan and monitor support to achieve & evidence recovery and service outcomes
- Experience of leading and managing a dispersed team across multiple sites, including recruiting and managing performance
- Excellent time management skills with ability to plan and prioritise a complex workload
- Significant knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental illness and be familiar with best practice developments
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues of all levels
- The ability to effectively managing budgets
- The ability to engage with and place people using our services, at the heart of everything we do
- Hold an NVQ 3 / QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care related subject
- Excellent IT skills – proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Desirable Skills and Knowledge
- Lived experience of bereavement by suicide
- Experience of delivering training and awareness raising sessions
- Experience of working with external academic evaluators to review a service
- Good knowledge of the NCL boroughs
- Direct experience or a qualification in mental health, social work, advocacy, occupational therapy, psychotherapy or counselling
- Completed suicide prevention/bereavement training e.g. ASIST, SafeTalk, PABBS etc
- Knowledge of the theories of grief and have experience of supporting people with loss
Just a couple of final things,
We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, LGBTQ+, people with a disability, or who are BAME are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status and therefore we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone.
We reserve the right to change the closing date without notice depending on the number of responses received.
No matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives. We’re Rethink M... Read more
We are looking for a passionate, creative, innovative, adaptable, motivated and committed Suicide Bereavement Workers, to provide excellent-quality, safe and person-centred support to people who have been bereaved by suicide in our exciting brand new Support After Suicide service that operates within 5 London Boroughs in North Central London.
We are recruiting a total of 2.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) workers. We have spilt these roles to primarily cover specific Borough's, however we will expect all Suicide Bereavement Workers to work flexibly across the Borough's to meet demand and need.
The roles are spilt at follows:
- Camden (0.5FTE / 19 hours a week)
- Barnet (0.7FTE / 26.5 hours a week)
- Enfield (0.4FTE / 15 hours per week)
- Haringey (0.5FTE / 19 hours a week)
- Islington (0.4FTE / 15 hours per week)
What the new service will provide
Our Support After Suicide Service, aims to support those bereaved by suicide to face the immediate, acute, disorientating and painful experience of the first weeks and months after a suicide. The service aims to support those immediately affected by suicide e.g. families and friends but also to those who have been exposed to suicide e.g. neighbours, schools, colleges, social groups and healthcare professionals.
We provide support to people bereaved by suicide who live, work or study in the London Boroughs of Camden, Barnet, Haringey, Islington and Enfield. However we also provide support to people who live outside of the Boroughs but are affected by a suicide that occurred within the Boroughs. The service will co-locate with our Camden Advocacy Service based in Camden with Suicide Bereavement Workers being mobile workforce based at home and delivering support in the community. The service operates on weekdays, delivering flexibly up to 8pm meeting needs of those in work/education.
The service provides the following types of support
- 121 psycho-social support via face to face, telephone, email or text support
- Practical support, including support to dealing with the police, funeral arrangements or visiting the place of death as well as accessing legal advice or financial support , Advocacy and liaison support, such as offering to accompany clients at inquests, dealing with the media, advocating for clients by speaking to professionals or statutory agencies on their behalf
- Provides verbal and written information
- Proactive signposting and onwards referral
- Follow ups at anniversary dates
- Bereavement peer support groups
- Remembrance and memorial events
- Awareness raising and presentation sessions around the impact of suicide, support after a suicide and suicide prevention
- Providing group support sessions after a suicide e.g. to school based staff
What we are looking for in a Suicide Bereavement Worker?
Essential Skills and Knowledge
- Experience of working in a service which has delivered support to at least one of the following groups – Support for those affected by suicide, Support for Carers or Support for people affected by bereavement and loss
- Experience of working in a service in a health or social care setting
- Work proactively and collaboratively with others and be creative, adaptable, and bring a positive enthusiasm to you work
- Able to work on your own initiative
- High levels of resilience and the ability to self-monitor
- The ability to cope with emotionally demanding and stressful situations
- The ability to work flexibly and mobile service across the London boroughs that the service covers and provide support as required up to 8pm during the week
- Experience of dealing with and reporting Incidents/Accidents/Near Misses and safeguarding reporting
- The ability to assess, plan and monitor support to achieve & evidence recovery and service outcomes
- Excellent time management skills with ability to plan and prioritise a complex workload
- Demonstrate a significant knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental illness and be familiar with best practice developments
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues of all levels
- The ability to engage with and place people using our services, at the heart of everything we do
- The ability to uphold the Rethink Mental Illness’ values of Understanding, Expertise, Commitment, Hope, Passion and Openness
- Hold an NVQ 3 / QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care or a related subject
- Excellent IT skills – proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Desirable Skills and Knowledge
- Lived experience of bereavement by suicide
- Experience of delivering training and awareness raising sessions
- Experience of working with external academic evaluators to review a service
- Experience of working with trauma or have had trauma informed training
- Good knowledge of the NCL boroughs
- Experience of providing advocacy
- Completed suicide prevention/bereavement training e.g. ASIST, SafeTalk, PABBS etc
- Experience of working with people who self harm
- Knowledge of the theories of grief and have experience of supporting people with loss
- Experience of supporting mental health carers
Just a couple of final things,
We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, LGBTQ+, people with a disability, or who are BAME are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status and therefore we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone.
We reserve the right to change the closing date without notice depending on the number of responses received.
No matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives. We’re Rethink M... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.