Project Officer x3

• Location : London
• Status : Permanent
• Salary : £26,500 per annum
• Closing date : 15/03/2021
• Interview date :28/03/2021

The College Centre for Quality Improvement, (CCQI) is a multi-disciplinary team of quality improvement workers who evaluate, audit and research mental health services. We are expanding the work that we carry out and are now seeking a dynamic and proactive individual for the following roles:

• Quality Network for Eating Disorders (QED)
• Memory Services National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP)
• Electroconvulsive Therapy Accreditation Service (ECTAS)

Candidates are advised to state the Project Officer role(s) of their choice in their cover letter.

The successful candidate will organise data collection and will arrange and attend meetings, and visits to services, working with clinicians and service users to improve mental health services. They will provide administrative support to one of the projects, analyse data as well as writing reports. This is an ideal job for someone looking for a career in quality improvement or health service development. The successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure Barring Service check.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and in 2019 was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

How to apply

For more information and instructions on how to apply, please visit the college website.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Closing date: Monday 15 March 2021 at 10am

Interview dates: Monday 29 March 2021 (MSNAP, ECTAS) & Tuesday 30 March 2021 (QED) (via Microsoft Teams)

The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Charity registration no. 228636

No agencies or publications please.

Campaigns & Democracy Coordinator

Location: University of Leicester Students' Union

Contract type:  Fixed Term – until 31st July 2022

Salary: £19,456 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

We are an active and inclusive Union with a powerful student-led voice; delivering meaningful change for students across their Leicester experience.  We are looking for a Campaigns & Democracy Coordinator to coordinate our voice department’s engagement activities including the delivery of campaigns, meetings, events, training and briefings.

The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with our full time elected officer trustees to make sure that all our campaigns are thoroughly planned, supported and liaise with colleagues within and outside Students’ Union ensure successful delivery.

You will keep up to date with developments within the student movement on areas of interest for our officers, gather relevant information and produce of briefings when required. 

Working alongside colleagues in the voice team you will provide effective support to the Union’s democratic structures and process including the smooth-running of the elections.

We are looking for an innovative and effective campaigner with good organisational and team working skills who can demonstrate a good knowledge of the higher education sector and can demonstrate working within a student lead environment.  You will need to be experienced in managing projects/campaigns and delivering events.  Experience of working within a similar field is ideal but not essential.

You will be joining us at an exciting time as we are coming to the final stages of a new building redevelopment which will provide students and staff with a new spacious food court with high quality multi-use spaces.  You will join a team of individuals who feel valued, trusted, inspired and able to grow and have fun in a relaxed office environment.  In return for your passion and experience, we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holiday allowance.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to establishing a positive working environment for all of its staff members that is fair, equitable and free of discriminatory practice. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.

To apply for this role please email a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria with the Person Specification 

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Ian Bruce, Student Voice Manager,  or Kumaran, Director of Membership Services 

Closing Date: 8th March 2021

Interview Date: 19th March 2021

Get Berkshire Active works with organisations across Berkshire to increase participation in sport and physical activity. Our overriding aim is to use physical activity to contribute to social, economic, health and community agendas across Berkshire, through the personal development of individuals. We provide our partners with support to achieve these shared aims alongside the delivery of a number of projects to encourage people to be active.

We are seeking an individual with a passion for making a difference to play an integral role in the coordination and delivery of our Employability and Crime Prevention programmes. There is a focus on young people but our programmes also support adults of all ages. The post holder will be required to organise, coordinate and (on some occasions) deliver appropriate interventions, in consultation with partners and participants. We use activities and sport to help develop soft skills in those who are unemployed and self control, empathy and positivity in those at risk of offending. The objective is to encourage participants to become confident and motivated to undertake further training / education or to find employment and therefore reduce their likelihood of becoming involved in crime.

We understand that this is a very unique post, combining elements of physical activity knowledge with employment and crime prevention experience. Therefore we are looking for individuals with experience in one of these areas, but who have the capability, interest and drive to challenge themselves to develop the skills and knowledge in the other areas. If you have transferable skills and are a fast learner we will support you to grow and develop in the role with a wide range of CPD and personal development opportunities. This role may be appropriate for someone with:

• Recruitment / Work Coaching Experience (with an interest in sport / physical activity)
• Youth / Offender Mentoring (with an interest in sport / physical activity)
• Sports Coach / Physical Training Instructor (with knowledge / interest in employment / crime prevention)
• Health / Social Care / Housing Support Advisors
• Personal Development Coaches

Programmes delivered by GBA involve significant numbers of partners working together and the post-holder will be required to manage delivery partnerships between referral agencies and specialist coaches to achieve results.  The post-holder will also need to be comfortable promoting the programme and engaging with participants to take part in the course. 

The post-holder will also support other projects or areas of work focused on using physical activity as a vehicle to improve physical, mental and social health. Ideally candidates will have experience in a coaching, mentoring or employability training role.

*The role will require travel around the county to deliver courses. The role is based at Bisham Abbey however we support working from home where appropriate.

Note: applicants will need to complete an Equal Opportunities and Criminal Record declaration form upon application.  Both are available via the below link.

See full vacancy and application details on our website

Mahdlo Youth Zone is a young people’s charity based in Oldham with a vision to be a beacon of excellence for youth-led provision. Our mission is to deliver high quality, innovative activities and experiences for young people aged 8-19 (25 with a disability) to provide opportunities to raise aspirations and support young people to be the best they can be.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a highly motivated and pro-active person to the role of Junior Zone Coordinator.

The post holder will manage and coordinate our Junior Zone offer, developing and delivering youth work programmes for Junior Zone members aged 8-12 years old and develop and deliver the Holiday Zone provision. You will provide direct line management support, coaching, and development for coordinators, sessional workers and volunteers to ensure young people receive high quality opportunities, activities and support.

The ideal candidate will have experience in leading activities and working face to face with diverse groups of young people as well as supervising and managing staff and volunteers. You will have demonstrable in-depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding best practices and the ability to identify and challenge discrimination and discriminatory behaviour, taking appropriate action as necessary.

You must be committed to working within the spirit of Mahdlo’s core values – Pride, Respect, Inclusion, Dependability and Excellence – which describe the way we work.

Benefit package

This role offers:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 33 days annual leave (including bank/public holidays) per annum
• Automatic enrolment to Medicash Health Care scheme on successful completion of probationary period
• Free onsite gym access

Liberation Coordinator

Location: University of Leicester Students' Union

Contract type:  Fixed Term – until 31st July 2022

Salary: £19,456 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

We are an active and inclusive Union with a powerful student-led voice; delivering meaningful change for students across their Leicester experience.  We are looking for a Liberation Coordinator to coordinate our Liberation Activities including the delivery of campaigns, events, training and briefings; while supporting and empowering our Part Time/Liberation Officers.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues in the Students, Union, University and outside to  keep up to date on relevant research, policy, campaigning and funding opportunities both at a local and national level to provide effective support and guidance to our Part Time/Liberation Officers.

You will work towards increasing student engagement opportunities, particularly for students from liberation and other under-represented backgrounds. You will work with relevant colleagues to develop and deliver targeted training to our Part Time Officers, Student Council Members and other students to create an inclusive, diverse, positive and safe environment for all out students to effectively engage with the Students’ Union.

You will support the delivery of officer and council led events and campaigns with a wellbeing or inclusion focus and monitor and evaluate the impact of these campaigns and projects.

We are looking for a motivated, confident communicator and an adaptable team player with knowledge of liberation groups within the higher education sector and can demonstrate working within a student lead environment.  You will need to be experienced in managing projects/campaigns and delivering events.  Experience of working within a similar field is ideal but not essential.

You will be joining us at an exciting time as we are coming to the final stages of a new building redevelopment which will provide students and staff with a new spacious food court with high quality multi-use spaces.  You will join a team of individuals who feel valued, trusted, inspired and able to grow and have fun in a relaxed office environment.  In return for your passion and experience, we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holiday allowance.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to establishing a positive working environment for all of its staff members that is fair, equitable and free of discriminatory practice. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.

To apply for this role please email a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria with the Person Specification 

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Ian Bruce, Student Voice Manager,  or Kumaran, Director of Membership Services 

Closing Date: 8th March 2021

Interview Date: 18th March 2021

ESTEEM is a Sussex-based charity which involves young adults aged 14-26 in opportunities to develop confidence, build life-skills and improve well-being. We do this by offering access to 1:1 vocational mentoring, tailored volunteer roles, well-being support services and group activities in a safe and supportive environment​. 

We have an opportunity for a Wellbeing Project Manager to join our team. ESTEEM has experienced significant growth over the past two years and this role has evolved from the need to centralise wellbeing support. 

Based at ESTEEM’s offices, in Shoreham, West Sussex, The Well-being project acts as a ‘plug-in’ to ESTEEM’s Youth COAST (Creating Opportunities, Activities, Support & Training) project, for 14-26 year olds. The Wellbeing Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing a free counselling service, with both qualified and in-training counsellors. Counsellors provide 1:1 sessions for an hour a week per person, to be reviewed after 12 sessions.

This role will also include delivery of ½ hour sessions for support, advice and guidance as needed basis.

The Well-being Project aims to work with over 100 young people per year aged 14-26, across all of Sussex, who are facing barriers to achieving their life-goals. Using the five Ways to Wellbeing (Give, Take Notice, Learn, Connect, Be Active), young people will be able to access support, guidance and gain confidence in a safe space. The Wellbeing Project encourages young people to make new friends, help the organisation grow and get involved in their local community. 

This project aims to provide (per year): 

● 400 hours of free 1:1 counselling for young people 

● 200 1/2 hour wellbeing sessions for advice and planning for young people who are in need of immediate support. This would be primarily run by the Wellbeing Manager. 

● 8 -12 Wellbeing Workshops per year including topics such as Resilience, Leadership, or Creative Thinking. Occasionally these may need to happen during the evening Drop-in (6-8pm). ● Oversee the recruitment and coordination of 5 fully qualified Counsellors and 2 Trainee Counsellors & facilitate access to clinical supervision, with a view to growing this team as capacity permits. ● Liaise with Counselling training providers. 

● Maintaining records and updating staff. 

● Liaise with ESTEEM’s Head of Safeguarding to ensure best practice is maintained throughout the project. 

Principal tasks and responsibilities 

Well-being High Level Support 

1. Liaising with CO, Project Manager, Project Worker & Counsellors to manage & schedule 1:1 support sessions with young adults 

2. Working closely with young adults to prompt and identify any issues & help them to make a resolution plan 

3. Spend quality time with young adults, listening & offering support while maintaining clear boundaries 4. Maintain up to date contact logs and data files to ensure information is correctly shared and acted upon according to data protection and confidentiality guidelines 

5. Promote and keep yourself up to date with other organisation’s events and projects that may benefit young people 

6. Updating the staff team with any issues or developments with young people 

7. Write quarterly reports for the senior team and trustees on project progress 

8. Acting as a Designated Safeguarding Officer with 2-3 evenings on-call (until 9pm) each month. 

9. Line Managing Youth Emotional Support Worker.

Counselling Coordination 

1. Working with ESTEEM Counsellors to offer them support & guidance, ensuring clinical supervision is maintained for all counsellors 

2. Liaise with ESTEEM Staff Team to maintain in-house clinical supervision for front-line staff 3. Liaise with counsellors in matching young adults with suitable counsellors, taking into account skill level, interests & approaches 

4. Liaising with external Counselling Training Providers, offering placements at ESTEEM & providing relevant documentation & procedures 

5. Managing the space for confidential sessions, alongside the other staff team members 6. Promote the wellbeing services that ESTEEM offers within the team & on external networks 7. Work with the Youth COAST Project Manager to oversee and monitor the project’s budget 

Well-being Workshops 

1. To run between 8-12 workshops of between 2hrs to 1 day in length 

2. Cover a range of topics that are requested or identified by young adults as being needed or wanted 3. Maintain records of attendees and ensure relevant documentation is completed 

4. Liaise with the Project Worker to coordinate & plan the Drop-in activities involving your workshops 5. Work to budgets

6. Liaise with the YMT (Youth Management Team) to tailor sessions & workshops & maintain ESTEEM’s Youth-led approach at all times 

7. Signpost participants to ESTEEM opportunities and promote relevant events and projects

Person Specification 

ESTEEM are seeking an individual who has experience of the voluntary youth or community sector, with direct practice experience of working with children & young people in a therapeutic and/or wellbeing capacity. Ideally you would have experience in counselling co-ordination, facilitating wellbeing workshops with a youth-led approach, in a range of subjects. 

ESTEEM strives for excellence in our practices to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults as well as promoting overall safety, safeguarding and welfare of all our members. To support our work we need someone with specialist experience in managing a team, liaising Safeguarding and Therapeutic professionals and taking a holistic approach to wellbeing. 

Based at ESTEEM’s offices, in Shoreham, West Sussex, you will work alongside ESTEEM’s CO and other project workers and management staff, as well as staff of other projects which provide opportunities for 14-26 year olds. 

ESTEEM works with over 160 young people per year across all of Sussex who are facing barriers to achieving their life-goals.You must be able to demonstrate strong abilities for collaborative working, data analysis skills, project delivery, problem solving and planning, demonstrating initiative and the ability to lead through uncertainty. 

ESTEEM office hours are 10am-6pm, Monday to Friday, though we take a flexible approach to work and working patterns; we also ask the same of our staff, alongside the ability to work effectively and respond appropriately in challenging circumstances. 

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory vetting and barring checks.

Experience 

Essential 

Desirable

1. 

At least 6 years experience working with young people in a wellbeing capacity

✓

2. 

Experience of developing & running youth-led training & workshops

✓

3. 

At least 2 years experience at management level 

✓

4. 

Experience of working within a budget 

✓

5. 

Experience of working with volunteers 

✓

6

Experience of working to safeguarding legislation and its implementation

✓

7

Trained to Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 

✓

8 

Proven experience & knowledge of facilitating self-help sessions, mentoring young people & offering appropriate guidance & support

✓

9

Experience of working within personal and professional boundaries.

✓

1 

0

Qualification in therapeutic services for young people 

✓

Skills and Abilities

6. 

Have the energy and enthusiasm to inspire young people to be involved and stay involved in the project

✓

7. 

The ability to be supportive and empathetic and work in a trauma informed way

✓

8. 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills - particularly in relation to working with socially excluded young people

✓

9. 

The ability to distinguish between conflicting demands, scheduling and planning work in order to meet priorities and deadlines

✓

10 

The ability to be assertive when necessary and support with ‘challenging behaviour’

✓

11 Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team 

✓

Personal Attributes

12 

Helpful, cooperative and sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, including a commitment to the organisation being youth-led.

✓

13 

Demonstrate and promote ESTEEM’s core values 

✓

14 

Reliability, honesty, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality

✓

15 

Approachability and flexibility in responding to emergencies and unforeseen events, and able to use own initiative in these circumstances.

✓

17 

Dynamic, energetic, imaginative and able to work responsively in a vibrant and fast-changing environment

✓

Looking for a new challenge?

Do you believe that all women, children and families deserve the very best opportunity to achieve their dreams and aspirations? Are you passionate about playing a part in helping people to achieve their goals and reach their potential? Are you creative, dynamic and can think outside the box? Then you may just be the person that we have been searching for!

YWCA Yorkshire is looking for a very special individual who can contribute towards the outstanding service delivery at our Doncaster Service (Green Gables). Green Gables is our Supported Housing and Tenancy Support Service that provides support to young women with children, and families across the Doncaster area. The right candidate will have the skills to provide professional support to clients within a dedicated team but will also have the enthusiasm and creativity to support our commercial enterprises and fundraising initiatives.

The person that we are looking for will be resilient, highly practical and able to form positive relationships with staff, volunteers and clients. You will have a “can do” attitude and thrive in a high challenge environment. You will be persistent and committed to ensuring that clients and volunteers are supported, and able to meet their potential.

In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package within an organisation that has a strong commitment to staff training and personal development and a proven track record in, and commitment to, employee wellbeing. You will be valued for the work that you do, involved in the decisions that we make as an organisation and form part of a dedicated team of people who will support and encourage you to achieve your own goals and aspirations.
Interested?

The opportunity:
Project Worker - Doncaster (Ref: PW/GG/2021)
Salary £21734 - £23945 (pro-rata)

A permanent, part-time role, 25 hours per week, supporting vulnerable young women with children, and families within a supported housing setting and also within their own tenancies. The hours will be worked over 3 days per week on a rota which will include some Saturdays. A copy of the rota is provided with the application pack.

All applications should be submitted on a YWCA application form. 

Closing date for applications is: Friday 5th March 2021 at 12.00pm

Interviews will take place on: Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd March 2021

YWCA Yorkshire is an equal opportunities employer as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and as such, welcomes applications from all of the diverse sections of the community.

YWCA Yorkshire is fully committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and will require full Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks as part of our recruitment process. A copy of our safeguarding policy will be provided with the application pack.

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. With nearly half a million members we are the largest charity dedicated to girls and young women in the UK, and one of the largest and leading youth charities. We are on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our 100,000 amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week. We have recently agreed our 2020+ strategy and begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people and volunteers at the heart of our organisation.

The Volunteer Learning and Development team is responsible for ensuring the high-quality learning provision for our 100,000 + volunteers. We work in partnership with volunteers and subject matter experts to design and deliver content, oversee the content design and management of internal qualifications and support hundreds of local volunteer trainers to design and deliver their own content. As well as compliance training, we support volunteers on a broad range of topics from virtual guiding, outdoor and adventure, international experiences and leadership.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we implement a new digital learning platform in 2021 and increase our digital offer to volunteers expanding our eLearning and webinar offer. This role will be responsible for the coordination of a wide diversity of projects which fall under the remit of Volunteer Learning & Development which includes content and learning design, as well as event planning, community engagement and project management learning related projects. You will be working with volunteers and relevant teams to ensure the effective planning, implementation and evaluation of projects, so that Girlguiding continues to deliver high quality learning experiences to develop inspirational volunteers who provide excellent Girlguiding experience to girls and young women across the UK.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

We ask that you submit your CV and supporting information as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications. 

It is important that you submit all of the above documents with your CV, including the declaration form, supporting statement and diversity questionnaire. We will consider only those applications that include these completed documents.

Head of Student Development and Activities

Salary: £30,614 (£33,629 fte)

Hours: 32 hours per week if start before June 2021. Full time hours (36.25 pw) 1st June 2021 onwards

Contract: Permanent

Team: Student Opportunities and Development

Reports to: Assistant Director of Charitable Services 

uea(su) is a vibrant, fast paced, student-led environment and we are looking for a new Head of Student Development and Activities to lead our Activities and Opportunities team.  The team is part of the charitable side of the SU and works collaboratively with our Student Voice, Advice and Communications, Marketing and Insight departments, as well as with our colleagues in the commercial side of the organisation.

As the strategic lead for student volunteering across the organisation you will be responsible for developing our training, support and recognition framework for our volunteers, ensuring that they get the most of their volunteering experience in terms of enjoyment, skills and employability.  You will also be skilled in stakeholder management, working closely alongside our elected student officers and our partners at UEA.

You will be experienced in event management, engaging students or young people in activities, opportunities and volunteering, and embedding a safety culture in all of the above.

This role is responsible for ensuring the broadest range of students engage in our activities and student groups, so you will be closely involved in our anti-racism and diversity work, as well as managing our outreach and widening participation projects.

Our team is friendly, inclusive and dedicated to providing students with the best experience – whether that is through our Buddy scheme for first years, our online Flativities programme for housemates or the hundreds of student-led clubs and societies that we support.

All Student Union staff are currently taking a temporary reduction in hours to reduce expenditure during the pandemic. If appointed before June 2021 then this role will be working 32 hours per week. From 1st June onwards it is anticipated that the role will be employed on a full time (36.25 hours per week) basis

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all and are passionate to ensure that our staff reflect the diverse student body we serve. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself with us and be part of a union that celebrates diversity.

Closing date: Monday 15th March 2021

Interviews: Will be held remotely on 25th March 2021.

For more details and how to apply please visit our website: https://www.ueasu.work/career-staff-roles
 

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take on the role of Centre Leader in our existing IntoUniversity centre in Brighton. You will have responsibility for running your IntoUniversity centre, including managing your team, planning and delivering the programme, liaising with external stakeholders and meeting IntoUniversity’s targets for delivery. However, a substantial element of this role is delivering our education programme to children and young people aged 7-18, so you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people including leading a class of 30 from the front, working with small teams of children and providing one-to-one support.

As a charity with social mobility as its core objective, IntoUniversity is wholly committed to equality of opportunity. We work with children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we believe that our staff team should be similarly diverse and representative. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, and we recognise that we have much more to do in this regard. We are committed to building a culture where students, staff and volunteers are valued for the unique people they are. We therefore encourage applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and/or male candidates as they are currently under-represented within IntoUniversity.

The role will be fast-paced and challenging. Each day you will be contributing directly to the success of the charity and the transformation of the lives of some of the UK’s most disadvantaged young people. 

If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to achieve their potential regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed then we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date is on 8th March 2021 at 9am.

The Selection Day will take place on 24th March 2021.

The Start Date will be April 2021 (or as agreed, and is subject to change depending on COVID-19 restrictions).

Please find more information, including how to apply, on our website.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to work with Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham (Age UK HF) to support and help us to deliver an exciting Digital Inclusion Project.

We are seeking to recruit an IT Trainer to provide support within our Digital Inclusion Project Team and assist in formulating and delivering digital training services for clients, volunteers and staff. This crucial role will ensure that we have a digitally skilled workforce able to work effectively using technologies and tools to deliver our business operations.

The IT Trainer will deliver Microsoft 365 (M365) training sessions to upskill staff, volunteers and clients. Providing remote training via video conferencing tools to individuals and small groups of learners with a working knowledge of the Office apps including Word, Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook.
 

The project aims to improve the quality of life for the over 50’s by training and supporting them to use IT.  We are using digital technology to empower people to access information and services, connecting them with their families, friends and community by promoting community engagement and reducing loneliness and isolation.

The Marylebone Project is one of the largest women’s hostels in the UK for women affected by homelessness. Those we support are often affected by substance misuse, unemployment, domestic violence and mental health issues. Whatever their story, we aim for the same ending; self-esteem, employment and independent living. We do this by providing shelter, education opportunities, spiritual space and events in a welcoming and secure environment.

About the role
We are proud to be able to offer a new No Recourse service within the Project.  You will be required to provide a service with a view to instate income and/or benefit status. With colleagues you will establish an effective and timely service with an outstanding reputation within the sector, and devise and structure new ways of working.  You will need to be committed to delivering positive outcomes for vulnerable people.

Hours: Part-time 20 hours per week - £30,000 per annum pro rata - Westminster

To apply: 
 Please see our Job Pack and fill out the Application Form

Closing date for applications:
8:00am on Monday, 26th March 2021.

Interview date:
Thursday, 8th April 2021.

*Due to the context of the Project and the nature of the role, the post holder must be female. This position is exempt under Section 9 of the Equalities Act 2010.

We are looking for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team; working with adults in Sutton and supporting them to find lasting solutions to social issues and personal challenges.

Social Prescribing offers patients attending Primary Care (e.g. their GP) the space and time to look at non health-related issues, get personalised support to set goals, have opportunities to connect with local services, and help improve their quality of life. You will be linking patients with relevant activities, services, and support in the community, helping them access longer term assistance where needed, and enabling them to move forward.

This service is based at Age UK Sutton as we are the lead contract holder, but is for adults of all ages. 

You will have some experience in a relevant role, and understand the way health and social needs can interact.  Good communication, research, and record keeping skills are essential. You will have access to training, clinical supervision, and regular support meetings with your peers in the service including GPs and other Link Workers.

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV, accompanied by a supporting statement detailing how they meet the person specification.Please note that CVs without a statement will not be considered.

Candidates are warmly invited to arrange an informal discussion with the recruiting manager before submitting their application. 

Full details on how to apply and how to arrange an informal discussion can be found in the job pack.

A new opportunity at CPSL Mind to be part of an exciting new Perinatal service working with Muslim communities in Peterborough.

Perinatal Service Project Worker (Muslim communities)
Based in Peterborough, home-based initially
22.5 – 37.5 hours per week (negotiable)
2 year fixed term contract
£21,589 Per Annum - Full Time Equivalent
NJC Salary Scale Point 12 (April 2019)

CPSL Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity, working across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire.

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and passionate Perinatal Project Workers to join our team. You will be delivering an exciting new Perinatal mental health service, which is being specifically designed for Muslim women during pregnancy and new motherhood.

We know that women from Muslim communities are disproportionately less likely to access community perinatal mental health services. For this reason, we are seeking to re-design our highly successful ‘Connecting Mums’, peer support and one to one perinatal services so that they meet the specific needs of the Muslim community, both practically and culturally.

The successful post holder will have experience in working with people on a one to one basis and/or in a group setting, excellent group facilitation skills and an in-depth knowledge of Islamic practices and traditions. You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health, have excellent verbal communication skills and have an understanding of how perinatal mental health issues can affect Muslim women and their families.

This post requires a female applicant from the Muslim community and is therefore exempt under section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date: Monday 15th March 2021 10am
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th March 2021

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We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and your completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.