A high capacity, resourceful project manager and effective leader of staff and volunteers is needed to coordinate the operational activities to deliver the mission of Samaritan’s Purse UK both internationally and in the UK.

The major annual project is to lead all the operational and logistical aspects of resourcing, receiving, collecting, processing and exporting all Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts donated each year by thousands of churches, schools and workplaces nationwide, which are then distributed through local churches in communities of great need globally. You will also be required to assist in other relief projects as they arise.

You will excel at analysing and interpreting data and information, and producing workable solutions to a range of problems. You will enjoy building wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organisation; relating well to people at all levels. You will have a strong record of consistently achieving project goals, working systematically but also adjusting resourcefully to contingencies.  You will have proven people and project management experience.

In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 and due to both the nature and context of the role there is an ‘occupational requirement’ for the post holder to be a committed Christian. The job holder should be committed to the purpose of Samaritan’s Purse and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the Christian purposes of the organisation and be able to live out, hold to, support and contribute to its Christian ethos.

If you want to work for a young, impact-driven organisation that helps young people be top of their game, we want you! 

The post holder will be a key member of the project and programmes team working across a portfolio of our inspiring projects and programmes that support young people to develop their skills, empower their potential and influence change. Working with others, you will be responsible for maximising the number of young people on our programmes.

We are looking for someone with excellent project and time management skills and someone with an understanding of the issues facing young people, and how these can be addressed through programme design and delivery.

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver engaging and effective facilitation, training, and events to young people with diverse needs both in-person and online.
• Support the Head of Programmes with the coordination and administration to deliver our programmes.
• Work with young people to co-produce pieces of work that will lead them to influencing change.
• Establish positive relationships with young people and promote active participation.
• Work collaboratively with a range of organisations including but not limited to schools, youth services and local councils.
• Bring new ideas and approaches to our work.
• Translate complex concepts (like gender inequality), campaigns and policy into workshops and digital content.
• Learn and train in skills for becoming an effective campaigner and advocate.
• Support the Head of Programmes with the monitoring and evaluation of our work as required.

What we'd like from you:

• Experience of working with young people in a range of settings including group and individual.
• Experience of using social media at a strategic level.
• Excellent communication skills – oral, written, and presentational.
• A passion and enthusiasm for working with young people.
• Resilience, tenacity, and strong influencing skills.
• Self-starter and able to work alone.
• Excellent collaborative worker.
• Understanding of community engagement, volunteering, and social action
• Ability to determine priorities and targets.
• Understanding of inclusion and differing needs of young people from varying backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Understanding and experience of child protection and safeguarding (training will be provided).

Important Information

• Based in Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester. We do not expect our staff to work from the office 100% of the time. We are a flexible employer, but we also understand the need to separate work from home and we are always mindful of work-life balance.

• You will get 26 days’ holiday in addition to UK public holidays, 3 mental health days and religious holidays as required. You will also be entitled to 2 volunteering days to volunteer at any other organisation.

• These posts are funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

YOUTH-LED APPROACH

One of the factors which makes Youth Leads UK’s approach different is our belief in the value of youth insights and input to guide our work at the highest levels. The post holder will be expected to understand youth involvement and be an advocate to empower our young people to contribute to these discussions.

Due to the hectic lives of young people, we must remain flexible in our delivery and we expect all our staff to be as flexible as possible – this would typically include the willingness to take on tasks outside the normal remit from time to time and to work irregular hours often evenings and weekends as required.

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months from your start date. We have two positions available and your hours would be 28 hours across 4 days per week. Our core hours are 10am to 6pm, but with flexibility as our sessions are delivered in the evenings and we may have evening meetings. The start date can be negotiated, and this role may be extended to three years in total.

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER 

Are you an accomplished, confident, approachable and empathetic manager? Do you want a job where you make a difference every day? Can you listen as well as talk, be organised as well as flexible?  If this is you, then you should take the next step and apply to join the family of the Fishermen’s Mission.

We are looking for an Assistant Operations Manager to work closely with the Operations Manager to deliver frontline emergency response, practical welfare and pastoral support operations throughout the UK. 

This job is about commercial fishermen and their families and the Fishermen’s Mission staff that support them in times of need.  You will be able to drive consistency and professionalism in service delivery and lead the application of the charity’s values. You will be able to communicate clearly the bigger picture of the charity's aims and will also have the attention to detail to make sure everything is running like clockwork, both from an administrative perspective and in terms of HR, compliance and governance.

The role will entail significant travel to staff at the fishing ports and harbours throughout the UK. (Easy access to major travel routes would be an advantage as it is anticipated that the succesful candidate would be expected to be travelling and visiting operational staff around the UK for approxiamately 70% of the time. )

As a key player in the Head Office team, you will also be able to input to the development of operations at the management level. This is one of the most rewarding jobs you could ever hope to have. 

The Fishermen’s Mission is a Christian charity that has been around since 1881.  We help active and retired commercial fishermen and their families.  You could be part of our vital work.   Relevant experience is important, but we’re not caught up in qualifications; we are looking for the right person.  Someone who can organise and inspire a dispersed and diverse team to perform willingly and consistently.  Sound like you? Get in touch.

Brilliant opportunity for a dynamic, committed Christian, with a vibrant faith, to facilitate the growth of faith in parents, children and young people, using excellent relationships our church has in Willenhall Coventry. The role includes some practical missional working with families supporting parenting and other difficulties. Great prospects for identifying, developing, implementing and reflecting on projects and initiatives that enable young parents, children and young people to have a life-enhancing encounter with the Christian faith and the person of Jesus Christ.

You will have a proven ability to lead and organise others, coupled with the ability to work constructively as a member of a team. You will have the demonstrated ability to communicate the Christian gospel effectively to families, children and young people and to equip them to grow in their faith. You will be a creative person who identifies opportunities and inspires others to try new things,  and have a good track record of working within a church context on a variety of community activities. You will have excellent interpersonal and social skills and be able to relate well to a wide range of people, both from within and outside the church, including schools.

You are someone who is able to:

• Create a culture that recognises and welcomes the capacity of young parents, children and young people to transform the Church and the world.
• Ensure that all relevant regulations for working with young children are understood, adhered to and complied with.
• Develop and manage budgets and expenditure.
• Assist with identification and applications to grants to support the projects.
• Be aware of issues around mental health in young parents and young people.

You will be a mature Christian with a firm faith, sympathetic and able to work within the church tradition of St John the Divine Willenhall Coventry (Middle). You will be committed to growing in your faith and able to organise your time to include space for both personal prayer and bible study. You need to be willing to be a committed member of St John the Divine Willenhall and play a full part in our life. You will be professional, friendly and approachable, including when under pressure, culturally sensitive and able to work with people from different backgrounds. You will be discreet and trustworthy, able to sensitively manage private or confidential information.

Qualifications

• A standard of education commensurate to this role.
• Ideally a theological qualification or training qualification to work with parents, children/young people or equivalent experience.
• Full driving licence.
• It is an Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) of this post to have a committed Christian faith and be actively involved in worshiping in a church community.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Start date – Flexible
• Contract – This is a fixed term appointment for an initial 3 years. It will have a probationary period of six months.
• Hours – 25 hours per week including attendance at Sunday morning service, weekly daytime and evening activities, meetings and training.
• Employer – The Parochial Parish Council of St John the Divine Willenhall Coventry.
• Salary + Pension – We can offer an annual salary of £24,000 gross per annum (based on a 37 Hour week) pro rata (£12,700 – 16,000) per annum  subject to experience, plus pension.
• Annual Leave – Five weeks (120 Hours including a maximum of 5 Sundays).

Kingston Voluntary Action is looking to recruit an experienced and highly organised Programme Manager for Connected Kingston, our partnership Social Prescribing programme.

You will be leading a small staff team and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partners. Connected Kingston has grown from strength to strength in the last 2 years. Your role will be to oversee further development of the service, data management and analysis to ensure compliance and insight that supports future growth and demonstration of impact.

You will need to be confident working at a strategic and operational level, supporting the CEO and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and  commissioners, and ensuring  service delivery requirements are met.

Age UK Lambeth is looking to employ MYcommunity Social Prescribing Manager (Maternity Cover) who will join the MYcommunity team.

MYcommunity has been working in partnership with all nine Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Lambeth since December 2019. Each PCN has at least one MYcommunity Link Worker.  Their role helps PCNs to strengthen community and personal resilience and reduce health and wellbeing inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people’s active involvement with their local communities. The role of the Social Prescribing Manager will be to oversee the running of this service, supporting Link Workers and liaising with the nine PCNs to ensure we have a pan Lambeth approach to Social Prescribing including across Age UK Lambeth’s Neighbourhood teams.

What you need to bring 

• Support the MYcommunity Link Workers based across Lambeth, providing regular supervision reviews around personal development, job satisfaction and wellbeing. Organise Link Worker team catch-ups and support staff to identify suitable training opportunities.
• Ensure the team is accurately recording on our database, ensure that the social prescribing referral codes are inputted into clinical systems and are working in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful outcomes and targets are met. Provide feedback and support to anyone in the team who may not be meeting the project standards and ensure good practice and positive feedback is shared with the wider team.

(for more information on the job please look at the Job description that has been attached) 
 

What you’ll benefit from 

● Generous pension provision - 7% employer contribution 

● 26 days holiday a year rising to 31 days after 5 years 

● A great staff team

How to apply 

You will be required to upload your CV and a letter of application answering the following 4 questions (in no more than 250 words per question). 

1. Why do you want to join us at Age UK Lambeth? And why now?

2. Tell us how you would go about understanding what the current information requirements are for Age UK Lambeth?

3. Describe how you would engage with people in the organisation and our partners given the current lockdown restrictions?

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child, but this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

As part of our global strategy to transform the lives of 100 million girls, Plan International hosts and co-chairs a new innovative multi-stakeholder coalition for adolescent girls. We are seeking a Project Manager to join the Partnerships Team to lead the development, upscaling, design and implementation of the second phase of the Adolescent Girls Investment Plan (AGIP) and its related projects.

As the AGIP Project Manager you will work cross organisationally and with multiple external partners at CEO and senior technical level. You will lead technical meetings and shape board agendas for the AGIP, collaboratively lead and develop the AGIP strategy and roadmap, project plans and resourcing strategies. You will also ensure key project milestones are met during the second phase of the project.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit an individual with strong strategic project and partnership management experience who also has knowledge of current issues and trends in international development and the Girls’ Rights space. You will need to have knowledge of research, advocacy, policy and/or fundraising and experience of working in a multicultural environment and in participation with networks and coalitions.

With excellent written and spoken communication abilities, as well as effective relationship management and collaboration skills within a complex organisational setting.

We are open to applicants for this role from a diversity of fields and backgrounds.

Location: Flexible location, in most locations where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work. Our preference is for the person to the based in one of our programme offices, closest to the point of impact.

Type of Role: 12-month fixed term contract

Reports to: Head of Partnerships Development

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here. If the suitable candidate were to be based in the UK the salary range would be £37,803 - £47,254

Closing Date: Wednesday 12 May 2021

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Are you passionate about how brands interact with their audiences? Do you want to engage with one of the largest student populations in the country? Would you like to work to position the University of Manchester Students' Union right at the centre of city life in Greater Manchester? We're looking for a new Marketing & Communications Manager to help us develop into one of the sector's leading Marketing & Communications functions.

You will be at the heart of one of the largest Students' Union's in the country, working with colleagues from our charitable services such as our Advice centre, to our Volunteering & Fundraising team right through to our commercial services such as 532 Bar & Kitchen and much much more.

You may already have experience leading a team or this might be your first 'Manager' role but the willingness to partner with and lead key stakeholders including internal Students' Union departments, University colleagues, research & insight, design & digital and student media teams is a must.

We want you to bring innovation and creativity to the role and to the rest of the organisation. 

Groundwork is a charity working to transform lives in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities. We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We help people gain confidence and skills, get into training and work, protect and improve green spaces, lead more active lives and overcome significant challenges such as poverty, isolation, low skills and poor health.

Grant and Fundraising Manager
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week
Operational Area: West Midlands
Location: Tipton / Birmingham offices to be agreed – with regular travel

This is a great opportunity for a Grant and Fundraising Manager to work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to grow the business activities of Groundwork West Midlands.

The Grant and Fundraising Manager’s core purpose is to work with the CEO, members of the SMT and the Board to identify and develop new business and funding opportunities, to enable GWWM to meet our charitable objectives. You will provide support to the CEO in the identification of opportunities, development and submission of proposal, and managing the bid/tender processes from scoping through to implementation.

Responsibilities and Tasks include:

• Gain a full understanding of all areas of the business to enable post-holder to identify and develop new opportunities.
• To undertake a market analysis to identify opportunities for growth, and to lead on the development of appropriate business products and services as agreed with the CEO.
• Identify opportunities for service development through new funding streams, partnership, and commissioning opportunities.
• Lead on the management and preparation of all:
  • Funding bids
  • Tenders
  • Business proposals
• Coordinate the implementation of agreed new projects with the responsible member of SMT, and help to develop monitoring plans, and co-ordinating reporting arrangements.
• Develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders providing funding to charities, including 3rd Sector, Public Sector, and the Business Sector, to raise awareness and promote the business within the Region.
• Build relationships and partnerships and pursue funding avenues to realise new service activity in line with the company’s charitable objectives.
• Implement and facilitate the companies Funding Committee and developing the organisation’s funding strategy in partnership with the CEO and participating trustees.

What we need from you:

• Possess a proven track record (2 to 3 years or more) of leading successful applications to grant makers and charitable trusts.
• Have experience in corporate fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Have experience operating bid/proposal information systems, including commissioner portals and ability to utilise internal systems and data.
• Have experience of a broad variety of business/fundraising opportunities relevant to the charitable sector.
• Have proven experience of developing and maintaining excellent relationships with key stakeholders to deliver tangible results.
• A current UK Driving Licence, with access to your own vehicle.

Salary/package: £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience. Working Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Core hours are from 10am – 4pm, with some flexibility of starting earlier/finishing later. 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. We offer flexible working conditions and plenty of on-the-job training and support.

All necessary PPE will be provided by the company. Laptop, mobile phone, and mileage allowance.

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 10th May 2021
Please apply now to avoid disappointment!

Interested?

If you would like to find out more information about this position, please download the attached Job Brief.
Click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter clearly stating how your experience/qualifications meet the requirements of this role, it will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Akademi is recruiting for a dynamic and committed Learning & Participation Producer. The L&P Producer is an integral role in the organisation, working 4-5 days/week as Akademi grows and develops our participatory practice taking South Asian dance to our communities. The post holder will be highly motivated and will be supported and encouraged to bring their creative flair, initiative and arts participation experience to the role. To find out more, please download a recruitment pack below.

Akademi is committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer and recognises the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities. Any candidate who self-identifies as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, as a person of colour, and/or as genderqueer, and who meets the essential person specification, is guaranteed an interview. If you feel that this applies to you, please indicate in your application email.

Summary

As Volunteering and Outreach Manager for the south west you will bring a genuine passion for and substantial experience in volunteer management to inspire, motivate and support our incredible family of groups and volunteers whilst inspiring others to join us. You will be an excellent communicator and enjoy working with a broad range of individuals from different age groups, ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds and will be skilled at developing and managing such relationships to help us achieve our vision of world where diabetes can do no harm. You will have an excellent understanding of the power of both structured and informal peer support and experience in managing such programmes and activities both face-to-face and online to help us grow our offer and reach. You will enjoy and be skilful at building strategic relationships with external partners that help us to reach out to people living with diabetes and increase awareness and understanding of the diabetes.

Interviews: Friday 21 May 2021

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

As Volunteering and Outreach Manager for the south west you will play a key role in supporting the development of, and delivery of volunteering and outreach plans that support Diabetes UK's outcomes-led strategy. You will manage the Volunteer Support Officer and ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place and adhered to. You will work closely with our Local Groups, communities and volunteers in support of our strategy, supporting them to reach and connect safely and effectively with people, healthcare systems and stakeholders in their local areas. You will establish and build on external partnerships with corporates and community organisations that enable us to reach out and engage with identified key audiences in the region. You will be confident and skilled at organising and delivering talks, training and events to diverse audiences in a face-to-face and online environment, and in supporting and enabling others to do so too. You will also be responsible for developing, delivering and growing our online structured peer support offer, as well as our informal peer support offer.

Ideal Candidate

As Volunteering and Outreach Manager you will have a strong sense of team combined with an ability to stand on one's own feet. You will be passionate about facilitating and enabling the involvement of people with diabetes in our work. You will believe firmly in our vision and strategy. You will have an excellent understanding of, and respect for what motivates people to volunteer and the important role volunteering and peer support plays in enabling us to achieve our vision. You will be an excellent communicator, skilled in volunteer management; relationship building; project management; event organisation; facilitation and delivering training. You will have an ability to see the bigger picture and think strategically alongside an understanding of how to measure and evaluate the impact of our work to ensure it is making a difference.

| Contract: | 35 hours per week, fixed term contract for maternity cover |

| Salary: | Up to £29,000 dependent on experience |

| Location: | Scotland - Central belt/Stirling/Edinburgh |

| Closing: | 5pm on Wednesday 26 May 2021 |

| Interviews: | Monday 7 June 2021 |

At the Marine Conservation Society, we’re at the heart of the movement to save our seas as the UK's leading marine charity. From getting people to the beach to take part in litter picks, to campaigning for better protections for our seas and encouraging people to make sustainable seafood choices, we’re advocates for our ocean and the communities and animals which rely upon them.

Our network of volunteer Sea Champions are our local ambassadors in communities across the UK, providing vital support for us to promote our campaigns, conservation work, membership and fundraising initiatives, encouraging active participation in protecting – and enjoying – our seas, shores and wildlife.

Your role

Our Volunteer & Community Engagement Managers are self-motivated individuals who recruit and develop our Sea Champion network, promoting wider public awareness of MCS and proactively supporting our conservation goals, as well as increasing our membership base and fundraising activities.

You will be able to develop resources that inspire audiences to engage with our messages both online and face-to-face at events, so a committed interest in communicating marine conservation will enthuse and motivate people to support our aims.  The existing network in Scotland is active, so you will need to hit the ground running and be able to manage your time well.

What you’ll need

• Demonstrable experience of recruiting and working with volunteers
• Strong organisational skills to deliver a range of events that happen smoothly and efficiently, and fit to the budget
• The confidence to address groups in information or training sessions
• The knowledge and ability to explain marine issues and concepts to a variety of audiences in innovative ways
• A desire to inspire and educate young people and some skills or experience in delivering sessions specifically to them in a number of settings
• An Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check (we will support this)

Got what it takes?

• The role is home-based so you will be independently motivated, and have easy access to the region – confidence travelling and your own transport would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and presentation skills that inspire and engage including delivery of education sessions to young people
• Able to manage the setting up/packing down of event equipment (e.g. gazebos, boxes of leaflets) 

We are looking for people who demonstrate our values, but who also contribute their own perspectives and experiences to add to our knowledge and our culture.

How to apply

Include a cover letter with your CV which tells us why you would like to work with us, and how you meet the role and person specification.  We value this element of the application, so make sure you include it.

We prefer an anonymous process, so leave out any personal information in both your CV and cover letter as we prefer to shortlist without it.

We understand that interviews can be difficult for some people who have a condition or disability that they live with. We want to make it as easy as possible for every candidate to shine during their application process, so please let us know what we can do to accommodate you.

Notes

Everyone can expect to be treated with consideration and respect and MCS is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.  Good working relationships release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual, in an atmosphere where everyone can learn and work without prejudice, discrimination, harassment or violence.

We are committed to developing a team which is reflective of our society, and which can offer insight and views that influence our work.  We are particularly interested in applications from groups which are under-represented in marine, environmental and charity sectors.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England and Wales) SC037480 (Scotland)

We are a leading UK charity and expert voice for children with cancer and we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Digital Communities Executive to join our Engagement team.

You will form part of our brand voice using compelling messages and meaningful content to tell our story online through our social media accounts. This is a fantastic new role for an aspiring professional who is social media savvy and is interested in growing their career in digital marketing.

Our work

Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives.

We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.

Main purpose of the role

To create and coordinate digital content for day-to-day posting on, and engagement with, our social media channels and online community groups, working across teams to engage and communicate with our audiences in line with business and marketing objectives.

Closing date: 23 May 2021

We are recruiting to grow our team of At Home Support Workers, there a number of positions available.

We are looking for caring, friendly and hardworking people with excellent communication skills to provide domestic support to help older people stay connected, safe and independent.

You will be joining a team of hardworking, dedicated people, passionate about supporting older people.

About At Home with Age UK Merton

Our At Home service provides practical support in people’s homes to help them stay healthy, active and independent in later life.

In normal circumstances the service supports 150+ clients throughout the borough, providing practical support in their homes with housework, cleaning and shopping but the service also provides people with regular social connection, companionship and access to our wide range of other services.

Throughout Covid-19 the service has continued to provide essential services for our clients, helping them to access food, maintain their home environment and stay connected.

We have implemented rigorous new health and safety procedures to ensure the safety of both workers and clients. You will be given a comprehensive induction on these guidelines and support to deliver your role safely. All workers will be provided and expected to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Job description

The role will provide domestic support for older people across Merton as part of our At Home Services.  Duties will include cleaning, laundry, ironing, bed changing, shopping, and preparation of light meals. This list is not exhaustive. There will be no personal care duties. the service also provides people with regular social connection, companionship and access to our wide range of other services.

You may also be required to work at short notice to provide cover or support for clients discharged from hospital.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service and references.

Applicants with 2 years prior experience within health, care or a similar role will be prioritised.

Person specification

• Experience of working with older people in their own homes in an enabling supportive role
• A compassionate nature, good communication skills and a professional approach
• Ability to communicate in a clear concise effective manner with a wide range of people and in writing [e.g. communication books]
• An empathy with and understanding of the needs and dignity of vulnerable older people and of the contribution they can make to society
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients who have sensory and physical impairment
• Able to cope with potentially physically demanding domestic work e.g. vacuum cleaning, mopping etc.
• Understanding of and support for the aims, principle and policies of Age UK Merton and knowledge of and a commitment to Equal Opportunities
• High level of personal integrity and excellent people skills
• Current DBS check required
• Car owner, driver (preferred)
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to provide sponsorship or assistance

How to apply

You can apply electronically or by post by sending your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Job Description and Person Specification below. Your CV should be no more than two sides.

Please ensure that your covering letter demonstrates how your experience‚ skills and abilities meet the selection criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications submitted without a personal statement will be rejected.