About us

The Kids Network is a community of children and young professionals connecting through fun, friendship and hardship for positive social change. 

We provide children with a volunteer mentor; a young professional from the community who delivers safe and consistent sessions over 12 months. Each mentee receives 100 hours of one-to-one support outside of the home and school environment. 

As a young, growing organisation, we are looking for someone to join our small but mighty team to lead our programmes across London communities. 

Job Description

One year fixed term contract (with the potential to extend) 

5 days a week (35 hours a week)

£32,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience

Some weekend and evening work required

This is a leadership role within our small and growing charity. As our Head of Programmes you will be passionate about relationship building, processes, supporting our brilliant team and the big picture. 

Benefits

25 days of annual leave, plus a bonus day on your birthday

Flexible working 

About you

We are looking for an empathetic leader with strong interpersonal skills combined with an action-oriented, strategic, data-driven lens.

Experience of developing project plans, motivating a team, and delivering programmes from a charity perspective is essential. 

The Kids Network values fun, diversity, and commitment – this is the culture we want embedded throughout the organisation. If you are passionate about connecting for change and share our vision, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

·Uphold our safeguarding principles and processes to the highest standard as our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer

·Work with the Founder to support the development of the organisational strategy

·Be accountable for the programmes KPIs and set up of new projects 

·Effective team management – coordinating, motivating and supporting a growing team of four Volunteer Coordinators 

·Keeping clear records of project progress and data

·Lead on our impact review and implement the learnings

·Oversee strategic project development

·Manage and develop Salesforce CRM system

·Act in compliance with our policies and processes at all times, ensuring our data is stored and managed in line with GDPR 

·Act as an ambassador for The Kids Network, building relationships with diverse audiences to communicate our work 

Essential skills and experience: 

·Track record of managing a team - ability to motivate and manage a team to support vulnerable children and volunteers

·Experience of delivering medium-scale programmes from start to finish

·Ability to be solution focused and self-motivating, to work on your own initiative and be accountable for your own work

·High organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively 

·Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact

·Excellent IT skills with ability to use Excel, Salesforce CRM System, spreadsheets, emails and databases effectively 

·Experience of creating reports and dashboards to track progress

·Non-judgemental, self-motivated, pro-active, compassionate and solution focused

Desirable skills and experience

·Previous DSO experience

·Understanding of the UK education and charity sector

·Design and delivery of training sessions 

·Experience of working with children and families directly in challenging environments and understanding of the challenges facing children in London

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

We particularly encourage applications from Black candidates and People of Colour to apply for this role as we continue to build our culture of inclusion and representation within our team. 

The closing date for applications is rolling. We will conduct the first wave of interviews on a first come basis on Wednesday 29th July and Thursday 30th July. To be considered in this wave please submit your application by Monday 27th July midday. 

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no longer than two pages, to our Founder, Sarah Woodcock

Since YGAM was founded five years ago, we have quickly established ourselves as a leading educational charity which builds digital resilience in young and vulnerable people, by training professionals to raise awareness of the potential of gaming and gambling-related harm; making resources available for parents and delivering impactful student campaigns with partner universities. Last year alone, we have reached approximately 364,918 young people, students and parents and we have collaborated with almost 2,488 educational organisations (schools, colleges, universities and charities) to deliver our programmes.

YGAM are incredibly proud to be working with all stakeholders in this space, from the gambling & gaming operators who make products available to the public; education professionals who support young people & students learning; the criminal justice sector; partner universities; public health; third sector organisations; sports clubs; Local Authorities and young people, students and parents themselves.

Given the high demand in our social purpose and the progress we are making, we are seeking a qualified clinical professinal to join the YGAM team to lead our new Mindful Resilience programme as Programme Manager/Clinical Lead.  This post is being offered as a four or five day a week position with a pro-rata salary of £45,000 - £48,000 (plus London Weighting if applicable).  It is a home based role and you will be required to travel on a regular basis as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

The principle purpose of this role is to lead the Mindful Resilience programme which will see YGAM and our collaboration of partners develop, deliver and evaluate training to healthcare professionals on gambling, gaming and digital behavioural addictions.  As Programme Manager/Clinical Lead you will lead this new programme, initially starting in London in September 2020, expanding to the West Midlands in 2021 and then a potential national rollout in 2022.  You will grow your own team, lead the collaboration of partners and position the impact of this programme with fellow health professionals and organisations.

We are seeking a leader with a Masters or Phd level qualification in a relevant Clinical area of practice such as Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology or Addiction Psychology and registration with an appropriate professional body.  You will be highly organised, have an absolute eye for details and have the gravitas to lead Mindful Resilience as a new flagship programme for the sector.

To apply for the role please send a copy of your curriculum-vitae, copies of academic qualifications and professional body membership along with a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) outlining your experience and how your skills match those in the person specification to the email address below.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20 July 2020 at 12 noon.Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview which is planned to take place on Tuesday 4th August 2020 in London.  Depending on COVID-19 restrictions this may be a video conference interview instead and there will be a pre-interview task for you to complete.  Please ensure you can attend on this date before applying.  YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job with plenty of training and career opportunities for the right person.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Full-time or part-time

Reporting to the Head of Impact, the Impact Manager will lead West London Zone’s programme model design work to ensure our programme drives impact on outcomes for children and young people. The Impact Manager will work closely with the front line delivery teams to ensure seamless coordination between Impact and Delivery to provide high quality impactful programmes.

You will be responsible for leading on key elements of programme design across the West London Zone programme. You will lead consultation with internal teams and external agencies, and ensure that our programme is grounded in evidence and best practice. You will need to have a good understanding of impact design approaches and a strong understanding of the West London Zone model. 

You will lead training and workshops for West London Zone staff, and will be key in communicating West London Zone’s impact mission and work. The Impact Manager is responsible for contributing to West London Zone’s impact culture and promoting our impact mission across the organisation.

We are looking for someone who has previous experience of working with children or young people as well as a good understanding of programme design work, and who is excited about the opportunity to drive impact in our work with children and young people. 

The main responsibilities are;

• Leading programme design and model refinement workstreams across West London Zone, based on our Theory of Change. 
• Working closely with the programme delivery department, through consultations, workshops and observation, to ensure joined up working across data, model refinement and implementation.
• Leading training sessions and workshops on the programme model with other internal staff.
• Contribute to WLZ’s analysis and research agenda and ensure that programme refinement workstreams utilise learning from internal research and learning.
• Contribute to WLZ’s impact culture and promoting our impact mission across the organisation.

Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

Applications received before 11:30pm on Sunday 19th July will be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 4:00pm on Friday 24th July. 

Interviews with West London Zone will be between 27th July to 29th July 2020.

Overview

If you are looking for an exciting role focused on programme management in a fast moving, ambitious organization, we encourage you to apply for our new vacancy as Programme Manager – Sierra Leone.

At Street Child, we believe that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. We have programmes in fourteen countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, priding ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s toughest places. We have been working in Sierra Leone since 2008, initially supporting a small number of street children with access to education. Following the Ebola outbreak in 2014 our work grew rapidly as we responded to the crisis, resulting in a broad portfolio of programmes including education, child protection and livelihoods.

We are seeking an outstanding professional with the ambition and skill to drive quality programme delivery in Street Child’s flagship Sierra Leone programme. The successful candidate will have relevant field experience in development programming and grant management, with an excellent ability to build strong relationships with our local partners. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply following the steps outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

Programme management (75%)

• Work closely with Street Child’s national partners to ensure excellent programme delivery
• Prepare donor narrative and financial reports in collaboration with national partners, in particular for three large UKAID funded projects.
• Lead on budget management across all live projects, liaising with partner and SC UK finance teams
• Support the development and implementation of robust MEL systems, conduct frequent field monitoring visits, and complete SCUK internal reports
• Directly provide partner capacity development support in priority areas, as required

Proposal development & reporting (15%)

• Collaborate closely with SCUK, EU & US branches on trust and foundation fundraising opportunities, including proposal development and report writing
• Support high level proposal and budget development as required alongside the Sierra Leone Country Representative
• Support partners to identify opportunities, needs and gaps and develop funding proposals aligned with the organisation’s strategy

Safeguarding (5%)

• Undertake active monitoring of exploitation and abuse risks as the country safeguarding focal point
• Support the design and implementation of appropriate mitigation measures in liaison with SCUK Lead Safeguarding Focal Point and local partners

Street Child UK support (5%)

• Coordinate staff/stakeholder/donor visits as required

• Proactive engagement with SCUK fundraising and communications teams
  • Support Sierra Leone based events in coordination with SCUK fundraising teams, including the Sierra Leone marathon, bike rides & international teacher training programme

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Bachelor degree level or higher

Desirable

• Masters degree in International Development or related field; or attendance at specific relevant training courses

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant field experience of development programming, with a commitment to and respect for local partnership;
• Demonstrable experience of grant management, budget management and developing / delivering MEL approaches;
• Relevant experience of working in support of local partners
• Demonstrable experience of proposal development and report writing

Desirable

• Strong working knowledge of education, child protection and livelihoods; approaches
• Strong working knowledge of the Sierra Leone, Liberia or wider West African context;

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent relationship building skills, with an ability to skilfully navigate both national and international stakeholders;
• Ability to skilfully balance independent working with wider teamwork with both UK and international teams

Desirable

• Proven coaching/capacity building skills

Other

• Excellent written and spoken communications in English (additional languages welcome)
• A ‘can-do’, and agile attitude, a passion for problem solving and adaptative thinking;

Benefits

Attractive benefits are included – details available on request. Please note that this role is unaccompanied and not suitable for candidates looking for a family posting.

How to apply

Please click apply to submit your CV and cover letter by midnight on Friday 24th July 2020. We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to bring forward the closing date. As this role is based in country, appropriate pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy.

Do you have the personal commitment, maturity, drive and person-centred values to be able to make a real difference to the lives of people with complex needs?

The Registered Manager will lead the operational management of a service designed to meet the unique needs of 15 individual adults who have learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, mental health diagnosis and complex health needs which may also include presenting behaviours which may challenge.

The Registered Manager will ensure that the service strives to achieve and maintain the highest levels of quality, meeting all CQC standards and contract requirements and that this can be demonstrated through comprehensive quality and contract monitoring processes. You will ensure that the service works in a cohesive and coordinated manner and that service users experience fully integrated care and support. You will ensure that the care and support delivered is truly personalised and provided in accordance with agreed care plans, enabling service users to enjoy wellbeing, quality of life and community connections.

You will promote and re-inforce a culture of responsive, person-centred practice and active support across the service, with relationships based on respect and unconditional positive regard. Your rewarding role will include responsibility for:

• Recruitment and selection of staff matched to the needs of service users
• Management and deployment of staff to meet the needs of service users
• Team building and maintaining a highly motivated workforce
• Ensuring continuous, reliable and consistent service delivery at all times
• Meeting assessed needs and maximising positive outcomes
• Performance management
• Compliance with CQC & commissioner expectations and standards
• Effective contract management
• Effective prevention and management of incidents
• Positive risk management
• Staff support, supervision, coaching and training
• Excellent customer care for all stakeholders and preferences within available resources
• Responding to referrals and undertaking initial assessments of need
• Ensuring all service users have a co-produced plan of support and a designated Key Worker
• Co-ordinating a programme of regular person-centred reviews which put each person’s views and preferences at the heart of planning and decision making
• Maintaining high standards of environmental safety/quality and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere
• Facilitate service user engagement, involvement and peer support

You must have prior experience of supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism who have complex needs and who communicate through behaviour that challenges. You must have supervisory/management experience. You will have thorough knowledge and experience of PBS strategies and positive risk management approaches, founded on the principles of least restrictive practice. You must demonstrate excellent assessment, support planning and report writing skills. Some experience of managing successful transitions from and into services is essential.

You will be able to demonstrate skills in managing and motivating a large staff team to achieve the highest standards of person-centred practice. You will be able to lead from the front and delegate effectively as well as to work collaboratively in providing direct care and support as required. You will be warm and emotionally intelligent with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with service users, their families, staff and partner agencies. You will be able to support our commitment to creating an open, reflective and accountable culture which is underpinned by ethical practice, dignity and rights. You will be a confident and professional practitioner and manager, able to communicate clearly and persuasively and to contribute effectively to multi-disciplinary decision making, planning and review processes.

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to older people and adults with a learning disability and/or autism and people with physical disabilities and mental health needs. The support we offer is tailored to the individual and promotes their independence and community engagement. We are an Investor in People accredited employer of a diverse team of over 5000 well supported staff across the country.

You will be joining a progressive charitable organisation, strongly committed to investing in your professional development through both practice-based training and academic study. You will also be part of our highly committed and mutually supportive team of operational managers in the North West region and a network of Registered Managers across the country who strive to meet and exceed CQC standards. By joining this team you will be able to access peer support and expertise.

Deputy Manager 
Location: Wandsworth 
Application Deadline: 10 August 2020
Salary: £25,604.04

Are you interested in a career that will truly make a difference to a young man’s life?

At Certitude, we are rated as outstanding by CQC for our domiciliary care and are proud of our history of supporting people with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities, supporting more than 1,500 people in a diverse range of services. This includes supporting people as part of the Transforming Care programme. Transforming Care is all about supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live in their own homes, in the community, and most importantly, close to their family and friends.

We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to work with a team supporting a young man in Wandsworth.

The Deputy Manager will work with the Manager to provide leadership across the team. You will have the right skills, values and resilience to ensure that the team works together to provide excellent support to this young man. Working closely and meaningfully with his family is an integral part of this and we are looking for someone who can build and maintain a trusted and reliable relationship with both this young man and his family.

Who will you be supporting?

A very friendly and kind young man who has autism and who wants to make the most of opportunities, activities and skills presented to him to become as independent as possible. He is currently learning catering skills and enjoys cooking healthy meals.

People who have worked alongside him over the years have consistently reported how rewarding they have found being in his life – and this is a really exciting time to join him in shaping a positive and fulfilling future.

Here’s what he says is important for you to know about him:

My name is B and I like to keep fit. I love football, especially my team. I enjoy gardening. I like going for long, brisk walks. I like travelling to places on public transport. I like board games and playing table tennis. I live near my family and love spending time with them.

My autism is very rare and I’m very bright. People say it’s rare because I worry about what other people think and this can be unusual in autistic people. People also say that I’m kind and thoughtful.

I want my companions to:

- Be good listeners because I need to talk about things that are worrying me
- Enjoy walking with me
- Be positive, fun and enjoy spending time with me

What will the role involve?

You will be supporting him in all aspects of his life. This will be the first time he is living in his own home as a tenant and so your role will be key in enabling him to develop independent living skills. While he will be your priority, you will also be willing to work in partnership with his family and other professionals as part of a network of support to meet his complex needs.

What qualities will you need?

You will need to be enthusiastic, proactive, highly reliable, dependable, patient, sensitive and compassionate.

Ideally, you’ll have experience in working with adults with autistic spectrum disorders but we will support you to gain the skills to provide excellent support; what is essential is that you are keen to make an important impact on the life of this young man. To him, the right people can and will make all the difference to his life, and therefore his family's, too.

You will be supported to have the right skills and knowledge through:

- Specialist training including positive behaviour support, person-centred active support, autism training, and communication training
- Support and training in sensory integration difficulties and complex communication needs
- Support and training from the Family Support Team

If you are interested in enriching the life of this young man, please take a look at the job description and person specification for further information and apply now!

What’s in it for you?

- A competitive salary
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme
- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
- An attractive package of 25 days’ annual leave, pension scheme and access to 24-hour Employee Assistance counselling support
- We will pay for your Enhanced DBS
- Eye care vouchers
- Travel season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Perkbox – access to discounts, medical appointments and a recognition platform

Our Values:

- Working Together
- Continuously Improving
- Inspired by People
- Dependable

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a need for full employment history from time of leaving compulsory education and up to date employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Deputy Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Autism, Transforming Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

LIVERPOOL CARES: PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR)

• Salary: £26,000 (plus travel)
• 12-month contract (37.5 hours per week)
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours

Liverpool Cares is a community network reducing loneliness and isolation amongst older and younger people alike; improving the connection, belonging, purpose and power of all participants; and bringing people together to bridge the gaps across social, generational, digital, cultural and attitudinal divides.

In your new role as Liverpool Cares’ Programme Coordinator (Love Your Neighbour), you will own and lead our Love Your Neighbour programme across the city. 

You will work closely with our Head of Programmes and the rest of our small team to develop, deepen and expand Love Your Neighbour. You will meet older and younger people in communities all across Liverpool, create friendships across the generations, support those friendships to deepen and thrive, and ensure our safeguarding, records and storytelling procedures are upheld to the highest standards.

You will be introducing yourself to older neighbours in various circumstances – from the most active, outgoing fun-loving 90-somethings to people with huge and complex challenges navigating complicated situations. You will need to diligently articulate Liverpool Cares’ vision and the aims and objectives of our Love Your Neighbour programme so that all participants – including older and younger neighbours, family members, health agencies, councils and other partners – understand the role we play.

And you will need to support those neighbours to get the most out of their mutually beneficial relationships – through our check-in processes, regular reviews, informal encouragement, digital storytelling and other reporting requirements, so that Liverpool Cares can continue to grow and the relationships we build continue to thrive.

You will regularly be out in the community, meeting older neighbours joining the network for the first time, hosting evening inductions for new volunteers, making matches in people’s homes, working with colleagues across Liverpool Cares and the rest of The Cares Family, and holding meetings with various referral organisations and other partners key to the successful delivery of the Love Your Neighbour project and our overall vision.

We therefore need someone who understands and is motivated by the demographics and social challenges of our proud home city and the issues we work on – and who is passionate about people and can clearly promote our vision for building friendships across traditional divides in order to tackle isolation and loneliness.

We are looking for someone who can talk to and relate to people from all backgrounds, no matter their circumstances – someone equally comfortable discussing illness and isolation with a 95-year-old housebound older neighbour as they are talking about work and weddings with a 25-year-old. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. 

Please read the full job description and details on how to apply via Liverpool Cares' website

Liverpool Cares is an anti-racist organisation committed to advancing anti-racism in our work and in our communities. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, who are currently under-represented in our organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Who are GMYN?

For many young people, the transition to adulthood isn’t easy. In the UK, one third of young people are lonely, half feel unready for work and half feel like they don’t belong to their community.

At GMYN, our vision is #YoungPeopleCan and we help young people in Greater Manchester overcome this. We deliver a range of development programmes and drop-in activities to help young people transition to adulthood feeling skilled, supported and positive.

Founded in 2007 by our Chief Executive, Alex Fairweather, we have grown from a single volunteering project to a registered charity and have helped over 10,000 young people.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join GMYN’s operations team, providing strategic and operational financial support and advice. The role holder will provide day to day management and reporting of the charity’s income and expenditure as well as responsibility for preparation of GMYN’s annual budget and accounts.

You will have experience of working within a financial environment ideally in a management/leading role within a charity. You will have the AAT or similar qualification, or substantial equivalent experience. You will also have strong numeracy and communication skills and the ability to provide accurate and timely information.

In addition, you will have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team and on your own initiative working independently when required.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will also work alongside GMYN’s Operations Lead and work closely with the Business and Finance Administrator.

Joining #TeamGMYN: Our Offer

At GMYN, we strive to be inclusive. Every member of #TeamGMYN is involved in all aspects of decision making, from strategic planning, setting the organisational values through to basic everyday practices to give everyone an active voice. We are responsive to the needs of the team and all support available is designed through consultation.

We are regularly reviewing our practices to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment and encourage suggestions and feedback from staff to improve our offer.

Our offer currently includes access to

• The Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave, including 5 ‘no-questions-asked’ ad-hoc wellbeing days
• Flexible working hours, including working from home options
• Childcare vouchers for those already accessing the scheme
• Accessible, ethical and gender-neutral office space
• Living wage, with processes to request performance-based payrises
• An 8% pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

Whilst our staff team is diverse in many ways, people from BAME backgrounds and people with disabilities are currently under-represented, therefore applications from candidates who identify with these characteristics are welcomed and encouraged.

For full details on the role and the #TeamGMYN offer can be found in the job pack attached.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) showing how you meet the attached personal specification via the link on this page by Monday 20th July. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate individual, ideally with a background in mental health to manage our 24hr Mental Health Supported Accommodation Service for seven adults with severe and enduring mental health needs and learning disabilities in Carlisle. You will lead a committed and experienced team of staff delivering a person-centered recovery service to individuals with a diverse range of needs.  The service enables people to develop independent skills and confidence to stay well and to enjoy an active lifestyle.

Applicants must have a working knowledge of the CQC Regulations and willingness to undertake the Registered Manager application process with CQC. We are in the process of developing a new supported Living Service for 4 adults which the successful candidate will actively be involved in the development and management of the service

The Role:

As the Registered Manager you will be responsible for the overall delivery and management of the service and for ensuring that CCG contract requirements and quality standards are met. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Deployment of staff to meet individual needs and preferences within available resources
• Supervision, coaching, performance management and support of staff, volunteers and students on placement
• Responding to referrals and undertaking initial assessments of need
• Co-ordinating a programme of regular person-centered reviews which put each person’s views and unique recovery journey at the heart of planning and decision making
• Working closely with local multi-disciplinary teams and community based agencies to provide holistic, wrap-around support
• Maintaining high standards of environmental safety/quality and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere
• Facilitate service user engagement, involvement and peer support

Qualities Required

Applicants will be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the people we support and will be able to develop trusting relationships based on empathy and respect.  You will have the skills and personal qualities to be able to engage people in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities. You will be expected to work collaboratively and professionally with the people we support, their families and mental health professionals/agencies.

You will need an up-to-date understanding of the recovery approach and recovery principles as well as mental health legislation, services and interventions.  You will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and have experience of quality assurance.  You will have the knowledge and skills to ensure the safe management and administration of medicines.

You will be hard working, resilient and reflective with the ability to accept supervision and be accountable for your own practice. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential along with the practical skills required to plan and organise care and support delivery. You will be required to be flexible, working shifts on a rota system.

You will have at least 2 years practitioner experience with experience of supervising/managing staff and resources. You must have a relevant health or social care qualification (such as NVQ Level 4/5, degree or RMN/DipSW). You must be well organized, professional and credible with colleagues from the multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to demonstrate leadership ability and management competencies. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential as is the ability to organise your own time effectively and manage professional relationships. Car Driver essential

Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering high quality care through a diverse, well trained and supported local work force.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing Professional training to develop your career.
• Friendly, open culture
• Rated Good in all areas by CQC
• 33 days annual leave per year  ( including bank holidays)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Free Life Insurance Scheme
• Weekly  on- site support from an experienced Senior Practioner Manager
• Full Corporate Support from an established Not for Profit Provider
• Exclusive online retail discounts Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Service
• Work for a Company that has Achieved The IIP Silver Award and is committed to employee development

Ministry of Stories is growing. We are expanding our team of passionate, skilled and motivated individuals who share our ambition to champion the writer in every child.

We are looking for an organised, thorough Volunteer & Programme Administrator with a passion for creative learning. You will work across the breadth of the Ministry of Stories programme, supporting our Community Writing Labs, our growing schools programme, and our national training. You will work closely with the programme team, helping the department to run smoothly and efficiently. You will enjoy a wide ranging role, from overseeing our evaluation framework, to co-ordinating our programme volunteering. You will recognise the importance of the relationships we hold with schools, families and programme volunteers, and help us build on these. You will understand the importance of effective marketing and communication, using your skills in this area to help schools share in the excitement and energy of our work.

You will be a confident, positive and personable communicator who enjoys working with a wide range of people. You will be highly organised, and enjoy getting things working as efficiently and effectively as possible across the team. You will share our passion for children’s creativity, and help us promote the value of our work to schools, families and cultural organisations.

You will enjoy working in a supportive, busy and fun environment and be motivated by our commitment to champion the writer in every child.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 28th July

Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 5th August

Supported Living Services Manager (Mental Health)

Essex (Benfleet) 

£32,077 per annum 

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) 

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Services Manager to be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, innovative service(s). In this key role you will demonstrate your strong significant knowledge within mental health services and apply this to meet the needs and aspirations of our service users, commissioners and regulatory authorities. 

Their supported living schemes support adults with enduring mental health needs, they specialise in person centred support in order to provide excellent quality services for their residents. Individuals are supported to undertake activities of their choice, to maintain their independence and seek opportunities for a fulfilled and meaningful quality of life. 

Can you help them achieve this? 

Key responsibilities for this role also include: 

● Positively contribute to the directorates business plan and corporate objectives and to facilitate the active participation of Support Assistants in achieving objectives 

● Develop, maintain and work in partnership with a network of key stakeholders in order to deliver safe, high quality services 

● To identify recommend and implement improvements to the service given CQC and commissioning requirements, best practice and business plan priorities to achieve distinct, high quality service provision 

● To be responsible for the recruitment, development and management of staff in order to provide them with the skills, experience and behaviours necessary to provide a safe, high quality services 

For this role candidates must have: 

● Effective leadership skills or you’ll have significant experience as a deputy/team leader within mental health services, and are now ready for a bigger challenge. 

● Motivation and drive to identify and implement initiatives that will lead to service improvements and efficiencies 

● Excellent people management skills. You’ll have the ability to a high performing Team and therefore meet the needs of each individual who they support. 

● You will have already obtained or are committed to achieving QCF/RQF Level 5 in Management. 

In return for your hard work, we will provide you with ongoing training and support, excellent staff rewards and an exciting future in our services. 

If you are seeking a new and exciting opportunity, apply today! 

Value-based recruitment our client has a value-based recruitment policy which means their selection process is aligned with their core values of Excellence, Care and Innovation - this ensures that, when recruiting, they find the right person with the right values and expected behaviours for the job, who will strive to provide excellent services to the people they support. This supplements their requirements for essential and desirable skills, knowledge and abilities for each role. 

Safeguarding & Recruitment they are committed to safeguarding and practices safer recruitment standards and expects all staff to share the commitment to safeguarding children and people with care and support needs. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. These posts are also subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks. 

Equality & Diversity they value inclusiveness and we are committed to embedding equality and diversity at the heart of their work. They aim to be an inclusive organisation, where individual differences are respected, where staff, people who use services, as well as their families and carers, are treated with dignity and on the basis of their merits, abilities and needs, and where everyone has a fair opportunity to fulfil their potential without suffering discrimination or disadvantage 

The Service Development Manager is a key role at the London Irish Centre (LIC) as the postholder will be responsible for influencing and managing relationships with staff and external stakeholders to drive quality improvements as a part of the overall leadership of the LIC. The post holder will deliver effective change with compassion, building on the innovations we delivered during the Covid-19 pandemic, where the service pivoted to meet new needs. Through strong leadership of needs-led services, the role will support the delivery of high impact services. The role will also oversee the delivery of support to people with complex needs using a strengths-based approach, empowering people in a range of areas, including welfare benefits, housing, returning to Ireland, moving to London and linking with other services.

The London Irish Centre is the Irish Heart of London. Our Mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture

For over sixty years, we’ve been proud to provide vital frontline welfare services to multi-generational Irish diaspora in London, whilst instilling positive impact within local communities through education, entertainment and cultural awareness; courtesy of our vibrant venue and home: The London Irish Centre. As a charity, we represent all that is celebrated about Ireland: warm, welcoming, inclusive, diverse, unique, and open to every generation. As a venue, we represent heritage and history, but modern innovation. The opportunity to foster friendships for life, advance your business ambitions or be entertained. Our commitment lies in meeting the wants and needs of our shared communities, now and for the future.

Staff Benefits

• Free tickets to LIC core cultural programmed events (subject to availability and may not apply to fundraising events and partnership events at external venues)
• 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability)
• 20% staff discount at the LIC shop and 10% staff discount a the LIC bar
• Mindfulness App membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Team socials and activities

Location: Based at our Reading Education Centre. To be deployed to any TLG education centre nationally - primarily the South of the UK

Contract: Permanent

TLG is looking for a qualified teacher with a passion to turn around the lives of disaffected young people aged 12-16. Working across our growing network of 12 education centres (alternative provisions), and manage TLG centres for interim periods at a time, the Itinerant Centre Manager will be responsible for delivering exceptional educational programmes with imaginative curricula for disaffected young people, with proven skills and strategies to re-engage those on the verge of exclusion.

Working in partnership with a number of key stakeholders, and leading the local TLG team when on placement, the successful applicant will need to develop and maintain excellent relationships with schools, parents, referrers, and other agencies.

The successful candidate will have excellent team and communication skills and a successful track record in leadership and management, as well as a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

The date of initial video interviews and final interviews is to be confirmed.

We are passionate about seeing the people of Durham flourish. Following a recent successful funding bid, we are looking for three self-motivated faith-filled people who would love to come and work with us at a senior level to enable this flourishing. If you are gifted in project management, supporting charitable projects towards sustainability, and enjoy being part of a mutually supportive team then one of these roles could be for you.

• Project Manager (Church Planting and Resourcing Churches) £35,000pa
• Project Manager (Communities of Hope) £35,000pa
• Sustainability Manager (Communities of Hope) £35,000pa

For an informal conversation contact the Director of Strategic Growth (Revd. Canon David Tomlinson) - see attached documents.