Activity Coordinator Jobs in Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
As a Network Coordinator, you will help bring together groups, organisations and other stakeholders to drive forward campaigns to end north sea oil and gas extraction and secure a just transition for workers and communities. You will play a key role in strengthening the movement, through helping to convene highly impactful campaigning coalitions and networks, seeding and supporting campaign interventions and offering expert support & advice.
About us
Uplift uses research, campaigning, and advocacy to support a just transition away from fossil fuels in the UK on a timeline that is commensurate with a safe climate. We are looking for a Network Coordinator to help drive forward our network building and public campaigning activities across Scotland, and the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join Uplift at a critical time ahead of a general election and help strengthen the movement away from oil and gas in the UK and towards a just transition for workers and communities.
The role
If you’re passionate about climate justice, especially holding the UK government to account and have a coalition and movement mindset - valuing the importance of movement coordination and generosity, then this role could be perfect for you. You will need a strong understanding of the movement ecology in the UK, especially in Scotland, and understand the unique role different actors play in bringing about change.
Based in Scotland and with a good understanding of the Scottish movement ecology, you will be able to map and bring together groups, organisations, stakeholder and constituents to campaign on fossil fuels. You will strengthen partnerships and scope new allies whilst helping to drive forward campaigning interventions and mobilising groups around key moments throughout 2024 and beyond. You will work closely with key campaigning organisations in Scotland and internally with Uplifts Campaigns and Movement Building team to support network building activities across the UK.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include:
- Building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, groups and organisations, across Scotland, and the rest of the UK, including with key allies campaigning to end oil and gas extraction.
- Coordinate network building and coalition activities to help strengthen the network of groups organising around a phase out of fossil fuels in the UK.
- Provide campaigning support and advice to groups wanting to take action on north sea oil and gas expansion and a just transition.
- Develop campaign resources and network communications in collaboration with key partners and networks.
- Help design and deliver mobilisations and actions across Scotland and support the execution of campaign strategies and interventions in collaboration with partners.
- Be the first point of contact for groups and organisations in Scotland - holding the central coordination function for Uplift.
- Facilitate spaces for groups to come together and coordinate timely and effective communications with groups.
- Work with the Campaigns and Movement Building team to help strengthen the networks of groups taking action on fossil fuel campaigns across the UK - particularly during nationwide mobilisations or campaign moments.
- Be an active member of the Campaigns and Movement building team - participating in and helping to shape campaign and network strategies whilst contributing to a healthy team and organisational culture.
- Represent Uplift externally at events, coalition meetings and network gatherings. Carry out media spokesperson activities where appropriate.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in a similar or related role.
- Be based in Scotland and have a good working knowledge of the wider movement ecology in Scotland.
- A track record of guiding and supporting effective campaigning coalitions.
- A good understanding of campaign strategy and an ability to know when to apply a range of tactics based on target, audience and the campaign cycle.
- Previous experience of movement building, including an understanding of the principles of mobilising and organising and an appreciation of the role different actors (the grassroots, NGOs, unions etc) play in social change.
- A strong commitment to Uplift’s mission and core values of equity and climate justice.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build strong, trusting relationships with a variety of groups and organisations, as well as with colleagues (through written communications, online calls and in-person gatherings).
- Highly motivated, collaborative and organised - able to coordinate fast paced campaigns across multiple networks.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the core of Uplift’s values and therefore we strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds or accessibility/support needs mean they have been traditionally under-represented in the climate and environment sector. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements or feel you will be disadvantaged by the process then please email us (see contact details in the attached Job Description) so we can see how we might provide support.
We can only consider candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK.
For the application please submit a CV (2 pages) and cover letter (2 pages). Please note that we can only accept applications with both a CV and a cover letter. Please use the cover letter to say why you want to work for Uplift and how you could use your experience to meet the responsibilities of the role. Should you have any specific questions you wish to discuss about your application then send us an email (see contact details in the attached Job Description).
Successful applicants may be asked to complete a short exercise. Following the completion of the exercise, a smaller group of applicants will be invited for an interview. We are shortlisting applicants and inviting them to an interview after 27th May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description – Community Coordinator-Northern Ireland
Reporting to: Regional Manager
Location: Northern Ireland
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 28 hours
Salary: £23,620 - £24,328 (FTE)
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 9,500 frontline charities and community groups.
The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.
About FareShare Go
FareShare and the Irish social enterprise FoodCloud have been working together since 2016 in a partnership designed to help UK retailers address the issue of edible surplus food they may have within their stores. This innovative partnership, known as FareShare Go, brings together a technology platform and FareShare’s knowledge of the UK charity food redistribution market. Using this App we are connecting charities with edible surplus foods. Initially this scheme has been working with Tesco, with a view to roll this service out to all retailers across the UK & Ireland in the longer term. Since launching the scheme last year we have already connected over 7,500 charities with over 2,700 stores.
The role
As Community Coordinator, your role will focus on the growth and sustainability of the FareShare Go programme, through maximising relationships and adding value to create the best experience for our charity community. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, with an approachable nature who will play a vital role in developing and maintaining charity and retailer relationships, plus raising awareness of FareShare Go across your local area.
Main areas of responsibility
- Charity account management: You will carry out virtual calls and in person visits with new and existing charities, and be responsible for ensuring that coverage KPIs are reached and maintained for both new and existing retailers. Using your analysis of charity needs, plus your knowledge of retailer and store profiles, you will use these visits to maximise the offer to charities, ensuring the service meets their requirements.
- Community Capacity Building: As part of the Building of relationships with charities, you will seek opportunities to enable and empower charities to increase their capacity and ability to take more food, to ultimately increase the redistribution of surplus food to those in need.
- Sustainability and Compliance: You will work with your Regional Manager and team to identify stores where re-engagement activities are needed to improve charity coverage and charity compliance. You will work to maximise the amount of food collected by charities with lower levels of compliance. You will also be responsible for undertaking food safety reviews with charities to ensure compliance.
- Retailer Engagement: You will play a key role in maintaining strong retailer relationships across your region. You will take an active role in any meet and greets with retailers, where required. Plus, you will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with the relevant retail stakeholders in your region, sensitively dealing with any issues in a professional manner, as and when they arise.
- FareShare Network Engagement: We aim to become 'oneFareShare’. These roles are an integral part of our FareShare network and you will partner closely with the Regional Centre(s) in your areas. You will work on joint initiatives which improve and grow the FareShare community, ensuring that charities have access to the FareShare service which best meet their needs.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Have exceptional relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders
- Be a strong communicator who is able to engage with a variety of audiences.
- Be confident and assertive in handling difficult situations, whilst demonstrating calmness and professionalism
- Strong problem solving skills
- Self-manage your own performance and workload.
- Have initiative and innovative thinking, in order to shape new/different ways of working
- Have strong IT skills
- Be flexible with working arrangements as the role may involve high levels of travel to areas of the UK.
- Have a valid driver’s licence for the UK, access to a car and can undertake extensive travel across your region.
Desirable
- Level 2/3 Food Safety training is desirable, but training will be provided.
- Have previous experience working with constituent relationship management (CRM) software. Salesforce experience is advantageous.
- Some experience in data analysis and project planning
- Be degree educated or have a strong career history with relevant skills.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
To be eligible for this position, you must hold a valid driver's license and reside in Northern Ireland, or be willing to relocate to the area.
Job description
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
We are seeking a Fundraising Coordinator (Individual Giving) to join our small but dynamic Fundraising team.
The role requires excellent donor care and stewardship skills. All forms of communication will be required including the proactive use of digital channels such as the website and social media platforms.
The Individual Giving Fundraiser will play a vital role in increasing income from our existing supporters. You will support donor acquisition as well as taking the lead on retention of our supporters across multiple channels including cash appeals, regular giving, lottery and in celebration giving. The role will also support the Head of Income in the delivery of a legacy and major donor program.
You will develop and deliver excellent stewardship programmes that drive retention by deepening audience understanding of the challenges that people affected by cleft face and the impact that their donations make. Using data and insight, you’ll deliver compelling campaigns, with people affected by cleft right at the centre. You’ll use creative tools and techniques to demonstrate impact and inspire future action.
The ideal candidate is a creative and confident communicator who shares our values and our staff team’s dedication to supporting the UK cleft community.
How to Apply
Please read the Recruitment Pack in full and then complete the online Application Form linked within. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.
Applications close: Monday 13th May at 12.00 (noon)
Interviews: Thursday 23rd May (via Zoom)
Start date: ASAP
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Digital Communities Coordinator
Fixed Term 24 months| Full Time | Salary: £34,392 per annum | Location: Hybrid | Close date: Monday 6 May 2024 (9am)
Join our award-winning team and help the nation enjoy better bone health. We’re a dedicated, inspiring and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research.
We’re proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us in the top 20% of charities and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.
- This role is an exciting opportunity to form part of a team coordinating and developing our digital services, including contributing to two multi-year service development programmes currently underway, Osteoporosis Connect and Medication Support (Action for Osteoporosis) and overseeing our online peer-support communities.
- We’re looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build rapport, empathise with others, and foster positive relationships both online and offline.
- Do you have experience supporting online communities or support spaces, preferably within a healthcare or charitable organisation?
- Do you have experience coordinating projects or services? (digital experience would be ideal)
- Do you have experience of navigating sensitive or contentious topics with diplomacy, tact, and professionalism, ideally within online communities?
- If you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
- Location - In this role, you would benefit from the flexibility of working either on a hybrid basis (with the expectation to attend our central Bath office, at least 20% of your time each month),or working in a fully remote way.
How to apply
To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by a supporting statement in a cover letter, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.
We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.
Want to know more?
For more details on this role, please download the job description.
The closing date is 9am on Monday 6 May 2024 (9am). First round interviews expected to be w/c 13 May 2024
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About us:
Community ConneX is a campaigning organisation and a multi-project service provider working across West London. We support autistic people, people with a disability, and people and families experiencing barriers to live healthier, happier, and inclusive lives. We do this by ensuring their needs, rights and aspirations are met.
Advocacy 1st is a free, independent service provided by advocates who specialise in the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act.
Location: Remote based in Oxfordshire
Key duties:
· Recruiting, training and providing ongoing support to volunteers
· Working with the children and young people to assess their service requirements
· Working with stakeholders to raise awareness and recognise and identify care leavers and young people in need of the Independent Visitors and Care Leavers service
· Looking at opportunities to engage and work with services to identify care leavers and independent visitors
· Reporting and discussing all safeguarding concerns with the service manager
· Completing initial assessments and matching volunteers to young people
· Raising the profile of the Independent Visitors and Care Leavers service
Our ideal candidate:
· Has qualifications relevant to the role
· Has experience of working with children and young people.
· Is aware of legislation such as Care Act 2014, Children and Families Act 2014, Children Act 1989, United Nations Convention on the Rights of the child (UNCRC)
· Has excellent communications and writing skills, and the ability to tailor written and verbal communications to a wide range of different audiences
· Can maintain existing relationships and develop new relationships with clients, families, colleagues and volunteers
· Can generate reports and make presentations
In return we offer a range of benefits including:
· Pension contribution up to 5%
· Death in service insurance
· Employee assistance programme
· Bluelight Card
· Cycle to work scheme
· 23 days of annual leave + bank holidays (increases after 2 years of service)
· Gym membership
· Healthcash plan
· Professional development
We are committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities, and we guarantee an interview to all applicants with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria for the post.
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
£18,975 for 22 hours, FTE salary is £31,051
In this varied and rewarding role you will develop and coordinate our team of volunteers and Sessional Workers (zero hours youth workers). You will be instrumental in defining our volunteer strategy moving forward and identify other participation opportunities such as work experience placements, university placements, internships and apprenticeships.
You will also help develop internal engagement activities and participate in external awareness raising and fundraising activities, to support both volunteering and fundraising.
This role is for 22 hours per week, which will ideally be worked over 4 days. There is the option of hybrid working. We provide a surrey wide service, so the successful applicant will be willing to travel across the county to meet volunteers and sessionals as well as participate in engagement opportunities.
Key responsibilities
Full duties are included in the job outline, key responsibilities include:
- To coordinate the recruitment and induction process for volunteers and sessional workers.
- To coordinate, develop and deliver appropriate induction, training and supervision activities.
- To act as a central point of contact for volunteers and sessional workers
- To embed good practice in every aspect of the volunteer & sessional worker journey.
- To develop and manage partnerships with external stakeholders including Universities/volunteering hubs, local businesses and community groups to encourage a range of opportunities.
- To organise and attend community events and organise recruitment workshops and talks, across the county.
- To support the HR Manager by organising engagement activities and forums for our own staff, sessionals, volunteers and other stakeholders.
- To undertake ad hoc work for our fundraising function, to support our community fundraising efforts.
- To coordinate sessional work opportunities.
About you
You must:
- Have proven experience of recruiting and managing volunteers
- Have experience delivering information or training
- Have experience with having difficult conversations with volunteers or workers
- Have experience of working across different teams, networking and developing links with other agencies
- Be an effective communicator, with strong written communication skills
- Be able to multi-task, plan a workload, set priorities and manage time effectively, working without direct supervision
- Have a good professional knowledge of standard Microsoft packages and databases
- Ideally, have a driving license and use of own vehicle. Mileage expenses are paid.
About us
Action for Carers Surrey has a vision ‘that every unpaid carer in Surrey is heard, valued and supported.’ We are a committed, local charity determined to make a difference to young and adult carers across Surrey.
Our values are Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence. By keeping to our values, we are able to provide an innovative, high quality and compassionate service to carers in every community in Surrey, making a real difference to their wellbeing.
We offer our staff a friendly, supportive, flexible workplace and are committed to welcoming applicants from a wide range of backgrounds as well as supporting staff who have their own caring responsibilities. To this end, we offer staff a weeks paid carers leave. We also provide a generous holiday entitlement, starting at 28 days plus bank holidays, an employee assistance programme, pension and opportunities for development and training.
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Join Our Team: Project Development Coordinator (part-time)
To support the “Together We Are Phab” project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of disabled people? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and innovation are encouraged? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to our mission, we want to hear from you! Join us in our journey to create a more inclusive and accessible society for all!
Phab Ltd is a leading national inclusion charity dedicated to empowering individuals and advocating for inclusivity across society. With the generous support of The National Lottery, we are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Project Development Coordinator to join our team on a part-time basis.
Job Title: Project Development Coordinator
Organisation: Phab Ltd
Location: England (with flexibility for remote work)
Duration: 3 years (with possibility of extension) 22.5 hours a week
Salary Range: £32,000 to £36,000 pro rata (FT 37.5 hours)
About Us: Phab Ltd is a leading charity dedicated to empowering disabled individuals and promoting inclusivity within society. Through our various programs and initiatives, we strive to create opportunities for disabled and non-disabled people to engage in meaningful activities, fostering a sense of community and equality.
Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Project Development Coordinator for a 3-year funding project entitled “Together We Are Phab”, aimed at delivering a diverse range of inclusive activities to disabled and non-disabled individuals across England.
Working with the National Projects and Development Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of this project, with a focus on providing a progression pathway onto further opportunities including training, volunteering, and work for participants.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Development and Planning:
· Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement the project plan, taking responsibility for managing the objectives, activities, and timelines.
· Conduct thorough research to identify appropriate inclusive activities that cater to the needs and interests of both disabled and non-disabled participants.
· Ensure that all activities are designed and implemented in accordance with accessibility and inclusivity principles.
2. Partnership Management:
· Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with key organisations, community groups, and stakeholders to maximise project impact and reach.
· Coordinate joint initiatives and collaborative efforts to enhance the delivery of inclusive activities and opportunities.
3. Participant Engagement and Support:
· Support the National Projects and Development Manager to oversee participant recruitment processes, ensuring diversity and inclusivity are prioritised.
· Provide ongoing support and guidance to participants throughout their engagement with the project, facilitating access to additional opportunities for growth and development.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E):
· Develop robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track project progress, outcomes, and impact.
· Collect and analyse data on participant engagement, satisfaction, and progression, using insights to inform program improvements and adjustments.
5. Reporting and Communication:
· Prepare regular progress reports and updates for funders, stakeholders, and senior management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
· Communicate project objectives, activities, and outcomes effectively to internal and external stakeholders through various channels.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Community Development, Disability Studies), or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in project development, management, and coordination, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of disability issues, accessibility requirements, and inclusive practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks effectively, managing multiple responsibilities concurrently.
- Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and data analysis, with a focus on driving continuous improvement.
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
- Collaborative culture: Be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued and encouraged.
- Meaningful work contributing to positive social impact and community empowerment.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, skills, and motivations for applying.
Reasonable Adjustments:
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the closing date of
22nd April 2024 at 5pm.
Interviews will be held online from week beginning Monday 29th April 2024.
Phab Ltd is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including disabled people. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered.
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We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support the work of the Director SEL Healthwatch. The successful candidate will be a key part of our friendly team, providing project and administrative support to the Director of SEL Healthwatch, and the wider Healthwatch Greenwich team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Circles Coordinator, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire (with flex to work in Avon)
3 or 3.5 days per week. £32,000-£38,640 pro-rata
Home based. 12 month fixed term position initially (extension expected)
Secondment applications welcomed. Applications by 5pm 24 April. Interviews 7 May.
As a Circles Coordinator you will make a real difference to preventing sexual abuse and sexual violence. This varied and rewarding role means working with people who have sexually harmed, a team of local volunteers and public protection colleagues. Join our dedicated regional team of 12 staff and 180 volunteers working towards the vision of ‘No More Victims’ of sexual abuse.
About Circles South West
We are an award winning independent charity providing services that prevent sexual re-offending by people who have sexually harmed, as well as support services for non-offending partners, family and friends impacted. Our core service is Circles of Support and Accountability; a ‘Circle’ is a small group of local volunteers who assist the safe integration of an individual who has sexually harmed, meeting with them over a year or more. Working closely with responsible statutory agencies we provide a complementary risk management approach, making communities safer. Informed by our practice expertise, our training and consultancy for professionals is designed to enhance skills, knowledge and understanding in order that they can more effectively engage with people who sexually harm and contribute more widely to the prevention of sexual abuse.
About You
With experience of working with adults convicted of sexual offences, you understand how local communities can support risk management and be committed to the safe integration in the community of people who have sexually harmed. You will be skilled in the management and support of volunteers, the critical success factor for Circles. You will assess referrals, coordinate Circles, review progress and share relevant information with police and probation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Betknowmore UK is collaborating with partner organisations to work as part of a wider team, on the delivery of the Armed Forces Gambling Harms Support Network (AFGHSN). The work will include the provision of training and gambling awareness activities, helping to raise and address the subject of harmful gambling. Working and engaging with armed forces support and personnel services, individuals harmed by gambling, their wider network, stakeholders, and other relevant groups within the veteran and active armed forces communities, the aim is to create trained personnel able to support the work of the AFGHSN.
A key aspect of the role will be working with individuals experiencing gambling harms, requiring an empathetic and compassionate approach and awareness of the complex issues being addressed. A robust management of safeguarding and safe working practices is essential.
It is essential that you are based within one hour travelling time of London, as extensive travel to London and the UK is expected.
Role Purpose
An armed forces veteran or someone closely involved with the armed forces (a family member for example), the post holder will also have a unique insight on gambling harms, and their impact on health and wellbeing specifically within the military.
The Armed Forces Peer Aid Coordinator will initially prioritise engaging with veterans and military organisations to deliver the AFGHSN training programme, along with gambling awareness activities. The purpose is to upskill key armed forces personnel and those in connected communities, enabling and enhancing their knowledge, skills and confidence to address gambling harms.
The second key responsibility is to recruit, train and support Peer Supporters to deliver safe, effective support for individuals and their networks that have been harmed by gambling. It is expected that Peer Supporters will be individuals with ‘lived experience’ of gambling harm themselves or as an ‘affected other’.
The post holder will work with the Head of Peer Support Services to support the development and maintenance of the systems and structure of the service, ensuring that governance and polices are implemented, safeguarding and safe working practices are strictly adhered to, and a clear understanding established of how the service integrates with other support and treatment networks.
The AFGHSN Peer Aid team will ensure that the support and working relationships are safe and secure, and the health and wellbeing of all participants is intact. Peer Support will be in a befriending capacity and should be provided with a considered and transparent approach. Other support activities will be developed, such as group support and weekly meet ups.
Stakeholder management is essential to the role, as is establishing and maintaining relationships within the AFGHSN, alongside confident communication skills to deliver presentations and other promotions within armed forces community, education and health centres to help grow and evolve the service.
We are especially keen to receive applications from individuals with experience of gambling addiction and recovery from within the armed service with a minimum of two years abstinence.
Please review the full Job Pack before applying with your CV and cover letter.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please refer to the full job pack on our website before submitting your application, ensuring you detail how you meet the person specification in your cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Purpose
This role sits within our new mental health Prevention Hub - which is a drop-in service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed, seeking support and advice for their mental health, there and then. This service is a 9 month pilot project and will initially operate 11am-7pm Monday-Friday, however there may be a need to cover weekends/late nights, depending on the need of our clients and service growth.
Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone on a one-to-one or group basis to individuals experiencing mental health distress. This will consist of 1:1 support; de-escalating and providing interventions, signposting for specialised or longer-term support, and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing. The aim of this service is to de-escalate, and provide holistic wellbeing plans.
The objectives of the service include:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health distress, in Spelthorne
- To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation, planned wellbeing activities etc.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
- To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
- To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
- To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis.
- To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.
The Role
The role of the Prevention Hub Coordinator will be to support the rest of the team in delivering interventions on a one-to-one and group basis. The role will also involve triaging and assessing all clients accessing the service, signposting and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing. The role will involve supporting a team of volunteers in delivering interventions.
You can download a PDF of the job description for this role at the bottom of the page.
Key Responsibilities
See job description for full list of responsibilities
- Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
- Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans
- Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery
- Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients
- Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g. CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CMHTS, etc
- Engaging with clients to show empathy, inspire hope and promote recovery
- Establishing supportive, empowering and respectful relationships with clients and carers/ family
Person Specification
- Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis
- Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
- Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Understanding of the Recovery Model in mental health
- Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care
- Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning
- Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
- Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
- Awareness of issues in mental health service provision
- A good understanding of mental health conditions
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
- Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
- Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
- Ability to involve clients and carers in all aspects of work
- Empathy and non-judgemental approach
- Good communication skills
- Capacity to work within an agreed shift pattern
- Experience of delivering information and advice (housing, benefits, debt etc)
- Experience of non-clinical, therapeutic interventions like psychoeducation
- Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to input and extract information and produce reports
- Car driver with sole ownership of a vehicle and willingness to travel to locations would be desirable.
- Ability to work out of hours and on weekends
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HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Humanists International is the global representative body at the heart of the humanist movement.
Our Members and Associates include humanist, rationalist, secular, ethical culture, atheist and freethought organizations from all over the world. Our community also includes many individual supporters who share our vision and values.
We campaign on humanist issues. We defend humanists at risk of persecution and violence. We lobby for humanist values at international institutions, including the United Nations. And we work to build the humanist movement around the world.
Purpose of the role
One of the core elements of this work is the production of the Freedom of Thought Report. The Report examines every country in the world for its record on upholding the rights and equality for non-religious people. We consider issues of legal discrimination and outright persecution and violence. The Report is essential to our awareness-raising efforts of the persecution faced by the non-religious.
Humanists International is embarking on a 2-year programme of work in order to realize some long-term improvements to the Freedom of Thought Report. We are looking for an enthusiastic research coordinator to join our team and participate in all stages of the publication process.
As a research coordinator you will support the Casework & Campaigns Manager to administer, plan and produce the Freedom of Thought Report, providing evidenced-based research to shape and influence human rights policy as it pertains to the non-religious.
This is a predominantly home-based role, but does require the attendance of in-person events such as the General Assembly and Team Building, as required.
We are open to flexible work arrangements and committed to diversity and inclusion.
Key duties
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Collaborating with the Casework & Campaigns Manager to research, plan, and deliver the Report’s production on an annual basis;
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Provide administrative support to the Casework & Campaigns Manager;
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Liaising with team members (e.g. Members, Associates, designers, and volunteers) ensuring deadlines are met;
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Recruiting, training and coordinating a pool of volunteer researchers;
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Developing and implementing training sessions for members, associates, and volunteers;
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Liaising with Humanists International members to enable and support them to submit country entry updates;
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Write and edit entries - ensure they are accurate and objective, and conform to house style;
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Proofread and check content for accuracy;
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Monitor project outcomes and perform continuous evaluation;
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Identify and systematize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to project activities;
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Contribute to the development and dissemination of digital content;
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Treat with confidentiality any information about Humanists International Members, users, intellectual property, staff and research that could be deemed as personal, private or sensitive.
Essential skills
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Research & analytical skills: Demonstrable experience with synthesizing and presenting complex information in a succinct way, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Experience researching and writing briefings and reports, preferably related to human rights;
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Collaborative working skills: Experience with working in high performing, distributed, multicultural and international teams and working with colleagues and external partners to deliver high-impact programmes;
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Strong writing and proofreading skills;
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Well-organized, efficient and able to work independently
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Excellent command of English.
Desirable
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Working proficiency in foreign languages;
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Experience of recruiting and managing a pool of volunteers;
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Project management experience;
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Experience of training others;
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Experience of monitoring and reporting on indicators of success;
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Understanding of humanism and a commitment to the organization’s mission.
Benefits
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30-days annual leave (this is in addition to public holidays)
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4% contributory pension scheme
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Remote working
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Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Community Based in the London Borough of Hounslow, flexible within North-West London with some homeworking elements.
Salary: £22,789 - £24,177, Home working and London Allowance (FTE) to be Pro Rata'd for 21 hours.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
This role is part of our London Borough of Hounslow team, reporting to the Local Services Manager, working alongside an experienced team of Dementia Advisers and supported by Volunteers. Volunteer role management is a key responsibility.
You will co-ordinate, organise and facilitate the successful and safe provision of our services that are delivered in a group setting, including Singing for the Brain, Dementia Cafés and Peer Support Groups, across the Borough.
Our service delivery is both virtual and face to face, with a strong emphasis on community outreach and engagement. We particularly welcome applications from people who are representative of the communities we serve.
This is a home-based role, with frequent travel to community venues within the Borough. Expenses are paid for travel.
About you
This is a very rewarding front-line role that makes a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia. You will be working across a large and diverse community and will have the ability to communicate well with a wide variety of people and adapt to different settings.
- We are looking for someone with strong communication skills who will help us to expand our reach and hold relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- You will need to demonstrate an understanding of dementia and the impact that it has on people’s lives. You will have the confidence to work independently, facilitating groups of people in community settings and managing volunteers.
- Experience of supporting similar groups, leading and co-ordinating person-centred engagement and activities, is highly desirable. The ability to travel independently within the Borough is essential.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Job Title: Nature Recovery Manager
Advertised Salary: £48,500 + Car Cash Allowance (£450 per month) + Benefits
Base Location: Home-based with requirements for national travel
Overview:
We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.
We currently have an opportunity for a Nature Recovery Manager within our national Environment & Climate Action Team within the Strategy and Impact Directorate. The S&I directorate analyses current and emerging policy and sets the Trust’s strategy and standards for regional delivery across all the Trust’s activities. The Environment and Climate action team is responsible for delivering the Trust’s strategy and policy on all environment and climate related sustainability issues, including environmental compliance as a minimum, improvement of our protected sites and achieving a net gain in biodiversity across our canal network.
Reporting to the Head of Environment and Climate action, the Nature Recovery Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the Trusts position and progress on nature recovery. The role includes delivering a long-term action plan to move more of our protected sites to favourable condition and collaborating with other teams across the Trust to develop, fund and deliver projects that increase biodiversity and the abundance of protected species across the network.
Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop, implement and maintain the Trust’s nature recovery strategy
- Develop and own a national action plan to improve the condition of the Trust’s protected sites to meet the requirements set out in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023.
- Develop, deliver, and report on a programme of projects and activities enabling the Trust to demonstrate its biodiversity commitments as a 28G authority and that it is delivering an overall net gain in biodiversity across the network. This includes working closely with teams delivering mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain.
- Collaborate with the Fundraising, Marketing, Campaigns and Enterprise functions to deliver high quality, fundable nature recovery projects.
- Ownership of Trust standards relating to protected sites and biodiversity; working with internal technical experts and the Trust’s legal team to ensure that all Trust standards relating to protected sites and biodiversity meet regulatory requirements.
- Working with the Trust’s operational and delivery teams to ensure that standards are delivered and align with business processes through a process of assurance checking.
- Manage external technical input where requires (e.g. from consultants)
- Assist in the investigation of environmental incidents, near misses and ensure the production and dissemination of key learnings
- Producing progress reports (quarterly/ annually/ as necessary) for Defra and the wider public as well as input into our annual accounts and ESG reports
- Producing case studies and other examples of best practice for internal and external audiences
- Developing and delivering biodiversity and nature recovery training
- Displaying the Trust values and behaviours at all times.
- Ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
- Full Member CIEEM (MCIEEM) qualification or equivalent
- Broad understanding of key policy drivers for improving biodiversity in UK organisations, e.g Environmental Improvement Plan 2023, TNFD etc.
- Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing opportunities to improve nature within an organisation with multiple objectives and environmental aspects.
- Practical understanding of the UK regulatory frameworks for biodiversity, habitats, and protected species
- Working knowledge of the key metrics tools for Biodiversity Net Gain (Defra Metric 4.0, UK Habitats and MoRPH) and how these can be used to demonstrate improvements in biodiversity.
- Experience with working with protected sites and the new Natural England framework for categorising and managing pressures, mechanism and actions
- Experience with working with climate change datasets (e.g. UKCP18) to develop adaptation plans for biodiversity under future climate scenarios/
- Authoring company standards and guidance within an Environmental Management System
- Project/ programme management skills
- Developing business cases
Location:
The role will be home-based with an expectation to attend main regional hubs either at Milton Keynes, Birmingham or Little Venice (Paddington) for collaborative working. This is a national role, requiring collaboration with teams in all six of the Trust’s regions. There will be an expectation that the successful candidate will be able travel to attend meetings or fieldwork throughout the regional waterway network.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Partnership and Digital Marketing Co-ordinator
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and asylum seekers to succeed as integrated members of the local community. For over 30 years, we have achieved this mission by delivering a range of services including welfare, immigration and legal advice, education, counselling, and careers guidance.
We are looking for a Partnership and Digital Marketing Co-ordinator
Location: Hybrid – remote/office in central Kingston
Hours: Part-time – 21 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £18,000 (£30,000 pro-rata)
Leave: 26 days per annum (pro-rata at 15.6 days) plus bank holidays
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract until March 2025
Reports to: Fundraising and Volunteer Manager
Over the next five years, we want to grow our reach, expand our capacity, and diversify our funding. Our new Strategy is ambitious and exciting and will rely on strong networks, quality outcomes and excellent communication. As part of that, we want to engage with small, medium & large businesses in and around Kingston, with a view of securing mutually beneficial partnerships, including donations, in-kind support and volunteering and job opportunities for our clients.
You will bring creative energy and a track record for generating partnerships alongside amazing digital marketing skills. This role will suit someone who is self-driven, motivated by results and happy to manage their own workflow. You will be passionate about supporting refugees and those seeking asylum and use that passion to establish and nurture connections.
You will seek to develop relationships that can be beneficial to our client’s journeys of integration including corporate volunteering or donations, employment and work placement opportunities. We are keen that employers have a good understanding of the positive impact people with a refugee experience can bring to their business.
Main Duties
- To develop relationships with corporates, SMEs and other relevant organisations through effective digital marketing
- To create a digital marketing campaign that generates partnerships and mutually beneficial relationships including job opportunities, work interviews, work experience and trials
- Tell the stories of our clients to educate employers and businesses as to the benefits of working with and supporting refugees and people seeking asylum
- Put together a digital marketing plan for the 12 months to ensure all networking, partnership targets are met
- Ensure the website is fit for purpose by updating content, working with colleagues to keep programme pages current and ensuring it complements the digital marketing activity
- Work with the Fundraising Manager to attract funding, corporate giving/donations/in-kind support aligned with the needs of client’s journeys of integration towards employment through effective content creation and social media activity
- Nurture relationships with corporate partners, organisations and businesses to assist in the creation of a refugee welcome working environment via effective digital marketing
General responsibilities
- Maintain appropriate information and administrative systems for the project and prepare reports on progress against targets to monitor and evaluate
- Keep up to date with relevant policy changes that will impact on your work
- Represent Refugee Action Kingston externally
- Follow RAKs policies and procedures
Person Specification:
Essential
You will
- Demonstrate an ability to generate key strategic/corporate or business networks through effective digital marketing
- Have a track record of engaging with key stakeholders to develop online support for our work and client community.
- Demonstrate an ability to create digital content, written and visual and have experience of using design tools and social media scheduling tools.
- Demonstrate an ability to grow a network of stakeholders, including using effective social media activity with corporate partners in terms of giving/sponsorship/donations
- Have a track record of delivering a project or campaign to targets and achieving positive outcomes
- Demonstrate an ability to be self-motivated, innovative and creative in your approach to starting a new project
- A strong understanding of services available and the needs of asylum seekers and refugees settling in the UK
Desirable
- Experience of working with Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Our workplace
We want Refugee Action Kingston to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of other ethnicities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and neurodiverse communities, to make a real difference to the refugees that we serve so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
Asking for adjustments - RAK is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for neurodiverse people, people with disabilities or with long-term health conditions.
If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please use the message function to get in contact.
Please apply via QUICK APPLY
Closing date: 24 April 2024
* All posts working for Refugee Action Kingston require an understanding of the needs of refugees and issues facing ethnic minorities in the UK. In addition, we require a strong commitment to equal opportunities from anyone who works for us.
Refugee Action Kingston is obliged to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act (1996) and this requires certain documents to be presented by candidates before an offer of employment can be made.
If you are invited to interview, we will ask you to bring these documents with you. For jobs which involve, for example, working with, or having access to children and/or vulnerable adults and their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau and need to have information from you regarding any previous, existing, or pending convictions or cautions.
This will form part of the recruitment process if you are successful after interview. This post is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and you will need to declare any spent or unspent convictions to us. Please ask for a declaration form, if applicable
We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.
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Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.