About ReachOut

ReachOut is a mentoring charity that works with young people from disadvantaged communities in London, Greater Manchester and Liverpool to raise aspirations and help them grow in character and academic attainment. We improve Numeracy, Literacy and Communication Skills whilst reinforcing our core values of Fairness, Self-Control, Good Judgement and Staying Power.

As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have developed ReachOut Home, our online mentoring programme. ReachOut Home supports our young people’s emotional wellbeing, with a particular focus on character education and building skills to navigate our ‘new normal’. Our online provision has allowed us to take our mentoring programme into new parts of the UK and depending on the situation, we will continue to provide our online programme alongside our face to face delivery when it is safe to do so.

Role Description

We are looking for enthusiastic, collaborative and positive individuals to join our Leadership Programme and become Project Leaders. As a Project Leader, you will run a weekly mentoring project with a group of young people from a primary or secondary school, facilitating the 2-hour sessions alongside other responsibilities. The Leadership Programme is an opportunity to gain and improve your leadership, management and communication skills whilst having a massive impact on the lives of young people. You will be supporting them to raise their aspirations, develop their character, and build their academic attainment and self-confidence. Are you up for the challenge?

Role Details

As a Project Leader you will:

• Spend 2 hours planning and 2 hours delivering your mentoring session each week during term time for 10 - 16 young people and their mentors.
• Manage and support the young people.
• Manage and support the volunteer mentors.
• Complete monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure sessions are as impactful as possible for your mentees.
• Attend ReachOut events and socials with your mentors.
• Follow ReachOut’s policies and procedures to safeguard young people.

Please download the information pack from our website for full details about the job role.

Personal Specification

Experience

• Has worked with groups of young people in the range 9 to 16 years’ old
• Has the potential to take on a leadership role
• Can demonstrate commitment to a cause/activity and has taken an active role in it (e.g. captain of a sports team, president of a society)
• Has professional work experience (e.g. internships, summer placements, etc.) This can also be regular voluntary experience but should roles where you have had responsibility for something, worked to deadlines, worked with others etc.

Skills

• Maths and English skills, (minimum grade C at GCSE or equivalent)
• Communication skills (face-to-face, email, text, phone)
• Good organisation skills (can manage tasks effectively, accurately and in a timely fashion)
• Confident using IT; email, MS Forms, excel and video conferencing

Personal attributes

• Passionate about ReachOut’s mission
• Demonstrates ReachOut’s Character Strengths: Fairness, Good Judgement, Self-Control and Staying Power
• Demonstrate good teamwork skills such as collaboration and delegation
• Open to feedback with a genuine desire to learn and develop personally
• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Excited by challenges
• Prepared to be adaptable and creative
• Positive
• Sociable

Application Instructions

To apply for the Leadership Programme, please visit our website. Applicants must ensure they are available to attend evenings and weekends online training through September 2021. Upon completion of the induction training, all Project Leaders will be paid a lump sum of £50.

We aim to respond to applications within 2 weeks of receiving your application. Applications will be assessed as they come in and assessment centres will be held on a rolling basis. Once the position is filled the vacancy will be closed so applicants are advised to apply early.

Please note, if you are a successful candidate you will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. ReachOut will cover the cost of the check and guide you through the process. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

Support Worker

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Is a career as a Support Worker the next step in life for you?

Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people we care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

We are currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join our professional team as a Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will be based within our Residential Home in Neston working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week consisting of earlies, lates, and occasional sleep ins & nights when required to support the services, so flexibility is required.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support our commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of our interviews will be held over video platform.

Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.

Support Worker

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Is a career as a Support Worker the next step in life for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They are currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join their professional team as a Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will be based within their Residential Home in Warrington, working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week consisting of earlies, lates, and occasional sleep ins & nights when required to support the services, so flexibility is required.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Bank Support Worker

Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They are currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join their professional team as a Bank Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will join their Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in West Kirby working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
- Enhanced company pension
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Bank Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Bank Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Ref: 98727

Waking Night Support Worker

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Does working night shifts better suit your lifestyle? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Maybe a career as a Waking Night Support Worker could be the next step in life for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They are currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join their professional team as a Waking Night Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided, however an understanding of the issues young people face in their daily life would really help to make a difference.

You will be based within their Residential Home in West Kirby where you will work 8:30 pm – 7:30 am over a 2 weekly rota (Week 1 – 33 hours) (Week 2 – 44 hours).

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£10.04 per hour + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Access to their 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Waking Night Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Waking Night Support Worker

- Full UK Driving License
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends, Bank Holidays and occasional days where required to support the service and complete any necessary training
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Group Coordinator Anfield, Liverpool GFS 9157

Term time only

Part time 5 hours per week

Salary: £2,535 (£12.86 per hr.)

As part of our Covid recovery and growth plan, GFS are seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned group in Anfield, Liverpool.

About the job

As part of our growth plan, GFS is undergoing an exciting change in the way we manage our service delivery. We have big plans to develop clusters of groups in targeted areas of England and Wales, to ensure we are best placed to meet the needs of girls and young women. As part of this change we are looking to recruit group coordinators to both new and existing GFS locations. Successful candidates will coordinate a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; train and lead a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire volunteers and work as part of a team to deliver a structured programme of activities.

You will be an effective communicator able connect to a variety of audiences; and build your local knowledge to develop effective partnerships with people and organisations.

This post will require unsocial hours. (Evenings and weekend)

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack

Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Personal Wellbeing Manager (Emotional Wellbeing)

Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners, and to those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focuses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.

Position: Personal Wellbeing Manager (Emotional Wellbeing)
Location: Warrington/Halton
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 gross per annum

Closing date for applications: 27th May, 2021
Interview date: 31 May 2021

About the role:

This team will be made up of a Manager and a Personal Wellbeing Advisor. Initial information received from Seetec shows that 65% of the delivery will be in Warrington and Halton with the remaining spread across Macclesfield, Northwich, Crewe and Chester.

We anticipate that the Manager will therefore need to be based out of Warrington and Halton with the PWA at Chester. Outreach to Macclesfield, Northwich and Crewe will be primarily via the Personal Wellbeing Adviser with additional support expected from the Manager as required. Cover will be expected between the team for annual leave/workflows.

Role Purpose:

The Personal Wellbeing Manager (Emotional Wellbeing) provides line management to the Personal Wellbeing Advisor (Emotional Wellbeing) and oversight of Pact probation service delivery across their area.

The Personal Wellbeing Manager (Emotional Wellbeing) is also case carrying and is responsible for delivering a personal wellbeing service focused around supporting service users to improve their personal and emotional wellbeing by building their strength and capacity to change their behaviour as well as their ability to engage with other services and activities which may assist them. The Personal Wellbeing Advisor may also offer support across other aspects of personal wellbeing.

One-to-one support will be core to service delivery, building trust and undertaking activities and interventions that are best delivered face to face. Personal Wellbeing Advisors also deliver group sessions and workshops to support service users to address wellbeing needs and develop wellbeing skills.

The Personal Wellbeing Manager is responsible for managing personal and team performance against service delivery targets, working in collaboration with the Prime Contractor Team Leader, and supporting the delivery of information to evidence delivery and outcomes. Partnership delivery will be key, working with other Personal Wellbeing Advisors and Mentors; National Probation Service (NPS) Responsible Officers and community services to support desistance from offending. Team working across a multi-disciplinary and multi-organisational team will be an essential part of the role.

About You

Please refer to the person specification for more information about the skills, experience and knowledge required for the role.

What we offer:

Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement of 30 days per year plus bank holidays. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.

Other information:

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 5-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), and a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

You may have experience of the following: Casework, Key Working, Family Wellbeing Practitioner, Mental Health Worker, Advice, Guidance, Case Management, Rehabilitation, Family Services, Support Work, Support Worker, Criminal Justice System, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, Social Work, Advocacy, Mentor, Mentoring, etc.

Ref: 99134

Wirral Mencap is a local independent charity that promotes equality for people with a learning disability - helping them to discover new opportunities, make new friends and feel valued and safe in their community. We deliver a range of projects and services that improve health and wellbeing, reduce isolation, support skills development and help families avoid crises.

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated Caseworker to play an active role in achieving the aims of the Wirral Mencap Information and Advocacy Service by providing information, advice and advocacy support to people with a learning disability and/ or their parents and informal carers.

You will be responsible for your own diverse caseload as well as working proactively with the team to create and deliver events and workshops that support and empower people with a learning disability and their families. This is an exciting new role for a confident individual who is passionate about supporting people to access their rights and achieve their goals.

Wirral Mencap can offer a friendly and collaborative work environment, with the opportunity to have a tangible and positive impact on the lives of people with a learning disability in Wirral.

If you think you have the qualities and skills needed for this post, then we would love to hear from you.

Our aim is to give everyone regardless of ability the chance to cycle, giving guidance and training to their support networks so that they too can be involved in delivery, and enjoy the benefits of cycling.

As the post holder, you will be responsible for the development of an effective inclusive cycling offer, working in close partnership with a broad range of partners and support networks, that becomes an asset for the communities of the Liverpool City Region.

You will be responsible for overseeing the current delivery of the inclusive cycling sessions, managing a growing network of partners and recruiting and retaining volunteers to support the project across the Liverpool City Region. You will be a highly motivated individual with experience of working across a broad section of partners. You will ideally have experience of managing community projects, working with disabled and inactive people. We require someone who is able to make a difference to people’s lives through inclusive cycling activities.

Do you have a passion for our natural environment and its ability to improve our health and wellbeing? Would you relish the opportunity to share this passion with others? If your answer is yes, this could be the role for you!

Here at the Mersey Forest, we see the natural environment – our parks, woodlands, and other green spaces – as a health asset; places that can contribute to the prevention and management of physical and mental health conditions.

The Natural Health Service Coordinator will have a passion for community engagement, working enthusiastically with our partners and stakeholders to deliver a wide range of community activities including Health Walks, Horticultural Therapy and Forest Schools.

Working alongside the Programmes Manager, the role is responsible for the day to day delivery of the Natural Health Service activity programme and to ensure successful project outputs and outcomes.

This role will suit an approachable and friendly individual who has the natural ability to showcase the benefits of the Service to encourage participation from others. You will have a keen interest in health improvement activities that use the natural environment and experience working with volunteers.

You will enthuse and inspire others, forming relationships with ease and use those skills to broaden the Service’s reach amongst the community, including areas of deprivation. As you become more familiar with the Service, you will seek to add value by identifying opportunities for development.

In addition to your invaluable interpersonal skills, you will be an excellent organiser and methodical in your approach to administration, record keeping and reporting. Contract or project management experience is important along with budgeting and financial control.

The ideal candidate will believe in our values and have a genuine desire to inspire communities to become healthier. Evening and weekend work is a requirement of this role and travelling for work purposes is essential.

Should you be interested in this role we would love to hear from you so we can provide you with an application form and job description.  

The closing date for applications is the 4th June and virtual interviews will be held on the 10th June 2021.

Fundraising Community and Challenge Event 
You will be responsible for the event and campaign management of our challenge events (national and local) and our community fundraising initiatives. You will be a positive influencer and an engaging communicator. You must have the skills required to build successful partnerships with key stakeholders, including local businesses, in order to maximise fundraising opportunities and income generation for our Hospice. You will also be an empathetic individual in your communications with patients and relatives, ensuring sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.

You will be organised, decisive, and creative, working alongside colleagues to ensure that detailed innovative campaigns (including marketing & PR) are developed to maximise support and get the wider community excited about supporting Queenscourt.

Flexibility will be required in this role. It is essential that the successful candidate is willing to travel (mainly but not exclusively across West Lancashire, Southport and Formby), and there will be some weekend and evening work essential to fulfil the duties of the role.

You will report directly to the Fundraising and Lottery Manager and this role will also involve some line management responsibilities, and working closely with Volunteers.

Interested applicants should be able to evidence how they meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification for the post.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Judith Stewart, Fundraising and Lottery Manager. Phone number is available through the Queenscourt Hospice "Vacancies" page on our website.

Queenscourt Hospice is an independent charity that provides support for the people of Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. We care for patients with serious illnesses, enabling them to achieve the best possible quality of life at each new stage. We help to do this both in the Hospice and at home through our In-patient unit, Queenscourt Connect and Queenscourt at Home services.  We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Community and Challenge Event Fundraiser with a proven track record of success, to join our friendly team and play a key role in significantly increasing our fundraising during our Pearl Anniversary year and beyond.
 

Title: Careers, Education & Employability Programme Delivery Manager (London/Midlands/North West/North East, Norwich area)

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 35 hour per week

Location: Home based with travel

Salary: Circa £27,000 per annum

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays and a great opportunity to develop your career in a growing Charity.

Springboard UK is recruiting for 4 Careers, Education & Employability Programme Delivery Managers to join their team. Regional roles in 1 x London Region, 1 x Midlands Region, 1 x North West Region and 1 x Norwich Region.

The Company

Springboard futureproofs the talent pipeline for hospitality by helping people to get sustained employment through their specialist careers advice and guidance, skills training, tailored employability support, dedicated after care and access to work placements, which launch people into future careers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries.

Springboard inspires younger people to explore careers in hospitality, giving them knowledge and skills, through their education programmes in schools, colleges and universities.

This charity champions and strengthens the hospitality industry, promoting it as a rewarding and worthwhile career path, collaborating with their business partners to attract and retain talent and equip hospitality businesses with hard-working, motivated and enthusiastic staff now and in the future.

The Roles

As Careers, Education & Employability Programme Delivery Manager (CEEPDM) you will carry out a multitude of activity to plan, manage and deliver the Charity’s careers, education, and employability programmes. The programmes help young people and unemployed adults – particularly those with multiple barriers - into work in hospitality, tourism and leisure.

Your work will include facilitating the Charity’s education programmes in schools, colleges and universities; deliver Ambassador training; as well as delivering their employability programmes. You will also help to improve the appeal of the industry through campaign activity and supporting Business Partners. You will contribute to the targets of getting people into work in the sector and work directly with employers, referral partners, education bodies, and beneficiaries. You will be responsible for data collection and report writing and have a portfolio of business partners to look after.

A day & month in the life of the CEEPDM….

• Recruit, plan, outreach for, and deliver employability courses/support, secure work placement and job opportunities from employers, mentor caseload to exit point
• Plan, organise and manage interactive and appealing careers events & activities – such as skills challenges, showcase days, taster events, takeover days & careers campaigns
• Plan, organise and facilitate education programme activity including the national FutureChef competition, and facilitate employer engagement in schools, colleges and universities
• Deliver the Charity’s Ambassador training
• Contribute to on-going development of programmes & activities
• Manage, build and nurture relationships with industry, business partners, education, organisations, government – including active networking activity
• Carry out regular reporting on all activity on CRM system for impact tracking
• Closely collaborate & communicate with colleague’s cross departments to ensure efficient and productive working

This job is for you if you have…

• A proven track record in delivering a range of careers, education & employability activities
• Training/teaching and careers guidance experience/qualifications
• A good understanding of HLT careers and the needs of Industry
• The ability to multi-task and prioritise with brilliant organisation and time management skills
• Experience in managing and building key relationships
• Strong IT systems skills and social media ‘know how’

Ideally you will….

• Be passionate about helping people improve their lives
• Excited about supporting the HLT industry
• Be flexible and proactive
• Be data driven and solutions focussed
• Be someone who shares their core values.

‘INSPIRE’  ‘MAKE A DIFFERENCE’  ’CUSTOMER FOCUS’  ’LISTEN’  ’INCLUSIVE’  ’DO’  ’HONEST’

Closing Date for applications: 30th May 2021

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Charity People are over the moon to be working with a leading procurement and social value organisation with a brand-new opportunity for a talented Social Value Coordinator to join their innovative Team.

This role is perfect for an experienced and knowledgeable social value practitioner and champion. Working closely with your colleagues in the Social Value Team, you'll be supporting the delivery of social value activities across the planning system and the procurement process. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders to help set targets, monitor and report on performance and ensure excellent working relationships across all projects.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in delivering community regeneration/social impact programmes and social outcomes, and understands the importance of reporting on performance. An understanding of the social housing sector, construction and community programmes would be ideal but is not essential. You don't need to be a qualified project manager, but you'll definitely be able to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail when it comes to project coordination.

If you're a brilliant communicator who manages relationships with care, precision and goes 'over-and-above' to get the job done, we would love to hear from you.

Initially, you'll be home-based, but longer term you'll want to attend external meetings, so you'll need the ability to travel nationally in the future. Flexible, life and family friendly employer.

If reading this you feel strongly that this is your next job, please get in touch with a copy of your CV in the first instance to Ellen Drummond or Amelia Lee at Charity People.

Closing: Monday 17th May
Interviews: w/c 24th May

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

The role

FareShare believes that no good food should go to waste and is currently undertaking a three year expansion plan that will see us strive ever closer to that vision. As the Warehouse Manager of FareShare London you will be at the forefront of making this happen. You will ensure quality surplus food helps feed people in need, by leading, motivating and developing your team and the operation to ensure consistent delivery and performance within a dynamic environment.

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager who wants to join FareShare at an exciting time of growth and evolution and who is looking for their next role helping to deliver real social impact on a daily basis.

A FareShare Regional Centre (RC) is unique: every day great quality surplus food arrives, some expected, some more of a surprise. The RC operates with a volunteer workforce team which, by its very nature, is diverse and with varying availability and skills. FareShare Merseyside currently operates in this environment, receiving an average of 60 tonnes of food per month which is dispatched through a variety of distribution channels to over 170 CFMs. Our plans are to more than double current operations over the next three years.

As the Warehouse Manager you will oversee and manage successfully day-to-day, as well as developing and implementing new operational practices, efficiencies and standards to achieve our growth plans. As the Head Office RC we are also aiming to develop FareShare Merseyside as a centre of excellence within the food redistribution industry and our extended FareShare Network.

Food Safety and Health & Safety are at our core. You will be fully responsible for compliance in these areas, ensuring the safe storage and transport of the food, plus the safety and well-being of all RC staff, volunteers and visitors.

Inherent within our mission is to ensure no good food goes to waste, so you will use your skills and expertise to minimise waste by working with our food partners and food sourcing team to ensure when food arrives and leaves the warehouse it is fit for consumption and timely.

Main areas of responsibility

Operations

• Accountable for the day-to-day performance of the warehouse
• Responsible for the development and management of resource plans to meet fluctuating food volumes, CFM demand, volunteer availability and growth plans
• Responsible for logistics planning to ensure safe, timely and cost effective distribution of food to meet CFM needs
• Analyse performance, food volumes, waste and volunteer requirements against KPIs and produce reports as required by the Merseyside Development Manager
• Manage and provide leadership and support to your staff team of Warehouse Coordinators and Drivers, as well as the volunteer workforce
• Ensure a smooth introduction and consistently high standard of service to all new and existing CFMs throughout their membership of FareShare
• Responsible for contributing to the continuous improvement of FareShare by identifying, recommending and implementing innovative operational efficiencies to working practices to achieve growth plans
• Manage and use the in-house stock management system, with responsibility for the training of warehouse staff and volunteers
• Make all efforts to minimise waste whilst achieving required targets for food volumes and CFMs served
• Maintain good relations and communications with food partners and CFMs. Liaising and assisting teams across FareShare with their queries and carrying out reasonable management requests to support other teams as required
• To carry out any other duties which may be reasonably requested

Standards

• Accountable for ensuring the FareShare warehouse and logistics operate within the guidelines of FareShare policies and procedures, the required legislation covering all aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety and to ensure that all staff, volunteers, donors, recipients and visitors adhere to them as appropriate
• Ensure the highest standard of attainment is delivered in all external and internal audits. Plus fully participate in any other audit, as required by food partners or external parties
• Carry out and update risk assessments as defined by the FareShare operating manual, relevant legislation and ensure risk assessments for all new activity are in place
• Comply with monitoring and evaluation systems and report regularly to the Merseyside Development Manager or FSUK Operations team as required

People

• Manage the Warehouse Coordinators and Drivers to achieve a positive and motivational working environment, encouraging great team morale and cohesive teamwork at all times
• Provide leadership and support to your staff team of Warehouse Coordinators and Drivers
• Conduct regular performance reviews with your staff team of Warehouse Coordinators and Drivers and aid in their development to meet their individual and FareShare needs through leading, coaching, mentoring
• Work closely with the Volunteer Manager in FareShare Merseyside to support the recruitment, training and retention of volunteers

Person Specification

As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Significant warehouse experience with minimum 5 years managing and team leading
• Familiar with recruitment, training and performance management practices with evidence of demonstrating a flexible approach to team working
• Excellent communicator, able to deliver change and comfortable reporting to management
• Resilient and determined and able to demonstrate that you are capable of leading in challenging conditions and make decisions
• Considerable Health and Safety experience, completing risk assessments, maintaining standards and implementing improvements
• Highly numerate and literate, capable of analysing data and reports with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative, manage own workload and prioritise tasks to meet objectives
• Friendly and approachable team leader, able to build strong working relationships internally and externally
• Strong IT skills, especially with MS Excel and willing to learn our food management system
• Experienced driver, with full, clean driving licence
• Eligibility to work in UK

Desirable

• Experience working in regulated food environment
• Working with people who may have additional support needs
• Driving vans/medium sized vehicles

Competencies and behaviours

Essential

• An understanding of, and passion for, the mission and values of FareShare
• Personable with a good sense of humour and excellent communication skills
• Gravitas and confidence to direct staff and volunteers
• Calm under pressure
• Organised and able to deal with conflicting priorities and make “on the spot” decisions
• Approachable and sensitive attitude towards a diverse workforce of volunteers, comprising of students, retirees, working people, job seekers, serving prisoners, people with additional needs, corporate volunteers etc
• Commitment to FareShare’s Equality & Diversity ethos

Qualifications

If the jobholder does not hold these qualifications they must be willing to train to attain:

• Level 3 Food Safety Supervision
• HACCP Planning
• IOSHH Managing Safely
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• ITSSAR Fork lift truck licence
• SEMA Rack Safety Awareness 

Application Process

To register your interest in this role, please submit your CV and Cover Letter and Equal Opportunities form via our website by the 20th May 2021. Interview date to be confirmed.