MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance

• Maintain a spreadsheet of monthly standing order payments received (relating to Gift Aid), include total in the newsletter, and provide Parish Gift Aid Co-ordinators with relevant information

• Check invoices and prepare cheque payments for signature by the Parish Priest

• Ensure Diocesan Second Collections are expedited in accordance with instructions from Cathedral House

• Liaise with Diocesan Accountant as necessary

• Prepare invoices for self-employed workers as appropriate

• Arrange transfers between bank accounts when necessary

• Count and record the weekly offertory on occasions when regular counters are away

Secretarial / Admin

• Produce content for, type and photocopy the weekly newsletter

• Circulate newsletter by email to mailing list, and upload to parish website

• Update website with new material to keep current

• Deal with telephone queries and callers to the presbytery, which can involve a wide range of enquiries and sensitive pastoral matters, including illness and bereavement. Convey messages clearly and in a timely manner

• Ensure email communications are responded to, or are forwarded promptly to the Parish Priest, or other relevant person

• Typing / composition of correspondence

• Preparation of Agendas for Finance Committee meetings, minute-taking, and subsequent typing and circulation to members

• Sort and despatch mail. Take delivery of orders for church and repository, ensuring they’re dealt with appropriately

• Maintain an accurate and efficient filing system for Parish documents, correspondence, records, and contact details

• In conjunction with the Parish Priest, maintain the Parish diary and Mass Intentions diary

• Print notices for display on church noticeboard, and update church noticeboards weekly with current news, adverts, etc

• Monitor and maintain the stock of stationery for the office, and equipment and supplies for Presbytery, hall and church

• Order liturgical supplies as instructed by Parish Priest

Premises / Health & Safety

• Ensure that the Health & Safety Manual is kept up-to-date, and that service records are maintained

• Maintain and update records of Parish key holders

• Liaise with Diocesan staff at Cathedral House, as required

• Liaise with Parish Health and Safety Officers

Sacramental

• Maintain the Parish registers for Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage & Death

• Produce Baptism certificates, and certified copies when required

• Ensure timely completion of the quarterly Marriage return, submitting details to Havering Registrars 

• Notify Parishes of Baptism about details of Marriages and Confirmations which have taken place in Gidea Park Parish

• Ensure the Death Anniversaries book is kept up-to-date

• Photocopy and display rotas for Readers and Eucharistic Ministers 

• Liaise with Parish Priest and parishioners with regard to baptisms and funerals

• Liaise with funeral directors, supply text of readings and hymns to be printed in the Orders of Service, and proof-read draft copies prior to final publication, as required

• Maintain and update list of sick parishioners and those who visit them

• Liaise with St Mary’s Hare Park with regard to Parish Priest’s visits to the School, or vice versa, for School Masses

• Photocopy resources required for sacramental programmes, as necessary

• With regard to Communion and Confirmation preparation, work closely with the programme leader.  Type, copy and despatch the required paperwork; monitor its return, checking all is in order; create and update a spreadsheet recording all details.

Further details including the job description and person specification can be found on the Diocese of Brentwood Website.

To be considered for the role, please send a CV and covering letter (no longer than one side of A4). 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job title: Fundraising Administrator

Responsible to: Fundraising Manager

Line management: None

Contract type: Permanent

Location: St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London - currently working from home during Covid restrictions but office-based work will be essential on a regular basis

Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum dependent on experience

Main purpose of role: To support the Fundraising Team with administration needed to deliver fundraising strategy

Role Summary

To support our small, friendly and dynamic Fundraising Team to deliver fundraising strategy and maximise opportunities to realise growth and achieve our targets.

The Fundraising Administrator will be the first point of contact for fundraising queries. We need someone who is a friendly, outgoing communicator, able to handle queries from our donors, volunteers and the public.

The role will provide general administrative support to the Fundraising Team, particularly during the Christmas Appeal to ensure operations run smoothly. This will include opening post, processing cheques, thanking our donors and ensuring we are able to manage the high volumes of queries, traffic and donations we receive particularly over the Christmas period.

The role will also focus on managing our database and ensuring processes are effective and fit for purpose. As such, we would welcome applicants who are able to demonstrate strong attention to detail as well as organisational and time management skills.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To carry out day to day tasks such as opening post, processing cheques and banking
• Act as first point of contact for internal and external queries, answering phone calls, emails and letters, and providing information and thank you communications/acknowledgements
• Maintain and update our donor database Donorfy to ensure records are kept accurate and up to date
• Accurately importing donations to our donor database across a range of platforms
• To have a sound understanding of, and adhere to, Gift Aid - in terms of record keeping, securing, scanning, submitting and storing declarations
• To administer Regular Givers and ensure all information held on them is up to date
• Maintain legacy record, liaising with those who wish to leave a gift in their will as well as family members, solicitors and executors
• Provide administrative support and exceptional supporter care to Community Fundraisers including managing platforms such as JustGiving
• Collate data and report back  on key performance metrics across the team
• Provide tech support where needed, for example building emails
• To carry out research to support the team, for example on Trust Fundraising
• To oversee the recruitment and training of volunteers, particularly in anticipation of our busy Christmas Appeal period
• To assist the Fundraising Team to deliver the fundraising strategy and support the organisation as required to deliver the overall organisational aims and objectives

Person Specification

We are looking for a flexible and positive individual with strong organisational and time management skills as well as excellent attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is happy to support across the team but who can work independently. 

Essential

• Experience of maintaining a database and keeping accurate records
• Excellent customer service / supporter care
• Strong numeracy and data management abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Takes the initiative to support the team with any jobs, as needed
• Willingness to learn and ability to get stuck in!
• Able and competent user of Microsoft Office software
• An interest in developing a career in the charity sector with a specific interest in fundraising
• An understanding of and interest in the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity and supporting people away from homelessness

Desirable

• Experience of working in fundraising, particularly Individual Giving
• Experience of using Donorfy or another Customer Relationship Management database
• Experience of identifying improvements which can be made to existing processes

How to apply

If you are passionate about our work to address homelessness, please provide:

• A current comprehensive CV outlining your key achievements in previous and current roles with details of two referees (who will not be contacted without your prior consent)
• A supporting statement (no longer then two A4 pages) supporting how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role and the person specification

Deadline for receipt of completed applications: Sunday 25 April 2021 at 11.59pm

Interviews to be held from the week beginning 3 May 2021 and will be conducted online. 

Are you a self-motivated, experienced administrator who could provide the administration for a team of expert volunteers at Ealing Mediation Service?

We are a small charity based in Ealing, West London, providing a mediation service to residents within the London Borough of Ealing and other nearby London boroughs. 

Job Description

Service Administrator

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To support EMS with administrative excellence. To ensure that mediation cases are brought to mediation quickly and efficiently, that high quality records are maintained, and good communications are secured. 

Essential skills and experience

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Outstanding communication skills – both written and orally
• Self-motivated and ability to work without supervision
• A flexible and problem-solving approach to time and task management
• Proficient practical knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite including Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word and Excel
• A willingness to learn new skills

Key Relationships

Operations trustee

Board members including Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer

Mediators and other volunteers

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary

Training provided

Opportunities for flexi working

Location 

Home and office in Central Ealing

How to Apply

If you have read the attached documents and you feel this role matches your skills and expertise, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV, with contact details for two referees, along with a letter of application detailing how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and what you think you could bring to the role. Closing date for applications is Friday, 23 April 2021. Interviews will be held w/c Monday, 3 May 2021

EMS is an equal opportunities employer

The RAF Benevolent Fund supports serving and former RAF service people in their hour of need. Our Welfare Services team lead the support we give to our beneficiaries, and so the Welfare Services Administrator role is pivotal in the work that we do. The right person will have the experience to be able to prepare casework, process awards, and manage databases and electronic files.

         

Support Worker: London Treatment Team

Full-time at 35 hours per week

London Office based (temporary home working due to COVID-19)

Salary: £21,315 - £25,375

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harms.

GamCare operates the National Gambling HelpLine, providing information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. Advisers are available 24 hours a day on Freephone 0808 8020 133 or via web chat. We also offer a range of free treatment across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as a moderated Forum and daily chatrooms so that people can speak to others experiencing similar issues and seek support.

It’s an exciting time to join GamCare, as we continue to grow and provide impactful support to more and more people harmed by gambling each year.

We are now hiring a Support Worker to work closely and collaboratively with our Treatment Team, delivering treatment interventions face to face, online and over the phone.

As part of this role you will work directly with our service users, primarily working with those identified as requiring low-intensity interventions. This includes providing 1-2-1 interventions, conducting triage assessments and working with other support agencies to provide a wrap-around support to our service users.

This role will also provide administrative support, such as data entry to the Treatment Team, as well as assisting with raising GamCare’s profile within the local communities.

If you have previous experience in the addictions field or working with vulnerable people and wish to help those struggling with problem gambling, GamCare maybe the organisation for you.

The post will be full time and based in the London office. During the coronavirus period, temporary home working will be taking place. You will need to ensure that you have a confidential space within your home to work from, a home working risk assessment will be carried out by your line manager.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please complete the following application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey and send to recruitment

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <Job Title>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

For further information, please contact Brigitte Martins, London Team Leader.

Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Previous applicants need not apply. Please note we do not accept CVs.

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 17th May 2021

Interviews will be held remotely via video conference

Supporter Data Assistant

The vision of The Charity for Civil Servants is a lifelong community; with people offering effective support for each other when life takes a turn for the worse. We listen without judgement and offer practical, financial and emotional support.

The Charity is currently undertaking a number of key transformation projects and we are looking to recruit two Supporter Data Assistants to contribute to the Charity’s long-term success by enabling us to put quality data at the heart of everything we do.

Working as an integral member of our Strategic Marketing & Income Generation Data Team, you will be undertaking and responding to data hygiene exercises and supporting the processing and cleaning of supporter data. You will ensure that the dataset covering all aspects of the Charity’s fundraising, marketing, engagement and volunteering activities is reliable and consistent. You will also assist in maintaining accurate records and reporting on internal and external data and service use.

To be successful in this role, you will have a passion for data, a keen eye for accuracy, and be interested in data-driven decision-making.

If this sounds like you, please apply by 5pm on Friday, 7th May 2021.

Due to the current situation with Covid-19, all interviews will be conducted remotely.

The Charity for Civil Servants is committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.

Job type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time

Salary: £23,000 per annum

Location: Cheam, Surrey or Homebased

You may have experience of the following: Data Entry Officer, Database Coordinator, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, Third Sector, DBA, CRM, Database Officer, Data Analyst, Database Administrator, etc.

Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit a Refuge Support Officer to provide support services to women and children within our domestic abuse refuges.

BCWA is a well-established, innovative and forward-thinking local domestic abuse service, and are seeking a self-motivated, flexible and experienced individual to join our dynamic team to help us deliver excellent services to vulnerable women who have experienced domestic abuse and be committed to working in a non-discriminatory manner.

You will be required to demonstrate a good awareness of the needs and issues specific to survivors of domestic abuse and have experience of refuge/supported housing provision.

You will be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. The person we are looking for will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, providing high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment. Holding a UK driving licence/owning own vehicle is preferable.

The post will require a mix of home and onsite working initially, this will be reviewed subject to pandemic restrictions.

Job Title: Refuge Support Officer

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term until December 2021

Salary: £26,500 per annum

Application Deadline: Wednesday 28th April, 9am

Interviews: (via Zoom): 5th & 6th May 2021

Employee benefits we offer:

• A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation
• Competitive salary
• 25 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Training to help you perform your role and support your professional development
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Download the Job Description/Personal Specification at top of page.

To apply, please complete the online application form via our website.

If you have any questions about the role please drop us a line and we will get back to you. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from application deadline, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Female applicants only. In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

BCWA is committed to supporting and promoting equality & diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. To achieve this we seek to employ a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds to better represent the communities we serve.

BCWA are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Reg. Charity No.1068007

Job Title: Community Outreach Worker x 2 posts (Hertsmere)
Salary Grade: £22,000 - £23,000 per annum
Responsible to: CSS Team Leader
No. of Hours: 37.5 hours (Full time), 30 hours (Part time – 4 days)
Main Base/s: Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre. Due to social distancing as a consequence of the Covid-19 Pandemic this post will require administrative work from home until Government guidance enables us to return to offices.

The role will include outreach around Hertsmere Borough - Elstree, Radlett, Potters Bar, Bushey and Shenley.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is absolutely essential for this role.

Aim of the Service

To support people with complex needs including drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill health who may have been victims of crime or have an offending history. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services.

The service will be delivered in Hertsmere, based at the Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centre on Leeming Road, providing outreach to the Healthy Hubs in Borehamwood and Potters Bar and where needed in Radlett and Bushey.

Purpose of Post

• To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Hertsmere Borough.
• To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.
• To raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs.

About you

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of housing processes
• Understanding of the principles of advocacy
• Understanding of risk assessment and safety planning
• Evidence of continual professional development

Experience

• A good understanding of mental health conditions
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
• Experience of working with those affected by housing difficulties
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Evidence of working to deadlines, and achieving outcomes against targets
• Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
• Demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation and policies in regards to child and adult at risk protection issues and legal responsibilities, such as the Data Protection Act, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Child Protection

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative whilst retaining teamwork responsibility
• Ability to work within the principles of equal opportunities and diversity
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries
• To maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection requirements
• An understanding of partnership working and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary/agency team
• Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and autonomously and prioritise and manage own workload including meeting targets and deadlines

Practical

• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to input and extract information
• Car driver with sole ownership of a vehicle and a clean driving license and willingness to travel to locations countywide

Personal Circumstances

• Ability to work some unsocial hours on occasion for example attending evening and weekend meetings
• Show flexibility in working location due to the requirement, on some occasions, to provide services outside of the Hertsmere area

Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 22nd of April 2021 by 5pm.
Interviews shall take place on Monday 26th of April 2021 via Microsoft Teams

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can see more about the role and complete the application process.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.

The Anne Frank Trust is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a society free from prejudice and discrimination. We use Anne Frank’s life and work as a springboard to empower young people with the knowledge skills and passion to challenge all forms of prejudice and discrimination. Established in 1991, we have been working with young people and communities for almost 30 years.

The Trust has recently secured some funding to grow and develop its use of Salesforce and is looking for an organised and motivated Salesforce and Research Manager to lead and maintain Salesforce and head up our data analysis and research work. It is essential for us to record our work effectively and to report on our impact to service users, funders, donors as well as maintain our high profile position in the education landscape. This is a new role within the organisation and is central to the strategic and informed way we work.

The role offers a great opportunity to utilise technical and personal skills, to work with a range of dedicated colleagues across different teams in the pursuit of creating a society free from prejudice and discrimination

We believe that the function of this role will change over a period of time. Initially the focus will be to get the system functioning and working effectively but over a period of time the focus will change to one of system maintenance and the priority will be interpreting key sets of data and producing reports.

Please bear this in mind when applying.

The Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity within the Project, your role will be based within our newly refurbished Centre where you will manage a caseload of service users who may have complex needs and challenging behaviour. You will provide Advice, Guidance and information (IAG) to vulnerable adults and holistic support to address their needs within a psychologically informed environment.

Part of your role will also include Coordinating and facilitating our Drop-in Service for rough sleepers, providing them with a range of services including food provision; laundry; showers; clothing and nurses clinics.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a service which will really make a difference to women’s lives and have the privilege to see them grow in confidence and skills.

Key Tasks:

• Provide a high quality, person centred service to homeless women with a range of low to high needs within a Psychological informed environment.
• Provide holistic support to a caseload of rough sleeping women who access the Centre, signposting service users to the relevant services that will address their needs.
• Assist in the provision of our rough sleepers Drop – in within a safe, secure, trauma informed environment. Meeting the basic needs of the clients by providing food, warmth, shelter, showering facilities, meaningful activities and a safe place to sleep.
• Produce person centred and high-quality documents for a caseload of clients including risk assessments, support plans and referrals relating to their needs. This includes and is not limited to; housing, employment, health and financial needs.
• Provide up to date housing advice and guidance to low-to-high support service users. Signposting them to the relevant specialist services in order for them to access stable accommodation.
• Provide tenancy management and support for residents in the Emergency Beds. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have working experience of supporting clients with Mental Health and/or Complex Needs.
• Have experience of providing Advice, Guidance and information (IAG) to vulnerable adults.
• Possess excellent communication and time management skills.
• Be willing and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the women. 

Must have:
1-year minimum paid experience of working with vulnerable people and those with complex needs in an Advice and Guidance or Support Worker role (or equivalent).

To apply: Please see our Job Description and fill out the Application Form (available to download on our website) and email your application to our recruitment email.Please note we do not accept CV's.

Hours40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Application Deadline: 8:00am on Tuesday,  4th May 2021.

Interview date:
Weeks commencing 17th and 24th of May 2021.

Job Title: Recovery and Connect Worker x 2

Salary: £28,000

Location: Surrey Downs (Mole Valley, Epsom, Ewell, Banstead, and West Elmbridge) The role will require you to work in other parts of Surrey as Outreach.

Contract: 12 Fixed Term (Maybe extended depending on funding).

Interviews:  Will be ongoing as suitable candidates apply.

Interviews:

Ever wanted to be part of something NEW, something EXCITING, something really WORTHWHILE, that will CHANGE LIVES?

The Charity

Mary Frances Trust (MFT) is a charity organisation established in 1994 by people who used mental health services, carers and professionals to support people with any mental or emotional health problems.

Our Mission

Our mission is to:

• Work alongside people experiencing any kind of emotional or mental health issues for as long as they need and inspire them to develop the skills that will help them to restore and maintain their emotional wellbeing.
• Involve people with experience of mental health at every level of the organisation so they can help us design, deliver, monitor, and review our services to ensure they respond to their changing needs.
• Consistently challenge stigma attached to mental illness and raise awareness of the importance for everyone to look after their mental wellbeing.
• Lead and co-ordinate the development and delivery of first-class, voluntary mental health services in Surrey.
• Maintain sufficient funding streams to be able to provide person-centered services to people experiencing any kind of emotional or mental issues.

The Role

Recovery and Connect is a pilot project delivered in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Recovery and Connect Worker will work intensively with a caseload of individuals who have a pre-existing mental health concern or one that has been created/exacerbated by COVID-19 until they have built resilience and are ready to access ongoing community services. The role will involve working as part of a small team and linking in with NHS services, such as Single Point of Access.

The Recovery and Connect Worker will:

• Have appropriate previous community experience of mental health, wellbeing and behaviour change work with adults
• Be highly independent
• Have a high degree of initiative
• Be a self-starter
• Be confident working in a developing and fast-paced service

In return for your commitment and hard work we can offer:

• A competitive salary!
• 37 hour working week!
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays!
• Flexible working hours!
• Company pension scheme!
• Employee Assistance Programme!
• Investment in personal development!
• Ongoing training!

Mary Frances Trust is committed to the safeguarding of the people who use its services, therefore this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Richmond Borough Mind is a vibrant local charity that has been supporting and providing services for adults affected by mental health problems and their carers for over 60 years.  
 
Our out of hours crisis service, Journey Recovery Hub, has been running since December 2019. The service provides support to those suffering from mental health problems, aiming to prevent escalation, reduce isolation, increase independence and self-management and improve mental health and wellbeing.
 
This is an exciting role in a newly extended service, which aspires to achieve the above aims. We are looking for highly motivated, caring individuals, who have knowledge and experience of supporting vulnerable adults to increase their independence and develop self-management strategies. 
 
The successful applicant will have an understanding and empathy for people with mental health needs and will be used to working in a team of staff and volunteers.  You will need to have clear project management skills, and be self-motivated, a good communicator and be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively.
 
You will be required to work face to face in our Kingston Hub and/or our Richmond Hub. The work will be delivered in a shift pattern over evenings and weekends including Bank Holidays. 
 
Richmond Borough Mind values diversity and difference.  We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly individuals with lived experience of mental health problems.
 
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS. 

The Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) has supported London’s largest Irish Community in Brent for over forty years. We would like to appointment a dynamic, enthusiastic Advice Outreach Poverty Worker to provide a hands-on approach to the delivery of BIAS core generalist advice service. This is an exciting opportunity for someone already working in the sector  to help shape and lead our community services.

BIAS is a small charity but makes a real difference helping turn people’s lives around and going the extra mile. The main problems we deal with relate to housing, welfare and poor health within our community. We believe passionately that the Irish community should be supported to access rights and entitlements to services. You will need to have strong people skills as you will be working with a small, but friendly staff team and excellent organisational abilities to ensure project deadlines are achieved.

In the current pandemic situation, our service is currently being delivered remotely. The post-holder will be expected to combine working from home and attending the office as needed to meet service needs, which may change as the longer-term Covid-19 situation becomes clearer. BIAS also delivers  an Active Ageing club weekly.

Why you should work for BIAS 

• We are a dynamic small Charity supporting the UK’s largest Irish Community
• We are firmly driven by our principles and ethos to help an often “forgotten Irish” community.
• We have a good reputation with our funders and our clients, and support approximately 400 people each year in our community.
• We consider our employees an asset with opportunities for training and development
• There is a great atmosphere and good staff morale
• Having a strong Irish connection is definitely a help but not essential but you must be able to relate to the cultural and health needs of the Irish Community. 
• Your skills, experience and enthusiasm will help BIAS to continue to grow and develop
• 25 days holiday- plus discretionary Christmas Holidays (based on FT post)
• Contributory Pension

The above role is supported by the City Bridge Trust and is part of a five-year grant funded post (which will be subject to yearly performance reviews for continuation).

The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 26 April 2021. Please see the Job Description attached to this advert. BIAS does not accept CVs. Please email application to us details enclosed in pack.

Please note at this time interviews may be conducted on a video conferencing platform and expected approx. within 3 weeks of the closing date.  All candidates invited to interview will be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK in order to comply with the statutory requirements.

Title: Peer Support Worker

Responsible to: Project Worker

Accountable to: Chief Executive,
with final accountability to the Viewpoint Trustee Board

Location: hours/salary: 35hrs £19110 12 Month Contract

Pension: Following a three-month period of employment, Viewpoint will
contribute a sum equal to 5% of your annual salary to a pension provided that you contribute at least 3% of your annual salary to the pension scheme.

Annual leave: Annual leave will commence following six months probationary
period and will rise to 25 days plus 8 Bank holidays.

Other benefits: Training, Development and Supervision

Length of contract:                       12 months fixed term contract

Overview of the role

Viewpoint is supporting Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver the Peer Support component of the Enhanced Primary Mental Health Service.

The Enhanced Primary Mental Health Service will form part of the full pathway of care, enabling the redesign of core community mental health services and ensuring that the needs of people with moderate and serious mental health challenges will be more effectively met at the right time and place, to support their recovery.

Peer Support Workers will be part of the Enhanced Primary Mental Health Service and support people accessing the right intervention/support as part of their recovery journey, based on the person’s individualised care and support plan.

As an integral and highly valued member of the Enhanced Primary Mental Health team, the Peer Support Worker will provide peer support and practical assistance to service users to support them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey.

Through sharing the wisdom of their own lived experience of recovery, the Peer Support Worker will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Within a relationship of mutuality, they facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.

Deadline: 30th April 2021

Interviews Week Commencing: 10th May 2021