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Check my CVThe 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.
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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.
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- To provide specialist evidence-based trauma therapy in an age appropriate manner, to include play and art therapy to children and young people across the Midlands & Northamptonshire seeking help from ASSIST.
- To deliver robust assessment and formulation measures, ensuring effective and appropriate interventions are delivered.
- To deliver client services directly, and to receive appropriate clinical supervision accordingly.
- To attend multidisciplinary meetings and liaise with various professionals as required for the wellbeing of the clients.
- To be non-judgemental in approach to all work.
- To provide information on service provision and trauma/Post Traumatic Stress related issues to schools, parents and other professionals, and how children can be affected by trauma.
- To assist and maintain the administrative systems for managing casework and the upkeep of all client records, and to ensure confidentiality for all ASSIST Service Users, within the confines of the ASSIST confidentiality policy and Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy.
- To maintain confidentiality and respect when dealing with client information.
- To adhere to all ASSIST’s policies and procedures and to promote the values, spirit and ethos of the organisation at all times.
- To assist in the daily administration of the ASSIST Clinical service, including the support systems underpinning this service.
- To meet with the ASSIST Staff team to discuss appropriate development of the ASSIST service.
- To produce written reports related to the area of work as required.
- To be an active member of the ASSIST team, and to undertake other duties as commensurate with the nature of the post, as specified by the ASSIST Director of Client Services and Trustees.
- To participate in regular performance reviews, compiling or relevant statistical data, and annual appraisal.
- To fully recognise the complexity of the field of work, and continuously to update training and practice, according to current and on-going research findings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have excellent listening skills, tact, sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and organisations at varying levels, whilst maintaining clear professional boundaries? Could you use these skills to respond to callers seeking information and support?
An understanding of issues surrounding domestic abuse, sexual violence and violence against women is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively in Welsh.
The Helpline is open 24/7 and it is therefore it is essential that the successful candidate is prepared to work various and unsociable shifts.
Experience of providing direct helpline support and an understanding of risk assessment are desirable, but full training will be provided.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 26th April 2021.
Interview date: Thursday 29th April / Friday 30th of April.
This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.
We value diversity and are committed to promoting equality. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities - applicants from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority backgrounds and people with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Registered charity number: 1140962
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional Support Coordinator with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Association Service in Hillingdon.
Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Home based, Hillingdon with regular travel across the service area
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: Circa £13,860 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 30 September 2021. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 30 September 2021 with stated intention for contract renewal.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 9 May 2021
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application
The Role
Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
- Support stroke survivors and their carers from hospital into the community.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Provide regular reviews to support people in establishing and achieving their own personal goals.
- Facilitate six-month review meetings with stroke survivors and to produce accurate six review reports
- Support stroke survivors with communication difficulties
- Recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers that will support the service.
About You
Applicants are likely to have:
- A background in a health or caring profession, ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities and stroke.
- Excellent IT skills and a strong understanding of how to use data to improve quality.
A flexible approach to your role is essential, as is the willingness to travel. The use of a car is desirable but not essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.
This role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield.
Appreciating much of this role will be spent travelling in Hillingdon; we offer a Make Your Week Work for You and Those We Serve benefit, which in agreement with your line manager offers the opportunity to work flexibly. If you live within the service area, travel can be claimed from your location base, if you live outside of your service area, travel will be claimed from the service boundary.
To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K
In return…
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Case, Stroke Recovery, Charity, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult.
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is not the exception, but the norm.
About Black Thrive
Black Thrive Global evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016 to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people in Lambeth. Black people’s cumulative exposure to negative experiences and poor outcomes are not unique to Lambeth and Black Thrive Global was founded in 2020 to address the detrimental outcomes for Black people of African and Caribbean descent wherever they may be located.
Our work covers all life stages – children and young people, working age adults and older adults. Our guiding principle is to centre the lived experiences of Black communities in all that we do, and our strategic priorities are to embed race equity in systems change and to decolonise the evidence landscape.
We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need us to make adjustments during the application process, please let us know.
Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to support Black Thrive’s employment strand of work, which is key to promoting wellbeing and preventing ill health as well as to supporting recovery from ill health or slowing progression from one-to-many health conditions.
The role supports the effective delivery of the employment project, funded by Guys and St Thomas’ Charity GSTC. The role has a wide span of responsibility ranging from community engagement and research to administration and facilitation.
How to apply
Please provide:
- a copy of your CV (no more than 2 pages)
- a one-page cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role based on our person specification
- a copy of our Equality and Diversity monitoring form
Deadline to apply is 30th April 2021. Interviews to be held on Zoom.
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Cancer Coach Coordinator
Job description
The post holder be responsible for the operational duties relating to the Cancer Coach service, supporting promotional and engagement activities in relation to the service, building positive working relationships with participants, partners, stakeholders and the voluntary sector.
Please ensure that along with your CV you provide a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Volunteer Co-ordination
Operational responsibility for the ongoing recruitment, processing and support of Cancer Coach volunteers including all administration for volunteer applications, processing and onboarding and the maintenance of accurate volunteer records.
- Daily supervision of volunteers across the U.K including monitoring and overseeing wellbeing and safeguarding measures
- To work with and support the CSUK Communications team to co-ordinate external communications for Cancer Coach
- Work with the Cancer Coach Manager to contribute to an effective and efficient volunteer training program, booking volunteer’s onto training courses and assisting in volunteer training where required.
- To oversee the recruitment, training and induction of Cancer Coach volunteers across all regions, ensuring the on boarding process is smooth and timely and all relevant checks, paperwork and processes are adhered to.
- To support the Cancer Coach Manager with the development and implementation of future volunteer roles supporting people living with cancer.
- To work with the Cancer Coach Manager and Head of Service on annual evaluation of the volunteer program, collating and co-ordinating feedback from volunteers and collected data.
2. Service delivery
- Administration of the participant inbox, managing incoming participant enquiries, bookings and assessments, signposting where appropriate.
- Establish effective communication, signposting and referral services with a range of local cancer related services including health and Third Sector organisations
- Support the promotion of Cancer Coach across the U.K with the aim of growing participant numbers and identifying opportunities for further growth.
- Facilitate networking with a broad range of stakeholders including people affected by cancer to plan and deliver the Cancer Coach service across the U.K.
- To work with the Cancer Coach Manager on periodic evaluation of Cancer Coach service, collating and co-ordination data and feedback and assisting in the creation of evaluation reports.
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Assist with the implementation of quality standards and ensure high quality customer care across all aspects of the service.
- 3. Other duties and responsibilities
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Carrying out other such reasonable duties as may be required.
4.Location
The role is home based. Travel across the U.K for meetings and events may be required.
5. Hours of work
The hours of work are four days a week Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm. Occasional late nights will be required (to be determined on a rota basis) but flexi time/toil will be granted.
This job outline is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but, while some variation can be expected in particular duties, the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general description of the post.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria: (to be assessed at application form and interview stages)
Qualification
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent qualification or experience
- Maths and English pass at GCSE level or equivalent
- Full UK driving licence
- I.T Literacy including strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 systems including Word, email, Excel, CRM, PowerPoint
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Knowledge and Experience
- Strong administrational, organisational and communication skills
- Experience of working with volunteers in the delivery of services to vulnerable people
- Experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers in a community, charity or social care setting
- Experience of working with and supporting vulnerable people within the community
- Knowledge of risk assessment and safeguarding procedures
- Experience of establishing, maintaining and monitoring management information systems and evaluating services
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Desirable Criteria: (to be assessed at application form and interview stages)
Experience of working with and supporting people living with cancer or other long term conditions
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and partnership development
- Experience of working within the statutory NHS/Social Care or voluntary sector
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a role based within our London MARAC Team, that requires knowledge and experience working within the domestic abuse sector, as well as strong administrative, interpersonal and stakeholder liaison skills.
Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences are regular meetings where information is shared by a variety of key organisations both statutory and non-statutory on the highest risk domestic abuse cases in order to create safety/ action plans that help reduce and manage risk to victim/ survivors.
This position will require you to work closely with the MARAC Team Manager, MARAC Team, MARAC Chair and partner agencies to ensure referral thresholds are met, meetings are well organised, effectively coordinated, and accurate recordings of the meetings are taken and distributed following planned delivery requirements.
We are looking for a highly organised individual with the passion to make a difference, you will need proficient I.T. skills particularly in Word, Excel and case recording database systems.
We welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.
We bring local services together to keep people safe.
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The MHCPC has a new and exciting job opportunity for a committed, thoughtful, and resourceful person to deliver the clinical and operational components of our counselling service. The Counselling Referral Service of the MHCPC is a voluntary counselling agency providing professional and affordable psychodynamic counselling to the community. It offers both a clinical placement and a referral service.
The Clinical Manager will be a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor or Psychotherapist with significant clinical experience in the mental health field, strong people management skills and a good understanding of running a counselling service.
Supported by a Counselling Administrator, the Clinical Manager’s role is to ensure that our counselling services are delivered to a high standard in accordance with the BACP & BPC frameworks and the Psychodynamic approach.
This is a diverse and engaging role, perfect for an experienced counsellor looking for their next rewarding challenge.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
This is a self-employed position and the appointment will be made under a Contract for Service agreement.
Location: MHCPC, 80 East End Road, Finchley, London, N3 2SY & Remote Working
Please apply by providing a CV accompanied by a covering letter.
Interview Date: Shortlisted candidtates will be contacted to arrange a remote interview.
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Job Purpose:
- To maintain and develop a portfolio of low-level value existing trust relationships.
- To lead on the development of WBRUK’s Trust and Grants programme through the cultivation of new relationships.
- To work collaboratively with WBR’s wider global Fundraising & Development team to source and collate information to strengthen proposals and in turn grow trust income levels in the UK.
- Reach the anticipated income targets for trust fundraising in the UK.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of World Bicycle Relief’s global strategy and programmes as well as the UK focus.
- Create and submit proposals and applications to trusts and other UK based grant-making organisations.
- Communicate World Bicycle Relief’s mission and programmes in a compelling way.
- Establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with contacts at trusts and foundations
- Follow up with requests for additional information or acknowledgement of gifts.
- Work with the global M&E team to ensure that reports are accurate and timely.
- Keep careful records of proposals, submissions, approvals, and deadlines of grant applications.
- Plan and prioritise multiple grant applications and in an opportune manner.
- Work with the global Institutional Markets team, and closely with field teams and other relevant departments to collate information on WBR’s programme and project funding priorities.
·Within the WBRUK team, support the development of project plans across the global organisation to ensureanticipated milestones, inputs/outputs and outcomes are outlined to strengthen cases for support.
·Report regularly to CEO of WBRUK.
·When relevant, attend meetings representing WBRUK.
Person Specification:
Knowledge and Experience:
- A minimum of two years’ experience of working in trust fundraising.
- Experience of managing a varied portfolio of relationships.
- Knowledge of the value of working collaboratively and experience of how this has helped achieve goals.
- Previously worked to fundraising income targets.
- Relevant and demonstrable experience of securing funding for small to large scale projects.
- Knowledge of using a fundraising CRM system to carry out day to day administrative duties.
- Understanding and experience of adhering to legal and ethical requirements pertaining to fundraising, confidentiality and GDPR.
- Knowledge of trusts landscape within International Development in the UK.
- Knowledge of the SDGs.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to build and develop relationships with colleagues and external supporters.
- Skilled at communicating to a wide range of audiences through writing and presenting.
- Computer literate including proficient use of Microsoft 365.
- Understanding of CRM systems – Salesforce experience beneficial.
- Able to prioritise own workload, deal with conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
- Motivation to deliver high quality work with minimum supervision.
- Ambitious, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
- Demonstrable numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
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This is an exciting and busy time to be joining UK Youth as we prepare to launch our new strategy and transform the way we work to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. As a result we are recruiting for a number of new roles designed to enable the organisation to grow, improve our ways of working and enable us to deliver to deliver our ambitious 2025 strategic plan.
This is an exciting role for an organised and efficient PA who will provide comprehensive and high-quality diary management, secretarial and admin support to two busy Directors. You will manage their time in a way that ensures visibility across the charity and with key external stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, be a definitive problem solver, have an eye for detail and great IT skills.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.
We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.
- Flexible/Agile Working
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
- Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
- Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
- 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
- Cyclescheme and Techscheme
How to apply
Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, about your journey to date; how this has shaped you and the things you learnt along the way.
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click the link to be taken to our website where you can find more information on the role and how to apply.
- Closing date for applications will be 12pm, 6th May 2021
There are more than 11 million young people in the UK, they make up over a fifth of the population and represent Britain’s future.
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We are looking to recruit a talented Employment Specialist to join our dynamic and high-performing team. Using Individual Placement and Support, throughout West and North London we support individuals with mental health problems find and sustain mainstream employment.
Working in partnership with Harrow NHS IAPT service as an integral team member you will deliver an employment support service following the IPS model to a caseload of clients, working with each of them on a one to one basis, supporting them with their confidence, and giving them practical tools to secure and maintain work. This is an exciting opportunity with scope for further professional development.
About You
We are looking for someone who positive, professional, and self-motivated. You will have dynamic personality, and be confident engaging with a range of stakeholders in order to promote the service.
You will have strong belief in the value of employment in supporting good mental health, and be empathetic and person-centred in your approach to clients. You will also be committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
We expect you to be open to feedback and proactive in addressing self-development needs. You will be an excellent problem-solver, able to work within a team and independently of your own iniaitive.
You will have an understanding and experience of identifying and assessing the needs of people with mental health problems and supporting them in returning to or retaining mainstream employment.
This role also requires you have to knowledge and experience of working in an NHS setting and good understanding of NHS process and procedure.
You will also have experience of working effectively in a target-driven environment.
You will have excellent interpersonal & communication skills; this includes face to face, by telephone and in writing and be confident in presenting to different stakeholders.
You will demostrate strong organisational skills, and be competent in accurate record keeping, administration & the main Microsoft Office packages.
Finally, you will be comfortabe working flexibily to meet client needs including occasional out of office hours and have the ability to travel within the target region.
To read the full job description and person specification please download the recruitment pack. To apply, send in a tailored CV and covering letter, outlining how you meet the role requirements. The closing date is 25th April 2021 at 11.59PM.
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Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and retired from the British horseracing and breeding industry. Following an exciting period of growth and development we are looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Welfare to support the Director of Welfare in order to deliver an effective and efficient welfare service to the horseracing industry.
The new post holder will have direct responsibility for a number of key welfare projects and will ensure successful delivery and development of these as well as being responsible for supervising, coaching and guiding the Regional Management Team. Reporting to the Director of Welfare you will have proven and demonstrable experience of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable people and will ensure that standards of excellence, best practice and efficiency are delivered through highly effective teams. It is essential that you have the ability to manage budgets, allocate resources, line manage, decision make and problem solve.
You will be a highly driven self-starter and an innovative, strategic thinker with a passion to improve wellbeing outcomes for people in their workplace. You will be an excellent communicator across a range of stakeholder groups and will remain strategically aligned to the charity’s core objectives and purpose. A keen interest and knowledge of the horseracing industry is desirable but not essential.
This post can be home or office-based or a combination of both and you should be willing to travel across the UK as part of the role. This role is a fixed-term contract of initially 12 months.
If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity then please send your CV with a covering letter by: Thursday 22nd April 2021
Interview date: Wednesday 28th April 2021.
Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.
Racing Welfare is an equal opportunities employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a talented Senior Employment Specialist to join our dynamic and high-performing IPS Works team. Using Individual Placement and Support, throughout West and North London we support individuals with mental health problems, helping find and sustain mainstream employment.
Working in partnership with Ealing NHS IAPT as an integral team member, you will deliver an employment support service, following the IPS model, to a caseload of clients, working with each of them on a one to one basis, supporting them with their confidence, and giving them practical tools to secure and maintain work. As a Senior Employment Specialist, you will lead on referral triage and support the Service Manager with local stakeholder engagement including IAPTs and JCPs, and champion Employer Engagement activities. This is an exciting opportunity with scope for further professional development.
About you
For this role we are looking for someone who is positive, professional, and self-motivated. You will have a dynamic personality and be confident engaging with a range of stakeholders to promote the service
You will have a strong belief in the value of employment in supporting good mental health and be empathetic and person centred in your approach to clients. You will also be committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
We expect you to be open to feedback and proactive in addressing self-development needs
You will have understanding and experience of identifying and assessing the needs of people with complex mental health problems and supproting them in returning to or retaining mainstream employment
You will also have knowledge and experience of working in an NHS setting and good understanding of NHS process and procedure and have worked with clinical teams.
You will be comfortable working effectively in a target-driven enviroment, and have experience of providing effective management, coaching and support to colleagues to promote development and performance.
You will have excellent interpersonal & communication skills; this includes face to face, by telephone and in writing, and be confident presenting to employers, teams of health professionals and other stakeholders.
You will have good organisational and prioritisation skills and be competent in accurate record keeping, administration & the main Microsoft Office packages
We expect you to be able to work independently and as a member of a team
You will have the ability to travel throughout Ealing and the wider London area and work flexibly in response client’s needs, including occasional out- of office hours.
It would be desirable if you also have experience of working effectively with clinical teams and knowledge of employment law and the Equality Act 2010
To see the full job description and person specification, please download the recruitment pack. To apply send in a tailored CV and covering letter, expressing how you meet the criteria for this position, and why think you'd be the best person for the role.
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About the role
THET is a dynamic and well-established charity that has been operating for over 30 years. The last three years have seen a period of considerable success as THET has worked to diversify its income sources resulting in growth.
If you enjoy being a part of something challenging and relish the opportunity to work alongside the senior leadership team of an INGO, to develop a high-performing HR and Operations function providing professional support to all staff, this role is for you.
Overseeing all aspects of HR for the charity including payroll and insurance, you will need to be a confident, diplomatic verbal communicator capable of providing support and solutions to the staff at all levels across the organization. The last staff survey showed 96% of colleagues have a good relationship with their managers and colleagues, and 89% approval rating for how the charity is responding to COVID-19 but are committed to doing even better.
A highly professional self-starter, able to demonstrate initiative and stay calm in busy environments, you will be joining a six-person Finance and Operations team who are dedicated to THET’s mission of ensuring everyone everywhere can access quality healthcare.
About THET
Today, one billion people will never see a qualified health worker in their lives.
Since 1988, THET has been working to change this. From reducing maternal deaths in Uganda to improving the quality of hospital care for injured children in Myanmar, we work to strengthen local health systems and build a healthier future for all.
We do this by leveraging the expertise and energy of the UK health community, supporting Health Partnerships between NHS institutions, Royal Colleges, and academic institutions in the UK and those overseas.
In the past ten years, THET has reached over 100,000 health workers across 31 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia in partnership with over 130 UK institutions.
You can learn more about our work on our website.
Accountability and working relationships.
This role reports to the Director of Finance and Operations but works very closely with the Senior Management Team, HR and Operations Officer, Country Directors, and Management Team in the UK.
Main responsibilities
1. To establish and develop a dialogue and relationship with the Country Directors and Team Managers in the UK, to understand key resource issues and associated requirements to meet both current and future organizational challenges.
2. To act as the lead advisor on all employee-related matters including contracts.
3. To identify and support the charity to successfully deliver credible, customer-focused, cost-effective, and innovative recruitment solutions using a range of techniques.
4. To line-manage the full-time HR and Operations Officer.
5. In collaboration with the HR & Operations Officer develop a resourcing strategy and innovative, timely, and cost-effective best practice solutions to enable THET to meet its objectives.
6. To support the implementation and further improvement of Training and Development plans to support the achievement of organizational objectives and managing change.
7. To act as the lead HR Adviser for all Grievance, Disciplinary and Capability processes.
8. To provide operational advice, coaching, and guidance to line managers and staff to embed performance management against organizational objectives.
9. To provide operational delivery of customer focussed and cost-effective HR transactional services and associated administration.
10. To undertake project work that supports HR policy and processes development and implementation to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential-
- MCIPD membership of CIPD (level 7)
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience in a relevant area)
- Sound understanding and knowledge of Employment law.
Desirable -
- A Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (or
equivalent experience in a relevant area)
Experience:
Essential-
- Highly developed oral and written presentational skills, with the ability to be an effective advocate for THET.
- Ability to build partnerships, both inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to self-manage multiple projects and to prioritize effectively, especially in the face of competing demands.
- A creative thinker, able to bring new ideas in response to complex problems.
- Confident and resilient, with the ability to engage in robust debate about HR best practices and priorities.
- Ability to coach and facilitate.
- Minimum intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Able to manipulate data and create reports in an HR database.
Values:
Essential-
• Strong commitment to THET’s cause and values.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Intercultural sensitivity and awareness.
Hours:
4 days per week (30 hours a week)
Key contacts:
The HR Manager will have regular contact with all THET staff (London and overseas offices), including a diverse range of external stakeholders. The post holder will be part of the Finance, HR, and Operations team.
What we offer:
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave plus 3 days winter closure between Christmas and New Year
• 5% pension contribution when Employee contributes 3%
• Cycle to work scheme
• A friendly, supportive work environment
To apply for this role please send your CV and a cover letter by midnight 2nd May 2021.THET is an equal opportunities employer.
This post is UK-based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
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