Administration assistant jobs near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

The Grant Funding Assistant processes applications from food banks including the awarding and paying of grants to food banks in the Trussell Trust network.  They maintain data on grant applications and awards, for routine processes and for communications with grant applicants. 

Role responsibilities

· To deliver clear, informative and timely communications about the grant funding programme to stakeholders, including to potential and actual grant applicants, and foodbank-facing staff

· To administer efficient recording, processing and reporting of data in relation to grant applications, awards and payments

· To systematically undertake the thorough and prompt checking of new grant applications, including for completeness, eligibility and compliance with guidelines and criteria

· To convey clearly with grant applicants where actions are required, and monitor completion of those actions

· To clearly and promptly inform applicants of the outcome of their grant application

· To provide the finance team with accurate data to ensure timely payment of grants

Person Specification

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

· Sound experience of using database systems with large data sets (preferably CRM software such as Salesforce)

Behaviours and competencies:

· Demonstrates a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust

· Role models inclusive behaviours and values

· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds 

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Excellent attention to detail

· Is able to work through challenges in positive and effective ways

· Is able to prioritise workload and work to deadlines

· Has excellent customer service skills

Key Stakeholders

· Food banks

· Area Managers

· Finance

Our Values

The Trussell Trust is a charity that works to end the need for food banks. It is founded on and shaped by Christian principles.

Our values of dignity, justice, compassion and community, are central to all that we do and therefore supports our aim to be an organisation where the diversity of all employees is valued.  We welcome people of all faiths and none and those that are committed to these values.

We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

About Reach

Reach Community Projects (Restore, Encourage, Action, Community and Hope) has provided support to local people in crisis for over 15 years.  Reach Community Projects runs five main projects

• Haverhill Foodbank – providing emergency food parcels to families and individuals in need
• Reach Money Advice – debt counselling, budgeting and money management support
• ACTS 435 – a resource for our clients who are suffering the effects that poverty can bring
• Starter Packs – providing essential bedding and kitchenware as required
• Reach into the Community – a project taking the work of Reach into the villages surrounding Haverhill

About the Role

This multifunctional role involves all aspects of communications work to support the aims of Reach.  We are looking for somebody who has a background and at least 2 years’ experience in PR, Communications or Marketing to lead our Communications Team.  This role will be responsible for all forms of communications across the charity including, newsletters, social media, appeals/campaigns, messaging and media content.

About You

We are looking for somebody who has a background and at least 2 years’ experience in PR, Communications or Marketing.  Somebody who is enthusiastic about communications, can think ‘outside of the box’ and has ‘a nose’ for a good story.  You will need to be able to work as part of the wider Reach team to ensure that the correct messaging is being delivered.

Job Summary

• Develop and deliver a communications strategy across the entire spectrum of communications
• Identify opportunities and produce media content, case studies and social media communications (have ‘a nose’ for a good story)
• Report on and analyse all aspects of communications
• Manage the Communications team (1 member of staff and volunteers)

Salary: circa £23,000 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora International, Cambridge, UK. Current policy offers partial remote working within the UK.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

We are seeking a full-time Editorial Assistant to support the Editor and Managing Editor with the day-to-day management of the journal and matters related to publication. The role focuses primarily on providing comprehensive and efficient editorial assistance, including administrative tasks and proof-reading, but there is also opportunity for you to contribute to building capacity for conservation through the management and development of the journal, and through the workshops provided by the journal.

Preferably with a degree in conservation, ecology, geography or a related discipline, you will have excellent administrative skills, a general knowledge of conservation, and a desire to develop your expertise as an editorial assistant. You will ideally already be familiar with the peer-review system, and have previous editorial assistant experience and/or experience in writing and editing. You are highly organized and methodical in your approach to work, with meticulous attention to detail, and are self-motivated and able to work independently. Your excellent communication skills enable you to correspond with authors and editors around the globe. Ideally you are interested in FFI’s work and committed to its mission.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. 

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The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 16 August 2022.

The primary functions of the role are to:

• Be responsible for engaging, inspiring, and developing a new demographic of supporters across the education sector alongside the retention of an existing and loyal supporter base
• Refresh and expand Lepra’s bank of education material, with a specific focus on links to the KS2 and KS3 curriculum
• Work closely with colleagues in India and Bangladesh to develop a “buddy” programme
• Achieve an annual unrestricted income target

The successful candidate will have experience of some of the following; 

• Managing a strong pipeline via telephone, remote, or face to face negotiations to generate fundraising income
• Demonstrable experience of developing meaningful, lasting, and positive relationships to inspire and motivate supporters on a consistent basis
• Strong problem-solving ability and confidence to bring in new ideas and drive them forward
• Use of CRM databases, processing of information and maintaining records

They will be

• Ambitious, self-motivated, and adaptable to make the most of this exciting opportunity
• A self-starter, able to work accurately on own initiative and to tight deadlines in a team environment
• Be able to work in a team and to demonstrate a flexible approach to work
• Able to analyse and act on data
• An effective communicator both verbally and in writing, adapting style to suit the audience, for example supporters, colleagues, partners, NGOs
• Commitment to the principles of the charity sector and values of Lepra

They must be a car owner and be able to use the car for business travel

Amongst our benefits are;

• Contributory pension
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Free Life Assurance to four times salary
• Study and professional fees support   
• Cycle Scheme 
• Opportunity to visit our programmes in India & Bangladesh

Please apply with a cover letter and CV. We will start our processes upon receipt of applications and may choose to close the application process early. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sections of society and from applicants who do not meet the full criteria but are looking for a step up in their career. We cannot offer sponsorship so you must have the right to work in the UK. 

A fantastic established community focused charity offering flexible hybrid office and home working in Cambridge, has an opportunity for an experienced Charity sector PA or EA to join them on a permanent basis.

As the Executive Assistant you will provide confidential EA services to the Director and CFO and support them by setting up appropriate systems and being the first point of contact for all enquiries and visitors for the Director. You will plan dates and venues for the charity meetings, planning and drafting agendas and circulating papers and ensuring agreed actions are followed up and support the Director and CFO with the preparation of Committee and Board papers.

You will take full responsibility for the Director and CFO's diaries, organising and maintaining the diary and arranging appointments and manage correspondence between the Director, the CFO and external stakeholders including categorising incoming mail, and triaging and delegating where relevant and appropriate and dealing with correspondence, post, producing letters, responding to e mails, managing expense claims, and arranging travel.

About you

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organised and efficient, with first class secretarial and administrative skills, who enjoys working at a high level in a fast-paced environment with all stakeholders. You will have experience working in a comparable role supporting at senior level and Board of Trustees, including managing arrangements for Board and Committees, and taking formal minutes. You will have demonstrable experience working as an EA/PA in a charitable environment.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear from you. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so if you are keen to apply, then please do so today.

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Job Title: Membership Support Officer, North Wales

Region: Home Based

Directorate: Membership

Contract: Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2023, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,813 to £28,025 per annum

The Role

At the Royal British Legion, we believe in building on potential. As a Membership Support Officer your ability to provide support to our branches and membership across your region could have a real impact on people’s lives.

At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them.

We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed.

As a Membership Support Officer, you will be responsible for working closely with County Committees, welfare staff and other membership support staff to ensure that Membership fulfil their role in accordance with the Legion’s Membership handbook and policies.

If successful, the main duties of your role will be:

• Build relationships with our Branches, County Committee and local members to support them to achieve the role and purpose of membership.
• Provide advice and support to members so that they can be active in their local communities and effectively participate in Branch Community Support.
• Work with membership committees to ensure efficient and effective management of membership at a local level.
• Communicate with the membership in your area, encouraging them to be involved, and ensuring that all Head Office directives and Area messages are cascaded appropriately and in a timely manner
• Assist the Head of Membership Engagement in the delivery of the four pillars of Legion strategy, engaging with the membership to secure their involvement

We are looking for an effective, diligent multi-tasker with excellent customer service and communication skills. This is a varied role which covers a range of duties from meeting arranging and compliance oversight to organising events and responding to membership queries.

The role requires evening and weekend work. This role is home based but requires travel throughout the region and occasional travel to London and other national locations for meetings. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle will be required, including being based in the region specified.

About the Royal British Legion – Membership

Across the country, in every city and on every street, the RBL is there to support our Armed Forces community. We formed in 1921 and our membership continues to play a significant role in our work; from being our ambassadors within local communities to working with our welfare teams to provide support to beneficiaries who are socially isolated.

Our Membership Engagement Team provide support, advice and guidance to ensure that our members can continue to be the force for good in their communities.  Through strong relationships with our members, the Branches and the County Committees, the MSOs facilitate the sharing of great practice and ensure that the membership remain compliant. The Membership Support Officers are out and about across their areas, meeting Branch members, supporting their activities and building a stronger membership fit for the next 100 years. 

So, if you want to give your days meaning. To put your passion into a role with real impact. To support people and be supported yourself. In an inclusive team that faces every challenge together. Whatever your interests and ambitions, we think you’ll find a role here that works for you, with career opportunities right across the UK.

Diversity Statement

We believe that the compassion, understanding, and service we show each and every individual should be reflected in the way we all support, respect, and include every individual who works with us. We want everyone involved in our work or receiving our services, to feel proud to contribute to or be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation.

We recognise that we still have a long way to go to ensure that we make the RBL a truly great and inclusive organisation to work for and be part of so we have set out our commitments to provide a clear path to deliver this ambition. We will keep listening, learning, and sharing our progress and impact.

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply online

Closing date for this role is: Sunday 28th August 2022

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Home Worker - England and Wales
Salary: £17,290 per annum + London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 04 September 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Alzheimer\'s Society

Who we are

Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.

What we want

We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What we do

We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future.

How we do it

We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.

About the role

We have a fantastic and rewarding new opportunity now available, for an Apprentice to join us on a new Apprenticeship journey!

The of Apprenticeship and Development Coordinator will play a crucial part in supporting the Society’s Apprenticeship and Development programmes through updating systems, liaising with placement managers and apprenticeship providers, submitting evidence of learning, ensuring compliance with new processes and coordinating activities.

As someone who is passionate about developing employees and supporting people who are new to the world of work, you will use your organisational skills to coordinate a range of activities to develop opportunities for apprenticeships.

Through building collaborative relationships, you will support the Apprenticeship and Development Manager in developing greater understanding of and confidence amongst our people in utilising apprenticeships and being proactive in identifying other opportunities to widen access to the Society.

This role will involve completion of the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship to develop your knowledge and skills. This role will be home based with occasional office travel (most likely to London/Birmingham).

About you

Not only will you be supporting people to access work, development and volunteering experience, but you will be making a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia.

Collaboration is central to our development programmes. We are also looking for someone who is passionate about developing people as the role sits within Alzheimer’s Society’s Organisational and Talent Development Team and wider People Directorate.

Person Specification

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written [essential]
- Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills.
- Be a team player, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and who knows when to ask for help themselves.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.

You may have experience of the following: Apprenticeships Delivery Manager, Apprenticeship Development Partner, Learning and Development, L&D, HR, Human Resources, Education Coordinator, Apprenticeship, NAS, National Apprenticeship Service, SFA, Skills Funding Agency, Further Education, Apprenticeship Coordinator, Graduate Training Coordinator, Graduate Programme, Graduate Scheme, Talent Acquisition, Talent Planning, etc.

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We are recruiting for a Field Operations Coordinator to lead, manage and motivate our rapidly expanding teams of volunteers delivering direct aid to refugees and asylum seekers nationally.  The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and coordinating large regional groups of volunteers.  We are looking for a strong leadership professional with extensive experience in leading and coordinating the efforts of large "field-based" volunteer groups. As field operations coordinator, you will build and maintain close relationships with our Volunteer Group Leaders and inspire them to create high-performance, autonomous teams.  Additionally, you will ensure that our UK volunteer teams consistently deliver best practice advice and the broadest distribution of aid to the refugees and asylum seekers we serve.

Our Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, applicants must demonstrate:  

• A proven track record of leading, managing and motivating large groups of volunteers in the charity, health, education or similar sectors. (Essential)
• A passion for human rights and the emotional intelligence to make numerous important, compassionate decisions every day.
• A clear and concise written and verbal communication style with the ability to write persuasively and verbally communicate with a wide range of professional entities, including NGOs, Local Government, Social Services and Home Office personnel
• The ability to work on your own initiative without supervision, solve practical problems and directly get hands on to address and tackle issues when and where required.
• A strong positive mental attitude and the confidence to persuade and influence volunteers to collaborate in completing challenging roles across various regions
•  An awareness of risk management and safety issues, safeguarding and compliance. 

In Return

This is an excellent opportunity to join a great cause, gain experience in the UK asylum system and positively influence the lives of refugees. Reporting to the UK Operations Manager, you will join a focused collaborative team dedicated to the cause.  While this is a challenging role, you will be given a thorough induction and the opportunity to work alongside other experienced team members to hit the ground running. Are you ready to take your volunteer group leadership skills to the next level and witness the tangible results of your efforts? 

Please provide a covering letter that explains why you are suitable for this role and why you want to work with Care4Calais - we will only consider applications that are accompanied by a covering letter.

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Stockport.

Position: S954 Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home based, Stockport. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work related meetings) 

Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week

Salary: Circa £16,710 per annum (FTE circa £24,370 per annum)

Contract: Permanent. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2024

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: 11 September 2022

Interview Date: 19 September 2022

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.

Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
• Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.

About You

The post holder will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Setting up and running support groups.

This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

To fulfil the role you must abode and have the right to work in the U.K

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

Please confirm the reference number and role title in your application.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

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.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

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, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Stockport.

Position: S953 Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home based, Stockport. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work related meetings) 

Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week

Salary: Circa £19,496 per annum (FTE circa £24,370 per annum)

Contract: Permanent. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2024

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: 11 September 2022

Interview Date: 19 September 2022

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.

Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
• Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.

About You

The post holder will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Setting up and running support groups.

This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

To fulfil the role you must abode and have the right to work in the U.K

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

Please confirm the reference number and role title in your application.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

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.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

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, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We are looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in West and North Kent.

Position: S955 Stroke Support Coordinator

Location: Home based, West Kent and North Kent. However, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work related meetings)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £24,370 per annum

Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2023

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: 4 September 2022

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes. A key part of the role will be to support service users and the delivery of the service.

Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
• Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.
• You will have excellent IT skills and demonstrate a flexible approach to your role.

About You

The post holder will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Setting up and running virtual groups.

This role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield.

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role

To fulfil the role you must you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

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.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

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, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

EVENT OPERATIONS SENIOR EXECUTIVE

Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours/week. We are open to flexible working arrangements i.e., compressed hours
Location: Home-based, National
Application Deadline: Thursday 25 August 23:55

Application Method: In our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we are using Anonymous CVs through our recruitment portal. Please therefore ensure that you have completed the 'Work History' section of the application form and that you have answered the application questions. You will be asked to upload a CV, but we will not be using this as part of the shortlisting process and it will therefore not be reviewed. We would like you to submit a covering letter online in the text box provided. Please include your motivations for applying for the role and how you feel your skills and experience are a good match.

What will I be doing?

You will be playing a critical role in supporting both the Senior Managers - Planning, Resourcing and Operations leading on project areas to support the wider team's operations, processes and systems.

You will be making an impact by...

• Overseeing the key relationship for our contract process

• Managing the workload of the Event Delivery team operations to ensure we can maximise the resource in our team. Proactively managing this with our key stakeholders to support their workload as well as that of the Event Delivery Team

• Delivering events in contingency across the UK to support the Divisional Teams.

• Completing all briefs for Oxford Data capture team, Oxford finance team, Inbound and out bound teams in supporter services for all events including legacies, Race and Shine.

• Identifying and actioning opportunities to drive efficiencies with the Event Delivery team's operations, in particular with the Divisional Event Managers and where we can support them and their teams.

• Delivering specific projects for both the Senior Managers of Mass and Cultivation and Stewardship relating to any new events that their teams deliver

• Delivering training and write the training guides for Siebel and EWS for any teams that input event information onto them. To include legacy team, Event Delivery Team and Supporter Led Fundraising.

You'll bring to the role…

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, advanced Excel desirable

• Experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders

• Experience in delivering large scale events

• Experience in delivering conferences or other major indoor events

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, face to face and telephone to a wide-ranging audience in order to build good relationships

• Extremely well organised with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities in a sometimes time-pressured environment

• Ability to be solution focussed and think broadly about impact across all event areas not just related to events currently in our existing portfolio.

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills in order to get the best value for CRUK.

• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute towards the team's collective success

• A strong self-awareness that allows you to play to your strengths and manage your development areas.

What will I gain?

Without you we wouldn't be able to achieve our aim of seeing 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. So, we want to reward you in as many ways as possible. Our benefits package includes discounts on anything from travel to technology, generous holiday allowance, gym membership and much more.

You'll also be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. And ultimately, you'll know that you'll be changing lives through your work.

If you're as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Job Summary

Founded in 1977, the Child Growth Foundation (CGF) is the leading UK charity focusing on the support and management of rare growth conditions affecting children and adults. The purpose of this role is to drive awareness of, and support for, the CGF’s mission to improve the detection, treatment, and management of diverse growth conditions in children – as well as providing support and information for their families – through strategic creative campaigns and ongoing network outreach.

The role’s aim is to consolidate and raise the profile and visibility of the Child Growth Foundation and to position it as the leading UK authority and thought leader on conditions affecting child growth.

About The Role

The Operations, Marketing & Communication Manager will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day operations of the Child Growth Foundation, with responsibility for the charity’s marketing and PR activities, the management of its staff, and its communications with members, medical professionals, and media.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and ensure implementation of effective marketing plans including day-to-day communications to achieve agreed strategic goals
• Develop and implement fundraising initiatives
• Manage the administration of the charity’s operations including budgetary control, HR, regulatory compliance, and event organisation
• Support the Board of Trustees to arrange meetings, take and distribute minutes and organise our annual AGM

To Apply

Please submit a copy of your CV along with a covering letter explaining clearly your suitability for the post and how you meet the skills and experiences required for the role.

About the Youth Investment Fund

The Youth Investment Fund (YIF) is a £368 million fund created by the UK government to create, expand and improve youth facilities and services in England to drive positive outcomes for young people.

YIF is being delivered by a partnership between Social Investment Business, The Key Fund, National Youth Agency and Resonance.

Together, we aim to deliver grants for up to 300 facilities in selected eligible areas across England by 2025 that represent positive value for money, are environmentally sustainable and enable positive activities for young people aged 11–18 (up to 25 for young people with SEND).

This funding will drive value-for-money facilities that youth organisations can afford to sustain. Using innovative construction techniques, as well as supporting redevelopment projects that expand youth service provision, the YIF will achieve savings on facility running costs, so that resources can focus on activities that enrich young people’s lives.

It will support projects to level up youth provision, assessing and distributing grants so that local youth facilities and services can be the best they can be.  Please visit the Youth Investment Fund website.

About this role:

This role will be employed by Social Investment Business (SIB) on a fixed term contract until March 2025.

Hybrid – Remote based with some mandatory travel to London  (approx. 8 times per year).

For over two decades, Social Investment Business has provided finance and support to charities and social enterprises. We empower these organisations to do what they do best - serve the communities they operate within. 

Find out more about what we do by visiting our website.

Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable

For further information on our values and our generous benefits please visit our website.

Reporting to our Head of Youth Investment Fund (HYIF) this role plays an important part in supporting and coordinating Governance and Business Support activities across various internal and external partner teams, Boards and Committees.

Key responsibilities

1. To actively engage with the internal Relationship Management team and external partner teams to ensure papers are produced to pre-determined quality standards and deadlines.
2. Produce papers for meetings including but not limited to monthly Assessment Panels, Quarterly Grant Committees and Programme Boards.
3. To administrate and coordinate all YIF meetings including:
   • timetabling and meeting planning ensuring diary availability and quorate attendance by panel and committee members
   • ensuring all reports from all internal and external partners are received within the pre-determined deadlines to the required quality standards
   • publishing meeting packs on Board Intelligence software
   • attending meetings and taking accurate minutes ensuring discussions, decisions made, ownerships and deadlines for completion are properly documented.
   • preparing follow up action tables from meetings with ownerships and deadlines
   • ensuring follow up action is completed by relevant team members
4. To work with HYIF and Governance Team to feed into the main Joint Board and ensure all minutes, resolutions and approvals are saved on Board Intelligence.
5. Coordinate key reports and dashboards from relevant teams for all YIF meetings to ensure these are received and circulated on time.
6. To support the HYIF by actively seeking and collating information and updates from all teams and people across the organisation working on YIF and produce reports where necessary.
7. Work within the organisation's processes and procedures required to contribute to the effectiveness of overall Governance within SIB.
8. To work within the organisation's values, principles and processes to achieve operational excellence.
9. To adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos.
10. To support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I.
11. To support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy.
12. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required.

Core competencies

• Commitment to quality, equality, diversity, inclusion and customers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office Suite, confident working with bespoke software (SalesForce).
• Demonstrable evidence of supporting teams and cross-team working.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Well organised with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise, multi task and work flexibly.
• Understanding of Governance and administration for Board and Committees.
• Ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with people from all levels.

Desirable competencies

• Good knowledge of the voluntary and community sector, local and central government and the statutory sector as a whole.