Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

Touchstone Loves Food Administrator
NJC Scale Points 7 – 11, starting at £20,092 pa
37 hours per week
This role is fixed term up to 30 September 2021

Background to the post

Touchstone Loves Food (TLF) is our citywide Covid 19 welfare and support service set up at the start of the first national lockdown in 2020. We have provided emotional support, signposting to services and over 215,000 meals to the people of Leeds who have been affected by the COVID 19 pandemic. TLF is also the Community Care Hub for Chapel Allerton ward.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic administrator to be part of our team and be the first point of contact for our service users and partners. You will be joining a committed and talented team who are passionate about community development and tackling health inequalities.

About you

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Experience of providing excellent office administration support
• Experience of providing effective advice/information to people internal and external
• Extensive ICT experience to produce quality letters, reports, tables and graphs.
• High level of numeracy skills in order to prepare financial information, e.g. petty cash, reimbursement claims, work out annual leave entitlements
• High level of ICT skills, e.g. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint).Sharepoint
• Excellent organisational skills to plan and meet deadlines.
• Effectively work under pressure.
• Effectively work on own initiative without direct supervision.
• Excellent minute taking skills.

Closing Date: 1st March
Interviews will be held on: 11th March

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the application pack. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

No agencies please.

Victim Support is looking for a Victims Champion Antisocial Behaviour based in Wakefield.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

As our ASB Champion you will provide tailored one-to-one, specialist support to vulnerable and persistently targeted victims of antisocial behaviour.

To be successful in the role, you will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people from all areas of the community and be able to assist with the monitoring, evaluation, and administration of written statistical reports on the project for management and our external funders.

You must have extensive experience of planning and delivering caseloads, be able to provide co-ordinated, tailored support to meet the needs of high risk, vulnerable and repeat victims of ASB. You will be required to conduct an impact and need/risk assessment with those victims meeting the project criteria.

Good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues, knowledge of ASB legislation to protect victims of ASB are also desired requirements.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A) and Essential. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities

Previous applicants to this specific role within the last 3 months need not re-apply

Salary: £9.50 per hour during waking hours, some shifts includes an 8-hour 'sleep in' rest break                                        (dedicated staff sleeping facilities available and attracts a sleep-in payment of £30)

Hours: 24 hours per week with some flexibility available

Annual Leave:             144 hours including bank holidays

This role requires working on a rota basis with typical shifts including: 

- 1pm - 7.30pm (weekdays only); 

- 4.15pm - 9am including an 8-hour 'sleep in' rest break (attracts 'sleep in' payment of £30)

- 8.30am or 9am - 5pm (weekends only)

Application Deadline: 2nd March 2021 

Interview Date: As and when applications are recieved

Here at Mercy UK we have a passion for God, passion for people and passion for excellence – this means we are committed to becoming an organisation where team members feel supported, valued and challenged to deepen their personal and professional growth. As an agile and fast-moving team, we seek to give our very best to what we do in attitude and activity.

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you carry heart and passion for the emotional, mental and spiritual health of the incredible women who are residents of the Mercy UK home. You have a unique set of skills; bringing together keen organisational and administrative skills with pastoral people skills. You are a cheerleader and at times, a coach to a diverse set of residents, all of whom are wired differently, with different learning styles, outlooks and life experiences but all of whom are united in their pursuit for freedom from life-controlling issues and into intimacy in their relationship with God, self and others.

You are safe hands as the primary point of contact and support for residents during evenings and weekends and your experience and abilities in pastoral support and communication equips you to deliver a fun yet informative schedule. You are able to perceive the needs of the group as well as the individual resident and you can hold these in tension. You are confident in your judgement and decision-making and understand the importance of working as a team and seeking guidance, where needed.

As residents wrestle through their own healing journey and put into practice all they are learning, you can prayerfully direct them, support and signpost them towards healthy choices and ways in which they can strengthen themselves in their own relationship with God, understanding that your best days are when you are in overflow in your own discipleship journey.

Help inspire the next generation.

Do you want to be instrumental in helping children to reach their full potential and to become happier, healthier and more resilient?

Here at Evolve: A Social Impact Company we are looking to recruit a passionate, confident leader with the skills, experience and desire to manage projects that are changing not only the lives and futures of the children we work with, but also our society.

As a Relationship Manager you:

• will lead and develop a team of Health Mentors, providing any support and guidance they require to deliver interventions that will have a lifelong impact on the lives of the children they are working with.
• you will work directly with schools, Local Education Authorities and funding partners to ensure that projects are delivered as per contract and stated outcomes are achieved.
• you will be a key member of the Evolve Management team, your insight and knowledge will help shape the future of the organisation.

By achieving in all of these areas, you will dramatically improve the physical wellbeing, the mental wellbeing and the cognitive development of children nationally, you will provide support and guidance to your colleagues and you will ensure the continued growth and success of Evolve: A Social Impact Company.

We are a Social Enterprise so you can be assured that you will be fully trained and supported to succeed in your role as we want you to love what you’re doing and to have the maximum impact on the lives of the children supported by your projects.

So, if you:

• have patience, empathy, resilience and outstanding communication skills
• have experience of team leadership and project delivery
• enjoy sports and physical activity
• want to be instrumental in changing children's lives for the better
• want to develop a career in project management

Apply now as we are recruiting for a full time, permanent contract role leading our Yorkshire team.
 

All successful applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS, full work history, references and face-to-face interviews.

Events Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Events Manager to join a national charity and membership association representing children’s day nurseries across the UK.

Position: Events Manager

Location: Bradley, Huddersfield with the ability to work from home during periods of lockdown

Hours: 37 hours per week with flexibility to allow for some evening and weekend work

Salary: Band C (Salary range £21,865 to £27,352)

Contract: Temporary - maternity cover

Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

Closing Date: Monday 8th March 2021

Interview Date: Week commencing 15th March 2021 (via Zoom)

The Role

The Events Manager will ensure quality delivery of events run by the Training Department and will identify and create conditions necessary for the team to reach and maintain high levels of performance. Working with the Senior Early Years Manager, the Events Manager will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of training events (virtual and face to face), in line with the organisation’s quality processes. The post holder will also manage the training and events team, with support from the Events Officer.

About You

As Events Manager you will have demonstrable experience of events management and administration. You will need strong IT skills in using Microsoft Office packages. Experience of delivering virtual training would be beneficial but training can be provided.

You will also have experience of:

• Database management
• Quality processes
• Line management and supervision of staff
• Developing and monitoring admin processes and systems
• Dealing with external consultants
• Working with financial procedures

A degree in events management or business administration with events would beneficial for this role.  

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

Our client is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

You may have experience in areas such as Events, Events Manager, Events Coordinator, Special Events Manager, Events Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Training and Development Manager, Training and Development, L&D, Learning and Development Manager, Learning and Development Manager, People Development, HR, Human Resources.

Volunteering Development Coordinator

Our client is the UK's leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Volunteering Development Coordinator Responsibilities:

Our client's organisation are passionately committed to creating a dementia movement that inspires people to take action and unite against the UK’s biggest killer.

They could not achieve this without their wonderful volunteers and as part of the Volunteering Development Team, you would be encouraging, inspiring and developing this dedicated group. The role is varied and includes role managing volunteers, running induction training and engagement events (both face to face and online), as well as day to day assistance across the Society regarding all things volunteering.

The role will be part of a small team of other Volunteering Development Coordinators, based across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and would be home based.

Volunteering Development Coordinator Requirements:

If you are keen to make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia as well as assisting volunteers to achieve their potential, then this role could be for you.

You should be comfortable working as part of a team, but also confident to work independently across a range of projects. You should enjoy working with others and enabling people to reach their potential.

You need to be committed to championing volunteering across the Society and be aware of the impact that volunteers can make on the lives of people living with dementia.

About our client:

They embrace diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of their people. They are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities they serve and ensuring inclusion in everything they do.

Position: Volunteering Development Coordinator
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract type: Part time, Permanent
Hours: 21 per week, Jobshare 1, Wednesday – Friday 9am-5pm. Jobshare 2, Monday - Wednesday 9am-5pm.
Salary: £11,978.40 - £12,462 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 18 March 2021
Interview Date: W/C 29 March 2021

You may have experience of the following: Development Coordinator, Volunteer Development Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Management, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Engagement, Relationship Building, Development Coordinator, People Management, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 97365

Lived Experience Lead (Leeds Service)

Full time at 35 hours per week

Office Based in Leeds City Centre and regular travel across Leeds  

(current requirement to work from home during Covid-19 restrictions)

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Permanent

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

GamCare are delighted to be recruiting for the new post of Lived Experience Lead to join the Leeds Community Gambling Service. This exciting role will take forward our ambitious plans to develop opportunities to hear the voices of lived experience, and to ensure the varied experiences of our servicer users shape and influence all areas of our work.

The post-holder will have experience in providing treatment and support in a relevant addictions, health or social care setting as well as a passion and firm understanding how to bring service users voices to the forefront of service development and decision making. The right candidate may have relevant personal lived experience or relevant work experience of working with the lived experience of others.

GamCare recognises the importance of having people with lived experience of gambling related harm closely involved in developing truly effective services, and the unique perspective that people with these experiences bring to our work. We have undertaken a comprehensive internal review of the organisation’s lived experience and service user involvement opportunities, structures, and processes. From this, and in line with our wider growth, we now have an ambitious plan of work in place to take forward developments in engaging those with lived experience. This also reflects the recommendations in relation to lived experience which underpin the current National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms.

If you have a passion for improving services with lived experience at the heart of this, then please review our job description and requirements to apply.

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

To apply, please go on the GamCare website for further information and to complete an application form.

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

Job application: < Lived Experience Lead (Leeds Service)>

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

To discuss the role further please email Chris Walker (Leeds Community Gambling Service – Service Manager). Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

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

Closing date for applications is: 22 March 2021 at 9am

Interview dates: w/c 29 March 2021

Interviews are scheduled to take place remotely via videoconferencing software.