Leeds Mencap are looking for two creative and experienced people to join our fundraising team.  We have a vacancy for a Trust fundraiser and a temporary vacancy for a Development Officer to cover maternity leave.

Leeds Mencap is a busy, friendly and ambitious local charity based in East Leeds but operating city wide.  Based at The Vinery Centre, we have a thriving community nursery and room hire enterprise running alongside our specialist services for children and young people with learning disabilities and their families.  We are an independent local charity and we need to raise all our own funds. 

For both roles we need people who are proactive and flexible in their approach and who will be able to hit the ground running.  We have ambitious fundraising plans and our priority is to raise our profile and encourage more people to support us. To support this ambition you’ll have excellent communication and writing skills and be able to craft stories that inspire and engage supporters. You’ll be a self-starter who can manage their own workload and be willing to get stuck in.
In return you’ll work in a supportive team in a bright and airy building which is humming with a wide range of activities. The children in our on-site community nursery never fail to entertain.  We can offer flexible working and a generous annual leave entitlement with company sick pay entitlement from the first day of employment. Even better, you’ll go home each day knowing you have made a difference to the lives of people who have a learning disability. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious local charity and we look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about the post and to download an application form please visit our website.

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. 

We are recruiting for a permanent creative and organised Client Adviser to join our team in Wakefield. The focus of this role is to work as part of the Asylum Services team providing advice, guidance, and assistance to complete support applications and briefing to eligible asylum seekers. 

The Role;
 

• Provide advice and support to asylum seekers, within the specification of the Grant Agreement and Contract with the Home Office
• Provide a support service to asylum seekers to complete asylum support application forms (ASF) for support under Section 98, Section 95 and Section4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Ensure that all applicants are aware of eligibility criteria and their obligations to provide supporting evidence within required timescales
• Provide outreach for vulnerable clients and those with additional support needs, by appointment, at designated locations, as required by management
• Provide telephone advice as may be required and support the telephone advice line by assisting clients to complete applications by telephone and by appointment
• Provide guidance on immigration related matters advice within the scope of the relevant Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) accreditation level
• Act as a contact with the Home Office, Social Services, Healthcare Professionals and other relevant agencies for applicants with additional support needs.
• Ensure accurate records are kept
• Keep up to date with legislation and the impact it may have on service users

Your experience must include: 

• Good clear written and spoken English.
• Good IT skills in word processing, spreadsheets and email or the willingness to acquire them.
• Good inter-personal skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to complete forms and records accurately.
• Skills in liaison and negotiation with other agencies on behalf of clients.
• Ability to absorb complex written information and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work empathically with people facing transition and uncertainty.
• Ability to explain complicated information to clients including the use of an interpreter
• Presentation skills with the ability to make briefing sessions interactive
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
• Excellent self-organisation skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative within an agreed framework
• A second language would be desirable 

Special Requirements:

• This post requires OISC Level 1 competence or the willingness to get this within 6 months
• This post is subject to a DBS check
• This post is subject to a Counter Terrorism check
• This post may require travel

Therefore the applicant must;

•  hold a valid, full current 10-year British passport; full EU passport or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK
•  provide full UK address history for the last five years

Please see Job Description for full Person Specification 

Please Submit;

1. Relevant CV

2. Detailed personal statement showing how you meet the specific requirements, skills and experience as outlined in the job description and person specification, with special attention to the added value you could bring. 

Successful Internal applicants will move to Migrant help 2018 Terms and Conditions if they are not already. 

Closing Date: 30 March 2020

As part of your role, it is important you operate within Migrant Help’s values:
Protection, Diversity, Equality, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence.
Migrant Help is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Location: Yorkshire and North East England, covering postcode areas: NE, DH, TS, DL, HG, BD, YO, LS, HX, WF, HD, S, NG, LN, DN, HU, and SR.

TLG Volunteer Programmes are available for churches who have a heart for the struggling children and families in their communities. For Early Intervention (EI), we train, equip and support volunteers to coach children for an hour a week in school. For Make Lunch (ML), we train and support volunteers to provide nutritious meals and activities during the school holidays.

The TLG Regional Leader role offers a unique opportunity to manage a cluster of EI Centres and ML clubs within the South Central areas of England (including a large area of Central and Greater London). The ideal candidate will be a very organised, strong relationship builder with a vibrant Christian faith.

This key role involves training, leading and supporting new and established TLG EI and ML Programmes, working mainly with the Volunteer Coordinators who are leading their team of volunteers. The Regional Leader will be required to support progress against set key performance indicators to ensure the best possible support is given for thriving programmes.

TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and their families and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The role will require you to travel. You will also be expected to attend events & meetings during the year as required along with visits to National Support office in Bradford, West Yorkshire. This is a part-time position covering three days a week (22.5 hours). Specific days to be confirmed.

The deadline for applications is 5pm, Thursday 30th April 2020 (this may be extended due to the Coronavirus pandemic). Video interviews and formal interviews will be arranged with dates communicated nearer the time.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a commitment to animal welfare to join our team as Animal Centre Manager at our Animal Centre in Halifax.

The RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch is an independent branch of the RSPCA. Our Animal Centre cares for, rehabilitates and rehomes hundreds of cats, dogs and small animals each year. We pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service. The RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District never put a healthy animal to sleep.

We are looking for an individual who can lead our animal centre, sharing our values of placing animal welfare first, valuing and respecting our volunteers, supporters and staff, providing the highest quality of service and being open and honest. As Animal Centre Manager you will be tasked with managing our centre in line with the charity’s objectives and strategy. You will ensure the welfare of all the animals in our care and make sure that all administrative and maintenance procedures are completed to a high standard.

The successful candidate will be a team leader or someone with previous management experience ideally within an animal welfare environment. You will have knowledge of the prevention and control of infectious diseases in cats, dogs and small animals; be driven, positive and enthusiastic, have plenty of initiative and the ability to thrive under pressure. Great communication, organisation and interpersonal skills will be key. A flexible approach to working hours, including the ability to work weekends will be required.

Competitive Salary dependent on experience, qualifications and training

To apply for this position all applicants must complete and submit the following 3 steps to

1. A completed application form.

2. A detailed CV.

3. A covering letter detailing your interest and skills that will lead to your success in the role.

Closing date for applications is the 31st of March. Interviews will take place between the 17th and 30th of April

We are now recruiting for a Graduate Coach to join Spear teams in London, Leeds and Brighton on our Graduate Coach Training Programme with start dates in August 2020 and on-going throughout the year - a paid, dynamic, one year opportunity to develop coaching and leadership skills, and at the same time have an impact on the local community.

Join our experienced and passionate team of Coaches who work together to equip and empower unemployed 16 – 24 year olds to overcome disadvantage and move into sustainable work or further education.

You will receive intensive leadership and management training delivered by our professional Coaches and build coaching skills through working on the front line with vulnerable young people, and at the same time be part of the church team and developed in Christian leadership. 

The Spear programme is run in partnership with local churches, giving you the opportunity to be part of a thriving church team as well as receiving outstanding coaching support from Resurgo. You will be employed by the church, and a level of church commitment is therefore required.

This opportunity is well suited to someone with a vision for engaging in social impact, looking to develop your career in the charity sector, or looking for a career change. 

In 2017 Resurgo won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes.

Please see our website as well as the attached job description for further information, and head to our jobs portal to apply.

Finance Assistant - Part-Time
Calderdale, West Yorkshire

Are you an enthusiastic individual with an accounting qualification? Do you want to support a fantastic charity funding life-changing services? If so, read on.

About Us

With over 29 years of experience, Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) is a multi-award winning charity and are listed in the top ten grant distributors within the UK.

We support hundreds of charities and volunteer groups across our region, addressing inequalities, investing in brighter futures and enabling positive change.

Working with generous individuals, businesses and public sector organisations, we have distributed over £30 million in grants to a diverse range of causes in local communities.

We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join us on a part-time basis, to support our financial activities and accounts.

The Benefits

- Salary of £17,000 pro rata
- Pension scheme
- 20 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays
- Extended Easter and Christmas breaks
- Flexible working schedule

This is a fantastic opportunity to hone your diverse set of financial skills with an organisation that is creating real and lasting change throughout the local community.

You’ll quickly find that we offer excellent development and progression opportunities, ensuring that you grow with your role and beyond, meaning this role represents present and future value for your career.

So, if you want to use your expertise to support local causes and issues such as mental health, loneliness and homelessness, this is the role for you.

The Role

As a Finance Assistant, you will support and maintain our accounting records and ensure the efficient running of the accounts function in line with all current legislation.

Supporting the Finance Manager, you will:

- Assist with all incoming and outgoing cash, cheques, invoices and delivery notes
- Maintain the cashbook, post book and petty cash
- Update and maintain the online accounting system
- Prepare Gift Aid claims, cheque, FPS (online) and other payments
- Support the delivery of the financial management reports and papers
- Assist in preparing returns documentation for funding bodies
- Support the year end accounts and audit

About You

To join us as a Finance Assistant, you will need:

- At a minimum, an accountancy qualification
- Experience of working with Sage
- A strong work ethic
- Strong time-management abilities

Ideally, you will have accountancy and/or finance experience from within a charity environment, but this is not essential.

Other organisations may call this role Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Finance Co-ordinator, Finance Administrator, Accountancy Assistant, Ledger Clark, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Accounts Technician, Charity Finance Assistant, Finance Clerk, or Accounts Clerk.

This is a part-time role, working 21 hours per week, over any three days, however these hours can be worked over five days.

CFFC reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Webrecruit and Community Foundation for Calderdale are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking for a new challenge as a Finance Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.