• Assure the effective functioning of the facilities to provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and members by using best practices to manage resources, services and processes to meet the needs of the Charity.
• Pool management, including daily water testing ensuring the safety of sauna, hot tub and pool areas.
• Develop and implement a facility management program including preventative maintenance and life cycle requirements.
• Conduct and document regular facilities inspections.
• Be the organisational lead for compliance with Health and Safety.
• Experience in managing compliance with statutory regulations including Health & Safety, Fire Regulations and Building Regulations, and advising on same.
• Allocate and manage facility space for maximum efficiency.
• Coordinate intra-office moves.
• Supervise maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Oversee facility refurbishment and renovations.
• Plan and manage facility central services, i.e., reception, security, parking and waste disposal.
• Implement best practice processes to increase efficiency.
• Obtain quotes and tenders from vendors and suppliers.
• Calculate and compare costs for good and services to maximise cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of contract suppliers at all sites.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships.
• Assure security of the Treatment Centre.
• Grounds maintenance at Langho.
• Flexibility to provide ‘on-call’ cover to respond to facility and equipment alarms and system failures. (An additional call out allowance will be awarded).

Please apply using our application form, CV’s will not be accepted.

The Victoria Hall CIO charity is looking for a committed and self starting person to grow use of a brand new community building.  Your aim will be to enable the facilities to be vibrant and well used so that they serve community groups, businesses and organisations in the area.

The charity is keen to bring on board someone with the vision and personality to create a vital new welcoming and dynamic centre. Harrow is a changing and developing place and these facilities are located at the heart of this.

The role involves the practicalities of running a safe venue and the marketing skills to grow regular users and engage with those who want events and activities well run and accessible to a wide range of people.

You will be delivering the day to day running of the facilities, compliance with procedures, ensuring the safety of users and operating a booking system as well as marketing to a high standard and overseeing caretaking.

The Trustees are looking for a person with skills and experience of:

• Running, practically, a community centre or similar facilities.
• Working with stakeholders across all sectors and building positive relationships for mutual benefit (including fundraising) to communities.
• Growing income in voluntary settings.
• IT skills to keep up to date records including in managing money.
• Being a self starter with attention to detail and used to working under your own initiative.
• Marketing and social media skills to engage the target market.
• Developing a team of volunteers.

In return the right person will receive

Opportunities to take the initiative and launch and grow a wonderful new facility and make this a special place.

Salary range; £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

Pension contribution

Holiday allocation: 22 days plus bank holidays

The working hours

Working hours: 37 hours per week, to be worked in a flexible pattern to include some evening and 
weekend working

This is a full time contract for 3 years.

We are recruiting for a Payroll Supervisor for an amazing Hospice , this is a stand alone role and the primary purpose of the role is to ensure the correct and timely delivery of the monthly payroll and you must have experience of NHS Agenda for Change.

The Role
Manage the payroll inputting to the payroll bureau service, currently PBS to ensure that correct payments are made to all Hospice and Convent employees monthly salary in accordance with HMRC, DWP and DSS regulations.
Communicating complex payroll and finance information to staff, listening actively to their concerns and responding sensitively to queries whilst recognising that not everyone will be as financially literate as the post holder.
Communicating our complex and detailed payroll system to third parties.
Liaising with the CIPHR/PBS Service centre and communicating regularly with the team on payroll issues
Managing the contract with CIPHR/PBS and, together with the Director of HR and other relevant colleagues, holding review meetings with the Service Centre to improve performance
Responding to queries from the Service Centre
Providing to the Finance team a nominal ledger report for upload to the finance system by the end of each month.
Providing management reports as required by finance or other managers across the organisation
Identify your own learning and development needs in order to meet the key requirements of the post.
Take responsibility for linking your own development needs with the organisation appraisal and objective setting process.
Providing to the Finance team a nominal ledger report for upload to the finance system by the end of each month.

The Candidate
Member of CIPPQ4 Knowledge of NHS agenda for Change terms and Conditions
Good working knowledge of payroll statutory requirements including PAYE NI contributions SMP SSP and Student loan repayments
Good working knowledge of salary sacrifice schemes including pension
Educated to GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
CIPP payroll Technicians Certificate or equivalent
Certificate in Pensions Administration or Equivalent
Degree in Payroll Management or related discipline
Advanced knowledge of payroll databases
Full Knowledge of payroll calculations PAYE NI SSP SMP SAP SPP SPL

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The Head of Operations will lead the Equine and Community operations of Mane Chance Sanctuary, managing the team to ensure they provide the best possible care for our beneficiaries. As the main point of contact for external visitors, including community groups and suppliers, the Head of Operations will manage the diary, organising people and resources as appropriate.

It will be essential to demonstrate experience in managing a diverse team, encouraging engagement and co-operation across different functional areas. The ideal candidate will have experience working with horses and vulnerable people though the team will include direct reports with appropriate expertise in all areas of activity. 

Key Responsibilities

1.1. To line manage the Groom and Community teams, enabling them to deliver the front-line work of the Charity.
1.2. To support the General Manager as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and help to deliver the Charity’s objectives.
1.3. Act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in support of the Designated Safeguarding Lead in all matters regarding Safeguarding at the Sanctuary.
1.4. Lead compliance with the Charity’s Health & Safety, and other relevant policies, ensuring appropriate inductions, training and reporting are in place.

Duties
1.1. Management
i. To line manage the Equine Supervisor and Grooms ensuring they provide the best possible care for our horses. This will include setting objectives, co-ordinating daily activities, monitoring progress, arranging rosters and leave, managing appraisals and any other relevant HR related administration.

ii. To line manage the Community Supervisor and Community Assistants ensuring they are delivering our community work to the highest standard. This will include setting objectives, co-ordinating daily activities, monitoring progress, arranging rosters and leave, managing appraisals and any other relevant HR related administration.

iii. Attend any relevant meetings, including the Senior Leadership Team, as directed by the General Manager.

iv. Lead and monitor the team’s compliance with Safeguarding and other relevant policies ensuring all members of the team are aware of their requirements. Take the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead in all matters regarding Safeguarding at the Sanctuary.

v. Adhere and lead the team’s compliance with Health & Safety and Fire Policies as well as any other Charity policies as deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Founding Trustee or the Chairman.

vi. In conjunction with the Equine Supervisor, ensure that all necessary Health & Safety inductions
are carried out.

vii. In conjunction with the General Manager and lead volunteers, manage the volunteering and
work experience activities on site, ensuring maximum volunteer engagement and appropriate
and timely administration.

1.2. Site Management
i. In conjunction with the Equine Supervisor, Community Supervisor and any other relevant
colleagues, manage the routine maintenance tasks on site, scheduling and monitoring their
completion.

ii. Liaise with the Equine Supervisor, the General Manager and any relevant external contractors
on decisions surrounding field work and field maintenance e.g. spraying, harrowing.

iii. Manage the stock of feeds, medication and other materials held on site, liaising with the
General Manager regarding replenishment and budgetary monitoring.

iv. Monitor the condition of the Charity’s vehicles and machinery and ensure appropriate routines
and reporting procedures are in place. Manage routine and unscheduled maintenance liaising
with the General Manager as required.

v. Working with the General Manager, Fundraising team and Community team as appropriate,
assist in the organisation of all on-site events.

1.3. Equine & Animal Care
i. In conjunction with the Equine Supervisor, monitor the wellbeing and rehabilitation of the
horses on site, reporting back to the General Manager on a monthly basis or as directed.

ii. In conjunction with the Equine Supervisor, liaise with external professionals including vets,
barefoot trimmers, dentists and equine manual therapists, to book appointments and
recording information ensuring that treatment and visits are conducted in a timely manner.

iii. Manage the relationship with guardians of any rehomed or loaned horses.

iv. Manage any out of hours horse care that may be required in conjunction with the Equine
Supervisor.

v. Manage the completion of any relevant horse records, ensuring that all information pertaining
to professional visits, health, incidents and behavioural development of the horses is
completed and current.

1.4. Community Work
i. Manage the community diary and complete any relevant administration including preparation
of contracts, risk assessments, terms and conditions and all relevant consents.

ii. Organise the staffing of all community sessions in conjunction with the Community Supervisor
and Equine Supervisor where relevant.

iii. Act as the main point of contact for community groups including but not limited to schools,
care homes and private referrals.

iv. Actively engage with local groups and schools to explore opportunities for general visits and
educational sessions to be held either at the Sanctuary or on the group premises. This may
include visiting such stakeholders to present information on the Charity.

v. In conjunction with the Community Supervisor investigate new opportunities for community work, organising staffing and resources as appropriate.

vi. Ensure the Community Supervisor and Equine Supervisor arrange suitable horse interaction requirements each week, with optimum consideration to the horses’ wellbeing.

vii. In conjunction with the General Manager and Community Supervisor, produce testimonials and reports for grant applications and funders.

viii. Ensure that all information relating to children and vulnerable persons (whether paper footage or downloaded video/photographic footage) is appropriately stored and locked away on site.

ix. Assist in the continued development of opportunities possible at the Sanctuary, working with the General Manager, Founding Trustee and Chairman to maximise potential.

1.5. Other Duties
i. Act as a first aider of the site.

ii. Undertake any other reasonable activities in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the General Manager.

Data and Systems Coordinator

Data and Systems Support Coordinator
12 month FTC, 37.5 hours per week
£23,020 - £26,085 per annum

Are you an organised, methodical thinker looking for a new and exciting challenge?

Do you have experience of working with databases and HR systems?

We have a new and exciting role available within our friendly HR team for someone to support with our time and attendance system (Softworks) to ensure that all data exported from the system is correct and consistent and reaches payroll and managers in a timely and accurate manner. The role requires someone who has first-hand experience and knowledge of databases, HR systems and Microsoft Excel. You will be able to format, extract and report on sensitive data with confidence and integrity whilst exercising appropriate judgement to deliver clear and focussed business solutions around how we use the system and maximise its benefits.

You will love data, systems and all things Excel as you’ll be creating new users, advising on day to day queries, inputting data and providing training and guidance to new supervisors and managers. You will be working closely with the Projects and Systems Officer as you check data for accuracy and resolve any system issues or errors.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar role within a HR environment, coupled with sound analytical skills and strong attention to detail. You will also assist with ad-hoc projects where necessary, including, but not limited to, testing for system fixes, enhancements and updates.

St Elizabeth’s is situated in 68 acres of Hertfordshire parkland between Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford. We support people with Epilepsy and other complex needs from the age of 5 through to 80 in our Children’s Home, School, College, Residential Homes with nursing and Day Centre. Over 150 adults and children call St Elizabeth’s their home making us an inspirational place to do great work.

To apply and to find out more information about St Elizabeth’s, please visit our website.

All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check, which is paid for by the Centre.

Please note we are not on a public transport route. Salary is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.

We reserve the right to close this advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.

Registered Charity 1176777 Equal opportunities employer

You may have experience of the following: HR Administrator, Human Resources, Data Administrator, HR Assistant, Human Resources Administrator, Administrator, Administration, etc.

Ref: 96422

Yorkshire Dance is seeking to appoint an Executive Director to support and work alongside the CEO and Artistic Director, and in partnership with the Programmes Director, Board, staff and freelance teams.

The role will work with the CEO in developing the strategic vision of the organisation, provide leadership in the areas finance, HR and legal compliance. The role has accountability for Health and Safety and the running of the Yorkshire Dance building, supporting the Facilities Manager. Line reports include the Finance Officer, Facilities Manager and Fundraising Manager.

Our ideal candidate will have an affinity with the purpose, vision and values of Yorkshire Dance, have ability to work strategically and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and be approachable, supportive and encouraging to colleagues and others. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar senior role and have strong strategical and financial managerial skills with an understanding of compliance and charitable reporting.

OCN needs a new Manager for Fundraising & Projects to help run the organisation’s operations in Peru, under direction from the UK-based Directors, working alongside our Manager for Marketing and Communications. 

We are in search of an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about fundraising, community development and international volunteering. The new Manager needs to take on a wide range of responsibilities and work with the small local team in line with the organisation’s values, strategic goals and approach to community development.

As Manager for Fundraising & Projects, you would be responsible for securing new grants, leading our community fundraising efforts, managing and supervising our projects and helping to recruit and support the volunteers who make our work possible.

This is an excellent opportunity to not only work in fundraising, but also to implement and develop the projects on the ground. The potential to build skills & experience by helping to manage the Peru office of our small but growing NGO.

Essential Requirements:

• minimum bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, preferably but not necessarily in development studies, international studies, Latin American studies, environmental studies, social work or other relevant subject;
• knowledge, experience and demonstrated success in obtaining funds from trusts or other donors;
• minimum three years of work experience (paid or unpaid) on fundraising;
• research, apply for and gain funding for the work of the charity from a number of sources;
• advanced level of Spanish and native speaker level written & spoken English language;
• experience in event management, community fundraising and/or inspiring others to fundraise
• good level of numeracy including confidence to manage a range of spreadsheets
• cultural awareness with some international experience (through study, travel, volunteering, etc), preferably in Latin America
• strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well with a diverse volunteer population, small OCN Peru team, UK directors & local project managers
• sound judgment, even under pressure; loyalty to OCN, our partners and volunteers and respect for confidentiality
• computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• committed, reliable worker with ability to show attention to detail and to multitask & time manage effectively
• self-motivated and able to progress own work without need for constant supervision
• the ability to work with Peruvian and a wide range of international cultures, different managerial styles and to work remotely as part of a global team
• good organisational and administrative skills and willing to learn new skills e.g. book-keeping
• flexibility and willingness to work evenings and at weekends when necessary and be on call for emergencies 24/7
• passion for the work and to make a difference, as well as enthusiasm and patience to work with volunteers (who are mostly 18-30)
• fast and independent learner, positive, adaptable, and flexible
• a good team player who can listen and value other opinions

Do take a look at our Otra Cosa Network website Then send your CV/resume along with a cover letter of 400 words maximum (in English), stating why you are suitable for this role.

Do you believe in the possibility of changing lives through the power of compassion?

Since 1996 we have helped provide free medical care, education and community support to those suffering the effects of the world’s worst industrial disaster - The Bhopal Gas Tragedy. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Brighton office as an Operations Manager. You will provide organisational, staff management, administrative, financial, digital and strategic oversight and ensure delivery of the Bhopal Medical Appeal’s day-to-day operations. You will lead on BMA fundraising events and liaison with supporters and ensure that the charity continues to fulfil its vision and mission while preserving its core values and following best practise.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the strategic planning process and promoting and developing the charity’s growth and relevance.
• Coordinating and supervising daily administrative operations.
• Ensuring the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements and any other statutory obligations and acts.
• Appointing and monitoring the work and activities of all other staff.
• Helping maintain sound financial management of the charity’s resources and ensuring that activities meet accepted standards and policies.
• Managing the database of donors and liaising with and providing support to donors, supporters and volunteer fundraisers.
• Continuing to develop processes for effective fundraising, including relationship management and donor stewardship.
• Leading in development and maintenance of the charity’s digital communications, in conjunction with staff and consultants.
• Contributing to the development of new fundraising opportunities with grant-making trusts, foundations, radio and newspaper appeals and others.
• Identifying opportunities for outreach, and liaising with media organisations and press contacts.
• Supporting the charity’s governance processes, procedures and persons.
• Maintaining close contact with our stakeholders in Bhopal, in particular the Sambhavna Clinic and the Chingari Rehabilitation Centre.
• Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST

• Have proven experience as Operations Manager, Project Manager, or other similar position, with excellent organisational skills.
• Be a driven self-starter, able to multi-task, work flexibly and with initiative.
• Be able to absorb a wide range of information and data and form into a compelling case for support.
• Have superior interpersonal skills, as a relationship builder, and a natural affinity and diplomacy for liaising with diverse stakeholders.
• Possess analytical and strategic thinking abilities and demonstrate aptitude in problem-solving.
• Be able to maintain and develop website content.
• Hold knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
• Be proficient in database software and Microsoft Office 365
• Personify qualities of integrity and credibility. A passionate interest in human rights, environmental justice, and corporate accountability are vital.

YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB IF...

• You are motivated by making things happen and seeing results.
• You can handle a long and varied to do list and are adept at balancing short-term demands with longer-term goals.
• You value autonomy and the chance to initiate and shape opportunities.
• You like working in a small team with dedicated people.
• You are angered by injustice and genuinely motivated to help right wrongs.

Clinical Services Manager (London)
Purpose of Post: To manage clinical work in our London Centre, Finsbury Park 
Reporting to:Clinical Director
Key Relationships:Clinical Director, supervisors, Centre Manager, therapists, CEO, London Clinical Services Manager, Outreach Services Manager and administrative staff.

Terms: £36,000 p.a., pro-rata for 21 hours.
Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days
Location: Finsbury Park, London N4

Main Responsibilities

• To manage the client journey from referral to allocation for new clients including oversight of assessments and allocations
• To act in the role of senior therapist in the service, providing case consultation if required
• To manage the therapist team ensuring compliance with icap clinical policies and procedures
• To work as part of the Clinical Management Team with Clinical Services Manager (Birmingham), Outreach Services Manager and Clinical Director
• To work with the Clinical Director on recruitment of therapists and clinical professional development
• To support the Chief Executive and Clinical Director in the development of icap and, where appropriate, promote and represent the organisation externally at inter-agency and clinical meetings;
• To attend clinical supervision with a supervisor appointed by icap

Duties

Clinical

• To triage new referrals to the service
• To oversee the assessment and allocation of all new clients including liaison with the therapist team conducting assessments
• To work closely with the Clinical Administrator who leads on the administration of the clinical service
• To act as a first point of contact for clients and other people in distress contacting the organisation
• To keep up-to-date with developments in the field of psychotherapy, and ensure clinical services are delivered in accordance with best professional practice;
• To undertake clinical risk assessment and risk management
•  To provide clinical cover within the service as required.

Managerial

• To manage and support the therapist team including regular liaison with clinical supervisors
• To attend bi-monthly clinical team meetings, monthly supervisors’ meetings, fortnightly clinical management meetings and line management meetings with the Clinical Director
• To ensure compliance with icap clinical policies such as those on client attendance, CORE outcome evaluation, client contributions and client records, pro-actively addressing issues that arise
• To foster positive clinical working relationships with partner agencies and funders

• To carry out such other duties within the scope of the post as may be requested by the Clinical Director
• To induct new team members including ensuring that they are familiar with icap clinical policies and procedures
• Managing the work of the assessing psychotherapist(s) in the service
• To work with the Clinical Management Team on the development of new clinical policies and procedures.

Administration/ IT

• To maintain excellent written records of all work
• To be responsible for providing own administrative support
• To contribute to reports for Trustees and funding bodies.

Please note: at this time, the role is home-base and will remain so until it is appropriate and safe to resume working at the Centre.

Healthy Me Healthy Communities is a not for profit social enterprise founded in 2012 making a positive difference to people’s health, lives and local communities. HMHC operates on the principles of coproduction, bringing together a range of partners, resources and assets for achieving positive outcomes in neighbourhoods across Manchester. At the heart of our work is involving people who benefit from our work, believing everyone has the skills and capacity for improving their own, families and communities’ outcomes.

HMHCs’ Strategic Vision is:

“reducing health inequalities together”

So “everyone enjoying a long, healthy and happy life.”

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Training and Learning Programme Manager to join our small, friendly team. The Training and Learning Programme Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering our learning provision, including accredited and non-accredited courses and external income generating training. 

Other details:

• 5% employer pension.
• 15 days holiday rising 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days, plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
• Plus 1 leave day for employee birthday and 1 wellbeing day accompanied by £100 wellbeing budget.
• Sick-pay is 4-weeks full-pay, 4-weeks half-pay followed by statutory sick pay (subject to satisfactory probation period).
• Access to ‘Health Assured’ employee assistance programme for health & wellbeing support.

Equal Opportunities:

HMHC strives to be an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity and is committed to developing a diverse team. We welcome applications from people returning to work and may not have continuous employment history.

Key-tasks include:

1. Manage learning provision.
2. Working with SLT to identify, appraise and develop learning and development opportunities, informing strategic decision-making.
3. Inducting and supervising tutors delivering HMHC provision.
4. Delivering accredited learning provision, taking responsibility for learner journey.
5. Manage the course accreditation process from concept to implementation.
6. Monitoring budgets and outcomes from internal and external sources (I.e. grants, sales)
7. Establishing the learning process, setting-up and coordinating course documentation that satisfy external accredited-body requirements.
8. Registering courses and submitting relevant documents with external learning agencies (I.e. RSPH).
9. Creating and coordinating marketing and promotion of courses.
10. Work with SLT and L&D Leadership Team to develop and implement a quality management/improvement framework.

Essential Criteria:

1. Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating learning provision for diverse groups of people at a range of levels.
2. Deliver learning provision meeting external curriculum and quality standards.
3. A recognised teaching or training delivery qualification.
4. Experience of adult education quality standards and procedures.
5. Able to organise course documentation, learner files and carry out administrative tasks to a high standard and in line with course requirements.
6. Able to identify and appraise new opportunities to develop provision, improve learner experience and outcomes.
7. Project management skills to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
8. Experience of managing projects with multiple outcomes.
9. Excellent administration skills.
10. Able to engage and motivate people of all backgrounds to participate and become involved.
11. Passion for supporting people facing social exclusion and inequalities.
12. Skills to promote and market courses externally to generate income in line with organisational targets and budgets.
13. Professional attitude and conduct.
14. Experience of working on own initiative with minimum supervision.
15. Good practical knowledge and use of IT packages including Microsoft Office, databases, email and social media.
16. A good standard of education with evidence of professional development.
17. Entitlement to work in the UK.

We are currently recruiting to this role which is responsible for the day to day management of the Clacton and Colchester Crisis Cafés and the Mid Essex Sanctuary.

As Service lead you will be responsible for providing regular supervision and annual appraisals to the team.

Together with the Community Services Manager, you will ensure the Sanctuary and Crisis Café Team is compliant with the principles, service aims, and service objectives contained in the contracts between Mid and North East Essex Mind, North Essex CCG, Essex County Council, and Mid and South Essex CCG.

You will also support the Chief Executive, Marketing and Fundraising Manager and Service Operations Manager in promoting the Crisis Café (out of hours) Service.

Exciting opportunity for a trained and qualified counsellor to take over the running of an established prison counselling project and drive it forward into its next phase of growth. This is a chance to make a difference in a dynamic and growing charity, working with some of the most marginalised and deprived women in our communities. Choices is looking for a qualified counsellor who blends warmth and being a people-person with a proactive, can-do attitude, strong project management experience and confidence working with a variety of different stakeholders.

About Choices

Choice4Change is an established service, offering counselling in HMPs Bronzefield and Downview for pregnancy loss and child separation issues. Choice4Change is provided by Choices, a high-impact charity offering practical and therapeutic support to women in London facing pregnancy crises, both in and following the perinatal period. Choices is a faith-based charity operating with a Christian ethos committed to providing compassionate and constructive, non-directive support. 

Choices creates a warm and supportive working environment; we recognise that our staff are our most valuable asset and are committed to supporting each other and our own professional development. We offer 25 days holiday pro rata, as well as bank holidays, and one week of office closure over Christmas.

The Role

As the Prison Counselling Manager, you have responsibility for delivering and developing Choices’ prison counselling service, Choice4Change. This includes overseeing all operational aspects of the Prison Counselling Project; with clinical responsibility for seeing clients in two prisons, managing counselling volunteers and staff, and liaising with partners in the prisons (eg Mental Health Team within the prison).

Your main place of work is shared between the prisons, and the Choices offices near Kings Cross/flexibly at home. The Prison Counselling Manager works at two different prisons during the week and a day from home/the Choices office. Choices is a faith-based organisation and requires key staff to be practising Christians, able to subscribe to the organisation’s Christian ethos and values and to participate in weekly prayer meetings. The Prison Counselling Manager has the following specific responsibilities:

Job Description:

1. Clinical client work

● Attend the weekly Mental Health Team referrals meeting at each prison to process Choice4Change referrals and manage complex cases

● Assess clients for counselling work and match with counselling team

● Provide counselling to individual clients (up to a max of three - four clients per prison)

● Oversee the clinical work of the team and ensure the quality of the Choice4Change service, maintaining best practice in all Choice4Change’s counselling, in accordance with BACP guidelines and the BACP ethical framework and Choices’ Christian ethos

● Attend monthly supervision with Choices’ qualified supervisor

● Provide discretionary advocacy for existing clients strictly on a needs basis

● Take responsibility for maintaining and updating personal counselling skills, as well as knowledge updates eg re abortion law and procedures; adoption law; changes in the prison service etc and disseminating to the team

2. Liaison with CNWL NHS Mental Health Teams

● Liaise with the Mental Health Team manager about the service; maintain good relationships as a voluntary agency working alongside prison staff and healthcare workers

● Monitor and renew Choice4Change’s three yearly Service Level Agreement with CNWL NHS Foundation Trust.

● Negotiate funding for the counselling service with senior staff of the Mental Health teams

● Ensure C4C is adequately publicized at the prisons

3. Management of Prison Counselling Team

● Manage a team of two staff members providing counselling across three prisons

● Recruit and line manage a volunteer team (between 6-8) of counsellors (usually on placement for their training institutions) using a standardized application form and procedure

● Support the counselling team:

o Organise formal monthly, group supervision with a qualified supervisor and monthly team meetings

o Organise the required training (prison induction, computer and data management systems etc) for new volunteers and ensure they attend all necessary prison training, are kept informed of changes in the prison service and are offered skills update sessions

o Organise and provide training for volunteer counsellors in using the ‘Time to Heal’ counselling material

● Ensure all personal data is managed in line with data protection legislation

4. Reports and statistics

● Maintain up to date data on prison counselling client numbers and service evaluations on Choices’ database (Salesforce) and on prison NHS database

● Create procedures where necessary to ensure all volunteers are maintaining up to date records

● Provide annual whole project report for CNWL NHS Trust line manager at each of the prisons

● Provide annual update and statistics on C4C for Choices’ Annual Report

● Write quarterly reports for CNWL NHS Trust for the Quarterly Contract Review

5. Operations

● Finance: work with the Executive Director to:

o Feed in to budget setting and manage annual spend of the prison counselling budget

o Contribute to allocation of restricted funds

o Write grant fund reports as required

● Policies: contribute to all policies relating to the Prison Counselling Project (eg safeguarding, client protection, confidentiality, data protection) in conjunction with the ED and the Board

● Fundraising:

o As required, contribute statistics and case studies to bids for new grant applications for the prison counselling work where appropriate and compile grant reports as required by funders

o Contribute to other Choices fundraising initiatives and events along with other members of the management team, where appropriate

Person specification

● Qualified and preferably registered counsellor or therapist within any orientation

● Proven project management experience including: team management (including volunteers), budgets, monitoring and evaluation

● Highly organised and self-motivated

● Strong administrational skills and experienced in use of databases and online administration/project management software, confident with MS Office and word processing etc

● Confident communicator with written and oral skills – including ability to work with internal and external stakeholders

● Passionate about supporting women within the criminal justice system - preferably previous experience with this client group or similar

● Experience of working in prisons

● Work well and proactively on your own and in multidisciplinary teams

● Ability to work under pressure and flexibly within the confines of a restrictive institution

● Preferably has a car – able to travel to Surrey prison(s)

● Practising Christian and able to subscribe to Choices’ Christian ethos statement

(As this post entails managerial responsibilities, an Occupational Requirement is applied which requires the post holder to be a practising Christian who is comfortable attending and leading prayer meetings.)

Using the person specification and job description for this post please explain in your covering letter how your experience and achievements to date qualify you for this role. Please illustrate your skills and knowledge with specific examples from your education and employment (paid or unpaid) so far.

Please supply the names and contact details of two referees, one of which should be a previous employer and one a senior leader in your church. Neither should be related to you. References will not be taken up prior to interview.

If you have an up to date DBS and/or have already been cleared to work in prisons, state this in your application. Please also confirm that you have the right to work in the UK.

PLEASE NOTE: This job description gives a broad overview of the types of responsibilities but is subject to change in discussion with the line manager/trustees based on needs/demands in the work of Choices.

Two posts available for Counsellor/Mental Health Practitioners to join our team delivering to Primary & School-aged Children and Young People.

Counsellor/Mental Health Practitioner x 1

17.5 hours pw

Working in schools across the London Borough of Croydon

£29,828 (pro rata FTE 35hrs pw)

Start date: 22nd February 2021, Fixed term until 17.12.21 in first instance

Counsellor/Mental Health Practitioner x 1

35 hours pw Maternity Cover

Working in schools across the London Borough of Croydon

£29,828

Start date: 22nd March 2021, Fixed term until 10.09.21

Closing date for all applications: 10am on Friday 29th January 2021

Interview dates: 9th and 10th February

Croydon Drop In and Off The Record are established, award-winning providers of advice, information, guidance and counselling to the community of Croydon and we are committed to improving the welfare of local children, young people and families.

This is a great time to join the team with excellent opportunities to keep shaping delivery of the service and make a real difference to better emotional wellbeing in school communities.

The project’s initiation followed the Green Paper ‘Transforming Children & Young People’s Mental Health’ and since January 2019 NHS South West London Partnership has led the Mental Health in Schools project across the six boroughs of Croydon, Merton, Sutton, Wandsworth, Richmond and Kingston.

CDI/OTR jointly manage the Wave 2 Mental Health Support Team in Croydon and we are now recruiting for 2 practitioners to join us. Our team currently consists of four Education Wellbeing Practitioners, two counsellors, a Clinical Lead/ Supervisor and an Administrator.

MHSTs  work within a cluster of primary & secondary schools with a combined population of 8,000 pupils. The remit is to deliver early intervention around common mental health issues and on preventative work around the issue of serious youth violence. MHSTs work with educators on a Whole School Approach to improving emotional well-being/mental health.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of infants, children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

CDI and OTR work towards Equality of Opportunity. To maintain the diversity of our team we welcome applications from all sections of the community particularly individuals from the Black and Minority Ethnic Communities

Registered Charities No.1049307 & 1051144

Volunteer/Training Coordinator

 Cruse Bereavement Care (Registered Charity Number 208878) is the largest UK Bereavement Charity providing specialist website, telephone, email and face-to-face (online currently due to the pandemic) bereavement support for adults, children and young people.

We have a new vacancy for full time (35 hours per week) Volunteer/Training Coordinator based in our Wales Hub.  The Volunteer and training coordinator will ensure all areas in the Hub sustain volunteer numbers through effective volunteer recruitment. They will also ensure that all volunteers are trained and developed in accordance with the agreed standards of Cruse Bereavement Care.

This role is office based however due to COVID restrictions, staff are currently working from home. 

The closing date for this role is the 26th January 2021 with interviews arranged for the week commencing 1st February 2021.

Your application should consist of CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role and should be no longer than two pages.  Please use the job description and person specification as a guide. 

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.