Richmond Borough Mind is a vibrant local charity that has been supporting and providing services for adults affected by mental health problems and their carers for over 60 years.  

Our out of hours crisis service, Journey Recovery Hub, has been running since December 2019. The service provides support to those suffering from mental health problems, aiming to prevent escalation, reduce isolation, increase independence and self-management and improve mental health and wellbeing.

We are looking for an individual who is a highly motivated team coordinator, with knowledge and experience of supporting vulnerable adults and using the recovery approach in service provision. 

The successful applicant will have clear project management skills to support our flexible approach to delivering crisis interventions moving forwards.You will also be a motivating and inspirational leader, and be skilled at encouraging and supporting your team of staff and volunteers to deliver effective person centred support for our clients.  You will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and must be able to work on your own initiative.

You will be required to work face to face in our Kingston Hub primarily, but you may be asked to cover some shifts in our Richmond Hub too. The work will be delivered in a shift pattern over evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. 

Richmond Borough Mind values diversity and difference.  We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly individuals with lived experience of mental health problems.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS. 

Creative Support is a national, fast-growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently seeking a highly motivated office administrator to join our friendly office in Reading, Berkshire.

We are looking for someone to provide efficient and responsive administration support for our West Berkshire services. These services provide dedicated support to older people and other adults with a range of support needs. The post-holder will work 25 flexible hours per week, according to the needs of the office. This is perfect for those with commitments out of work. We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, excellent customer care skills, professionalism, and the ability to multi-task to complete a wide range of administrative duties.

Office Administrator duties include:

• To type correspondence and to produce professional documents and reports required for monitoring and other service purposes,
• To answer the phone in a professional and efficient manner, take accurate messages and respond to phone calls and queries,
• To provide secretarial and administrative support to senior staff. This will include setting up files, scanning documents, taking minutes for meetings and payroll,
• To help implement and maintain accurate client records,
• To send emails professionally and efficiently.

The ability to accurately input data into databases, minute meetings, and use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is essential. You must have excellent telephone communication skills. You will have the ability to take detailed messages, signpost individuals to the appropriate people, and triage calls and actions taken. Experience of working in a busy office is also essential.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,
• A one-off bonus payment of £100 (subject to tax) upon passing the four-month probationary period,
• Birthday Holiday Bonus after 2 years’ continuous service.

Ambitious College is London's first specialist Day College for young people aged 16-25 with a primary diagnosis of autism, some of whom have additional disabilities. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times.

We were recently awarded the ‘Natspec 2020 award' for ‘Wellbeing and mental health' and also hold a ‘Good' Ofsted rating.

We are looking to recruit an Administrator/Receptionist who has excellent stakeholder skills, is dynamic and who can be flexible within a fast-paced environment.

As well as providing administrative and reception support, you will be involved with the coordination and implementation of office procedures and will frequently have responsibility for specific projects and tasks.

The role varies greatly day-to-day depending on the needs of the college however this ensures lots of variety and opportunity to expand your knowledge and expertise in multiple areas. The vast majority of your work will involve both written and verbal communication, word processing and typing, and requires relevant skills such as IT, organisational and presentation skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.

Benefits: 

• The role itself is very rewarding and allows room to be creative and build trusted relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent CPD including a wide-range of in house and external training courses.
• Competitive annual salary paid over 52 weeks and excellent salary progression within the role.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes online. 
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to physiotherapy.
• On-site parking. 

To find out more about this position please find attached the job description entailing the role details.

Closing date for applications: Friday 18th April 2021

Interviews: We will interview flexibly until the closing date 

Start Date: As soon as appropriate to start, we appreciate notice periods and current commitments may effect this. 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Administrator / Coordinator

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We support families across Surrey and London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

We are currently looking for an experienced administrator/coordinator to join our Care Administration team.
You will be responsible for the administrative procedures relating to the in-house care team at Christopher’s and to coordinate and provide the administration for the care service referrals and review process.

This role requires the post holder to be present in the hospice on a full time basis.

Administrator / Coordinator Responsibilities:

As the In-house and Referrals Coordinator you will work alongside the In-house Care team at our Christopher’s hospice, providing administrative support to the team including:

- coordinating the relevant databases for time sheets, annual leave sign offs and accidents and incident reporting
- assisting with data collection, sorting and reporting for sickness absence, bank staffing, accidents and incidents
- assisting with admissions by checking activity and media consents, and preparing bedside folders
administering meetings for the team
- providing planned and adhoc cover for the Care Administration team

You will also be responsible for coordinating our referrals and review process by:

- providing referrers and families with information about the referral process
- responding to initial enquiries and sending out relevant information
- obtaining the information required for panel from referrers and medical practitioners
- administering the referral panel and writing to the referrer and family with the outcome

Administrator / Coordinator Requirements:

The successful applicant will have experience of working in a clerical, administrative or secretarial role preferably within a hospital environment or similar.

If you feel you are up to the challenge and are keen to join a close knit team who work well together, we want to hear from you. Please note that appointment will be subject to DBS clearance.

About Shooting Star Children\'s Hospices:

We’re a leading children’s hospice charity delivering outstanding care to children with life-limiting conditions, and their families, living across Surrey and 15 London boroughs. We support families from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care. Whether lives are measured in days, weeks, months or years, we’re here to make every moment count.

Job title: Inhouse and Referral Administrator/Coordinator

Location: Christopher's, Artington near Guildford (GU3)

Salary: £23,600 - £27,800 per annum (subject to experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Wednesday, 28th April 2021 (23.55pm)

You may have experience of the following: Administrator, Administration, Secretary, Healthcare, Medical, Clinical, NHS, General Practice, Hospital, Office Assistant, Office Manager, Ward Clerk, etc.

Ref: 98331

Are you a self-motivated, experienced administrator who could provide the administration for a team of expert volunteers at Ealing Mediation Service?

We are a small charity based in Ealing, West London, providing a mediation service to residents within the London Borough of Ealing and other nearby London boroughs. 

Job Description

Service Administrator

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To support EMS with administrative excellence. To ensure that mediation cases are brought to mediation quickly and efficiently, that high quality records are maintained, and good communications are secured. 

Essential skills and experience

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Outstanding communication skills – both written and orally
• Self-motivated and ability to work without supervision
• A flexible and problem-solving approach to time and task management
• Proficient practical knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite including Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word and Excel
• A willingness to learn new skills

Key Relationships

Operations trustee

Board members including Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer

Mediators and other volunteers

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary

Training provided

Opportunities for flexi working

Location 

Home and office in Central Ealing

How to Apply

If you have read the attached documents and you feel this role matches your skills and expertise, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV, with contact details for two referees, along with a letter of application detailing how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and what you think you could bring to the role. Closing date for applications is Friday, 23 April 2021. Interviews will be held w/c Monday, 3 May 2021

EMS is an equal opportunities employer

Do you want to feel rewarded for the work that you do?

Then come and join Ambitious College because together we can make the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism each and every day.

What would you be doing?

As a Learning & Behaviour Specialist you will be given all the training & resources needed so that your main focus is ensuring the young person you are working with is able to achieve their goals and aspirations.

You will be valued as an expert within your field of work and allowed the creative space to deliver person centered lesson plans as appropriate. You will be able to use your initiative when working with learners to adapt to new approaches that ensure positive outcomes for the learner.

If you are empathetic, caring and dedicated to putting children and young people with autism at the heart of what you do every day then we want to hear from you.

Who are Ambitious College?

Ambitious College is part of Ambitious about Autism, the national charity for children and young people with autism. We currently have two college campuses in North and West London providing services and support to young people with Autism. We are very proud of the work that we do and all of our learners achievements. We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ provision and received the Natspec Award in 2020 for ‘Wellbeing & Mental Health’, we are also nominated for the Natspec ‘Home Learning’ award 2021. We understand the importance of ensuring the wellbeing of our employees whether you work in a classroom or outside of one.

We are proud to say that we continued to support our learners and their families throughout the pandemic. We ensured that all our learners and staff had the resources needed to continue delivering an outstanding service to our learners and their families.

Should you apply for this role?

If you are experienced at working with someone with Autism on a 1:1 basis, then you can join our experienced hired career pathway. If you are someone who is part-qualified or qualified by experience then you should also apply as there is something for everyone who can demonstrate they share the same values as we do.

What do I get in return?

The chance to make a real difference to a child or young persons life outweighs what we can offer financially. That being said we offer a competitive annual salary and excellent wellbeing programmes, and opportunities to meet staff across the organisation.

We have a wide range of CPD opportunities to give you the chance to explore career pathways. Other benefits include; physiotherapy for all staff, on-site parking, annual recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme, season ticket loans and discounts.

Further details:

• We are accepting applications to join us both during this this academic year and to start in August 2021, for our 2 week training programme.
• If you would like an informal chat with one of the members of our people team, please do not hesitate to contact us - you can find our contact details within the recruitment pack attached. 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Student Experience Manager

Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th March at midnight

Interview date: w/c 05th April 2021 (Online)

Start date: April/May 2021

Details:

Do you want to be part of the team at one of the top students’ union in the UK?

If you have the energy and enthusiasm to assist us in achieving our goal of making life better for our students, we have the ideal opportunity for you to join our Membership Services team.

The post would be ideally suited to someone with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

The Student Experience Manager will be required to assist the Deputy Chief Executive in the delivery of a range of membership services. These include effective representation across the University, a wide range of activities and services at our Uxbridge campus and annual elections and awards ceremonies. A strong understanding and passion for student representation is essential.

You will lead a small team of staff at the Uxbridge Campus but with flexibility to be based there or at our High Wycombe Campus, regular travel between the campuses will be required. You will need to be knowledgeable about the entire breadth of the Union’s offer from representation and advice through to volunteering, events and sport. The post holder will need to work collaboratively with a wide range of both University and Union staff.

Bucks Students’ Union is a democratic, student-led organisation whose mission is to make life better for students at Bucks. We are committed to improving the student experience and actively seek to bring positive change to student life.

We value student officers, volunteers and employees with ideas and personality and believe that lively, active and vibrant people shape our organisation.

The role attracts excellent opportunities to work in a creative and fun environment and for personal development. We offer flexible working and an extensive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance.

For the full job specification and to apply, please visit our website and complete an application and equal opportunities monitoring form.

Do you want to feel rewarded for the work that you do?

Then come and join Ambitious College because together we can make the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism each and every day.

What would you be doing?

As a Learning & Behaviour Specialist you will be given all the training & resources needed so that your main focus is ensuring the young person you are working with is able to achieve their goals and aspirations.

You will be valued as an expert within your field of work and allowed the creative space to deliver person centered lesson plans as appropriate. You will be able to use your initiative when working with learners to adapt to new approaches that ensure positive outcomes for the learner.

If you are empathetic, caring and dedicated to putting children and young people with autism at the heart of what you do every day then we want to hear from you.

Who are Ambitious College?

Ambitious College is part of Ambitious about Autism, the national charity for children and young people with autism. We currently have two college campuses in North and West London providing services and support to young people with Autism. We are very proud of the work that we do and all of our learners achievements. We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ provision and received the Natspec Award in 2020 for ‘Wellbeing & Mental Health’, we are also nominated for the Natspec ‘Home Learning’ award 2021. We understand the importance of ensuring the wellbeing of our employees whether you work in a classroom or outside of one.

We are proud to say that we continued to support our learners and their families throughout the pandemic. We ensured that all our learners and staff had the resources needed to continue delivering an outstanding service to our learners and their families.

Should you apply for this role?

If you are experienced at working with someone with Autism on a 1:1 basis, then you can join our experienced hired career pathway. If you are someone who is part-qualified or qualified by experience then you should also apply as there is something for everyone who can demonstrate they share the same values as we do.

What do I get in return?

The chance to make a real difference to a child or young persons life outweighs what we can offer financially. That being said we offer a competitive annual salary and excellent wellbeing programmes, and opportunities to meet staff across the organisation.

We have a wide range of CPD opportunities to give you the chance to explore career pathways. Other benefits include; physiotherapy for all staff, on-site parking, annual recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme, season ticket loans and discounts.

Further details:

• We are accepting applications to join us both during this this academic year and to start in August 2021, for our 2 week training programme.
• If you would like an informal chat with one of the members of our people team, please do not hesitate to contact us - you can find our contact details within the recruitment pack attached. 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Support Coordinator

We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional Support Coordinator with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Association Service in Hillingdon.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home based, Hillingdon with regular travel across the service area

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary: Circa £13,860 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 30 September 2021. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 30 September 2021 with stated intention for contract renewal.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 9 May 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support stroke survivors and their carers from hospital into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Provide regular reviews to support people in establishing and achieving their own personal goals.
• Facilitate six-month review meetings with stroke survivors and to produce accurate six review reports
• Support stroke survivors with communication difficulties
• Recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers that will support the service.

About You

Applicants are likely to have:

• A background in a health or caring profession, ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities and stroke.
• Excellent IT skills and a strong understanding of how to use data to improve quality.

A flexible approach to your role is essential, as is the willingness to travel. The use of a car is desirable but not essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

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

Appreciating much of this role will be spent travelling in Hillingdon; we offer a Make Your Week Work for You and Those We Serve benefit, which in agreement with your line manager offers the opportunity to work flexibly. If you live within the service area, travel can be claimed from your location base, if you live outside of your service area, travel will be claimed from the service boundary.

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

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Case, Stroke Recovery, Charity, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult.

TLG Reading is a working partnership between TLG and The Gate, a church-based education centre offering a safe and nurturing place for young people to learn. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant that will work closely together with the team to support the young people in a class and act as a pastoral link for their families.

At TLG Reading young people are valued, cared for and their potential is championed. We’re passionate about seeing young people return to mainstream school, progress on to college or find work because of the support we provide.

Your role as Teaching Assistant will play an integral part in enabling young people to get their lives back on track, through assisting with the planning and delivery of lessons, leading sessions as timetabled and providing 1-1 support as appropriate to bring excellence to the young people’s learning experience.

TLG Is a Christian charity and as a team, we want to bring our Faith to the work we do. As such, we are looking to recruit an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith.

TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check. 

We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Autism Advisors Wanted: Do you want to make a difference in the lives of autistic people?  Do you believe in creating inclusive communities?  If yes, then you may be just who we are looking for!

CAAS is looking for two Autism Advisors to join our team on an exciting new project providing support to autistic adults across the eight NW London Boroughs (Hillingdon, Ealing, Brent, Harrow, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow).

A significant part of the role will involve consultation and co-production with autistic adults to ensure that the service meets the needs and aspiration of our local autistic population.

Hours:

28 Core Hours Per Week (initial 1-year fixed term contract). Additional project work may be available on an ad-hoc basis. Flexible hours, evening and weekend work may be required.

Location:

CAAS offices / Home Based

The Mulberry Centre (TMC) is an award-winning cancer information and support centre and an independent charity, based on the grounds of the West Middlesex University Hospital in Isleworth, West London. It has been open for over 19 years and has provided services and support to more than 15,000 people. 

We are seeking an Operations Coordinator to work closely with the Finance and Operations Manager.  We are looking for an individual who will support and coordinate the smooth running of the Centre’s operational and support services, enabling The Mulberry Centre to deliver quality services with a professional and caring focus.  You will need to be a warm and welcoming team player, be proactive and an office all-rounder supporting your colleagues.

If you are interested in the work of The Mulberry Centre and have the relevant experience to perform this significant role, we would very much like to hear from you. 

Coeliac UK currently has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Sales to join them based in High Wycombe and from home. You will join us on a permanent, full-time basis working 35hrs per week (occasional evening and weekend work may be required). In return, you will receive a competitive salary circa £40,000 plus 36 days holiday a year including bank holidays.

The Head of Sales role:

Coeliac UK is committed to increasing food safety for the benefit of people who are reliant on gluten free food for health reasons. Commercial Services supports this commitment through working with food sector businesses to raise awareness of the need for gluten free foods in which consumers can be confident, providing independent certification of gluten free products, accrediting catering functions and training.

The focus on food safety is increasing for the industry and consumers alike. It is attracting new entrants into the market for gluten free food safety services, challenging us to strengthen our sales activity. As Head of Sales, you will define the sales strategy and lead the sales’ team in achieving annual sales targets. You will collaborate with the Head of Commercial Development and the Marketing Manager to develop compelling strategies for increasing market awareness, new sales campaigns, product development and achieving our growth targets.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Sales:

- Support the Director of Commercial Services in delivering the charity’s strategic aims and marketing objectives for gluten free licensing, accreditation and training services, and other schemes/services primarily aimed at the food sector
- Own the sales strategy, updating to ensure it remains current and fit for purpose
- Develop marketing and promotional strategies to support focussed sales activities
- Develop and roll out an account management strategy, building strong and sustainable relationships with key commercial partners, income growth and connecting clients into services delivered elsewhere within the charity
- Manage sales activities across the charity’s food safety product range (currently licensing, accreditation and training)
- Undertake face to face and remote sales, leading to customer engagement, acquisition and retention
- Lead sales of advertising and sponsorship opportunities, including prepare and deliver pitches to prospective customers, with follow through to close deals.
- Lead and manage the sales’ team to deliver against plan and budget
- Support the sales’ team to maximise its potential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for the Head of Sales:

- Drive for results
- Strong sales background
- Understanding of charity values
- Scientific or technical background is desirable
- Ability to build relationships and rapport and skilled in account management
- Analytical and numerate with necessary skills to produce, monitor and interpret financial information and reports
- A positive, personable and confident communicator
- A confident and motivated team player, experienced in managing people
- Ability to identify new business opportunities and generate additional income
- Ability to manage workload on own initiative within a team environment and to motivate people
- Attentive to detail
- Keen to help with and work on a variety of projects
- Flexible approach
- Graduate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Previous sales experience
- Knowledge of the FMCG market and ideally the gluten-free market is desirable

If you would like to be considered as our Head of Sales, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will lead on supporting parish-related administration and Synodical Governance activities for the Diocese ensuring that these continue to develop in support of the “Transforming Church, Transforming Lives” vision and mission of the Diocese of Guildford, specifically Goal 10. They will also lead on the administration and operation of the parish-needs-process through the parish co-ordination team, ensuring the annual review, planning and delivery against a “one set of services” list for Church House, and lastly, they will lead on all matters relating to Parish Share, including modelling, communication and recovery, whilst actively engaging in work to deliver financially sustainable ministry in all parishes.

The full job description, person specification, further details about the diocese and information on how to apply for the role can be found in the application pack attached and on our website.

How to apply

A completed application form - attached or on our website, including a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing your reasons for applying, what you bring to the post and how you meet its requirements should sent by email to the address on the bottom of our application form no later than the closing date: 30th April 2021.