Support Coordinator

We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our Stroke Association Service in Bromsgrove, with regular travel covering Worcestershire.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Office based in Bromsgrove with regular travel covering Worcestershire

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary: Circa £13,800 per annum

Contract: Permanent. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2021.

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, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Cycle2Work scheme, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 31 May 2020

Interview Date: 30 June 2020

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:

• Work with the local Health and Social services to receive referrals to support stroke survivors and their careers.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Provide regular reviews to support people in establishing and achieving their own personal goals.
• 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.

Much of this role will be spent travelling in Worcestershire. We recommend discussing any mileage claims queries at interview stage, along with working hours (patterns).

A flexible approach to your role is essential, as is willingness to travel. The use of a car with business use cover is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

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.

Senior Finance Assistant

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking for a new challenge, working for an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people?

Position: Senior Finance Assistant

Location: Coventry

Salary: £25k per annum

Duration: Full time, permanent

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays pro rata, benefits scheme offering discounts and cashback at high street shops and major supermarkets, gyms etc., Free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

Interviews: Due to Covid-19 Interviews will be held remotely online

About the role:

Our client offers care and support services to people with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, mental health support needs and other complex care needs, helping them to live life to the full. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Finance Officer to work within their Purchase Ledger function ensuring accurate and complete posting of all purchase ledger transactions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring strong internal controls in respect of matching purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Ensuring monthly and periodic balance sheet reconciliations are undertaken and reviewed.
• Ensuring a structured approach to supplier reconciliations.
• Working closely with the Financial Accountants to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the nominal ledger.
• Reviewing and challenging current processes and procedures and looking for continuous improvement.
• Matching, batching and coding of invoices
• Assisting in bank reconciliations as and when required.
• Liaising with suppliers & internal/external stakeholders

About You:

The successful Senior Finance Assistant will possess a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, other skills and experience required for this role include:

• Significant proven experience in a similar finance / purchase ledger role
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to cope well under pressure.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and excited about a career in accounts.
• The ability to work off your own initiative and willingness to learn.
• Fantastic IT Skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and confident liaising with other areas of the business.

If you feel you possess the right skills for this role, then apply today and join our client’s friendly team!

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Purchase Ledger, Senior Purchase Ledger, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales & Purchase Ledger Officer, Accounts Payable & Receivables Officer, Finance Officer, Payroll and Purchase Ledger Officer, Accounts Payable Officer, Purchase Ledger Manager etc.

Hibiscus Housing Association Limited

 Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care

Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care £32,000 - £34,000 Full-time, Permanent

Hibiscus Domiciliary Care Agency provides reliable, flexible and affordable personal care people age 55 and over who value their independence. We are focused on providing the highest-quality care for older people in the comfort in their own homes and for the residents living at Hibiscus House. Hibiscus House was initially built to address the shortage of accommodation for older people from the black community. Today it boasts a vibrant mixed community of male and female residents.

Hibiscus Housing Association Limited is looking to recruit a Registered Manager, experienced in leading domiciliary care to lead the team, caring for elderly clients with conditions such as dementia and minor health conditions. Be responsible for the efficient delivery of the Dom-care service, manage resources, adapting to the changing needs of clients and providing exceptional quality care alongside ensuring compliance with CQC and relevant legislation.

We are looking for a highly skilled candidate with plenty of previous experience in domiciliary care management who can lead from the front and motivate the staff to provide the best quality of care for clients.

The successful Registered Manager will have a good track record in a similar position, determined, and business minded, commercially forward thinking and able to operate in a fast-paced work environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the organisation and a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Develop new business growth opportunities and strengthening existing client base
• Efficiently manage the day to day running of the domiciliary care business.
• Allocate resources and monitor performance to deliver high quality, safe and effective homecare to customers within budget.
• Manage all aspects of the domiciliary staff team.
• Provide strong leadership so staff are clear about their respective duties and responsibilities and have the support they need to carry out their roles safely.

The Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will have a background of working within domiciliary care management and much experience working with elderly clients with a dementia and other health conditions.
• A positive, forward thinking and very approachable personality is essential.
• Good understanding of the needs of people who require care and support at home and the principles of good care practice is essential for this role.
• This position would be ideally suited to a Registered Care Manager or a strong Deputy/Care Coordinator looking for a step up.
• Requirements (Essential) NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care or the equivalent qualification
• Have sound working knowledge of CQC requirements.
• Full UK Driver's licence and own vehicle.
• Be passionate about providing first rate care to people in their own homes.
• Be IT literate.

Summary:

We are seeking a candidate that has a genuine passion for the quality of services, is hands on and wants to be a visible leader. You will successfully oversee and develop the domiciliary service and motivate a team to deliver the best quality of care. In exchange we are offering a competitive salary depending on candidate experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will have experience in business development; and

• The ability to nurture key customer relationships with Local Authorities, NHS and private commissioners of services
• Must have a sound working knowledge of CQC regulation/standards and be able to lead the team’s development and success in delivering high quality, person-centred services
• Have knowledge of working with the elderly and dementia population with management experience within a domiciliary setting

Hours:  8.30-.4.30 Monday – Thursday and 8.30-4.00, Friday

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Reports to: Chief Officer

Chief Adviser - Poultry

The Chief Adviser for Poultry is a nationally recognised position of expertise and leadership in the Poultry sector. The role is charged with helping our client deliver a vision for a profitable, sustainable and competitive sector – respected for its contribution to the national economy, food supply, animal health and welfare and renewable energy.

Chief Adviser Responsibilities:

To do this the Chief Adviser must ensure that their organisation maintains and enhances its position as the principal representative and most effective and valued provider of trade association services to farming producers throughout England and Wales. This principal position is a key one in the Food and Farming Department, an often fast-moving policy environment requiring effective and respected liaison with food processing, manufacturing and retailing sectors, as well as in Government, NGOs and Internationally.

Chief Adviser Requirements:

To succeed in this position, you will be strategically minded and results oriented, with the ability to manage and adapt to a varied and complex portfolio. You will have strong influencing skills and demonstrate robust leadership, team-working and management skills.

You will have a strong sense of drive, self-motivation and urgency to deliver for their members. You will need to be able to adopt an agile approach to work flow, responding to a changing policy and commercial environment while advancing strategic long term goals for farming and their organisation.

About the company:

Our client is the voice of British farming, and their members are at the heart of what they do. On their behalf they lobby government and other stakeholders, develop policy and provide a range of frontline services.

Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire CV8 2TZ

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Salary: circa £53,838 per annum

Benefits: include 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a performance related pay award scheme, a range of discounts through their Benefits employee portal and subsidised staff restaurant.

Closing date: 7th June 2020

You may have experience of the following: Adviser, Poultry Adviser, Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Advisor, Policy Advisor, Chief Adviser, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 93068

You will provide fantastic stewardship and support to community groups, organisations, family groups and volunteers with the aim of maximising income and delivering the community fundraising strategy. You will be driven and thrive on the challenge of setting and achieving ambitious goals and have excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

You will be maintaining existing relationships out in the community such as with schools and community groups but you will also be tasked with developing new ones. You will also be recruiting volunteers to spread the word on the fantastic work that this charity does to support families across Birmingham.

To be successful in this role you must have had experience of building relationships, developing new business and delivering excellent customer care and have the drive and motivation to work towards financial targets. You must be confident at building relationships across all levels and have excellent project management skills.