This is a full time post in the Communications Team at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity (‘UHB Charity’), the official NHS Charity for the four hospitals of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.

UHB Charity is dedicated to improving the experience of patients, their families and the staff who care for them.

The Charity raises funds to support patients of the four hospitals by providing new and innovative equipment, funding research and supporting patient and family welfare projects.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham in particular has a world class reputation, and specialises in cancer treatment, organ transplantations and trauma care. It is also home of the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, where the UK’s military patients are treated.

Heartlands Hospital has a specialist neo-natal unit and very busy children’s and maternity units.

Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital serve the towns of Sutton Coldfield and Solihull.

The post offers flexible working from home and the opportunity for office working at any of our four hospital sites as suits the job holder and line manager.

The Communications Assistant will work closely with other members of the hospital charity, in particular the Communications Manager and Charity Chief Executive, to efficiently promote the activities of the hospital charity to a wide audience.

This role would suit someone looking to develop their skills in media, communication plans and creative content.

You'll be pitching stories to TV, radio, press and magazine contacts and supporting those stories on social media, planning innovative and exciting social media campaigns, writing features, promoting our wide range of fundraising events and appeals and telling stories about people who do extraordinary and heart-warming things to help support patients at Birmingham’s busiest hospitals. 

As well as generating positive media coverage, the successful candidate will update the Charity’s websites and social media pages, attend Charity events and help compile the Charity’s quarterly newsletters.

X 2 POSITIONS!

Vacancy Reference Number:

AA/FS/N-UK-2-R3

Position title:

Accounts Assistant

Reports to:

Finance Analyst

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

& Remotely, until further notice.

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £19,000.00 (pro Rata, commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

[Extendable] 3-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 2-weeks’ Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 26th March 2021

Note: 

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Deadline for applications is 26th March 2021 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2020.

Main Responsibilities:

To work closely with the Accounts Manager ensuring that all departmental targets and expectations are met in timely manner.

• To process donations according to their intended methods; Cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Online and electronic donations.
• To process and issue receipts to donors in a transparent and efficient manner.
• To process and issue certificates to donors wishing to make ‘Great Charity Gifts’ ensuring the recipients names and plaque details correspond.
• Undertake banking activities to ensure objectives are met on a daily basis.
• To manage and balance daily funds (inwards).
• Deal with donor queries and requests
• To remediate inaccurate donations.
• To liaise and make payments to service providers on behalf of Muslim Hands.
• To process internal requisitions for funds to be allocated overseas.
• To process the release of funds to overseas offices ensuring this is achieved in a timely fashion.
• To administer and process overseas regular donors’ payments.
• Support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time
• Undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager
• To adhere to all Muslim Hands Policy

• Providing support with maintaining and monitoring of Departmental Budgets.
• Providing support with the management of all Invoices Raised, Ledgers and Expenses. 
• Providing support with the reconciliation of all Accounts.
• Providing support with Processing Sales Invoices, Receipts and Payments.
• Checking company bank statements
• Preparing cash flow statements
• Dealing with financial paperwork and filing
• Dealing with Accounts related queries, concerns and comments from external agencies, donors and organisations in an efficient and effective manner.
• Demonstrating Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct

Essential for Successful Candidate:

a. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR

b. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Able to demonstrate working knowledge within an Accounting and / or Finance role/ or supporting an Accounts Function
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to work as part of a team and individually demonstrating responsibility and self-initiative
• Familiarity with basic Accounting Software, Microsoft Office and online meeting platforms

Desirable:

• Working towards or qualified at AAT Level 3 (minimum), Graduate OR Part ACCA Qualified

• Possess working knowledge within an Accounting and / or Finance role within the Charity sector.

This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you, then please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Are you a successful Trust and Foundations fundraiser or research-funding specialist looking for your next challenge?  Are you passionate about securing transformational-level gifts from charitable funders to help change lives?  Join us in the ambitious ‘Birmingham In Action’ campaign, which commits to raising over £400 million of charitable funding and one million volunteer hours, positioning the University as one of the world leaders in University development. 

To help fulfil our campaign ambitions, we are seeking to recruit a ‘Charitable Funding Partner’ (CFP) to maximise philanthropic funding. A key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office’s (DARO) Charitable Funding team, you will work closely with a range of leading academics and senior leadership to: (i) identify and create new charitable funding opportunities from UK and overseas Trusts, Foundations and Charities; (ii) set up and manage the development of long-term charitable funder relationships; and, (iii) develop compelling charitable funding bids to secure support for our life-changing research, education, and capital programmes. You will be an enthusiastic team player, inquisitive about the combined worlds of research and philanthropy with the skill to spot new funding opportunities, and confident in your ability to initiate and grow complex inter-organisational relationships. There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to shape and develop the focus of their portfolio in collaboration with DARO leadership.

RFEA are looking for a highly motivated Salesforce Administrator to lead the ongoing development of a Salesforce Non Profit Success Pack (NPSP) deployment across our Veteran's services. This role is part technical, part project manager, part administrator and part Salesforce analyst responsible for executing the day-to-day configuration, support, maintenance and improvement of our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform.

The successful candidate will have a record of success in adopting, maintaining and improving new information technology platforms and processes and will work closely with our Management Team and subject matter experts to identify, develop and deploy our new business processes including: Operations, Compliance, Business Development and Communications.

The Salesforce Administrator is expected to comply with all RFEA Data Protection Procedures, Privacy Framework, Policies including Safeguarding, Health and Safety as well as Operational Procedures Work Instructions.

The position is initially for 12 Months with possible options to extend.

Salary is between £30,000 and £35,000 depending upon experience. The appointment will be based in either Birmingham or London.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary system administrator for the Salesforce environment
• Handle all basic administrative functions including user account maintenance, reports and dashboards, workflows and other routine tasks
• Complete regular internal system audits and prepare for upgrades
• Manage Salesforce integrations
• Ensure all changes are adopted and embedded by clearly communicating and documenting the changes with/ for all relevant users
• Coordinate the evaluation, scope and completion of new development requests
• Work with the Compliance Manager to establish suitable processes to support administrative, development, and change management activities
• Able to deliver end-to-end configuration and change management of the system when improvements are implemented
• Manage delivery of work products by external contractors for large-scale implementations of new functionality
• Assist in training of new users and grow the Salesforce skill set across the charity
• Spearhead all saleforce training across the charity.

Key Skills Required:

• Excellent project management skills and a positive attitude
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritise simultaneous requests, and manage laterally and upwards
• Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the charity
• Ability to critically evaluate information and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs of the charity
• Ability to assess the impact of new requirements on Salesforce and all upstream and downstream applications, systems and processes

PERSON SPECIFICATION

RFEA Values

• Expert – We are always professional and knowledgeable, delivering the highest quality support.
• Supportive – We are respectful, helpful and empathetic to the needs of others.
• Passionate – We have a genuine belief in out cause and a powerful desire to support our clients.
• Open and honest – We trust each other, are open and candid, and take ownership of our actions.
• Resilient – We are flexible and adaptable to change, encouraging innovation and creativity.
• Collaborative – We thrive on new challenges, and building relationships and partnerships.

Essential Competencies

• Salesforce Admin ADM201 certified.
• Proven ability to design and implement new processes and facilitate user adoption
• Strong understanding of the platform, with the ability to build custom apps and objects, formula fields, workflows, custom views, and other content of intermediate complexity
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work cooperatively within an integrated team dedicated to achieving successful outcomes
• Strong understanding of Salesforce best practices and functionality
• Strong data management abilities
• A documented history of successfully driving projects to completion
• A demonstrated ability to understand and articulate complex requirements

To apply, please submit your CV and a personal statement. It is important that you include evidence of your Salesforce TrailBlazer profile within your application.

The closing date is 1st March 2021. Interviews will take place mid-March with the successful applicant starting In March/April.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake Ministry of Defence security clearance which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over 5 years. An Enhanced DBS disclosure will also be required.

Project Administrator - Community Safety (Housing)
Birmingham (across multiple sites)
£16,210 per annum pro rata
Position Type: Part Time - 23 hours
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Are you an experienced Project Administrator, a self-starter that can successfully build external partnerships and coordinate project actions under pressure?                                                                                                                                                                     
If yes, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our client as a representative for a body for Registered Providers operating across Birmingham.
 
As Project Administrator Community Safety, you will be working to manage, develop and deliver work ensuring registered providers and partners are able to effectively reduce harm and improve community safety policy and practice in Birmingham.
 
The Role:
 
You will build successful projects and partnerships with the Police, Local Authority, Registered Providers and other stakeholders
You will build capacity with members and partners to improve community safety through training, briefings and projects
You will co-ordinate action around specific cases, community safety concerns and engagement with key stakeholders
You will contribute to building a strong and value-driven partnership
 
The successful candidate will:

Be a self-motivated problem solver
Have the skills and approach to help build partnerships and networks 
Experienced in gathering and sharing key information
Create and maintain good practice between partners
Be organised and have strong administration skills
Have the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines whilst maintaining customer excellence
Have the ability to deal with face to face, telephone, email communication
Have the ability to develop and maintain manual and computerised filing systems
Resilient
Be familiar with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Have the ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff and managers at all levels
Ideally have a good working knowledge and or keen interest and or studying in social housing, crime and disorder act and community safety and ASB
Ideally have experience of working in public sector, housing or third sector organizations
 
The 23 hours are to be worked in an agile way over Monday – Friday.

In return, our client offers an attractive benefits package.

We are looking for a person who is highly motivated and enthusiastic to support the Chief Executive, Chairperson and Boards of Trustees of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell. You will undertake a range of administrative and secretarial duties for the organisations, as well as support the Chief Executive and Board to facilitate the general efficiency and governance of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell.

You will administer HR activities and utilise and develop a range of systems to support efficient, high quality HR processes and practices across the organisations.

You will be able to demonstrate commitment to the values and mission statement of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell, by providing the highest possible level of service to your internal customers.

Application forms must be completed fully; CV’s will not be accepted.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 26th February 2021 

Interviews will be held on a date to be arrange, week commencing 8th March 2021

The Finance Officer will be responsible for preparing financial statements, monthly management accounts, maintaining cash controls, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable & receivables and budget preparation

Main Responsibilities:

·Maintaining financial and accounting services in order to meet legislative requirements and support GRT operations.

·To input all financial data on QuickBooks Online software, ensuring that authorisation and documentation are received from the appropriate members of staff, and filed accessibly.

·Preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable & receivables

·Banking cash and cheques received

·Raising invoices and monitoring debtors

·Reconciling donations received from online gateways (Just Giving, Launchgood etc)

·Reconciling donations received via standing order or direct debits

·Administering invoice approval and payment processes

·Operating expense claim procedures and payments

·Support delivery partner expenditure review process

·Support Finance & Resources department as required with ad hoc administrative support

·Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with restricted funds (computers, etc.) assuring all are in accordance with contractual and financial regulations.

·Support the SFO in reviewing and appraising relevant policies and procedures

·Any other duties as may be required from time to time by SFO or CEO.

General Duties

•Be flexible within the broad remit of the post.

•Comply with organisational policies and practices.

•Encourage effective cross-departmental working through personal example.

•Keep professional knowledge and expertise up to date.

•Attend internal and external meetings as required and contribute positively.

•Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post as reasonably requested by the CEO and/or Operational Manager

•Deal with day-to-day, ad hoc queries.

Job reference: 000941

Job posted date: 23/02/2021

Department: Witness Service - National

Interview date: 15th March 2021

Locations: Birmingham Magistrates Court & Birmingham Nightingale Court sites 

Do you have experience of working as or alongside volunteers?

Are you looking to develop your management skills or for a new challenge?

We are looking for someone who is a great motivator who thrives on leading teams to deliver positive outcomes.

The Role

As the Deputy Team Leader (Court Services), working alongside Team Leaders you will be responsible for the delivery of the Witness Service within your court/s. 

You will share responsibility for the effective coordination and development of volunteers who support witnesses in their journey through the criminal justice system.

You will  be responsible for general service administrative tasks within the courts, as well as inputting service data.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can adapt to and manage change. Someone who has administrative skills and is computer literate to a high standard.

We welcome applications from diverse candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills.

This post is subject to enhanced vetting and barring check.
You will love working with us because:

• We value diversity and equity
• You will be a part of a fantastic team who works collaboratively and inclusively, using cutting edge IT solutions to help us work better together
• You will be making a positive difference in people’s lives
• Your health and wellbeing is important to us, we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling sessions, both online and on the phone support.
• Your future financial health is helped by a generous pension scheme
• You can further your career with training and development tailored to you
• You will have access to an online employee support networks and forums
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 26 days plus bank holidays with an additional 4 days off at the end of the year
• Opportunity to buy additional annual leave
• Generous maternity pay and shared parental leave
• 3 days paid volunteering each year
• Discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Inhouse mentoring scheme

About us: 

The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides a vital service offering free and independent support for witnesses in every criminal court across England and Wales.

The Witness Service has over 260 staff and 3000 volunteers and offers free, independent, impartial and confidential support and information to 15,000 witnesses each month to give evidence in every criminal court in England and Wales.

Last year, Citizens Advice helped 2.6 million people face-to-face, by phone, email and webchat, and we received 25 million visits to our digital advice content. We solve 7 in 10 clients' problems, and 4 in 5 tell us that advice improved their lives.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates. 

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

We look for people to help us improve and transform our organisation. We can offer you the opportunity to make a genuine impact and create lasting change within an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of millions of people every year.

All posts at the WEA will support the vision for "A better world - equal, democratic and just; through adult education the WEA challenges and inspires individuals, communities and society.”

To plan, prepare and teach online (initially) courses for adults within the WEA programme of work, as agreed with the appropriate Education Coordinator. To carry out the administrative tasks required in each programme area. To provide appropriate student feedback and support and educational advice and information where necessary, and to create an appropriate and welcoming atmosphere for students.

You will initially be required to deliver level 1 Introduction to Early Years Settings. There are likely to be other courses in the future.

As a Sessional Tutor you are required to carry out the following duties in the context of the WEA’s policies and practices, particularly Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and Data Protection, and those of any host organisations, including informing students of their obligations:

1. Plan, deliver (online using Zoom) and report on your course, using methods and materials appropriate to the student group and course content. A scheme of work, course outline and lesson plans should be used for this and made available to the Education Coordinator, class visitor or inspector when required;
2. Prepare/adapt appropriate teaching materials on Canvas (the WEA’s virtual learning environment)  (N.B Preparation time is implicit in calculations of tutor remuneration) - Training on our virtual learning platform will be provided;
3. Identify/assess the needs of students and if necessary adapt course content and delivery style to meet these needs. Where a course is inappropriate for a student direct them to another course or provider. Deal appropriately with individual student support needs, using the appropriate forms and recording the required evidence as per the guidelines provided. Advice or assistance can be provided by the Education Coordinator, Education Support Assistant or the Tutor Support Team in the relevant Support Centre;
4. Comply with the WEA policy on Equality and Diversity so that all students are treated with respect and dignity in an environment in which a diversity of backgrounds and experience is valued. Deal with any harassment or discrimination issues that arise;
5. Discuss Learning Outcomes or Moderation Requirements with students as the course proceeds;
6. Enable your students to participate in the WEA by affording time for distribution of any relevant notices or information, and ensuring they know about the organisation and how they can become a voluntary member;
7. Liaise with Branch/Centre Head/Caretaker to be aware of venue, resources and administration, including procedures in case of fire and other health and safety issues;
8. Evaluate the effectiveness of learning. Assess students’ work. Keep records of students’ progress and ensure students are given feedback on their progress;
9. Offer advice on further learning and progression opportunities to students as required;
10. Ensure that all required paperwork, including enrolment forms, learning outcomes forms, Tell Us About It! forms, awarding body paperwork and other registration forms and course registers, including the Tutor’s Report and Claim Forms are returned to the relevant Support Centre, within two weeks of the end of the course (It is vital for funding purposes that these documents are received promptly) - The tutor will collate this information on Canvas.
11. Undertake continuing professional development required to maintain your professional status. Attend relevant induction and training meetings as required by the WEA. It is essential that you attend at least one briefing event per year;
12. Where appropriate, attend moderation meetings;
13. Maintain contact with your Education Coordinator, and inform her/him immediately of any changes, cancellations, or other significant problems. In an emergency, please contact the Tutor Support Team in the relevant Support Centre. Maintain contact and liaise with Branch or Partner organisation, where appropriate;
14. Represent the WEA throughout the course;
15. Any other duty, which, from time to time, may reasonably be required to meet the needs of the WEA and the funders and is within the remit of this post.

The successful candidate must have occupational knowledge of childcare, a level 5 Childcare qualification and level 5 Teaching qualification.

The successful candidate must be IT literate and will have some experience of teaching online. Training will be given in teaching using Zoom and Canvas which are the platforms used by the WEA.

At Ronald McDonald House Charities UK we build and run Houses that provide a ‘home away from home’ for families who have a sick child in hospital. To do this, we recognise the importance of having strong support in our House teams.

We are excited to be able to offer a position to the right candidate at our Ronald McDonald House situated next to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. We are looking for a Deputy House Manager who is self-motivated, enjoys working as part of a team and will share our vision of wanting to keep families close to their sick child.  You will have a proven track record of line management as you will be responsible for the management and development of the Front of House Team in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our families to stay in during difficult times.

You will be a proactive and positive individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with the welfare and wellbeing of the families and staff at the forefront of all your work. The role is diverse and duties include management of the day-to-day tasks associated with communal living, ensuring the premises are well-maintained, supervising employees, volunteers and other visitors. Managing office tasks and all administrative matters including computerised and manual systems and keeping up-to-date with matters of governance and compliance. 

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience of supporting families and managing a team who wants a job, which is creative, rewarding and makes a difference.

The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, remuneration and how to apply. Closing date for applications is midnight on the 28th February 2021.

35 hours per week
Based in Birmingham
Job Ref: 963

We are currently recruiting for Lead Workers for our Housing Support Teams.

Our Housing Support Lead Worker Service provides housing-related support for Vulnerable Families in temporary accommodation, Single Adults and Couples & Survivors of Domestic Abuse. We support people to prevent the loss of their accommodation if it is at risk, or help them find/settle into suitable alternative accommodation. We also work with key strategic partners to help address other social related issues, such as benefit/welfare reform processes, helping to maximise people’s incomes, signposting to relevant primary and secondary health care services and more.

As Lead Worker, you will be expected to:

• Be motivated, committed and confident at liaising with other professionals.
• Be able to work autonomously, and as part of a team.
• Possess some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.
• Have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills.
• Effectively manage your own caseloads and time.
• Provide individual, tailored support, in accordance with the agreed support plan.
• Assess and manage risk.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed.

You will be part of a team reporting to a Team Leader and Service Manager. We will provide a supportive work environment and appropriate IT equipment, including a smart phone and laptop. You will have the freedom to manage your caseload as you see fit, supporting your service users to achieve the best outcomes for them. Working collaboratively with your colleagues and other agencies, you will receive regular supervision from your Team Leader who will be there to support and encourage you.

To download an application pack, visit our website via the apply link.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: Rolling Recruitment

Interviews: TBC  

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work

Registered Charity

No. 1061582.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team, to specifically support the delivery of our multi-million pound Health and Social Care contract.

You will use your commercial focus and expertise to drive best practise in the project, category managing all aspects of spend from RfQs for tail-end to tendering for large project procurements.  You will find yourself constantly challenged to come up with innovative ways of thinking and working closely with stakeholders to lead on procurement strategy, driving value for money, strategic projects and managing the supply chain.

You will get involved in a huge variety of projects, from ICT equipment to Marketing and Events, and everything in-between – this means you’ll need to be dynamic and flexible and able to manage your own time well. You’ll also look after the management of KPIs and the development and delivery of a supply chain map for the team, and will ensure all administration is carried out in a timely manner.

This is an exciting role that the ideal applicant can really make their own and would suit someone who is a self-starter with energy and drive, and a good background of procurement.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform!Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5%of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

We’re a professional membership organisation and we’re looking for someone who can join our team and help us make our members’ lives easier.

Easier? How? Well, we like to make sure their interactions with us are smooth and painless. We like to help them get the most from their membership benefits. And we like to give them plenty of opportunities to shine. That's where you come in!

“To me, making a difference to people’s lives… there’s no better feeling than that. There’s simply nothing else in the world I would want to do. Take that leap, you’ll never look back.” – Registered Locality Manager

Discovery supports adults with learning disabilities and/or autism across the county of Somerset. At Discovery we believe in person centred support, with a big focus on delivering care tailored to the individual, and to reflect this ethos we have made some exciting changes to the way our teams work. This has created new vacancies for experienced, ambitious registered managers to join us in the beautiful county of Somerset and to lead, mentor and develop a dedicated team of Support Workers to achieve our vision of better lives for more people.

Why choose Discovery?

Discovery are a not-for-profit enterprise committed to developing and rewarding our colleagues. So, if you are right for this role, we will offer:

• A salary of between £32,250 to £37,000 per annum (based on 37.5 hrs per week)
• A relocation package of up to £6000 and a generous welcome payment of up to £2500.
• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Access to discounts on high street shopping, cinema tickets and meals out
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme, Long Service Awards and Life Assurance.

What will I be doing?

As a Locality Manager you will lead from the front, providing a positive example to your team of good practice, ensuring that all within your team support people to be the best they can possibly be. Our Locality Managers our accountable for ensuring they facilitate and lead a safe practice, ensuring high quality support which meets all organisational and statutory requirements, and complies with both CQC and Discovery Guidelines. Whilst also managing their budgets and delivering on partnership commitments within their community.

For a full list of what you could soon be a part of, please review our attached job description.

What will I need?

Above all Locality Managers need to be committed to making a difference to the lives of the people we support, and be able to demonstrate our organisational values. In addition, you will need:

• Experience of working with people who have learning disabilities or autism.
• Experience of leading, developing and mentoring a team
• A level 4 Leadership and Management for Care qualification (or equivalent) or be willing to undertake and complete this qualification within 18 months.
• Knowledge and understanding of CQC guidelines and relevant legislation.

Further details on the Person Specification can be found in the attached document.

Sound like what you have been looking for? APPLY NOW!

Interviews will be held on 17 March via Microsoft Teams.

If you would like to be a part of our welcoming team here at Discovery, please apply by clicking the button below – upload your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements in the person specification. We will then be in touch. 

Please note:

• This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.
• Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds.
• Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application in our offices using assistive technology.

Other organisations may call this role Residential Home Manager, Residential Home Supervisor, Care Home Manager, Care Home Supervisor, Social Care Manager, Team Manager, Registered Care Manager, Care Operations Manager, House Manager, Service Manager or Locality Manager.