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Check my CV- To ensure the effective day to day management of the family services team in accordance with the Home-Start Memorandum & Articles of Association, the Home-Start Standards & Methods of Practice, the Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance Standards.
- To maintain high standards of practice in supporting families within the Home-Start model
- To ensure equality of opportunity, fairness and diversity in all aspects of the scheme’s and work.
- To ensure good safeguarding practice in all aspects of the scheme’s work
- To take responsibility for providing leadership and management to the Co-ordinator, Outreach Worker and any other appropriate members of staff as identified going forward (the family services team).
- Taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the family services team.
- Ensuring all Home-Start policies and procedures are implemented and reviewed.
- Ensuring effective administration and monitoring systems are in place.
- Ensuring that contracts or SLAs are delivered and targets are met
- Supporting the Board of Trustees and Scheme Manager in the recruitment, selection, induction, management and deployment of organisers/co-ordinators and other paid employees, as appropriate.
- Feed into Scheme Managers report to trustees
- Leading the family services team and ensuring that the Coordinator(s), Out reach Worker, student placement and volunteers receive effective supervision, direction and opportunities for development.
- Promoting the work of the scheme externally.
- Contributing to and supporting the development of the Home-Start network locally, regionally and nationally
- Maintaining an overview of all work with families supported by the family services team
- Manage own case load of supported families and volunteers, and model good practice in family support
- Receiving referrals, assessing need and allocating as appropriate .
- Ensuring support to families is of a high standard in accordance with Home-Start’s model, policies and procedures
- To undertake day-to-day designated responsibilities to safeguard and promote children’s welfare
- Ensure the scheme maintains an effective team of volunteers to support the family services team
- Ensure the scheme’s policies and procedures are fully implemented in all aspects of work with volunteers, including their recruitment, selection, preparation, support and supervision
- Ensure that the Home-Start preparation course is delivered in full and to a high standard to all prospective volunteers
- Ensure on going training is accessed as required
- Ensuring appropriate liaison and communication with referrers and other professionals
- Networking appropriately within the community.
- Contributing to local policy and community development as appropriate
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
They have a fantastic opportunity for an individual to work within their Education and Training Centre (CETC) and E-learning team.
The role of a VLE and Remote Learning Coordinator performs an important part in ensuring they provide an excellent remote/blended learning experience. You will be responsible for the maintenance of their VLE ensuring up-to-date content for their students on qualification programmes.
VLE and Remote Learning Coordinator Responsibilities:
• Contributing towards high-quality student experience and learner outcomes though maintenance of, and improvements to, virtual learning environment and via tasks relating to other applications that support remote learning.
• Working with e-learning development team, customer services team and others, setting-up new e-learning courses within VLE and ensuring they are accessible by customers.
VLE and Remote Learning Coordinator Requirements:
• You must have experience of working in a teaching/training environment and have good technical knowledge of VLE management.
• You will be a great communicator with a proven ability to confidently liaise with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to enable an excellent customer experience.
About the company:
Our client is a UK-based international accountancy membership and standard-setting body. They are the only such body globally dedicated to public financial management.
Our client believes that improving public services is the key to changing lives for the better and that good public financial management is central to achieving this ambition.
Their educational and advisory services help their members, students and other public finance professionals throughout their careers – helping them add value to their teams and the organisations for which they work.
Through their work, they help ensure public money is raised and spent with the highest degree of openness.
They are committed to making a real difference to the world they live in.
Please note they may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Location: They are currently working from home. In normal circumstances the location is flexible, London, Chester or homeworking.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 36 per week (normally between the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm)
Salary: £22,000 - £24,000
Benefits: Up to 10% employer's pension contribution. Season ticket loans. Employee Assistance Helpline. Exclusive employee discount and rewards at many major brands including health & well-being, retail, restaurants and mobile technology provider.
Closing date for applications: 14th March, 2021
You may have experience of the following: Remote Learning Coordinator, Virtual Learning Environment, Learning & Development Assistant, Training Coordinator, Training Administrator, L&D Assistant, L&D Coordinator, Education, Teacher, Teaching, Tutor, Teaching Assistant, etc,
Ref: 97220
About the role
The Independence at Home Manager is a senior role within Age UK Lancashire, and the Operations Team, reporting to the Operations Director and deputising for them where required. You will lead a team responsible for delivering a number of income streams including services contracted by the Local Authority and NHS.
This role provides an outstanding opportunity to work for a Charity where our mission is to Deliver Outstanding, Responsive & Inclusive Services & Solutions
As a Senior Operational Delivery Manager you will be responsible for:
- Leading the delivery and development of contracted, grant funded and customer purchased services
- Engaging with relevant external and internal colleagues to ensure that the quality of services are continuously improved and are value for money
- Reporting to the Operations Director and supporting them to design, develop and deliver the Operation’s strategy
- Leading delivery teams to achieve optimum performance
- Key stakeholder management
About you
Some of the key skills and experience you'll bring:
- Experience of working in the Charity/Third Sector, or related field.
- Extensive experience of Operational Performance and Reporting
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience of having improved team performance
- Very strong operational and data analytical capability and organisational skills, adherence to policy and procedures and ability to establish new business processes as they arise
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience of having improved team performance
- Experience of managing NHS/Local authority contracts or working within a similar sector
- Recent track record of service improvement
Next Steps
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Donna Studholme, Operations Director, details can be found in the job pack on our website:
The full job pack can be downloaded from our website, we do not accept CV's.
Closing date: 22nd February 2021
Interviews: TBC
The nature of the post will require travel across the area. A full driving licence, appropriate insurance cover and use of a car are essential.
DBS: This post is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and all the associated costs will be met by the employee. The cost for the DBS check is £40 plus an additional administration charge of £5.50 totalling £45.50. This amount will be deducted from an employees first salary with Age UK Lancashire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER,
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE (DARO)
£24,461 - £26,715 PER ANNUM
The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO), part of the directorate of Corporate Communications, develops the relationship between the University and its alumni and other supporters, linking this to philanthropic commitment to the University.
This is a new, full-time, permanent post, and joins the team at an exciting time. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and growing Development initiatives, with a focus on regular giving, as well as gifts up to £5k, supporting initiatives which meet the university’s strategic priorities.
You will have experience in a fundraising, alumni relations or equivalent environment, with a good understanding of fundraising, and why people give. The successful candidate will be a results driven, dynamic team player, with the ability to deliver a regular giving cycle in collaboration with other DARO colleagues, as well as supporting and contributing to strategy around other areas of Development and Philanthropy. You will be a strong written and verbal communicator and passionate about your work, and the difference higher education can make in our communities and society.
The post is normally based in Chester (the DARO team are currently working remotely).
Candidates may download further details from our website and apply for the post via our Online Recruitment Website quoting reference number RA006088.
Closing date: Monday 8th March 2021.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trusts, Foundations and Research Officer
About us
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children's Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 330,000 patients and families we care for every year.
The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.
In Spring 2020 we launched our £3m Children's Mental Health Appeal. Our 7 in 10 Appeal highlights that 70% of young people with a mental health condition are currently missing out on vital mental health interventions at a sufficiently early age. The Appeal is aiming to raise vital funds to enhance inpatient and community mental health services at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, enabling more children to access the treatment they need at the time they need it, an already vitally needed service which is seeing increasing demand due to the impact of Covid-19.
About this role:
Alder Hey Children’s Charity is seeking to appoint a Trusts and Foundations Officer who will help to increase and maintain income from charitable trusts and foundations. The post holder will manage a portfolio of prospects and donors and will also be responsible for developing a prospect research programme that will support both the Trusts and Foundations, and Major Giving income streams.
The key aims of this post are:
- To support the Trusts and Foundations Partnerships Manager and Director of Philanthropy to manage and grow income from charitable trusts and foundations, and major donors.
- To co-ordinate a rolling programme of applications, updates and reports with small to medium sized Trusts and Foundations against an agreed work plan.
- To develop and carry out a regular programme of prospect research into new trusts and foundations and high net-worth individuals, using prospect lists and databases.
- To raise an annually agreed personal target to contribute towards the overall Trusts and Foundations and Major Giving annual target
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Successfully and professionally managing a portfolio of existing and prospective trusts and through tailored written correspondence, timely reporting, telephone contact and face to face meetings
- Writing high-quality, detailed and targeted proposals and applications to new and existing trusts and foundations, using strong cases for support
- Conducting excellent account management, meeting donors needs as required, fostering long-term positive relationships.
- Working effectively with charity and hospital staff and other internal stakeholders to identify new funding opportunities and secure timely updates for reporting purposes
- Working with Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s Stewardship Officer to develop timely and engaging reports, case studies and other media pieces to feed back to current and prospective donors
- Researching individual Trusts and Foundations and high net-worth individuals to determine their suitability as new prospects in relation to Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s current and future funding needs
- Identifying philanthropic advisers and other bodies who could initiate introductions to new donors for Alder Hey Children’s Charity
- Undertaking administrative responsibilities including writing thank you letters, agreeing grant agreements and updating internal donor records to ensure effective information management
- Keeping up to date on UK donor trends.
Our Values
Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:
Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.
Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.
Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.
Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.
Location
We're open to this role being home based, office based or a mix of the two (our offices are located on site at Alder Hey in Liverpool).
How to apply
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV, and a covering letter which explains how you meet the requirements of the role.
Closing date: 14 March 2021
Interview date: 25 March 2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Want to use your skills and experience where they will really count?
Your role will be to deliver a successful programme of traditional and innovative community fundraising activities that enable the work of the rescue to survive, thrive and develop. You will engage and steward existing and potential community supporters. You will use Raiser’s Edge NXT CRM system to maintain accurate records for all fundraising activities and provide a first class supporter experience. You will be a key representative of Freshfields rescue, presenting our case for support in person and online.
View the Full Job Description and Person Spec here on Charity Jobs.
Freshfields Animal Rescue is a well-established, ethically-driven charity that is respected for delivering the highest standards of care to the most diverse range of domesticated, farmed and wild animals in the North West.
There is much work to be done to achieve our vision for a world where all people protect animals and value nature. The Fundraising Officer is an important role to progress this goal.
We provide emergency care for animals in peril, and never put a healthy animal down.
We inform, unite and inspire people to respect and protect animals.
We care for every animal until we secure them a safe and loving home, or they are ready for release back to the wild.
Freshfields Animal Rescue has rescue centres in Ince Blundell, Sefton and Caernarfon, North Wales, as well as a number of shops and Outreach work. We serve the animals and people of Merseyside, Sefton, Lancashire, Cheshire, the Wirral and Wales.
Join us and feel great at the end of every working day.
Freshfields Animal Rescue is a community focussed non-profit making charitable organisation caring for abandoned, abused and unwanted d... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK Wigan Borough is the largest charity for older people in Wigan Borough. We have worked throughout the past year to support older people through lockdown and provide a range of services to improve people's lives, including helping to claim for over £1,750,000 in benefits.
Do you have experience of managing a complex organisation and a well-developed understanding of the benefits system?
The post holder will manage our Information, Advice and Advocacy services, ensuring duplication is eliminated, efficiencies maximised and service users receive a joined-up response. He/she will provide leadership to the service and ensure that all elements operate within the parameters set out in contracts and funding agreements.
For further information and how to apply, please click the ‘apply’ button to be re-directed to our website.
Closing date: 15/03/2021
Expected start date: 19/04/2021
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Outreach Support Worker Salary: £ 22,400.00
Status: Substantive
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Holidays: 22 Days plus Bank Holidays
Based at: Locations throughout the Wigan Borough
Responsible to: Outreach Team Lead
Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees
Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 5th March
Interviews : W/C 8th March 2021 ( possibly via Zoom)
To Apply : Please review the attached documents and enclose CV & Covering letter stating how you meet the person specification for this role
Please only register your details via this link when you are ready to upload your documents
JOB PURPOSE
The key role will be to engage with individuals in the borough who are rough sleeping and who at present do not access services. The Post Holder will utilise their skills and experience to continue to work towards and develop partnerships, develop specific referral pathways into accommodation and recovery services, gather intelligence, build trust and respect, and lead and contribute to extensive outreach within the community. The post holder will, in partnership with other existing services and organisations, identify barriers into accommodation and treatment and work on creating and delivering solutions to these barriers. The post holder will also focus on early intervention, assertive and pro- active attrition work engaging individuals who are rough sleeping. The Outreach and Engagement team will be responsible for contributing to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved. They will also be required to record and input data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements. The post holder will be required to work across a number of operational sites across the borough as required and work flexibly to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This will include evening and weekend working and extensive street outreach. The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision and appraisal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An opportunity has arisen to join our charity Passion for Learning. If you are keen to promote and support the enrichment, education and mental well-being of school age children, then we'd love to hear from you.
The role of the Fundraising and Development Manager is integral to the smooth delivery of our key services.
We would welcome applications from experienced fundraisers who are able to meet the criteria in the role description:
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Developing and managing a fundraising strategy to promote and enable the strategic aims of the organisation, both short and long term.
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Initiating and maintaining a strong portfolio of business partners willing to provide innovative support to our organisation and beneficiaries.
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Supporting the work of the Senior Leadership Team.
Holidays
5.6 weeks per year plus public holidays
Hours
37 hours per week to be worked flexibly to meet the requirements of the organisation
Workbase
Office in Ellesmere Port but with travel across Cheshire West
Working remotely while restrictions are in place
Checks
DBS check and professional references
Role Purpose
The role holder is responsible for the funding and partnerships which enable the organisation to achieve its objectives. From successfully applying for funding from various sources, to stewarding donors and corporate partners, the role holder is responsible for maintaining a strong funding pipeline in line with the organisation’s ambitions for growth.
The role holder will help to inform and support the work of the senior leadership team.
Responsibilities
Deliver an agreed income target, with significant growth year on year.
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Research potential funding sources and opportunities to create high-quality, compelling funding applications to grant making trusts and foundations to accurately reflect the organisation’s impact for beneficiaries.
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Steward existing donors and corporate partners who sponsor Passion for Learning’s work, involving them in projects as appropriate to safeguard their continued support.
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Maintain the funding pipeline with sufficient applications and requests for support to meet the organisation’s needs, regularly feeding back on outcomes to the senior leadership team.
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Provide impact reports to funders and supporters based on organisational data, case studies and beneficiary feedback, reflecting the achievement of expected funding outcomes.
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Develop new, sustainable major donor and corporate relationships, through cold prospecting, existing networks and working closely with the senior leadership team and existing supporters, to identify new prospects within their networks.
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Produce high quality written proposals and make verbal presentations / face to face asks to a range of audiences.
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Contribute to the social media and communications channels for the organisation, working with the team on key messages, posts and press releases as required.
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Produce fundraising communications and promotional materials for relevant stakeholders with the support of the team.
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To undertake administration duties associated with submitting applications, thanking donors, completing end of grant reports and regular donor communications.
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Ensure adherence to the relevant charity legislation and the Institute of Fundraising’s Codes of Fundraising Practice.
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Generate written reports and funding updates for management as required.
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Carry out other, reasonable duties, as requested by the CEO, including attendance at events and meetings, as and when required.
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Work as a positive member of the team, contributing to continuous improvement through flexible and creative responses and supporting the growth/evolution and development of the organisation to meet the developing vision.
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Together with other members of the team, act as a champion for the organisation; representing and positively promoting the organisation at all times.
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Work inclusively and undertake all work in accordance with PfL’s values, policies, principles and procedures.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
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Educated to degree level
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Excellent standard of literacy, numeracy and IT competency
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Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by Passion for Learning beneficiaries
- Fundraising Qualification
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
(Paid or Voluntary)
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Experience in fundraising to secure income from diverse sources including multi-year grants
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Experience in networking and working collaboratively, demonstrating an understanding of the voluntary and community sector
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Experience of the charity sector
- Knowledge of the education sector
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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High level of communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to deliver presentations professionally, taking account of diverse audience needs and to maximise impact
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Ability to be proactive and to problem solve, including seeking creative or imaginative solutions
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Able to demonstrate commitment to innovation and ability to support innovation and continuous improvement in practice
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Self-motivated and self-disciplined, able to prioritise own workload and deliver to deadlines
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Ability to manage multiple tasks, managing stakeholder communication and working to agreed plans
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Good organisational skills and ability to work across a number of tasks and work areas
- Experience of communications across multiple channels
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & OTHER FACTORS
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and ‘can do’ attitude
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Ability to work and travel flexibly
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Positive, professional and pragmatic approach
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Commitment to equality and diversity
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Full driving licence with use of a vehicle
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Clear enhanced DBS and satisfactory references
- Interest in social enterprise and in collaboration with other organisations
We are seeking to appoint a Team Leader to join the team at Citizens Advice Wirral.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Team Leader who will help us to shape our Advice service delivery going forward. If you are someone who embraces change and has a solution based approach, read on to find out more.
With experience of leading and developing people, supporting them to deliver the best outcomes for clients and having an innovative approach with the ability to embrace new technology in order to enhance service delivery.
Able to engage positively and confidently with people from a wide range of backgrounds and organisations, we are looking for someone with a range of experience and knowledge to bring to this role. Whilst a background in advice would be an advantage, it is not essential as full training will be given.
If you feel you are the right person for the role please visit our website to download an application form via the Apply button.
Closing Date: Monday 8th March 2021 at 12 noon
Interviews: Week commencing 15th March 2021
Citizens Advice Wirral is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the selection or treatment of staff.
You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.
Right now, our 24‐hour Supported Housing service, the Beeches, in Liverpool is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too.
That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.
The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.
The salary for this role is £17,004.00 with potential progression up to £17,230.00 per annum, subject to the post-holder meeting the requirements.
This is a permanent role requiring the post‐holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.
The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on 29th March 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).
This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply. Due to the popularity of some positions, we reserve the right to close the vacancies early on receipt of sufficient applicants.
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.
VoiceAbility are recruiting 2 full-time advocates to join our Liverpool & Sefton team. VoiceAbility supports people who face disadvantage or discrimination to have a voice that counts. Providing advocacy and user involvement services across England, VoiceAbility is a growing organisation working with people who are vulnerable or marginalised to raise their voices and have their rights respected.
About the role:
Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in on the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves.
Location: This role will be home based. You will need to be able to travel around Liverpool & Sefton.
Hours: 2 x 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £21,000 - £26,500 Per Annum - Starting at £21,000 Depending on Qualifications. Future scope to earn up to £28,000 subject to qualifications and performance
All applications by: 5pm Monday 8th March 2021
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.
About you:
• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties
• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.
• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals, and carers
• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise
• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards
• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children
• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues
• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines
• Be able to work independently
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to own transport. There is travel involved in the role.
Desirable skills or experience:
• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of the Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007).
NB If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, it is a requirement of that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.
You may have experience of the following: Advocacy, Vulnerable Adults, Social Work, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Work, Charity, Third Sector, Advice & Guidance.
How to Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the online application form using the criteria in the person specification and upload your CV detailing your work history. NB CV's will not be used to short list.
Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 8th March 2021
Assessment/ test: Online 9am Monday 15th March 2021
Interviews: To be held online via Teams week commencing 15th March 2021
Equality and Diversity Statement
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
Our mission is strengthening voice, supporting rights, changing lives
Our vision is of a society in... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is currently seeking Community Support Workers to work throughout Wigan, South Wales and Cornwall to help provide care and support to elderly and vulnerable adults within their own homes.
Their quality care and support services place the individual at the centre of all they do, if you feel you can make a real difference as a Key Worker please apply today!
Support Worker Responsibilities:
· Prompting/Support with personal care and dressing (which could include assistance with intimate personal care).
· Support with light household duties, including laundry, shopping and cleaning, meal preparation.
· Assisting with medication – this could be collecting prescriptions, prompting, or administering medication.
· Accompanying to medical appointments if needed.
· General companionship.
Support Worker Requirements:
They do not ask for any formal qualifications or experience of working in care before, although having previous experience in a similar role would be desirable.
This role requires working with vulnerable individuals as well as delivering personal care and support. Your employment will therefore be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks including references and an Enhanced Disclosure & Baring Service Check.
A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle with 'business use' car insurance is essential to undertake this role.
About our client:
They are an information and advice service that helps navigate individuals through the care system. Working in partnership with councils across the UK, they give advice to those who have to pay for part or all of their care.
What they offer:
· £150 Refer a Friend Scheme (subject to conditions).
· Free uniform and full PPE.
· Paid induction training, including shadowing in the field.
· Family friendly company which offers flexible working.
· Opportunity to complete QCF Qualifications.
· Enhanced Bank Holiday rates.
Location: Wigan, South Wales and Cornwall
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Various Hours Available
Salary: £9.00 to £10 per hour
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Staff, Senior Support Worker, Young People, Voluntary Sector, Residential Care Worker, Community Development, Challenging Behaviour, Senior Social Care Worker, Community Services, Care Assistant, etc.
Ref: 97215
Do you want to work somewhere that no two days are the same,
where you make a difference to people`s lives?
...And one that values yours?
Yes? Work for us - The WEA. Create real change, and be a part of something bigger.
We have a new and exciting role for an Education Coordinator. This role will be based in Liverpool City Region to support the North West Region.
You will be responsible for the development, delivery and maintenance of a range of educational provision covering skills and employment with a particular focus on an outstanding student experience within the English, maths and ESOL theme. You will specifically be responsible for ensuring the compliance and quality of the provision within your area.
Developing, delivering and maintaining a key educational programme, both online and within the heart of the community you will ensure that our students enjoy an outstanding experience. At the heart of our closely-knit area team, you will support and manage tutors, engage volunteers and local branches, and identify business development opportunities and build and develop online provision with a proactive approach. You could also find yourself involved in specialist aspects of regional educational
provision, communications, quality and teaching, whilst actively promoting our crucial work - so every day will bring different challenges. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and engaging individual to drive and deliver a range of education to local communities through a blended learning approach.
Empowering people from all walks of life is what we’re all about, so we’re keen to hear from people in disadvantaged or underrepresented groups. Whatever your background, you will need a degree level education plus teaching and assessor qualifications, alongside extensive experience of developing tutors, co-ordinating diverse stakeholders and building voluntary or membership organisations.
Equally importantly, you should be exceptionally organised and methodical, with great leadership and coaching skills – and you will be ready to make your mark from day one. You will have experience of working to targets and an understanding of commercial contracts alongside building quality relationships with external and internal stakeholders and some experience of employer engagement.
The right candidate with have a digital background and be experienced in digital learning.
Citizens Advice Liverpool is looking for full time Money Advice Caseworkers to join our Money Advice Team.
Purpose of role:
To excel against targets in the direct provision of an effective supported Money Advice casework service that is compliant against quality standards including the MaPS quality of advice Framework.
To ensure that clients receive their full entitlement to all benefits, receive appropriate financial capability support and experience a positive customer experience from Citizens Advice Liverpool.
To also contribute to initiatives to improve service delivery and provision for our clients.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be confident, motivated and willing to try new things, have excellent communication skills with an ability to work under pressure to achieve targets and outcomes with minimum supervision.
To be appointed as a Money Advice Caseworker, you will need to have knowledge and experience of complex debt casework, covering priority and non-priority debt advice, options and insolvency solutions.
Closing date and time: Thursday 11th March 2021 9.00 a.m.
Interview date: Thursday 18th March 2021
Please note that interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams.
See the Job pack for further details.
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COVID-19 During the pandemic and lockdown period Citizens Advice Liverpool has successfully moved all services to working from home. Please note that recruitment, induction, and delivery will be based at home for the near future. The successful candidate will need to have a reliable internet/broadband and place to work at home. An allowance of £26 per month (pro rata for part time staff) is payable while working from home.