Adult Training Development Officer Jobs in Bradford, West Yorkshire
We are looking for someone to work with a clear strategy and then develop, grow and successfully manage our Youth Advisory (YAG) and Alumni groups, as well as lead the engagement of families / support networks. The ideal candidate is someone who will ensure interns accessing the DFN Project SEARCH model are at the heart of decision making and who will champion their rights and their participation. We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of advocacy and the rights and entitlements of young adults with special educational needs and disabilities.
We are in our third year of running our YAG and yet to launch our Alumni offer. This role will therefore involve leading the implementation, development, and growth of the membership of both DFN Project SEARCH YAG and Alumni group. This will include planning and facilitating a programme of activities throughout the year for YAG and Alumni members, which we hope will be a mix of in person and online events.
This post holder will also provide ongoing training to YAG, Alumni and parent/carer members and facilitate their participation in our advocacy work. There will also be opportunities to deliver training to our central and partner teams alongside members of these groups
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This post is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and progressive team, working within an international federation that supports children and young people across the world. We are looking for someone who is committed to learning and innovating, who can combine technical knowledge and expertise with locally led approaches.
Reporting to the Head of Programme Funding, you will work across the fundraising team, supporting programme set up and reporting, in line with key funding criteria and SOS Children’s Villages monitoring frameworks. You will work with colleagues in SOS Children’s Villages UK and internationally, building capacity in programme design, monitoring and reporting. This includes working with colleagues in multiple countries, collaborating on best practice MEAL work whilst being guided by local knowledge and expertise.
You will hold oversight of the portfolio of programmes being funded by SOS Children’s Villages UK, ensuring the UK based team have the tools, resources and processes to monitor programmes, in partnership with our international colleagues. You will manage reporting timelines, supporting your colleagues to ensure effective delivery of programme reporting, according to the needs of SOS Children’s Villages UK and external donors. You will provide hands on support for the monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting of programmes, taking a lead role in the development of frameworks that will ensure effective capture of data enabling excellent reporting.
We are embarking on ambitious work around data analysis and research, and any experience you have in these fields will be highly valuable, and the appetite to explore them is essential.
You will be an active participant in networks, both globally and within the UK, contributing to our organisational knowledge on how to better monitor and analyse key areas such as gender and inclusivity within our programmes.
This is a home-based role, with regular travel within the UK as well as some international travel which you must be able to undertake.
We are looking for someone with comprehensive knowledge of MEAL systems and processes, and with at least four years of experience in a monitoring, evaluation and/or impact assessment role.
For full details and information about how to apply, please view the full job descripton. Please note that any applications that do not include a covering letter that clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role will not be considered.
Informal conversations about the role are welcome.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter that outlines your suitability for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours 37.5 hours per week
Location Yorkshire (Leeds, Kirklees, and York)
Salary £41,355 - £45,283
Emerging Futures (EF) works across the country to support people affected by homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. Our greatest resource is our people, so we also offer generous annual leave, pension, employee assistance programme and other benefits.
About the role
As the Area Service Manager, you will be accountable for ensuring our contracts with partners and/or commissioners deliver to the highest standards, in a way that creates maximum impact.
Across Yorkshire, you will lead on the delivery of our coaching and behaviour change programmes alongside managing our expanding housing portfolio and housing support services. You will take responsibility for growing the business across Yorkshire with existing partners, other organisations and via Local Authority contracts.
As a member of the national Joint Leadership Team (JLT), you will help to shape and develop our services and products, ensuring that the EF’s growth remains rooted in our organisational values of respect, accountability, and integrity.
Our current contracts cover Leeds, Kirklees, and York, and you will be required to work across varying sites. You will directly manage a team of Service Managers and Team Leaders and be responsible for a growing staff team of over 25 individuals.
About you
You are an experienced operational leader who has a proven track record in managing front-line substance misuse, recovery and/or housing services.
As a values-led manager, you have a passion for developing services and staff to be the best they can be.
Organisation, planning, and communication skills come naturally to you, as you will managing competing priorities across a large geographical area.
You are flexible and can work autonomously, managing your own diary based on service needs.
What do our staff say about working for us?
“My professional development is being addressed all the time. I have had so much training while I have been here.”
“We try to create an environment where it’s ok not to be ok. I feel very blessed to be part of this organisation.”
Interested?
To apply, please send us your CV and a covering letter. Within your covering letter, please address the following questions:
- 65% of Emerging Futures employees have a lived experience of addiction, homelessness and/or the criminal justice system. Tell us how you would adapt your management style to accommodate our staff and what issues might arise?
- Managing services across different geographical areas is fast paced and can be challenging. Based on your experiences, how do you manage competing priorities to ensure you meet key performance indicators?
- Tell us about a time when your values and principles have impacted your management decision making?
A full job description is available to download.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, email us and a member of our team will be in touch.
Closing date Monday 27th May 2024.
Interview date Thursday 6th June 2024.
Interviews will be held in our hub in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a Community Development Officer to engage key partners and stakeholders in the Yorkshire region tailoring support, training and education to create suicide safer communities.
In this role you will be:
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Identifying, developing and maintaining effective partnerships with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the region to engage them in the prevention of young suicide.
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Proactively promoting suicide prevention including raising the profile of PAPYRUS and engaging with those personally affected by young suicide.
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Equipping a wide range of stakeholders to enable them to create sustainable suicide safer communities through the provision of tailored support, training and education.
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Delivering training and raising awareness of products to a variety of groups including professionals, parents, young people, volunteers and other trainers.
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Contributing to the development and review of projects, and education and training products, in line with the Strategic Plans.
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Contributing to and promoting campaigns, training and opportunities as outlined in the Regional and Strategic Plans.
To be successful in this role you will have:
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Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops or educational activities
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A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience
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Experience as a qualified ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain qualification and experience
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Experience of using own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme or area of work
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The ability to travel to different locations across the Yorkshire area to attend meetings, events and deliver training.
Salary: £29,269 per annum (NALC SCP 18) progressing by increments to £32,076 per annum (NALC SCP 23)
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Leeds with Travel across Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 2nd June 2024
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Volunteer Support Officer
Salary: £25,200 FTE
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (permanent)
Location: Homebased
Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday.
We are recruiting a Volunteer Support Officer to help support our 3,000 volunteers across the UK and Channel Islands. The postholder in this role will help NCT achieve its vision for volunteering, building strong more inclusive parent networks that boost the wellbeing of parents through warm, friendly, non-judgemental support.
About the role
This is a full-time role but we would be very happy to talk about flexible hours for the right candidate so please just let us know in your covering letter if this is something that you would like us to consider. This role will involve some evening and weekend work.
You will help by recruiting, supporting, and managing volunteers who deliver parent support and fundraising activities.
Responsible for supporting volunteers to organise and deliver parent support and fundraising activities this role is perfect for someone who loves variety in their work. Speaking to volunteers, developing new resources, thinking creatively, and improving processes are all a big part of this role.
We are looking for someone who is:
· Passionate about delivering a good volunteer experience.
· Great at communicating with a diverse range of people.
· Naturally curious and good at unpicking complexity.
· Willing to be brave and try new ideas or learn new skills.
We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.
We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.
The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please visit our website for job description details.
Closing date for applications: Friday 31st May 9am
Interviews: w/c 3rd May
Propose start Date: 10th June
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
VoiceAbility is a leading national charity, working across the UK to support people who face disadvantage or discrimination to have a stronger voice, and to achieve their goals and rights. Our mission is to ensure that people are listened to, respected, and have access to the services and support they need to lead fulfilling lives.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people, and adults across the UK home nations. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where everyone is free from harm and can thrive. We are looking to recruit an exceptional individual to our new post of Director of Safeguarding, to join our leadership team and spearhead our safeguarding strategy.
Role Purpose
As the Director of Safeguarding, you will be the cornerstone of our commitment to the safety and well- being of children, young people, and adults across our organisation. Your role is to lead with authority and vision, developing and implementing a robust, UK-wide safeguarding strategy that not only meets but exceeds legislative frameworks and best practices. You will be the driving force behind a culture of transparency, vigilance, and continuous improvement, ensuring that safeguarding is embedded in every aspect of our work.
In this pivotal role, you will serve as the ultimate guardian of our approach to safeguarding, acting decisively and confidently in the face of complex challenges. Your strategic leadership will guide our organisation through the evolving landscape of safeguarding, anticipating risks, and seizing opportunities to enhance our protective measures. By fostering strong partnerships and facilitating open, constructive dialogue, you will inspire trust and confidence among staff, stakeholders, and the individuals we support. Your dedication and expertise will ensure that we remain at the forefront of safeguarding excellence, creating a safe environment where everyone can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
· Strategic Leadership: Direct and oversee all safeguarding activities, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. Lead strategic planning and operational delivery within safeguarding domains.
· Service Delivery & Quality Assurance: Develop, review, and implement safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure they are current and compliant with legal requirements.
· Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure adherence to safeguarding legislation and manage risks effectively.
· Training and Development: Identify training needs, develop, and quality assure appropriate safeguarding programmes for all staff and volunteers.
· Incident Management: Handle complex safeguarding issues, ensuring swift and decisive action, including referrals to external agencies.
· Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including safeguarding agencies and partners.
· Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records and report safeguarding activities to the leadership team, Safeguarding Governance Committee, Board, and relevant entities.
· Commercial Awareness & Innovation: Identify opportunities for commercial growth and innovation in safeguarding commissioning and processes.
· External Influencing: Use external expert stakeholders to better inform practice delivery and proactively horizon scan multi-sectors for future safeguarding opportunities to develop new ways of working and influence wider policy and societal change.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
· Degree in any related field or equivalent work experience.
· Relevant safeguarding certifications covering both children and young people (CYP) and adult safeguarding and protection.
· In depth evidence of comprehensive CPD and how you would deploy this knowledge in post
Experience:
· Extensive experience in a senior leadership role focused on safeguarding across large and complex organisations delivering services, in equal measure, for CYP and adults.
· Evidence of significant experience in delivering on each of the key responsibilities in depth.
· Proven track record in developing, implementing, and evaluating safeguarding policies, procedures, and training programmes.
· Experience managing and influencing teams and individuals on complex safeguarding cases, including conducting risk assessments and coordinating with external agencies.
Skills:
· Exceptional leadership and strategic planning abilities.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of making critical decisions under pressure.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships and influencing at all levels.
· Ability to train, mentor, and inspire a team, fostering an organisational environment of continuous improvement.
· A serious current working knowledge of the wider social, psychological, and environmental factors impacting safeguarding, with the capability to apply this
· Full awareness of national safeguarding landscapes, including key agencies and their roles, and the capacity to navigate and influence within and out with this ecosystem.
Attributes and Behaviours:
· A profound commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
· High integrity and ethical standards, capable of managing confidential information discreetly.
· Proactive and innovative thinker, open to exploring new ideas to enhance safeguarding practices.
· A proactive and innovative thinker, open to exploring new ideas and approaches to enhance safeguarding practices with an ability to maintain own cutting-edge CPD.
Additional Requirements:
· Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check or other national equivalents.
· Flexibility to respond to urgent safeguarding concerns outside of regular working hours.
· Commitment and dedication to driving own continuous professional development in the safeguarding domain and other suitable areas of knowledge
How to Apply
To apply please click the Apply Now button to be re-directed to the VoiceAbility website.
Please note, given the importance and value of this role to the organisation, we will interview suitable candidates who match our criteria on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing the date.
Join us in making a difference and ensuring the safety and well-being of those we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Designated Safeguarding Officer
Reporting To: Safeguarding Manager
Contract: Remote
Hours: Full time
Salary: £45,000
Benefits:
- Enhanced policies including 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
- Vitality health insurance;
- Company electronic devices;
- Competitive pension;
- Remote and flexible working;
- Excellent opportunities for training and career progression.
About Mental Health Innovations (MHI)
MHI is an ambitious charity, driven to provide the public with access to much needed digital support services. The organisation's purpose, to transform lives by improving access to digital resources, is built on a strong belief that technology can help improve mental health outcomes in the UK.
Founded in November 2017 following the success of The Royal Foundation’s ‘Heads Together’ campaign, it launched its first product, Shout, in 2019. Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message service for anybody to text when they may be struggling with anxiety, loneliness or depression through to self harm or suicidal thoughts.
Job Summary
To take the lead in ensuring that appropriate arrangements for keeping children, young people and adults at risk of harm safe are actioned at MHI as part of a Designated Safeguarding team covering the Shout platform 24/7. The role is responsible for promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people on our platform, being a consistent and reliable presence on the Shout platform, and advising Shout Supervisors on safeguarding actions and practise while raising and recording safeguarding issues as they arise.
Key Responsibilities
- To act as an MHI Designated Safeguarding Officer.
- Contribute to developing and reviewing MHI’s safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
- Alongside the DSO, contribute to ensuring that everyone working or volunteering with or for children and young people at MHI, including the board of trustees, understands the safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures and knows what to do if they have concerns about a child’s welfare
- Take a lead role in implementing MHI’s safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures: ensuring all safeguarding and child protection issues concerning children and young people who take part in MHI’s activities are responded to appropriately
- Take the lead on responding to information that may constitute a child protection concern, including a concern that an adult involved with MHI may present a risk to children or young people. This includes:
- assessing and clarifying the information
- calling in and recording all safeguarding issues as they arise.
- supporting and responding to staff who raise internal concerns as well as supporting those who make external safeguarding referrals to police or Adult / Children's Services
- making referrals to statutory organisations as appropriate
- consulting with and informing the relevant members of the organisation’s management
- following the organisation’s safeguarding policy and procedures
- Immediately referring cases to the Safeguarding Panel where there is a radicalisation concern
- Liaise with, pass on information to and receive information from statutory child protection agencies such as:
- the local authority child protection services
- the police
- this includes making formal referrals to agencies when necessary.
- Record and retain child protection records according to legal requirements and the organisation’s safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures.
- Work closely with the management committee/board of trustees and Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure they are kept up to date with safeguarding issues and are fully informed of any concerns about organisational safeguarding and child protection practice.
- Contribute to regular reports to MHI’s board of trustees on issues relating to safeguarding and child protection, to ensure that child protection is seen as an ongoing priority issue and that safeguarding and child protection requirements are being followed at all levels of the organisation.
- Be familiar with and work within inter-agency child protection procedures developed by child protection agencies working in partnership with MHI.
- Be familiar with issues relating to child protection and abuse, and keep up to date with new developments in this area.
- Attend regular training in issues relevant to child protection and share knowledge from that training with everyone who works or volunteers with or for children and young people at MHI.
- Attend team meetings, supervision sessions and management meetings as arranged.
- Hold safeguarding workshops and drop-in consultations for the ongoing training and support of MHI clinical and volunteer support staff.
- Work flexibly as may be required and carry out any other reasonable duties.
- Child protection leads must have received relevant safeguarding and child protection training that MHI require and that is specific to their role. This training should be refreshed regularly and they should keep up to date with any changes in safeguarding and child protection legislation and guidance.
This job description is not exhaustive; it outlines the key tasks and responsibilities of the post. These key tasks and responsibilities are subject to change as needed by the charity. You will be expected in undertaking the above role to comply with any policies and procedures that MHI may issue.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Officer
(North of England)
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4262)
Part Time 22.5 - 30 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Contract: 12 Months fixed term
Base: Hybrid working across either Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield
About the role
A new and exciting opportunity to work with us across the England North region supporting our Liveable Cities and Towns and Paths for Everyone programmes, to encourage walking, wheeling and cycling to new and different users.
As a Project Officer, you will organise and deliver engagement activities with local community groups, community leaders, businesses, schools and volunteers on our community led infrastructure and National Cycle Network projects.
You will work with diverse groups within the community who may not currently use the National Cycle Network and enable them to use and look after their local route.
Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected across the region.
About you
You will have excellent organisational skills, which will be demonstrated in your experience of planning and leading group workshops, organising and running events.
As a confident and clear communicator, you will have good people skills with the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
You will be skilled in motivating and enthusing others, with ability to deliver, engage and work well with a range of people, organisations or communities.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Staff volunteer days
24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
Bike, computer and season ticket loans
Discount benefits
London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 09 June 2024
Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during 24 and 25 June 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
The Ripple Pond is a charity that supports adult family members of physically and/or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans. Many of these individuals and family members are hard to reach and often isolated.
Your role will be to ensure that more and more of the military community, professionals and other interested parties know who we are and how to access our support.
You will also help to organise our exciting programme of online talks and activities for our Members (service-users) to help ensure they are well-informed, involved and feel part of a supportive community. Making sure that Members are always involved in generating ideas and production.
We are looking for someone who is dynamic and determined, but you also need to be invested in our mission as a charity and care about people.
This role is about;
• working with a wide range of groups and individuals to help raise awareness of the charity and to create opportunities to identify new Members (service users);
• being responsible for networking, identifying, and establishing partnerships with key individuals and organisations and nurturing existing relationships;
• developing and rolling out strategies to engage with hard-to-reach and isolated military carers and families;
• coordinating a range of activities (mainly online) to deliver information to Members, potential Members, referrers, and other stakeholders. These will include online talks from staff, Members and other “subject matter experts”; and
• helping to ensure the charity continues to understand the developing needs of its Members.
Although the role is home-based, you will not be working in isolation; you will be supported by the managers and workforce.
All our staff are home-based, and we maintain a strong caring culture of teamwork, mutual support and promoting wellbeing at work.
You may be exposed to traumatic narratives from our Membership, for many this is a reality in their lives. We do provide an extensive framework of clinical and managerial support but you do need to be an emotionally and psychologically resilient individual.
The selection process:
• Applications close: Sunday 19th May 2024
• Long-listing:
• Selection Task sent to Long-Listed candidates: Wednesday 22nd May
• Deadline for return of Selection Task: Sunday 29th May
• Short-Listing
• Online Interviews (via MS Teams): Friday 7th June
As you can see above, if you are shortlisted, you will be sent a selection task.
This task will involve you preparing a plan to engage with a hard-to-reach sector of the UK Military Communities. The identity of this community will be provided with the tasking briefing.
The Intention of engaging with this community will be to:
• Raise awareness of The Ripple Pond and its services with this community.
• Increase our understanding of this community’s needs.
• Increase the charity's Membership (service users) from this community.
We wish you luck in your application
The process:
• Applications close: Sunday 19th May 2024
• Long-listing:
• Selection Task sent to Long-Listed candidates: Wednesday 22nd May
• Deadline for return of Selection Task: Sunday 29th May
• Short-Listing
• Online Interviews (via MS Teams): Friday 7th June
Supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans
Programme Manager - South Central Region
Location: Home Based
Salary: £36,050 FTE
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy and numeracy levels amongst people in prison?
Our three-year strategy is working well with improvements and expansions to our delivery model, a renewed vision and mission and we want to continue to develop and grow. To support this, we are recruiting for a new programme manager to grow our programmes and contracts in our South-Central Region. This area covers prisons HMP Winchester, HMP Bullingdon, HMP Grendon, HMP Springhill, HMP Aylesbury, HMP Huntercombe, HMP Woodhill, HMP Isle of Wight and HMP Gurnsey. We are seeking proactive, committed, and enthusiastic applicants to join our team and help us continue our journey.
Working closely with people in prison, prison managers, Shannon Trust staff and volunteers you will ensure development of our criminal programmes maximising literacy and numeracy learning opportunities for people across a number of prisons and contracts in your area.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings, managing teams and contract performance, underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. We want to hear from applicants who can lead, drive performance and who are as committed to the cause as we are.
This is a home-based role which requires regular weekly travel across the South Central area to prisons and meetings (anticipated number of travel days are 2 days per week).
Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews to be held on 27 June 2024.
REF-214153
Victim Support is proud to have been commissioned in Cumbria to provide support for victims of all crime, whether or not they have reported to the police.
The service will be a valuable point of contact for anyone affected by crime at any time to contact and receive help, support and information. It will be busy and fast paced receiving referrals and calls of varying nature from a variety of people, and working to provide an offer of support by a victim's preferred method and time of contact.
We have an opportunity available and are looking for dedicated, passionate and empathetic person to join and enhance our team as an Initial Support Agent (known internally as a Triage & Early Interventions Officer), this role is working 37.5 hours per week and is home-based.
What We Offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
The role of Triage and Early Interventions Officer (TEIO) is a fast paced one which requires the post holder to answer incoming calls and make outgoing calls to victims of crime and those accessing the service in Cumbria.
As a TEIO, you will;
- answer incoming calls, speaking to those affected by crime & manage a caseload
- make outgoing calls, assess needs and risks and action plan with callers
- work on the case management system to allocate cases, provide administration on cases and assess/ensure data quality
- liaise with other agencies where required to find out more information, give information or make referrals or give signposting information
- work with the wider team to ensure an effective, trauma informed service is given to those affected by crime
You will be a confident, compassionate and empathic person who can work well under pressure. You will be speaking to people who may be upset, angry or in emotional difficulties and will need to be composed, empathic and be able to quickly assess situations.
You will be confident in using your IT skills to work on a case management system, access phone and online systems, email and Microsoft Office programmes.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard.
Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
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Job Title: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer
Reporting To: Safeguarding Manager
Contract: Remote
Hours: Full and Part-time opportunities available
Salary: £35,000 (pro-rata if part time)
Benefits:
- Enhanced policies including 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
- Vitality health insurance;
- Company electronic devices;
- Competitive pension;
- Remote and flexible working;
- Excellent opportunities for training and career progression.
About Mental Health Innovations (MHI)
MHI is an ambitious charity, driven to provide the public with access to much needed digital support services. The organisation's purpose, to transform lives by improving access to digital resources, is built on a strong belief that technology can help improve mental health outcomes in the UK.
Founded in November 2017 following the success of The Royal Foundation’s ‘Heads Together’ campaign, it launched its first product, Shout, in 2019. Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message service for anybody to text when they may be struggling with anxiety, loneliness or depression through to self harm or suicidal thoughts.
Job Summary
To take the lead in ensuring that appropriate arrangements for keeping children, young people and adults at risk of harm safe are actioned at MHI as part of a Designated Safeguarding team covering the Shout platform 24/7. The role is responsible for promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people on our platform, being a consistent and reliable presence on the Shout platform, and advising Shout Supervisors on safeguarding actions and practise while raising and recording safeguarding issues as they arise.
Key Responsibilities
- To act as an MHI Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer.
- Contribute to developing and reviewing MHI’s safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
- Alongside the DSL/Safeguarding Manager, contribute to ensuring that everyone working or volunteering with or for children and young people at MHI, including the board of trustees, understands the safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures and knows what to do if they have concerns about a child’s welfare
- Take a lead role in implementing MHI’s safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures: ensuring all safeguarding and child protection issues concerning children and young people who take part in MHI’s activities are responded to appropriately
- Take the lead on responding to information that may constitute a child protection concern, including a concern that an adult involved with MHI may present a risk to children or young people. This includes:
- assessing and clarifying the information
- calling in and recording all safeguarding issues as they arise.
- supporting and responding to staff who raise internal concerns as well as supporting those who make external safeguarding referrals to police or Adult / Children's Services
- making referrals to statutory organisations as appropriate
- consulting with and informing the relevant members of the organisation’s management
- following the organisation’s safeguarding policy and procedures
- Immediately referring cases to the Safeguarding Panel where there is a radicalisation concern
- Liaise with, pass on information to and receive information from statutory child protection agencies such as:
- the local authority child protection services
- the police
- this includes making formal referrals to agencies when necessary.
- Record and retain child protection records according to legal requirements and the organisation’s safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures.
- Work closely with the management committee/board of trustees and Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure they are kept up to date with safeguarding issues and are fully informed of any concerns about organisational safeguarding and child protection practice.
- Contribute to regular reports to MHI’s board of trustees on issues relating to safeguarding and child protection, to ensure that child protection is seen as an ongoing priority issue and that safeguarding and child protection requirements are being followed at all levels of the organisation.
- Be familiar with and work within inter-agency child protection procedures developed by child protection agencies working in partnership with MHI.
- Be familiar with issues relating to child protection and abuse, and keep up to date with new developments in this area.
- Attend regular training in issues relevant to child protection and share knowledge from that training with everyone who works or volunteers with or for children and young people at MHI.
- Attend team meetings, supervision sessions and management meetings as arranged.
- Hold safeguarding workshops and drop-in consultations for the ongoing training and support of MHI clinical and volunteer support staff.
- Work flexibly as may be required and carry out any other reasonable duties.
- Child protection leads must have received relevant safeguarding and child protection training that MHI require and that is specific to their role. This training should be refreshed regularly and they should keep up to date with any changes in safeguarding and child protection legislation and guidance.
This job description is not exhaustive; it outlines the key tasks and responsibilities of the post. These key tasks and responsibilities are subject to change as needed by the charity. You will be expected in undertaking the above role to comply with any policies and procedures that MHI may issue.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
35 hours per week
£27,021 - £30,060 per annum
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Corporate Partnerships Officer (maternity cover).
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Partnerships Officer to drive forward relationship building and income generation within corporate fundraising.
Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, this role will lead and manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships to an excellent standard. As well as managing and supporting the development of strategic partnerships, the post-holder will build relationships with multiple stakeholders to develop long-term commitment to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Alongside managing our corporate partnerships this role is also responsible for administering our corporate membership scheme, organising Wild Work Days (corporate volunteering), and managing our affinities and Charity of the Year partnerships.
You will collaborate across the Trust to develop innovative and compelling funding proposals, delivering excellent stewardship to existing corporates and identify, research and engage new prospects. You will ensure continuous improvement and innovation in how, evaluating new ideas for income generation and strategies for implementation.
A compelling and engaging communicator, you’ll be adept at managing corporate relationships of all sizes and at different stages – from prospecting and cultivation through to ask, stewardship and retention, working at all levels of the Trust to achieve ambitious fundraising targets.
You must be experienced working with corporates and have a natural talent for building positive relationships both internally and externally. If you want to make difference for Yorkshire’s wildlife and wild places, then we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement of no more than 3 sides of A4. When writing your supporting statement, please refer to the job description, and ensure you describe the relevant knowledge, skills and experience you have that are relevant to the role. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word so we can anonymise your documents prior to the short-listing process. Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: Monday 3rd June at midnight
Interview date: Monday 17th June
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
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Victim Support is looking to recruit a Research & Lived Experience Officer (RLEO), with a background in research and/or in coordinating a lived-experience forum, to lead on a project to provide feedback and insight on products related to victims. This role is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months working four days a week (possibility of full time can be discussed), to start as soon as possible.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the Role:
Victim Support (VS) is the leading independent charity in England and Wales for people who have been affected by crime and traumatic incidents. Understanding the experience and needs of victims and witnesses of crime is central to the charities' aims and vision.
As a Research & Lived Experience Officer you will have the opportunity to capture the voice of victims and promote evidence based recommendations to improve the experience of victims in the criminal justice system. You will be a part of a small but enthusiastic research team, while also having the opportunity to lead your own project.
You will have the opportunity to recruit participants and manage a Lived Experience Engagement Forum, and to regularly engage, build and maintain close relationships with the forum's participants. You will also need to conduct workshops/focus groups to collect feedback and insights from the participants on various products and procedures, and produce summaries of this feedback.
To be successful in the role you will need to have proven experience in recruiting vulnerable people to take part in research activities and conducting workshops or focus groups and interviews. Experience in writing and analysing surveys is an advantage. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently, as well as experience of working in partnership with various stakeholders. Having knowledge of victims of crime is desirable, but not essential.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced operations manager to join our team. We are looking for someone who will help strengthen the foundations of our organisation, as well as help us expand our growing network of partner organisations across the UK.
As a small charity, the role will require balancing practical tasks with strategic planning and management. Building on what has already been done, you will work directly with the CEO to help build the operational structure of Big Green Heart, and support its day-to-day operations.
You will also facilitate the national deployment of Big Green Heart workshops across the UK, and will work with the CEO and trustees to implement the strategy needed to upscale the work of Big Green Heart.
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JOB TITLE: Operations Manager
SALARY: £27,000 - £30,000 / year, FTE
LOCATION: Remote
FT / PT: Part Time
HOURS: Approx 16 hours per week. The hours will be flexible and may include evenings and weekends.
ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days pro rata
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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You will develop and implement operational policies, procedures and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation.
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You will monitor and evaluate the operational performance of the organisation, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
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You will manage the operational activity of our Big Green Heart experience days, supporting the CEO in the delivery of them.
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You will work closely with our partner organisations who are using the Big Green Heart model, ensuring that the high standards and values of our teaching are maintained.
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You will also work with the Big Green Heart team to onboard new partner organisations. You will work with them to understand their needs and secure buy-in.
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You will collaborate with the trustees, who also contribute to tasks linked with Big Green Heart's development.
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You will manage the budgeting and financial planning processes, working closely with the Treasurer.
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You will be trained as a Big Green Heart facilitator with an expectation that you may be needed to facilitate a workshop during your time at the organisation.
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You will participate in professional and networking events related to Big Green Heart’s field of intervention.
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You will support staff members, trustees and volunteers, providing guidance and training in the operations of the charity as needed.
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NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS
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At least two years experience in operations management, preferably within the charity sector.
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A self motivated individual, capable of independent working.
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Ability to translate vision into a working practice.
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Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
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Familiarity with budgeting and financial management processes.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
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Commitment to the mission and values of the Big Green Heart.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
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Experience of working in a start-up environment, supporting the operational needs of a fledgling organisation.
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Familiarity with using KNACK database.
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The Big Green Heart recognises the need to provide a safe and caring environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of our safeguarding policy we will require any successful applicant to complete disclosure checks and obtain an enhanced DBS certificate.
There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.