The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families supports distressed children and their families through innovative therapeutic practice and research, training and promoting awareness of mental health issues. In April 2019, the Centre opened its new Centre of Excellence located in King’s Cross.

The Centre values diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We are looking for an efficient, hardworking Conference and Events Assistant to work as part of a large team to help support the Centre’s Conference and Event activity. The role would ideally suit someone with strong administration experience who has experience of working in a busy office environment. We would also consider a self-motivated, focussed individual with a strong interest to develop a career within the events or voluntary sector.  This role requires excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

The post-holder will be home-based during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; thereafter the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.

Contract duration

Fixed-term, 24 months in the first instance – immediate start.

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Tuesday 25 May 2021.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 28 May 2021.

Please note: due to volume of applications expected, we will be unable to notify unsuccessful candidates.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Thursday 3 June 2021.

How to apply

For more information about this role and to apply, please go to our website. 

We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability? 

Then we may have the role for you!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INTERVENTION AND WOMEN’S CENTRE COORDINATORS TO WORK WITH OUR MINERVA TEAM ON THE DELIVERY OF A NEW SERVICE OUTSIDE OF LONDON

Work location: Based in one of the Advance or partner Women’s Centres with travel across the specified geographic region to other centres/community hubs as required. 

The successful candidate will have a full UK driving license and the ability to secure a vehicle for use (with mileage to be compensated)

We have a range of positions:

• Region 1 – Hampshire (0.5 FTE – 2.5 days per week)

• Region 2 – Kent (0.4 FTE – 2 days per week)

• Region 3 - Thames Valley (0.2 FTE – 1 day per week)

• Region 4 – Essex and Hertfordshire (0.4 FTE – 2 days per week)

If you have a preference for a geographic region, please state this clearly in your application. 

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.

What we do:

Advance is a well-respected, award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women experiencing domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  Through the Minerva service, our goal is to divert women from the Criminal Justice System at the earliest opportunity and prevent families breaking down as a result.

The project:

We are in the process of expanding our service beyond our London footprint to Bedfordshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Kent, along with Thames Valley, providing one-to-one advocacy and specialist work including workshops and group activities delivered by Advance in partnership with voluntary organisations.

In short you will:

• Be the first point of contact for clients coming to the Women’s Centre; offering a warm welcome and trauma informed approach. 

• Hold responsibility for the Minerva telephone number and email account in your region. 

• Assist in researching additional resources and events for service users; both within the Centre and across the region. 

• Contribute to creating and lead on updating the local Services Directory with details of local organisations, key contacts and details of services on offer, including eligibility criteria.

• Assist the Service Manager in managing the smooth running of the Women’s Centre in your region, including managing the group workshops timetable, arranging meetings and booking external venues for client groups or training events.

• Facilitate direct group delivery and events at the Women’s Centre and regional venues 

• Assist the Service Manager with the quality assurance and collation of data and information as required, including for funder reports.

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays 

• Pension scheme 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff away days

In addition to the great benefits listed above, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women.

Please find the full job description and person specification attached below.

Applications close on Monday 31st May 2021 

Please note we will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and inviting shortlisted candidates to interview throughout the process. We reserve the right to close this post early should the recruitment be successful prior to the listed date. 

To apply: Please submit your CV along with a supporting statement addressing your suitability for and interest in the role, paying particular attention to criteria in the person specification. 

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK, verification of a UK driver’s license and an enhanced DBS check. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a role based within our London MARAC Team, that requires knowledge and experience working within the domestic abuse sector, as well as strong administrative, interpersonal and stakeholder liaison skills.

 Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences are regular meetings where information is shared by a variety of key organisations both statutory and non-statutory on the highest risk domestic abuse cases in order to create safety/ action plans that help reduce and manage risk to victim/ survivors.

This position will require you to work closely with the MARAC Team Manager, MARAC Team, MARAC Chair and partner agencies to ensure referral thresholds are met, meetings are well organised, effectively coordinated, and accurate recordings of the meetings are taken and distributed following planned delivery requirements.

We are looking for a highly organised individual with the passion to make a difference, you will need proficient I.T. skills particularly in Word, Excel and case recording database systems.

We welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.

·Are you an experienced social worker who is passionate about achieving outcomes for children?

·Do you understand the impact of trauma upon adults and children?  

·Do you want the opportunity to work closely alongside families with complex and multiple needs?

If the answers to the above are yes, you may be interested in the exciting opportunity that has arisen to join the Daffodil team.

Daffodil House opened in January 2020. Part of the award-winning charity, Trevi, Daffodil provides residential parenting assessments in cases where there are concerns about a parent’s capacity to keep a child safe.

We are looking for an experienced and confident social worker to join the team. You will hold a case load of 2 -3 families As a Family Practitioner you will be working with complex families who have suffered trauma. You will be responsible for undertaking a parenting assessment within the timescales directed by the court / local authority. This will include completing risk assessments, placement plans, providing Court evidence, providing educational activities and feedback to support the child's development and empower the parents to create change that is ‘safe enough parenting'.

We are looking for a candidate who has experience of working within statutory child protection services and is confident operating within the family court arena. You will be focused upon outcomes for children, but able to work compassionately with parents too, many of whom many be fearful and distrustful of professionals.

The ‘All Roads Lead to Alexander’ is a 3-year program that aims to bring families and young people living with a disability across commonwealth communities in Birmingham to tell their life stories.  Through this programme we will explore the meaning of disability, diversity and inclusion from a community perspective and explore, challenge, share and develop perspectives on disability between and within commonwealth communities in Birmingham.

The post will be split between our Head Office in Staffordshire and field based work in inner-city Birmingham.  Typically, this will involve 4 days a week working in the community in Birmingham and 1 day a week at our Head office in Staffordshire, although this working pattern is subject to slight variation on occasion. 

Main Duties:

Project Management

• Consult, plan, recruit and organise in order to deliver over 120 disability led creative workshops; 52 workshops to explore skills creation and community action and 53 training sessions aimed at building able leadership skills for both disabled and abled community champions.
• Work in close partnership with our artistic delivery partner to co-manage the project deliverables in accordance with the “Spirit of 2012” funding agreement.
• Work with our community partner organisations, local community groups, other external organisations and service users in co-producing and developing the ‘All Roads Lead to Alexander’ programme of engagement, workshops and events.
• Secure appropriate venues and resources to deliver the project and negotiate to be within budget.
• Directing the promotional and marketing activity undertaken by the Caudwell Children Marketing and Communications Team.

Community Engagement

• Act as the central point of contact (the “face of the project”) with all participant families and volunteers, communicating workshops/performance information, resources required and resolving any access issues for participants. 
• Act as the central point of contact for community partner groups across commonwealth demographics within Birmingham.
• Raise awareness, identification and engagement of Caudwell Children and ‘All Roads Lead to Alexander’ through stalls, sessions, talks and community forums and any other events/festivals, in order to generate the appropriate level of beneficiary engagement and participation in the project.
• Gather data through consultation with community groups as defined in the project plan to implement long-term community action and development plans.
• Support young people and their families in exploring their understanding of culture, disability and context within Birmingham, including providing detailed summaries of participants needs in advance of the workshops.
• Work as an effective link with local stakeholders including local community groups, local authority departments and health providers to share insight and enable skills exchange.

Community Team/Volunteer Management

• Support the community partners to recruit appropriately skilled Community Assistants and co-ordinate their activities during workshops and performances.
• Work with the community partners to establish and provide any development and progression opportunities for the Community Assistants.
• Promote volunteering opportunities, working with local faith groups, schools and community organisations in order to generate the appropriate level of volunteer engagement and participation in the project.
• Support the Volunteer Team at Caudwell Children to recruit, on-board and train suitable volunteers for the ‘All Roads Lead to Alexander’ projects where needed.
• Oversee, assign roles, place and supervise volunteers and their involvement in activities in line with the project plan.

Project Specific Delivery

• Manage and run ‘All Roads Lead to Alexander’ events across Birmingham having a visible and active presence online/face to face, including creating/carrying out risk assessments and managing all safeguarding procedures.
• Provide 1-to-1 support throughout various sessions and ensuring that carers are able to manage behavioural or health needs.
• Working with the Community Assistants and the artistic delivery partner to create a framework of session plans to deliver non-music creative elements of the project.
• Reinforcement of a safeguarding awareness culture at every stage of the project plan and within every activity.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Provide the Leadership Team with current information regarding community engagement activities.
• Ensure that appropriate accurate records are kept and evaluation activities completed in line with the project reporting standards.
• Compile and complete all necessary data, statistics and case studies for quarterly reports from multiple databases in line with the Project Plan.
• Arranging monthly meetings with the management team and attending meetings as and when required.

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended as an exhaustive list.  The post holder may be asked to carry out other duties from time to time.  The Charity reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. 

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria

• Experience delivering community based engagement with a focus on inclusivity activities to defined outcomes and outputs.
• Experience working with and supporting volunteers.
• Experience of developing relationships with diverse multi-cultural community groups and stakeholders.
• Experience working with young people and families.
• Experience working with service users with multiple complex needs.
• Proven experience working on engagement and co-creation projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office.
• Ability to engage people effectively in a one-to-one or group setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, written and communication skills, including working with a variety of audiences.
• Excellent co-ordination and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise, plan and compete workloads with tight deadlines.
• Able and willing to travel between various sites, mainly in Birmingham and Staffordshire. 

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of statutory, third sector and community services available to different communities in inner-city Birmingham.
• Experience of working in multiple inner-city Birmingham communities.
• Understanding of community and cultural challenges, tensions and experiences in commonwealth communities.
• Experience of working in the Charity/Third Sector/ SEND experience would be advantageous.
• Experience of working in CQC/ISO regulated organisations would also be advantageous.
• Some flexibility to meet the needs of the business may be required.
• A general knowledge of Health & Safety regulations would be advantageous.

Please note: the closing date for applications is the 14th May 2021.

• First stage Interviews are scheduled for the 21st May 2021.
• Second stage interviews are scheduled for the 26th May 2021.

Disclosure & Barring Service Checks:

The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process.  All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  This role is eligible for an Enhanced with barred lists DBS check.

Sightsavers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation professional to provide programmatic support for the Bangladesh Country Office.

Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka
Contract: 2 year fixed term contract
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Purpose of role

As Monitoring Coordinator you will strengthen programme monitoring and reporting practices and develop effective monitoring and reporting tools and data collection software. This role also acts as Safeguarding Lead for Bangladesh and you will be the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns for Sightsavers and partner staff.

About the role of Monitoring Coordinator

As Monitoring Coordinator you will lead on the development of programme monitoring structures and frameworks, the collection of and reporting of data from partner hospital and you will ensure continuous improvement through training workshops. You will assist in programme evaluation and carrying out operations research by providing data analysis, developing of research tools, training of data collectors and qualitative and quantitively analysis.

This role encompasses the responsibility of Safeguarding Lead for Bangladesh, acting as first point of contact for all Sightsavers and partner staff in Bangladesh regarding any safeguarding concerns and the escalating of these as well as providing support and working to ensure appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures are in place.

Knowledge, skills and experience for Monitoring Coordinator  

Required:

• Masters degree in a relevant subject such as statistics, public health or development studies, or equivalent experience
• Good technical skills in programme monitoring: logframe development, tool development, excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, etc.
• Working experience of monitoring and evaluation within the international development sector
• Understanding and experience of the international development and the not-for-profit sector
• Experience of producing analytical reports or communication materials for a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of designing and implementing programme monitoring framework
• An understanding of programme management challenges in a development context
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bengali.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Excel (ideally advanced Excel i.e. complex formulae, pivot tables, macros), PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.
• An understanding of good safeguarding practices

Desirable

• Experience of working in a role with safeguarding responsibilities

The Monitoring Coordinator is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Closing date: Midnight 23 May 2021

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Work location

Please note that all staff are currently working from home and this will continue for the foreseeable future.

Interviews

Interviews are currently taking place remotely using Microsoft Teams and are likely to be beginning to mid-June 2021. Interviews will consist of an assessment task using Excel and of two oral interviews.

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

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

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

About Glitch

We're a UK charity committed to ending the abuse of women and marginalised people online. Through workshops, training, reports and programmes, we equip our intersectional community to become the digital citizens we need in the world today. From grassroots to systemic change, we advocate for an online world that is a safe space for all. Glitch was founded in 2017 by Seyi Akiwowo, a former politician and Digital Leader of The Year 2019.

The Role

We realise that we could miss out on incredible talent joining Glitch because someone might not see themselves in every single one of these criteria below. We know that women of colour are less likely to apply to a role if they don’t meet all criteria; if you think you could be great for this job, but aren’t entirely sure, please apply anyway.

The Senior Team Coordinator is a key role in supporting the Glitch team in achieving its development goals of 2021-22. This person will play a significant role in establishing Glitch as a sustainable charity. This role would suit someone able to multitask, have attention to details and is highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities. Glitch is an ambitious charity that is developing and growing. We’re looking for somebody innovative, agile, proactive, extremely strong on processes and systems and open to develop and learn with the organisation. 

The Senior Team Coordinator should have an understanding and passion for intersectional feminist values and be deeply committed to diversity and equality in society. 

Employment type: Fixed term contract 12 months (extension subject to funding)

Salary: £24,000-£26,000 (£19,200-£20-800 pro rata, based on a 4-day a week), depending on experience. We're open to discussing flexible arrangements that would give you a work-life balance. Please note Glitch is a 4-day (30 hours) a week organisation.

Location: Remote working

Report to: Director of Operations

Manages: Occasionally manage volunteers

What you can expect:  Our team’s mental health and wellbeing is a top priority. We aim to support creating an environment where everyone can bring their best selves by creating an open culture through regular check-ins, group meditation sessions and complimentary access to the She can. She did. benefits programme, including Vala Health support. You’ll also receive 28 days holiday pro-rata.

With our ambitious plans taking shape, it’s a very exciting time to join Glitch. You’ll be part of an organisation with national and international acclaim, helping support us in our future developments towards a safe internet for all. 

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

Please attach your CV and 1 page cover letter along with answers to the 3 application questions below on page 2 of your cover letter.

Job Application Questions

1. What is your understanding of intersectionality and how it could shape team administration for a charity like Glitch?  (250 words)

2. How did you determine the best way to delegate tasks in your last coordinator job? (200 words)

3. Provide an experience that demonstrates your ability to take initiative. What were the results? (250 words)

For successful applications, the first round of interviews will take place on 7th June 2021
The second round of interviews with a short  interview task will take place on 9th June 2021

Curriculum Project Coordinator

£16,250 pa plus excellent benefits

London WC1

17.5 hours per week, part-time, fixed term to 31 March 2022

As Curriculum Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for project managing the Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) project which produces frameworks for practitioners from any relevant regulated profession, to allow them to demonstrate their professional expertise for ACP roles in Paediatrics.

Reporting to the Head of Quality & Standards and working closely with the Chair and Writing Group members, you will use desk and field-based research to support in developing a robust curricula framework for a range of health professionals who work with children and young people. You will also organise strategic meetings with key stakeholder groups in order to finalise the proposed structure for the new curriculum, whilst identifying suitable individuals from amongst the consultees who could support the curriculum development phases.

With line management responsibility of the Project Administrator and budgetary control of the project, you will take the lead on quality assurance, finalising high quality documentary outputs and ensuring meticulous attention to detail, whilst complying with college processes and regulatory procedures.

Degree qualified or with significant experience in a similar line of work, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and proven knowledge of a range of education related quality assurance programmes, along with a knowledge and interest in educational design and delivery to support change. 

An expert in project management and with high standards of accuracy, you should have excellent report writing skills and the ability to liaise efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

An understanding of budget management and of prioritising competing demands, along with strong problem-solving skills and flexibility to achieve goals are essential. An enthusiasm for programme development in Medical Education and a background of working in the healthcare sector would be desirable.

The Quality and Standards team set standards in paediatric education and training through the development and quality assurance of curricula, examinations and assessments. The team develops and manages the process of the postgraduate paediatric and SPIN (Special Interest) curricula, working closely with clinicians.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The RCPCH has more than 20,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have smaller offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions all staff are currently working from home, however once it is safe to do so the London office will reopen and staff will be required to work from the office for a minimum of 60% of the week and the remainder from home.

Closing date: 23:59, 17 May 2021

Interview date: 27 May 2021

Working in a vibrant centre in Kirkcaldy, you will report to the Strategic Manager.

Responsible for all aspects of fundraising activity, you will be specifically responsible for generating essential income for our family centred services through grants, trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors.

Working with our services, you will identify opportunities to generate new income streams.

You will be highly organised, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.

As importantly, you will bring a positive attitude and personal drive to the role and the wider organisation.

Key skills:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a fundraising position for third sector Organisations supporting vulnerable children and families.
• The ability to research and develop new income streams
• A working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Evidence of writing dynamic funding proposals and evidencing of outcomes through reporting
• Inspiring people to commit to the fundraising goals of the Centre
• Research skills and attention to detail: sourcing information and statistics, researching trends, assessing costs.
• Creativity: putting together innovative events and projects

The role

We are looking for an experienced gardener and trainer who could join our bank staff. We provide training courses for adults with learning disabilities, autism and ill mental health. Our horticulture training runs five days a week in our beautiful 2.5-acre walled garden in the grounds of Springfield University Hospital.

As a bank worker with us, you would be responsible for stepping in to provide cover during staff absence. Students come to the garden for educational or wellbeing progression and your main responsibilities would be to support and train our students in the full range of horticultural and craft skills needed for the appropriate external qualifications.

Work is offered on an as-needed basis once you are added to our bank staff. There is no guarantee of work; however, we are looking for people who are happy to be contacted at short notice to provide relief or can be booked for block weeks in advance.

What we are looking for

We are looking for people who have a horticulture qualification or occupational competency, and have experience of delivering teaching or training. You must be a confident gardener and have a can-do attitude. All staff in the garden are expected to keep students safe within the working environment, so knowledge of health and safety within a garden would be a bonus. We also support students during their lunch hour. The job will also require driving students to our other sites for work, or to pick up supplies so a driving licence would be helpful.

Main responsibilities:

• To support learning, encourage and supervise adults with learning disabilities, autism and ill mental health in horticulture and craft activities which will assist the development of skills, experience, confidence and independence, and ultimately lead them to getting qualifications
• To support the work of our social enterprise, which completes job off site occasionally
• To support learning in an inclusive way, encouraging students to work at their best, to stay motivated and engaged with the task at hand
• To ensure that you know where students are within the garden, abiding by good health and safety practice
• To support with pastoral or behavioural issues as much as possible, ensuring referral to the manager if appropriate
• To work always in a spirit of positivity and encouragement and in a way that values diversity
• To undertake any other tasks that may be reasonably required.

Essential experience and qualifications:

• Qualification in horticulture or relevant occupational competency in gardening
• A teaching or training qualification
• Experience of working with disabled people who have sensory or communication needs

Essential skills:

• Able to explain tasks and procedures clearly and simply.
• Ability to follow guidelines of activities set out by City and Guilds, and to make the activities accessible for students with diverse needs.
• Passionate about horticulture, and an enjoyment of working outdoors in all weathers
• Reliable, punctual, caring, hardworking and able to use your own initiative
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate positively and in a non-discriminatory way to disabled people from a range of backgrounds and communities.
• Good understanding of and ability to practice effective health and safety in a horticultural working environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to work as part of a small team.
• The ability to inspire and motivate others

Desirable experience and qualifications:

• Good craft skills such as floristry or wood work
• Clean driving license
• First aid trained

How to apply

Please send your CV with a covering note detailing your availability, click on Apply to find out more or contact us to discuss the role in more detail.

 This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK.

If you have a disability and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please get in touch with us.

We are very much looking forward to receiving your application.

Job title: VCSE Pathways Coordinator
Post no: 402
Working base: HQ, Flitwick
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Reports to: Project Support Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Contracted hours: 37 Hours a week
Working days: Monday to Friday
Working hours: To be agreed
Flexibility required: Evenings and/or weekends depending on agreed hours
Checks needed: Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references
Start date: ASAP

About Mind BLMK 
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

About the role 
We are delighted to advertise for this new role as part of our growing organisation. The right individual will be able coordinate referrals to help people with their mental health and prevention of suicide. Our ideal candidate will be able to assess individuals needs and be able to tailor support for each person.  This role will be an important link for our relationships with external services and help to break down any access barriers.

Responsibilities include:

• To be the first point of contact to receive referrals from external services including A&E, police, Ambulance, GP and NHS 111 Option 2 for mental health support and for those with suicidal feelings and are in crisis or distress.
• Assess the needs of all referrals and refer individuals to the appropriate service(s) for support. These services will include internal Mind BLMK services, Voluntary sector, and other relevant community groups.
• Promote and raise awareness of this service across the whole Mind BLMK including building relationships with referral organisations and the community and voluntary sector.
• To set up referral routes in to and out of the service which are effective and break down any access barriers.

About you 
Experience

• Working with people with mental health needs to improve their wellbeing
• Working with internal and external colleagues to achieve shared outcomes
• Experience of service promotion and development

Skills, abilities and knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health conditions and how these might present in primary care
• Understanding the wellbeing needs of and working with people with mental health needs, including those from culturally diverse communities.
• Advanced interpersonal and presentation skills
• IT (MS Outlook, Word and Excel and internet).
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good communication, motivational and negotiation skills.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car for work.
• Knowledge of local relevant organisations, community activities and leisure facilities.

Qualifications and training

• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications

Entitlements/benefits:

• Annual Leave: 23 days (pro rata)
• Bank Holidays: All (pro rata) as per April to March for each year – usually 8
• NEST pension scheme: Auto-enrolment (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Health Plan: Optional
• Learning and Development: In-house and external as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working: On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
• Disability Confident Employer signatory: Mind BLMK has been annually assessed and approved as a Disability Confident Employer (previously “Two Ticks”) since 2008.
• Mindful Employer and Mindful Employer Plus signatory: Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter since 2008.

If you feel you would be a good fit for this role and would enjoy representing Mind BLMK’s mental health work, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: Friday 21 May 2021 @ 5pm

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can view the full Job Description and download the application form.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.

Women for Women International (WfWI) is an international NGO that helps women survivors of war to rebuild their lives. We believe that with access to rights, education and resources, women can lead change towards peaceful and stable societies. Since establishment in 1993, WfWI has worked with over 462,000 women in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Sudan. The UK office was established in 2006, and over the last seven years has steadily grown its programme funding from grants from various sources, including governments, trusts and foundations, companies, and individuals. Women for Women Home | Women For Women

We are seeking a Senior Programme Funding Coordinator to join the Programme Funding Team to manage our growing portfolio of restricted grants. The post will suit someone who is comfortable in managing 5-7 figure grants from institutional sources and passionate about women’s rights, international development and/or conflict recovery sectors.  The postholder will need to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and be able to review and work with complex documents, including detailed budgets and reports. The postholder will be able a confident communicator, both oral and written. This post will suit someone with strong professional experience in project management and relationship building to effectively manage and steward WfWI’s restricted fundraising portfolio of grants.  The post will suit someone comfortable in working in a global context as part of a wider programmes team

Women for Women International UK is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their religious beliefs or political opinions, sex, marital or family statuses, races, sexual orientation or whether they are disabled.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK

REPORTING TO: Senior Programme Funding & Partnerships Manager

LINE MANAGEMENT: None currently but is a possibility

LOCATION: Primarily Remote working with some expectation of work from the office based in Old Street, London

WORKING PATTERN: Full-time

SALARY LEVEL: £34,000 - £45,000

• Please go to the careers page on our website and fill out the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form, and if you would like to share anything else to support your submission please do so with a short cover letter. If you would like to submit your application another way, please contact us
• If you would like to learn more about this vacancy, we are hosting a Q&A session on Tuesday 11 May at 3pm. Details of how to regsiter can be found on the careers page on our website

Application deadline: 23.59 Sunday 16 May 2021

Interviews: 26 and 27 May 2021

Membership Services Coordinator 

Do you want to make a real difference to the small animal veterinary profession? Do you have an excellent track record in customer service, administration and data coordination?

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Membership Services Coordinator to support the ongoing development and growth of their membership.

Membership Services Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Membership Services Coordinator works as part of the Membership Services Team, ensuring a consistently high-quality service and experience is had by all members and customers. They will work with the Membership Manager to support planning and implementation of changes to improve member support and services and play an important role in the ongoing development and delivery of our client’s membership growth and retention strategy.

Membership Services Coordinator Requirements:

They are looking for a self-motivated individual who is passionate about putting members at the heart of everything they do, and who can provide excellent customer service.

You will be curious and inquisitive about their members, their drivers and behaviours. Utilising strong database and administrative skills, you will ensure the efficient running of our client’s membership schemes and deliver excellent support to their current and prospective members.

You will ideally have experience of working in a membership or other non-profit organisation and will be committed to delivering first-class services to the small animal veterinary profession.

Essential skills include:

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• A genuine commitment to delivering a quality experience to members.
• Excellent customer service, administration and data coordination.

About our client:

They are a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, they work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research and developing policy. Each year they deliver numerous education courses, host the largest small animal Congress in Europe, publish books, manuals, apps and magazines.

This post sits within the Membership & Marketing department and reports to the Membership Manager.

Location: Gloucester
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £20,000 - £22,000 per annum, depending on qualification and experience
Benefits: include 23 days holiday, contributions towards Group Personal Pension, Life Assurance and Health Insurance.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the person specification, addressed to the Membership Manager. For documents relating to the advert, such as the person specification and the role description, please also visit their website.

Please note, if applicants haven’t received a response within 10 days of the closing date, then it is to be assumed that they have not been successful with their application.

You may have experience of the following: Member Services Coordinator, Professional Body, Admin Exec, Customer Service, Administration, CRM, Administrative Support, Customer Service Administrator, Member Services Coordinator, Marketing Administrator, Membership Services, Customer Service Coordinator, etc.

Ref: 98911