ROLE: Employment Advisor (IMPACT) (Bristol)
SALARY: Circa £24,000 - £26,000 per annum
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed term to 31st December 2022
OPERATIONAL AREA: West of England
LOCATION: Bristol
REF:  WOFE01

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The Integrating Migrant People through Activities to Connect & Thrive (IMPACT) project aims to support 600 migrants (Third Country Nationals) by assisting them to integrate into UK society through a programme of holistic activities, coordinated and delivered through 3 key areas: Language, Preparation for Work and Cultural/Community activities. IMPACT will be delivered in two areas, West London and Bristol, and is funded by AMIF (the EU’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund).

This organisation is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Employment Adviser to lead on delivering group and 121 IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) sessions, employability skills training, careers advice and pastoral care, under the Preparation for Work strand, for Third Country Nationals (TCNs). The Employment Adviser will be working with individuals who may face multiple barriers or lack motivation to access employment and will need to develop their confidence and belief in the benefits of a working life, and in further education and training.

The successful candidate will have a level 3 or 4 NVQ qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance or equivalent, or relevant experience which should be detailed in the application form. They will have a successful track record in communicating effectively and providing support to different client groups in a range of settings, and are able to motivate and inspire people facing multiple barriers to training and employment through the delivery of quality IAQ sessions. Being able to speak Levantine Arabic is desirable but not essential.

Main Duties

• Lead on delivering group and 121 IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) sessions, employability skills training, careers advice and pastoral care, under the Preparation for Work strand, for Third Country Nationals (TCNs).
• In doing so, support refugees to integrate into their communities in line with IMPACT programme objectives.
• Be open to contributing to the delivery of a wide range of projects and programmes within the Bristol portfolio, including sharing experiences from IMPACT with other staff. 
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality community work, in line with the requirements of funders and partners.
• Ensure professional best practice and compliance with internal finance, project management systems and procedures.

In return we offer:

• 25 days per annum plus English Bank Holidays
• A contributory pension scheme
• Scope to continuing development of your professional skills

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable groups. In line with their Safer Recruitment & Selection Policy and Procedure, successful applicants are subject to references and an enhanced with barred lists disclosure check.

Closing Date: 5th July 2020
Interview Date: Phone calls w/c 13th July 2020, interviews w/c 20th July 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button to be directed to our site. There you can download the application pack.

They are committed to transforming people’s lives and places through social, economic, and environmental action. In terms of development and delivery of these projects they work across three business themes, Parks & Open Spaces, Youth & Employment and Greener Living & Working.

They are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate their commitment, they have been awarded the Disability Confident Scheme Symbol, which is awarded by the Employment Service. They guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the post. If you consider yourself to have a disability and would like to apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme please complete the Guaranteed Interview Scheme form (at the top of their current vacancies page) and submit this with your application. They shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout their workforce and in service delivery.

This is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age. A copy of their Equality and Diversity policy may also be made available to candidates on request.

CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early in the event of a large response.

Role can be based in either London or Bristol.

Do you want to use your skills to lead a team to promote and embed client involvement, diversity and inclusion?

About the role

You will work in partnership with the Head of Involvement and Inclusion and will manage a high-performing team of five (directly line managing four Involvement and Inclusion Coordinators) to:

• Ensure clients are meaningfully involved in all of our work

• Achieve an inclusive culture where our clients, staff and volunteers feel valued, like they belong and are able to be their authentic selves

• Work in partnership with our Staff Diversity Networks, Diversity and Inclusion Allies, Client Involvement Lead Workers, managers and other key stakeholders to embed involvement and inclusion

• Develop guidance, resources, tools and training

• Implement good processes around data and monitoring to demonstrate outcomes and impact

Champion and inspire change and help to make St Mungo’s a leader in Involvement and Inclusion

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an empowering and effective people manager who can lead a high performing team. Someone who is able to engage and involve excluded individuals and work with compassion and empathy

An independent and efficient leader with excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to cope with a large remit, high work load and to manage a range of competing tasks and projects

Most importantly, you will have deeply held commitment to building an inclusive culture at St Mungo’s and be able to champion and inspire practice change in others.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 8 July 2020

Interview and assessments on: 22 July, via video call

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at this level.

For more than 26 years PostScript360 has been working with people to overcome prescription drugs dependence by helping them build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. Our charity has supported thousands of people with a history of dependence and withdrawal of benzodiazepines and other similar drugs through our therapy and support services.

As a Recovery and Wellbeing Practitioner you will work with adults on an individual face-to-face basis, telephone support service and host therapy groups with people from all backgrounds and ages.

You will work as part of a team providing information, advice, assessments, group work and, recovery management of people who have a dependency or misuse of benzodiazepines and/or other similar drugs.

You will support individuals to enable them to self-manage their recovery, to make positive choices and healthy changes to their lifestyle through their journey of recovery of overcoming prescription drug dependence.

You will be liaising with voluntary, statutory agencies and health professionals on behalf of the clients. You must have a flexible approach, committed to the principles of confidentiality and keep up to date client records.

Do you have the skills, knowledge and experience of supporting individuals that have experienced drugs dependence? If yes, we would very much like to hear from you.

Unseen is an anti-slavery charity, directly supporting survivors of modern slavery and trafficking, and also operating the UK’s Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline.

We are recruiting a part-time HR Administrator to facilitate core HR processes across the organisation. We are looking for an organised individual with HR experience and excellent multi-tasking skills to deliver administrative support for recruitment and HR processes.

Experience in HR administration and an understanding of HR processes is essential. Applicants should also have experience and confidence in administering an HR IT system to maintain and securely store all personnel records and employee data. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and who can manage their workload effectively.

You will join a small, friendly and committed Operations team working at the centre of a dynamic, ambitious and fast-moving charity. You will be supported and managed by the Operations Manager. You will be required to liaise with an external HR advice team to ensure Unseen operates as an efficient, supportive and inclusive employer. We are looking for someone who enjoys working proactively to find solutions and who approaches challenges with a positive, enthusiastic and collaborative attitude. Full and ongoing supervision and training will be provided.

This is a part-time role comprising 16 hours of work per week to be spread across a minimum of 3 days, Mon-Fri. Unseen promotes flexible working and working patterns can be discussed with the successful candidate.  We welcome applications from all sections of the community we serve and recognise the value that diversity adds to our work and organisation. We encourage applications from BAME, disabled and LGBT people that are under-represented in this area of our workforce.

For further information, please refer to the job description.

The deadline for applications is Monday 13th July at 9:00am.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 20th July.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence the role in August 2020, subject to satisfactory references.

The job description, application form and equal opportunities form can be downloaded from the links provided. Applicants are advised to refer to the person specification in the job description to demonstrate how you meet the criteria and provide specific examples of your experience and skills. You are requested to also submit a cover letter. Once completed, please return all forms to the email address provided. CVs ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Any queries, please contact us using the contact details provided.
 

We are seeking a Finance Manager to manage the charity’s finances ensuring good financial controls are in place and that sound and appropriate practices are maintained. The post-holder will advise the leadership team on all matters relating to the financial performance of the organisation and provide management information for the Heads of Department and Board of Trustees.

You will have:

• Experience of managing charity finances, and be qualified in any of the following:
  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA.
• Experience of sound financial management and budgeting and monitoring performance through financial reports and key performance indicators.
• Highly effective people management skills – able to manage, develop and motivate staff, both individually and in teams, to achieve a high level of performance
• A management style which is empowering and supportive

Designability is an independent charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence. Our expertise is in user-centred design, creating products with and for disabled people to improve and enrich their lives. All of our work is funded by voluntary donations.

The number of disabled people in the UK is growing each year and our products are now needed more than ever. We deliver choice by involving disabled people across our organisation and throughout the design process to create innovative product solutions not available elsewhere.

You will be joining a small team which includes mechanical and electronics engineers, workshop technicians, product designers, occupational and physiotherapists, fundraisers, researchers and administrators.

Designability was recently awarded second place in the ‘Best Charities to Work For 2020’ list by Third Sector which is a reflection of our team highly rating the fact that we encourage activities that create strong teams and foster good personal relationships. Our staff also stated their confidence in Designability’s leadership and strategic planning.

This role will initially be home working until circumstances allow working at our office in Bath.

The University of Bath provide us with recruitment support and applications are made through the University of Bath Jobs website. We choose to follow many of the University of Bath’s human resources policies. However, Designability is a fully independent charity and our staff contracts are not with the University.

About Us 

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK - we’re proud to award money raised by players of The National Lottery  to communities across the UK. Last year alone we gave out over half a billion pounds (£508.5 million) of National Lottery funding to over 11,000 community projects across the UK, enabling even more people and communities to bring their ideas and ambitions to life. We support a wide range of health, educational, environmental, and charitable projects with grants ranging from as little as £500 to multi-million-pound programmes. 86% of our new grants were for less than £10k.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that when people are in the lead, communities thrive. National Lottery funding is open to everyone and we’re privileged to be able to work with the smallest of grassroots groups right up to large UK-wide charities. We have changed how we work across the Fund to help us serve people and communities more effectively, working flexibly and on their terms; working closer to communities.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Funding Officer who will work in the West of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the National Lottery Community Fund in the South West. We are looking for a Funding Officer who is based closer to the communities we fund.  You will be the main point of contact for communities and help us to bring our funding to even more people in the West of England.

We want you to build long term relationships and work effectively alongside people and organisations to develop their ideas. This will be from the initial proposal and application stage, overseeing grant management, and through to project completion.

We are looking for local, diverse and talented people who share our values and are passionate about funding great ideas that matter to communities and make a difference to people’s lives. We actively encourage applications from people who are passionate about communities and welcome those with lived experience of services.

You will ideally live within the West of England area or have easy access to it. You will work from a number of locations, including your home and our offices with the expectation that you will be flexible in order to get the best outcomes for our customers. Regular travel to our Exeter office will also be required with some occasional travel outside the region.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 18.5 Hours per week, flexible working considered

Interview Date: 31 July 2020

Essential Criteria

• Ability to nurture, develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies.
• Ability to read through and assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements and manage risk.
• Demonstrate sound IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes
   

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of great customer service.
• Ability to develop a sound understanding of the needs and priorities in the West of England area.
• Be committed to own professional development and able to relate your learning experience to this role.
   

For You 

We seek to develop our staff and offer a wide range of personal development opportunities.

We offer a wide range of generous benefits including:

• Generous annual leave and company pension scheme
• Flexible working to support staff with their work/life balance, taking into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Season ticket and cycle to work loans
• Paid volunteering leave
   

How to Apply 

Please visit The National Lottery Community website or further details about the vacancy and our application process.
 

Equal Opportunities 

Equality, diversity and inclusion in our grant-making, and amongst our people, are all vital to our success in supporting people and communities to thrive.  We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with.  We are committed to being an inclusive and great place to work, and recognise our people come from diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and positively welcome applications from disabled people.