VCH is recruiting a Best Practice Adviser in Volunteer Management to support the hundreds of community groups and charities that are delivering vital services across Hackney.

Over the last year, multiple frontline groups have sprung up to deliver essential supplies and services to people suffering the impact of COVID, while hundreds more charities continue to deliver essential programmes for residents to help people live better lives. Many of these groups are overrun with demand, and may benefit from support and guidance to develop programmes to ensure the effective and efficient recruitment and support of volunteers.

We’re seeking someone with previous experience in supporting community and voluntary groups around issues relating to Best Practice in volunteer management, to support new and existing organisations in making the most of their volunteer programmes. Alongside delivering bespoke, 1 to 1 support to individual groups, you’ll also help oversee the development of brand new good practice resources such as engaging training videos, online webinars, as well as facilitating group training courses and discussion forums.

We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity as we really want applicants to reflect the diverse demographics of Hackney residents. We are committed to equal opportunities and access for all people.

Adviser to the Chief Executive
Salary: London - £43,795 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Location: London
Contract: Permanent

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people. 
Housing associations are social landlords, and are the largest providers of homes for social rents in the country. We and our members, believe that everyone should be able to live in a great quality home that they can afford. 

Many housing associations are also developers in their own right, building around a quarter of new homes every year, and build almost all new social housing. Our sector is not-for-profit, investing its revenues into the people and communities we serve. 
We’re looking for an adviser who will work directly to the chief executive and support the smooth running, intelligence sharing and decision making across the NHF. You will have both confident verbal communication skills and excellent written skills, with the opportunity to craft speeches and draft briefings for the chief executive on our vital work, ranging from ending homelessness to decarbonising the nation’s homes. By working with colleagues across the organisation you will ensure the chief executive is well briefed ahead of meetings with government, officials, stakeholders and members. 

Excellent organisational and project management skills and abilities are also essential as you will be responsible for coordinating the business planning process and supporting the chief executive and Leadership Team in reporting our progress within the organisation and to members. Our members, housing associations, provide homes for around six million people. You will be required to put these members at the heart of the work you do, and support our ambitious vision – for a country where everyone can live in a quality home they can afford. 

The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background. 
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

Closing date for applications: 25 January 2021
Interview date: 5 February 2021

Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date

We are looking for an experienced immigration and asylum adviser to support refugees and asylum seekers living in Kingston and surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for case work requiring OISC level 2 Immigration and Asylum and Protection (2/3rds of total time) as well as to provide some welfare advice (1/3rd of time). 

We are looking for an adviser with a good understanding of immigration, Asylum Support, housing, homelessness and welfare/benefit related issues. Initially you will be working remotely so good IT skills, attention to detail, the ability to work on your own initiative, plan your own workload and problem solve will all be required. Additionally you should be comfortable dealing with clients with multiple and sometimes complex issues.

We have a number of volunteer interpreters, however an ability to speak a second language aligned with our client population (Arabic, Farsi, Korean, Pashto) is also desirable. 

Refugee Action Kingston is a well established independent charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers living in Kingston and surrounding areas with funding from a broad base of grants, trusts and the Royal Borough of Kingston. We are a friendly and dedicated team of 16 full and part time staff committed to encouraging our clients to be independent and to integrate into the wider community. 

We provide a holistic service offering mental health counselling, support into employment, volunteering and training as well as ESOL classes.  In addition we also support a group of Syrian refugees as part of our Vulnerable Person Relocation Scheme (VPRS) programme.

When you apply please include a covering letter explaining why you are most suited to the role, your top 3 priorities when you start and why you want to work with refugees and asylum seekers. 

There is a link to our equal opportunities monitoring form within the job description. Please complete this in addition to uploading your CV and covering letter.

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

IPPF is seeking an experienced, dynamic and committed professional to take up an exciting global role providing medical leadership and ensuring a strategic, integrated approach to clinical governance, health systems strengthening and sexual and reproductive health service (SRH) programming in line with IPPF strategic outcomes. Working closely with colleagues and members worldwide, they will collaborate and lead the clinical and technical implementation of specific programmes focusing on the delivery of integrated SRHR including innovative service delivery strategies with a special emphasis on person-centred, transformative approaches including self-care. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical guidance to expand access to SRH commodities and pharmacovigilance within the Federation. The role is also expected to work closely with IPPF’s Director Leadership Team to advise and provide technical input on other related medical issues. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to build and implement a vision for this important organisational function.

Profile: In addition to proven experience in a relevant medical field - providing sexual and reproductive health services, you will be an established leader with technical excellence as it relates to programme design, strategies, and analysis of needs and gaps.

Creative and dynamic, you should enjoy working in complex organisational settings, having the ability to build networks and influence, and to foster openness to fresh ideas and new ways of working. You will be comfortable working with cross-cultural teams, be comfortable with ambiguity and comfortable in both engaging and leading. You will have a post graduate degree in public health/health related qualification- a clinical background is required. Fluency in English is essential, with excellent written and oral communication skills and proven experience of facilitation, research, training and capacity-building. You will have a clear commitment to the values of IPPF and passion for the work of the organization.

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website. Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 7 February 2021

Interviews: w/c 15 February 2021 

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Digital Learning Advisor

Location: London
Contract type: Permanent
Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Hours of work: 37.5 per week

About the role:

It's bringing the skills that will help shape their future

It's becoming part of something special. And it's developing new ways to engage and inspire. This is what it feels like to work for our client.

With c.1200 employees spanning a diverse range of roles, their internal digital platforms are currently more important than ever; ensuring everyone is informed, connected, and able to learn and work effectively regardless of their location. The huge increase in demand they have seen for digital learning during the pandemic is likely to continue as they consider more flexible ways of working post-Covid, making your role key to their future.

Joining their L&D team as their digital learning specialist, you’ll help to take their systems and content catalogue to the next level, as well as explore new ways to engage employees via digital and virtual learning environments.
Over the coming year they will upgrade their LMS, and as system Superuser, you’ll play a central role in the project. You’ll also manage the system day-to-day: supporting learners, troubleshooting issues, developing functionality and analytics capability.

With creativity as well as technical expertise, you’ll design and develop a range of digital training content, blended learning programmes and other resources. This includes partnering with internal specialists to transform ‘must know’ training into engaging online courses.

Joining them at this interesting and important time, innovation and ideas will be encouraged. And so, with a keen interest in digital learning trends and best practice, you’ll be well placed to advise on new technologies and approaches.

And as you support others, you'll have exceptional opportunities to grow your own career. They don't stand still here; and your ideas will make an impact at the heart of this world-famous institution.

About you:

Passionate about the enabling power of digital technologies and with an understanding of the full learning cycle, you’re the expect they need.

With experience as a Learning Management System Superuser, and ideally familiar with Virtual Learning Environments, you’re keen to further develop your expertise and take on a new challenge.

Proficient at using e-learning authoring tools (e.g. Adapt), and familiar with some other standard industry tools, you can design and build creative and engaging learning content and materials involving e-learning, video, graphics and animation.

With an understanding of online user experience best practice, you’ll apply your knowledge to deliver an exceptional experience for all learners.

Well organised and planned, yet able to adapt quickly, you’ll juggle a varied workload and effectively balance changing priorities and deadlines.

At your best working as part of a team, you can quickly build relationships and collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels.

Analytical and numerate, you’ll work with data to analyse trends and spot opportunities to improve or adapt.
Proactive with lots of initiative, you’ll be keen to put forward new ideas and suggestions that will support the continued development of their learning offer.

Closing Date: 7th February 2021

• £11,097 for 15 hours per week (based on a full time salary of £27,744 for 37.5 hours per week)
• Hours could be worked as 2 days of 7.5 hours
• Permanent contract
• Based in London Borough of Lewisham (currently home working)

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £4M, over 150 staff and 260 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

Our Lewisham Dementia Support Hub is a partnership of Mind, Sydenham Gardens, Carers Lewisham and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and provides advice and information for individuals living with dementia and their carers.

We are looking for a part time Dementia Advisor, with a passion for supporting people to get the most out of life, to join our friendly and motivated team. The successful applicant must be willing to visit people in their homes in order to undertake comprehensive assessments. The advisor role includes running groups and activities for carers of people living with dementia. 

Dementia Advisors provide advice and person centred individual support, including signposting and community bridge building to help people access local resources. With experience of working in health or social care, including in community based services, you will have good communication, assessment and support planning skills.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days' holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

Closing date: Sunday 24th January 2021

Likely interview date: Week commencing 8th February 2021

Housing Advisor (Covid Response)

Our client is very pleased to have obtained funding for an additional fixed-term Housing Advisor post to cope with the additional demand caused by the Coronavirus crisis.

Based in their Advice Team, you will use your in-depth knowledge and experience of providing specialist housing advice to provide a structured information, advice and casework service to clients of the centre in housing law, housing options and aspects of welfare benefits that relate to housing and homelessness.

You will manage your own specialist caseload and provide advice, support and training to staff who are not specialists in this area to enable them to assist clients with less complex enquiries.

They’re looking for an experienced housing advisor with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is passionate about enabling people to overcome homelessness and poverty. You will have gained a minimum of 2 years’ experience of housing advice and casework through paid or other voluntary experience. A legal qualification would be an advantage

Our client enables people to gain the skills they need to overcome poverty and homelessness. They work with homeless young people, badly housed families and others in need.

They are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join them and help improve the lives of homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children. They particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to consider applying to work or volunteer with them.

Position: Housing Advisor
Location: Westminster, London
Job type: Full Time, 18 month Contract
Salary: £33,259 per annum
Benefits: Holidays 24 days, 26 after one year’s service, 28 after two years’ service; Pension Scheme; A Season Ticket Loan is available. Many of their staff work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. They welcome job share or flexible working proposals.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 1st February
First Interviews: Friday 12th February

Previous applicants need not apply. It is compulsory that you upload a personal statement with your application.

You may have experience of the following: Housing Advisor, Legal Advisor, Solicitor, Case Worker, Social Welfare Law, Paralegal, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cardiff Women's Aid, this fantastic charity are working to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual violence and all other forms of violence against women and girls. The IPA will need to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse and wider VAWDASV issues. Delivering a range of crisis intervention, early intervention and prevention work, intensive support, and accommodation-based support. Please note the service is 24/7 so we need people who can and will work outside normal office hours.
Key responsibilities
Identify and assess the risks and needs of service users using the CWA specialist intervention toolkit.
Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information in relation to legal options, housing, health, finance and recovery.
Help maintain accurate and confidential case management records and databases and contribute to monitoring information for the service.
Comply with GDPR/data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.
Out of hours responsibilities not limited to:
Answering calls coming into the service
Responding to police call outs within the hour.
Contacting all referrals in a timely manner.
Attending the Intake and Assessment facility when a new resident access accommodation.
Completing an assessment of risk and need with all referrals.

Person responsibilities
Have a good understanding of domestic violence/ abuse including the impact of domestic violence/ abuse on victims and their children.
Have theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
Understand child protection issues, how to respond to effectively safeguard, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic violence/ abuse and their children.
Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.

Bromley Well is commissioned by the London Borough of Bromley and Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group to deliver services for local people to help them maintain both their physical and mental health, their independence, and also provide training and employment opportunities.

About the role:

Through tailored person-centred support, you will assist people with learning disabilities (LD), physical disabilities (PD) and long term health conditions (LTHCs) to address barriers to employment and education by providing advice, guidance and support to improve access to education, employment and volunteering whilst supporting retention of paid employment.

You will also support referrals of people with mental health issues, requiring retention support to an appropriate service.

Requirements:

Reporting to the Head of Education and Employment, here are some of the skills that will make you stand out:

• Experience of supported employment
• Knowledge of relevant disability and employment legislation
• Experience of planning, preparing and delivering work preparation sessions to groups of people
• Confidence in public speaking and telephone skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people, both internally and externally

For more information, and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 8th February 2021 at 12 noon

Bromley Well and Bromley Mencap are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

My client, a leading charity providing essential support to some of the most vulnerable groups in our society now urgently requires an HR Adviser to join them for a fixed term period of 9 months.

As HR Adviser you will be responsible for managing and sustaining relationships with a range of managers, teams and external contacts and providing advice and support staff and managers in all areas of HR matters including, recruitment, employment, policy and procedures. You will also take the lead on HR casework and employee relations with regards to conduct, performance, grievance, TUPE, restructures and sickness absence. In addition you will support the Head of HR with the provision of timely and accurate information, reports and analysis, using the CIPHR HR Database.

To be considered you will require proven experience of working in a HR role at Advisor level or above and ideally already hold, or be studying towards CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification. You will require an up-to-date knowledge of relevant employment law and its practical application in the workplace and be able to find the right balance between upholding HR best practice and being understanding and sensitive to the difficult situations in which managers can find themselves. Practical experience of using IT packages including HR databases is also required.

Please note, an immediate start is required. 

At Carers First, we understand that caring can be hard, but believe getting the right help shouldn’t be. Obtaining relevant information and support can itself be a challenge, but with it, carers can thrive. That is why Carers First offers several avenues for people to get the help they need either online, on the phone or within their community. We offer timely advice and work with carers and their families to identify the best way forward, for them. There are many reasons people require care, including illness, disability, frailty, mental health issues or addiction.

We are currently seeking a Carer Support Adviser to join our team in the London Borough of Newham. The requirements of the role will include, managing conversations with carers to identify need and provide information, advice, guidance and wellbeing support, running peer support groups and pro-active identification of carers through partnership working.

To be successful you will have experience of working with adults either in a 1:1 or group setting, working knowledge of social care and health, particularly in relation to adults and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High standards of written skills are needed in order to help the carer identify their information and support needs and to present these in a personal action plan.

In return, you will benefit from working for a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a service which makes a real difference to people’s lives. We offer training and development to help you grow your career, good annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, access to our work-place pension, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team and have the skills and experience, we are looking for and are passionate about making a real difference then please read the Job Description and Person Specification.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact us and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you.

Please note that we are interviewing as applications come in so have the right to withdraw this at any time.

Closing Date: Sunday, 24 January 2021 Interview Date: w/c 01 February 2021

Central London, like many cities across the world, is an exciting and stimulating place. However, for some, it is a place to go when things have gone profoundly wrong and there is nowhere else. When people are on the edge, homeless, isolated and in despair there must be a place to turn. The Connection is there to be with people as they overcome that isolation, recover and move on to a meaningful, fulfilling life.

However, this is not enough.The experiences of people on the edge matter.Their story must be told to those in a position of power and influence, so that homelessness, exclusion and isolation are not acceptable features of life in the UK.

The Connection at St. Martin’s empowers those who are on the edges of society to take control of their lives by:

• Providing practical support in an active environment designed to help people to recognise their own strengths, recover from crisis and move on;

• Collaborating with others who share our vision and mission not just in London, but other parts of the UK and the world;

• Sharing our learning with others, to deepen our own understanding and create a more socially just society for those on the margins.

About the role:

The Client Involvement Co-ordinator will deliver and develop our innovative plan to build co-production and a strengths based approach across CSTM, building on our core values. This role requires someone with a strong track record with clients to improve services which are designed for people experiencing severe and multiple disadvantage.The post holder will be able to build the capacity and skills of others to engage clients in the design, delivery and evaluation of services. They will also have experience of developing policies and procedures to balance legal compliance with client accessibility. Finally, the Client Involvement Co-ordinator will have the credibility and personal leadership to effect cross charity change regardless of level of seniority.

So, are you interested in this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

To apply, please submit an application highlighting that you meet the requirements of the role set out in the person specification attached. Only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

This is a 1-year fixed term contract, covering maternity leave.

Closing date: Friday 19th February 2021

Interview date: Monday 1st March 2021

Reporting to: CEO until March and then Director of Programmes and Innovation

Location:London Office based with travel across the region and occasional national travel (ccurrently remote working due to Covid-19)

Hours: Part time at 80% ( Mondays, Thursdays Fridays mandatory). Some evening and weekend work required. Further hours may be available based on funding.
 

MORE ABOUT THIS ROLE

This is a unique role at an exciting and pivotal time of growth for The Sophie Hayes Foundation based in our largest delivery location. 

The successful candidate will work with our London team to manage and deliver remote, 1-to-1 and group employability support service by coaching survivors of trafficking to: grow in confidence, develop employability skills and to access vocational placement opportunities such as training, education, work experience and volunteering.  

This is a role designed for someone who is people focused, has an eye to detail and is: encouraging, insightful, creative, organised and willing to tailor 1-to-1 sessions, to adapt to the changing lives of those you are supporting.Have perseverance, a high level of flexibility and emotional intelligence.You will be quick to listen, understand and lead women forward as they navigate a challenging transition in their lives. You will have initiative with an ability to adapt ideas into action, alongside strong partnership skills as you build relationships with referral partners across businesses, social enterprises and colleges across London and the South.

REQUIRED MINIMUM OF 3- 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Essential:

1. Experience of either teaching, coaching, training or support work: 
   1. Helping people access work, training and education, and understanding the commercial workplace
   2. Experience of helping people develop CVs, interview skills and career plans.
   3. Bringing out the best in those around you.
   4. Curious, insightful and committed to the growth of everyone you work with.
2. Forming partnerships: Creating and building alignment with diverse partners over a shared agenda.
   1.  Experience in influencing others for a common goal and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
3. Support work: Supporting vulnerable individuals on a remote, group and 1-to-1 basis to overcome challenges, advocating for them, following up and breaking down barriers to progress.

Technical Essential

1. Database proficient (Blackbaud preferred)
2. Microsoft Suite 
3. Advanced level of report writing and english proficiency

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Employability Support Work – Deliver remote, group and 1-to-1 support to survivors of trafficking, with a focus on identifying strengths, purpose and career plans, in a manner and approach consistent with our Employability Programme (focus on identity, hope and empowerment).  
2. Provide insight and input into all aspects of the Employability Programme.
3. Identifying and matching individuals on volunteer placements, training or work shadowing opportunities
4. Working in collaboration with NGO partner case workers to support the activation of longer-term training plans in a suitable location for the individual.

Partnership Creation and Management

1. Build and maintain relationships with employability and training partners across London and the South (and elsewhere in the UK as defined through the programme delivery).
2. Identify suitable placement or training experiences that will further the career path for participant survivors. Continue to review the success of placement providers, resolving any issues as they emerge and working to continually enhance the experience and outcomes for all parties involved.
3. Create and maintain training partnerships available for Employability Programme graduates across London & South
4. Ensure ALL compliance with our safeguarding principles, policies and procedures  
5. Work closely with the other Employability Coaching Coordinators to ensure growth and develoment of all programme participants.

Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation

1. Ensure delivery of funder KPI’s and terms of grant related to the support work component of the programme.
2. Collate qualitative and quantitative data and stories for use in ongoing funding reports and future funding bids
3. Support monthly trustee reporting and annual report requirements as required
4. Continually enhance and improve the support service based on a formal process of review and implementation

Supporting the wider organisation

1. Delivering regular and effective communications for the wider team regarding the overall programme and employability support work progress.  
2. All other duties as assigned.

The people that we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds. We are committed to sharing and reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups

Please note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

However, 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 20

We are looking for an outstanding Project Coordinator who is passionate about health and wellbeing to coordinate our Community Champions project. 

Through recruiting and supporting dedicated local volunteers (Community Champions), you will respond to local needs by delivering campaigns, events, activities and training.

This Westminster Public Health-commissioned project is designed to provide improved opportunities for people living in the Harrow Road ward to enhance their health and wellbeing.  

You will be employed by WECH, working in close partnership with Maida Hill Place, a social enterprise running food training and health and wellbeing programmes, where the project is based. 

The ability to work evenings and weekends is required. 

The closing date for this post is 9am, Fri 12th February 2021 

The application should clearly describe why you are suitable for the role and should relate closely to the person specification. 

Please note interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Friday 19th February. All interviews will be conducted remotely over Teams or Zoom.