The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the- Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Advisor at any existing Save the Children office location.

Role Purpose:

We're seeking internal applications for a Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Advisor to join us as part of the Policy and Advocacy team. This is a full-time parental leave cover role commencing November 2021 and concluding August 2022, and can be based in any location.

Where you come in:

Reporting to Simon Henderson, Head of Policy, you'll lead Save the Children Australia's humanitarian advocacy work, with a view to influencing the policy and practice of the Australian government and relevant international institutions. You'll develop strategic policy and advocacy products, as well as engage in direct lobbying to engage and influence key stakeholders including the Australian Government, the media, and the broader Australian community. You'll focus particularly on protecting children in conflict, with special attention to priority crises which include Syria, Myanmar, Yemen, and Afghanistan.

You will make an impact by:

• Identifying, analysing, and communicating key humanitarian policy issues pertaining to agreed focus areas, and identifying and capitalising upon opportunities at the national and international level
• Producing high quality and strategic policy and advocacy products (letters, research reports, policy briefs etc), targeting the Australian government or other stakeholders as necessary
• Representing Save the Children Australia and contributing to policy dialogue with high-level stakeholders including parliamentarians, the Australian government, the Australian Council for International Development, and other government and non-government actors
• Engaging with program staff (Australia-based and international) to ensure that advocacy reflects programming and advocacy priorities identified by country programs

Does this sound like you?

You have an in-depth understanding and proven experience in using an array of advocacy tools to influence change, including private and public advocacy. You have high-level and robust policy analysis skills, paired with an ability to engage both critically and constructively with government and partners on current and emerging humanitarian affairs, along with the confidence and good judgement to make difficult decisions in complex and fast-moving policy areas.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

This role requires:

• Higher degree in international relations, development, or related field
• Significant experience in humanitarian programming, policy, and/or advocacy, including significant experience in conflict-affected or fragile environments
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of humanitarian policy issues
• Strong advocacy skills, including the ability to develop strategies to influence change, identifying opportunities to advance Save the Children Australia's humanitarian advocacy priorities
• Excellent written and expressive communication skills, including the ability to adapt writing style for a range of audiences and products
• Demonstrated experience in policy analysis and advocacy

We can offer circa £45,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.

This role can be based in (Location) or any existing Save the Children office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

Where we Work -

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

To undertake detailed casework for individual students in relation to academic and housing advice.  Keep up to date of key developments within the Higher Education sector.  To undertake relevant project research as identified by the Students’ Union Sabbaticals and Senior Management.

Our current caseload covers Personal Extenuating Circumstances, Complaints against the University, Academic Appeals, Academic Misconduct and Personal Suitability. As Northumbria is one of the leading providers of higher education training in nursing, education, and social services our education caseload extends beyond academic issues to consider issues of professional standards. We also run yearly education campaigns that target students who may accidentally breach University regulations, in particular international students who come from different academic backgrounds to those of Northumbria.

Job description

Families InFocus Essex is an  independent parent led registered charity providing support to families of children with disabilities and special needs (aged 0 to 25) across Essex, who require advice, information and support, particularly at times of change, challenge and crisis.

We are looking for experienced practioners to join our valued team, providing quality information, advice and practical and emotional support to families who have a child or young person with any Special Educational Need or Disability, or any Neurodevelopment condition (whether diagnosed or not). The advice and support you will provide will be on a range of areas including disability related benefits, education provision and support, health, social care, and transport.

You will work closely with schools and other professionals in the area, building excellent working relationships to help families bring about the best outcomes for their child or young person.

As one of our Family Support advisers you will be committed to helping families at the most challenging of times, supporting them with warmth and empathy, whilst maintaining a calm and professional approach.

Skills and experience

You should have previous family support experience in either a health, education, social care or third sector setting, together with a good understanding of the statutory entitlements for health related benefits and educational support.

You will be able to self-manage a high and varied case load, tailoring the level of support to each family’s needs, and will work to our values of being understanding, supportive, person-centred and empowering.

This position requires travel around North East Essex with some travel to other parts of the county, including to our head office in Chelmsford. Your own transport is essential.  Head office is based in Chelmsford.

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 5pm on Thursday, 30th September 2021. Applications received after this will not be considered. Interviews will take place on 7th October 2021.

Fixed Term contract until 30th September 2022
Blackburn Central Library with travel around Lancashire 

Closing date: 10th October 2021 at 11.30 pm

Do you have experience of providing housing, welfare benefits and debt casework? Then join Shelter as a Community Advisor and you could soon be part of the Building Better Opportunities team that provides a vital service to the local community.

About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the team
You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team working on the Building Better Opportunities project. Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020, this vital project invests in local projects tackling the root causes of poverty, promoting social inclusion and driving local jobs and growth, including three Building Better Opportunities (BBO) projects in Lancashire which are being delivered by a partnership of social enterprise and community organisations. These are: ‘Age of Opportunity’, supporting people over 50; ‘Invest in Youth’, supporting 15-24-year-olds; and ‘Changing Futures’, supporting people with multiple and complex barriers to employment. 

About the role
Working flexibly across Lancashire, you will provide housing, debt and welfare benefits support and manage a varied caseload. You’ll also build and maintain relationships within the community and collaborate with key stakeholders and referral partners to achieve positive outcomes. And, when it comes to supporting with developing and delivering training/rights awareness for staff, volunteers and wider stakeholders, again, we’ll count on you. Involving those with lived experience in service design, identifying opportunities to influence change, ensuring client details are entered onto a case management system and keeping up-to-date on changes in legislation – all are aspects of this interesting and varied role.
 
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About you
You’ll need experience of supporting people with multiple disadvantages within a safeguarding framework and a proven ability to manage a caseload, adhering to multiple deadlines and utilising and applying legislation to your day-to-day casework. Experience of developing and delivering group training sessions will also be required as will proficiency using various IT packages to input client data and the ability to communicate using various platforms. 

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
 
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
 
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
 
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
 
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Puppy Development Advisor helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by providing training and ongoing support to volunteers responsible for the caring and raising of Guide Dogs puppies in line with positive reinforcement techniques and delivering the Guide Dogs Puppy Raising for Excellent Partnerships (PREP) programme. 

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. 

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people. 

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Practical, hands-on experience within the field of canine behaviour modification, positive reinforcement or dog training as a practitioner

• Experience of coaching and training individuals and groups of people in practical skills and theoretical knowledge

• Experience of using a database to manage & maintain accurate records

• Experience of effective planning, prioritising and organising workload. 

Desirable 

• Experience of managing a team of staff or volunteers.

• Experience of delivering puppy classes/or working with puppies under a year old.

• Specific knowledge of puppy development and training.

• Knowledge of Salesforce database.

• Experience in virtual meeting platforms e.g. Zoom, WebX, Google hangout

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply 

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. 

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. 

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised. 

If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity 
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding 
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people affected by dementia?

Do you want a career where every day is different and full of reward?

Could you be a part of supporting and empowering people and their families with expert guidance and advice?

Yes? Well, we would love to hear from you!

Advisor Responsibilities:

The Tees Valley Dementia Support Service provides a highly responsive and individualised information, signposting and referral service to people affected by dementia. You will;

• Assist people with dementia and their carers in identifying their needs, providing information and guidance to help maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.
• Be part of a highly motivated and supportive team, sharing responsibility for some Group Activities and coordinating volunteers.
• Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, marketing the Tees Valley Dementia Support Service and providing dementia support.
• Develop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering individuals affected by dementia to make informed choices.
• Provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online.
• You will be delivering one to one services out in the community (predominantly working from home until Coronavirus restrictions fully lift).

Advisor Requirements:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia and the needs of people affected by dementia.

You will;

• Be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity.
• Be passionate about putting people affected by dementia at the heart of everything you do, to make our service the best it can be.
• It is desirable that you have knowledge and experience of Adult and Children Safeguarding, Information Governance policies and procedures and statutory laws such as the Mental Capacity Act
• Have good communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community and represent their needs to statutory and other voluntary agencies.
• Have a sound knowledge of IT systems to record data, write reports and communicate by email and great organisational skills to manage your caseload of clients effectively.
• Understand client confidentiality and how this is applied when representing client needs.
• Preferably had some experience of working with a wide variety of relevant agencies.
• Possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or have demonstrable experience.
• Due to the nature of this role you will be expected to have the ability and means to travel independently around the Tees Valley area
• Duties are predominately based in Tees Valley but you will be part of a wider area team and may be required to support remotely at times.
• The role will require and enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) check

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Dementia Advisor
Location: Community Based – Tees Valley
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 21 hours per week
Salary: £12,217.80 - £12,961.80 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing date: 07 October 2021
Interview date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Ref: 103 025

Department: Programmes Directorate - Global Animal Healthcare

Main Responsibilities:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced farrier to make a difference in the lives of working equids across the world. You will need to be passionate about improving animal welfare, training farriers to deliver better quality hoof care globally and promoting farriery as a desirable profession.

We are looking for a farrier with good leadership and project management skills to take the ambitious Global Farriery Project into the next phase by working closely with a team of international animal health, welfare and community development colleagues and consultant farriers to develop an international network of in-country farrier trainers.

Skills and Experience required:

You will need to have a minimum of five years practical experience as a farrier and be able to demonstrate excellent skills in training others. You will lead a global team as they deliver farriery training in low resource settings and will be happy creating innovative learning resources for both in-person and distance teaching, including designing online learning.

You will need to be able to travel overseas as part of this role and will be happy to travel independently and to organise overseas trips for a team of farriery consultants. Experience in travelling and working overseas is desirable, but flexibility and the ability to adapt to challenging, low resource settings is essential.

You will act as an ambassador for the Global Farriery Project and animal welfare and must be happy presenting the project externally, with both professional and lay audiences, and be able to demonstrate a passion for the goals of the global farriery project.

Interviews to be held w/c 15 November 2021

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Location - London, will also consider applicants from Europe, Africa, and Americas.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an impactful and rewarding senior global role, shaping strategic support and transformation to Amnesty national entities on organisational development, organisational conflict and wellbeing. The role provides direction to senior global leadership and technical support to local leadership that enables Amnesty entities to perform well so they can amplify their impact on human rights. The role offers guidance and expertise that allow individuals and groups in Amnesty to have healthy, supportive relationships. The role offers ample opportunities to co-create systemic approaches, learn and grow.

JOB PURPOSE

To build healthy national entities so they can drive human rights work and impact. Lead on the design and implementation of global strategic frameworks for organisational development, wellbeing and the prevention and management of organisational conflict across the Amnesty International movement. Provide professional services on conflict, organisational development and wellbeing. Assess and monitor the organizational health of national entities and advise on solutions to foster positive organisational culture and effective organisational development across the movement. Lead on research and data analysis and design action plans to act on gaps. Advise the Programme Director and Senior Leadership on policy issues and systemic solutions pertaining to global organizational issues.

ABOUT YOU

Are you a creative problem solver? Do you enjoy building relationships and supporting people? Are you a skilled negotiator and mediator? Are you confident working with complexity and ambiguity?

You are a committed and experienced organisational development practitioner, with theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience of conflict management and organisational wellbeing. You aim for impact when designing and facilitating sustainable organisational interventions working with diverse stakeholders. You have a high level of integrity and can adapt to different situations and capacities. You have good political judgement and experience working at a senior level in complex organisations. You are a skilled communicator and listener. You have technical knowledge and experience in organisational conflict management systems and methods, in particular alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, restorative justice, coaching and dialogue and investigation. You also have experience designing organisational wellbeing interventions. You understand complex systems and are familiar with the non-profit sector and the importance of effective national governance in social purpose organisations. You have experience working with confidential information and dealing sensitively with tense situations. You have experience working globally and tailoring approaches to different contexts and cultures and can work with technical experts when necessary. You base your analysis and your advices for interventions on qualitative and quantitative data and research.

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities. We have highlighted a few important skills and experience below.

• Knowledge of theory and practical experience in conflict resolution and organizational development
• Background in psychology is desired, with knowledge of psychological concepts and frameworks in organisational settings
• Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds and from all levels within the organization.
• Able to effectively and sensitively negotiate and problem -solve complex issues with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in and knowledge of social purpose organisations, preferably International Civil Society Organisations
• English and an asset if you speak Spanish or French
• Non profit sector experience
• Minimum 10 years' experience in OD and conflict management

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million supporters who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

About us 
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 

Crisis is working with people and organisations across Merseyside to end homelessness. This roles offers the opportunity to support our busy team to do this.

About the role 
As Initial Contact & Engagement Advisor, you willbe the first point of contact for people coming to the service including members, visitors, volunteers and staff. You will carry out an initial assessment of needs and ensure people are referred to the internal team or external service they need.
This is a fixed term role for 12 months. 

About you 
To be successful in this role you will have/be:

- Calm when working with individuals with a range of needs 
- Confident in signposting people to the appropriate pathway or service and providing initial advice 
- Adaptable to changing priorities and members’ needs 
- Administrative experience supporting a busy team in a customer-focused manner 

We want Crisis to be an inclusive employer which then reflects our members and the communities we work in. We want to offer opportunities to everyone regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness. 

Working at Crisis 
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

We have 5 staff diversity networks which include Black, Asian and Ethnic people, LGBTQ+ people, those with Lived Experience of Homelessness, Women at Crisis and Disability Awareness.

How to apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 
Closing date: Sunday 10th October 2021 at 23:59 
Interviews will be held on the 27th October 2021 

Accessibility 
We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Why work for us?

Are you wanting to work at the forefront of Sustainable Development and Responsible business, do you want to work in a high performing, fun and collaborative team? Do you have experience in advisory or consultancy and skills in gender equality and climate solutions – come and work for CARE International UK. 

About you

We are looking for a Senior Business Advisor to work in an innovative, award winning sustainable development team.  This is an exciting time to join CARE International UK’s Private Sector Engagement team which is at the forefront of working with business to support and implement solutions to enable marginalised people and vulnerable communities living in poverty to have better access to goods, services and livelihoods, tackling gender inequality and climate change.

About the role

We are at the start of implementing our new income channel CARE Advisory Service which this role will be key to ensure CARE is the ‘go to’ partner of choice.  The ideal candidate will preferably be from an advisor or consultant background, to both support the infrastructure and growth strategy of this new service and deliver work for major UK business and partners in creating inclusive and sustainable solutions to create positive impact in global supply chains and operations. 

About CARE

We are one of the world's leading humanitarian and development charities. By 2030, CARE and our partners will support 200 million people from the most vulnerable and excluded communities to overcome poverty and social injustice.

We work in more than 90 countries around the world, saving lives in emergencies and finding long-term solutions to poverty for millions of people every year. We put women and girls in the centre because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We believe strongly that business has an important role to play in creating opportunities and reducing barriers for people living in poverty and would like to invite you to be a part of making this change happen.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to satisfactory references.

CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

- Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch.

We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham in partnership with East London NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit Employment Advisors in our Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies Service. 

We offer talking therapies to help people recover from common mental health difficulties such as stress anxiety and low mood. Our employment advisors work in collaboration with our team of therapists to help people in treatment to find, return and retain work.

This role is suited to someone who has a background in employment advice, human resources, legal advice or customer support.

You will have demonstrable experience of working in the voluntary/statutory sector ideally within the IAPT culture or in a primary care mental health setting.

You must have experience of case management and be able to provide one-to-one-person centered advice and support. You will have the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people who may be experiencing difficulty with their employment situation. You should be able to demonstrate excellent administrative and IT skills including, writing reports, and managing client data. 

Working closely with the Employment Service Manager you will help develop the service in line with contract requirements.

Benefits include training, Employee Assistance Programme, Company Pension, and 30 days annual leave, Death in Service Benefits

Post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check. Applications welcome from all sections of the community.

Do you fancy putting your money skills into practise and joining us as a full time debt advisor? This post will also deliver benefits advice where appropriate and cover for our Housing Advisor when they are not around. No two days are ever the same working for us, so if you are a great team player, has an attention to detail, thrives on change and is looking for a new opportunity this could be for you!

We are a Community Money Advice Service, offering debt, housing and benefit advice to people living in North Northamptonshire. 

Full training will be provided for the right person

Please send a CV and a covering letter stating how you meet the person specification 

WHP JETS Community Integration Advisor – Home Based

(FTC until March 2022)

Salary £22,000.00 - £27,000.00 per annum

Total hours per week 37.5

Location: Home based with travel across Home Counties - The support will be predominately delivered as face to face interaction and will be part an outreach team, with an element of virtual delivery.

Working across various outreach sites in Home Counties (CPA 5) geographical areas include: East of England - Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and looking for WHP JETS Community Integration Advisors to work on our DWP Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WHP JETS) Programme.

As a WHP JETS Community Integration Advisor you will be proactively engaging with local Job Centres to increase the amount of participants we have starting on the JETS programme.  You be will actively engaging with all aspects of the JETS provision, such as our Supply Chain and Employer Account Managers so that you have a full working knowledge of what JETS offers and are confidently able to promote this to our stakeholders. This engagement will take place through a mix of digital channels and face to face interactions.

Predominantly based within the local community, and where possible, Job Centres, the role holder will be expected to increase the amount of participants attending their Start Meetings with JETS as well as starting on the programme. The role will involve engaging with Job Centre colleagues to ensure they are confident in promoting the JETS contracts to participants and may involve engaging and interacting with participants during their appointments with Job Centres and form part of a warm handover process.  The WHP JETS Community Integration Advisor will also be required to source provision within the community for the delivery of any training that is required and not currently provided by our Supply Chain.  Matching participants to training provision secured will be a further duty of the role and will require strong rapport and engagement skills as well as the ability to effectively promote the services provided by partner organisations within the community.  The ability to drive or access to strong travel networks is essential for this role.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Home Counties regions:  East of England - Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries in a fast pace target driven environment. Additionally, an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

For full details including the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply online click on the "Apply on website" button quoting reference 23435

Closing date: 1st October 2021.

Employee Benefits

This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we grow our Health and Wellbeing division. As well as helping to make a positive difference to people’s lives as an employee of Shaw Trust you will receive:

Paid leave

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• Discretionary 3.5 days paid leave at Christmas
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year

Opportunities to connect

• Join one of our employee networks: LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disabled Equality Network

Opportunities to progress your career

• Access to an online learning platform
• Access to internal apprenticeships
• Cross organisational career paths

Health and wellbeing

• Healthcare cash plan, giving you money back for health care costs including dentistry and eye care, and access to wellbeing apps
• Health and wellbeing programmes including counselling via our employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership

Financial wellbeing

• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Online shopping discounts including supermarkets and DIY stores

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims please visit our 2030 Strategic Directive via our website. 

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

WHP JETS Community Integration Advisor – Home Based

(Fixed Term Contract until March 2022) – Central England

Salary £22,000.00 - £27,000.00 per annum

Total hours per week 37.5

Location:

Home based - The support will be predominately delivered as face to face interaction and will be part an outreach team, with an element of virtual delivery.

Working across various outreach sites in Central England (CPA 1) - Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and looking for WHP JETS Community Integration Advisors to work on our DWP Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WHP JETS) Programme.

As a WHP JETS Community Integration Advisor you will be proactively engaging with local Job Centres to increase the amount of participants we have starting on the JETS programme.  You be will actively engaging with all aspects of the JETS provision, such as our Supply Chain and Employer Account Managers so that you have a full working knowledge of what JETS offers and are confidently able to promote this to our stakeholders. This engagement will take place through a mix of digital channels and face to face interactions.

Predominantly based within the local community, and where possible, Job Centres, the role holder will be expected to increase the amount of participants attending their Start Meetings with JETS as well as starting on the programme. The role will involve engaging with Job Centre colleagues to ensure they are confident in promoting the JETS contracts to participants and may involve engaging and interacting with participants during their appointments with Job Centres and form part of a warm handover process.  The WHP JETS Community Integration Advisor will also be required to source provision within the community for the delivery of any training that is required and not currently provided by our Supply Chain.  Matching participants to training provision secured will be a further duty of the role and will require strong rapport and engagement skills as well as the ability to effectively promote the services provided by partner organisations within the community.  The ability to drive or access to strong travel networks is essential for this role.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Central England regions of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Herefordshire & Worcestershire and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries in a fast pace target driven environment. Additionally an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

For full details including the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply please click on the "Apply on website" button quoting reference 23434

Closing date: 1st October 2021.

Employee Benefits

This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we grow our Health and Wellbeing division. As well as helping to make a positive difference to people’s lives as an employee of Shaw Trust you will receive:

Paid leave

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• Discretionary 3.5 days paid leave at Christmas
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year

Opportunities to connect

• Join one of our employee networks: LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disabled Equality Network

Opportunities to progress your career

• Access to an online learning platform
• Access to internal apprenticeships
• Cross organisational career paths

Health and wellbeing

• Healthcare cash plan, giving you money back for health care costs including dentistry and eye care, and access to wellbeing apps
• Health and wellbeing programmes including counselling via our employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership

Financial wellbeing

• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Online shopping discounts including supermarkets and DIY stores

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims please visit our 2030 Strategic Directive  available via our website. 

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.