Want to use your skills in supporter care to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as a Supporter Care Advisor to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Supporter Care Team ensures our supporters feel hugely valued and part of the family.

As our one of our engaging and friendly and Supporter Care Advisors you will deliver a fantastic experience for our supporters and help maintain long term support.

This is a fixed term role for 6 months.

The successful applicant will be initially required to work from home full time, and will receive full support to facilitate this requirement.

In this role, you will be the first point of contact for enquiries and inspire those supporting our work.

You'll also:
* Personalise bespoke thank you letters
* Respond to enquiries through our social media channels
* Support our supporters in their personal fundraising
* Help our supporters with how they wish to be contacted
* Call our supporters to thank them for their wonderful support
* Assist with post processing and cash handling

To be successful, you'll need:

• Proven experience of excellent customer/supporter care skills
• Strong written and communication skills
• A positive and proactive 'can-do' team approach

Salary: £22,382 with excellent benefits

WaterAid benefits include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangements
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

How to Apply:
To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into the same document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Applications will close 23:59 on 25/04/2021. Availability for interview is required w/c 10/05/2021. Due to current office restrictions, interviews will take place via video call.

Additional Information:
WaterAid is currently located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. All aspects of this including how we are supporting homeworking and the office transition will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

ActionAid are recruiting for an Advocacy Advisor to support the organisational influencing efforts and to sustain strong parliamentary and government relationships to advance our advocacy to make change happen for women and girls in international development and humanitarian policy and practice.

ActionAid is an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. Our dedicated local staff are ending violence against women and girls and helping change lives, for good. We won’t stop until women and girls are out of danger, out of poverty and on track to create the future they want.

As Advocacy Advisor, you will support the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and identify key influencing targets for ActionAid’s policy, advocacy and campaigning work.

A key focus of your work will be to support in the building of ActionAid’s credibility, influence and relationships with UK Parliamentarians in support of advocacy strategies on our priority issues. You will ensure that these priority issues have a strong profile in UK Parliament and Government.

In order to succeed within this role, you should be able to demonstrate experience of successfully influencing stakeholders in UK Government or Parliament.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of UK parliamentary process, and realistic opportunities for influencing within it (as well as a recognition of the challenges of UK advocacy in this current political context).

The Advocacy Advisor should also show a broad understanding of the UK political context in relation to international development and women's rights, and an understanding of AAUK's feminist principles.

We are keen to receive applications from those with experience of working collaboratively across teams (who may have varied objectives) in order to identify a shared purpose.

If you meet this criteria and also have experience of advising senior colleagues on key political issues and an ability to condense complex information into succinct briefings and analysis, we are keen to receive your application.

Please note that this role will be offered as a 12 month fixed term contract.

ActionAid is committed to driving improvement through digital channels, tools and ways of working.  We will ensure that we provide the technology and the training to enable all staff to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. In return, we ask that all staff are committed to continually improving their digital skills and knowledge within the working environment. Our recruitment processes will evaluate the digital skills of all applicants. 

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

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

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls who are survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are looking for A HOUSING IDVA (Independent domestic abuse advisor) to join our team WORKING IN A CO-LOCATED Westminster setting. 

Salary: £26,000 - £30,500 per annum dependent on experience

£26,000 - £28,000 for an IDVA looking to gain experience in a co-located setting
£28,500 - £30,500 for experienced co-located IDVAs looking for a new challenge

Location:  Westminster/Hammersmith

Hours: Full time; 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent with Advance, the current funding for this role is until 31st March 2022. 

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

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community.

What we do:

Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Brent. We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women’s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law.

The project:

The Housing IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process specialising in working with clients for whom housing, and risk of tenancy breakdown is a factor. They will work within the team to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women from age 13, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. They will advise women on criminal justice and civil remedies and related matters, support women to attend court where necessary, and coordinate the provision of multi-agency support.

What you will bring:

The post holder will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse and Housing sectors. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women with housing needs, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

In short, you will:

• Establish positive, proactive and innovative working relationships with housing services and partner agencies.
• Provide high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to women referred to the service, in respect to risk management and safety planning, criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, and children’s legislation.
• Assess the needs and risks of survivors, carry out short and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs.
• Advise women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies and proactively advocate to ensure barriers to accessing support and protection are reduced.
• Work as an advocate to raise awareness and upskill professionals within Housing plus work with colleagues to successfully develop and deliver training.

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, and a day off for International Women’s Day
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Various forms of wellbeing support ranging from meditation to self-journaling
• Organisation wide away days
• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career

The closing date for applications is Friday 30th April 2021. 

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

To apply: Please send your CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and details of your notice period, salary expectations and where you first heard of this vacancy.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

HR Advisor - 6 month FTC

London

£35000 - £40000

A large animal welfare charity are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join them on a 6 month FTC. This role has a strong emphasis on ER/Employment Relations and you will be used to managing a large volume of casework. CIPD level 5 as a minimum is also essential

Other duties will include -

Provide relevant coaching and support to managers through both informal and formal approaches, ensuring correct steps are taken to create appropriate outcomes for the organisation, including dismissals as necessary.

Manage all processes relating to case management, including attending and documenting formal meetings,

Identifying where learning and development interventions will be appropriate,

Reviewing documentation and creating correspondence in relation to cases. Complete all relevant administration/documentation, including checking and signing contracts for new starters, updating and maintaining HR files in all formats, and updating the Payroll Manager of all employee-related changes which have a payroll implication.

This includes undertaking the first-day HR induction for new starters at the London Office.

Carry out any ad-hoc project work in relation to HR. 5 Review staffing levels with managers at individual locations, advising where additional resources might be required in order to minimise disruption to the team during complex cases. ?

This a lovely charity with a nationwide presence who do some fantastic work to support animals

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

We are looking for 2 experienced HR Advisors to work an amazing Charity which is the UKs largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence You will provide the full scope of HR interventions, from recruiting effectively, managing complex employee relations cases, coaching managers to actively people manage and advising on organisational change, and e-learning . These roles are FTC, one for 12 months and one for 3-6 months .

The Role
Work with managers to support focused and effective recruitment activity ensuring candidates receive a high quality service at every stage of the process and appointment complies with legislative and internal policy requirements
Develop and maintain systems to enable effective recording and analysis of recruitment to critically evaluate methods, media and processes and develop improved and value add ways of recruiting
Manage new starter , induction and probationary processes and delivering induction where required
Advise managers on all aspects of organisational change including restructuring , variation to working arrangements , redundancy and TUPE to ensure effective , legally compliant and timely processes that meet service requirements whilst treating employees with dignity and respect
Support managers in all aspects of change
To establish and maintain systems to manage and produce a full suite of management information
To act as first point of contact for staff and managers with generalist employment queries ensuring all advice is appropriately documented
Advice managers on specific cases relating to performance , absence , health issues ,grievances , disciplinaries , redundancy ,TUPE and investigations
Support the deputy head of HR to ensure all polices , procedures and guidance documents
To identify and contribute to the identification of learning and development needs within the organisation
Oversee Payroll input of the HR Administrator

The Candidate
To be successful in this role you will need to be an HR generalist with strong interpersonal skills who can work effectively as part of a team.
You will have demonstrable experience in managing a caseload of employee relations cases, experience of TUPE as well as with managing and coordinating recruitment campaigns.
A CIPD qualification
You will demonstrate confidence in communicating at all levels across the business, be self-motivated with the ability to work pro-actively and a willingness to go the extra mile.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is not the exception, but the norm.

About Black Thrive

Black Thrive Global evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016 to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people in Lambeth. Black people’s cumulative exposure to negative experiences and poor outcomes are not unique to Lambeth and Black Thrive Global was founded in 2020 to address the detrimental outcomes for Black people of African and Caribbean descent wherever they may be located.

Our work covers all life stages – children and young people, working age adults and older adults. Our guiding principle is to centre the lived experiences of Black communities in all that we do, and our strategic priorities are to embed race equity in systems change and to decolonise the evidence landscape. 

We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need us to make adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this role is to support Black Thrive’s employment strand of work, which is key to promoting wellbeing and preventing ill health as well as to supporting recovery from ill health or slowing progression from one-to-many health conditions.

The role supports the effective delivery of the employment project, funded by Guys and St Thomas’ Charity GSTC. The role has a wide span of responsibility ranging from community engagement and research to administration and facilitation.

How to apply

Please provide:

• a copy of your CV (no more than 2 pages)
• a one-page cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role based on our person specification
• a copy of our Equality and Diversity monitoring form

Deadline to apply is 30th April 2021. Interviews to be held on Zoom.

Laureus Sport for Good uses the power of sport to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage. Proving that sport can change the world.

Laureus is partnering with a high profile Swedish institutional donor and we are seeking an individual with knowledge and experience in capacity building of third-sector organisations along with a deep understanding of the sport for development sector, and key donors and stakeholders in Sweden.

The purpose of the post is:

Primary role

1. to assess the need for organisational capacity-building support for selected Sport for Development organisations in Sweden working in the Sport for Development sector.
2. Based on needs assessments and in agreement with and supported by Laureus’ Global team, to provide and/or facilitate bespoke support to each organisation in areas such as strategy and theory of change; monitoring, evaluation and learning; financial management and sustainability; safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults; governance.
3. Utilising Laureus’ existing toolkits, to further develop, test and consolidate high-quality organisational capacity development tools that will allow Laureus to strengthen the support already delivered to grantees.

Secondary role

1. to raise awareness of the partnership between Laureus and a high profile Swedish institutional donor
2. build and facilitate relationships with other donors and key stakeholders in Sweden / Scandinavia to leverage resources for the Sport for Development sector in Sweden and globally.
3. support the development of technical support business models

If you feel that you are perfectly suited for this post, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter, detailing your experience and suitability for this role and referencing the key tasks, roles and responsibilities as described in the Job Description. 

Applicants can apply up until 31st March 2021. Interviews will be held throughout this period and the role may be offered before the application deadline.

Please apply online, ASAP.

Summary

The Helpline Advisor - Physical Activity will need to provide a consistent, high quality information and support services for people who are participating in the Live Well, Move More Programme, in line with the policy and guidelines of the Diabetes UK Helpline to support people living with diabetes to be more active.

Interviews: w/c 26th April March 2021

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

As the Help Line Advisor - Physical Activity you will encouraging and support individuals who are referred into the Live Well, Move More programme to do at least 30 minutes physical activity per week. The aim is to help them achieve long lasting lifestyle change by offering up to six 1:1 telephone sessions and using coaching and motivational behaviour change techniques to support sustainable change.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in working on a health-related Helpline's, either in a voluntary or a paid capacity. In addition, experience in providing information, as well as emotional support, both verbally and in writing. The ideal candidate with be able to work with a high volume of enquiries and have the necessary computer skills (incl. Word, Excel and Outlook), with the ability and willingness to learn new procedures through training provided. Experience in using motivational behaviour change techniques to effect long term health behaviour change is desirable.

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.

Digital Project Advisor - 6 month contract ASAP start!

Our client a leading global NFP supporting the international development sector are seeking an experienced Digital Project Adviser to join them ASAP for 6 months, 3 days per week, fully remote working.

There are two large digital projects to this role and the first and the priory task is to support with an ongoing development scheduled to completed in May and lunch in June, it is a key project moving the ecommerce and communities to Saleforce Community Cloud solution. The second project is managing a new supplier moving the current CMS and creating an engaging experience for their varied audiences. This role combines ensuring that the digital underpinning the day-to-day activities runs smoothly - troubleshooting and adjusting as required - with delivering digital projects based on the existing user research and requirements.

The successful applicant with have previous experience in delivering successful digital projects at a manager level with excellent communication dealing with suppliers and managing deadlines, you will be experienced to identify digital issues to both suppliers and staff, with experience developing user experience and testing guidelines.

You will need to be able to start ASAP for this role, it is for 6 months, 3 days per week with flexible working and fully remote.

Age UK are recruiting for a Heath Services Advisor (Health and End of Life Care) to provide technical guidance, advice, training and briefings to staff and volunteers across the Age UK network. The post holder will identify issues and suggest solutions; develop, write and update Information & Advice resources and represent Age UK in a health and end of life context.

You will research, develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of legislation, regulatory frameworks and case law in the UK, relating to health services in England and advise the Age UK network on related areas such as end-of-life care, transgender people in old age, and funerals.

To be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate technical knowledge in this specialist area and be aware of national and local practice and how it interacts with a range of issues affecting older people, and in particular with social care.

Please note this is a part time role - working 4 days per week (28 hours) Salary advertised is pro-rata - (Actual £24,000 - £27,600)

All applications must be supported by a full cover letter, highlighting your relevant experience, transferrable skills and why you wish to work for Age UK.

You will have:

* A working knowledge of current and future NHS structures, general primary and secondary care services, NHS services for older people and of underpinning NHS legislation and guidance.
* Good writing ability and the ability to translate complex written information into clear and concise content for a range of audiences.
* Substantial relevant experience working in an information and advice role providing services to high quality standards.
* An understanding of how to provide holistic, accurate, and prompt advice on individual queries.
* The ability to train and communicate with other advisers about health and end of life care.
* Excellent presenting skills including the ability to represent Age UK at a wide range of stakeholder events and on broadcast media.
* Excellent IT and project management skills.
* Proven ability to analyse data and identify trends and make recommendations based on findings.

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave (pro-rata) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Discount on Gym Membership and Go Sweat Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose. To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we embark on our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life.

We are looking for a social care specialist who can support teams across the charity in their work. You will help deliver our expert telephone advice service. You will provide guidance and training for our advice team on social care issues affecting older people. You will support our information team with the production of social care resources and working closely with our policy teams on wider system change. There is potential to develop this role and you will play a key part in this.

The role sits within a Technical Advice team of four covering advice on social care, money and welfare benefits and health and wellbeing.

With experience in the field of social care and/or delivering social care advice, you should have a good understanding of the legislative and regulatory frameworks relating to social care, the Care Act 2014, and the issues faced by older people. You will have excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to write about social care issues in a clear and concise way. Ideally, you will have experience of supporting staff development.

As well as a competitive salary we offer 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are all currently working from home due to the pandemic, so this role is currently work from home.

We are passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion and creating an environment where we can ALL be ourselves

To apply, please visit our website to submit a covering letter along with a CV, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18 May

Prince's Trust International are currency seeking a Safety & Security Advisor. This role is central to the growth and sustainability of our work overseas which will provide health and safety guidance to our global partners in the form of organisational capacity building and manage the organisations approach, policies, and procedures to travel and physical safety.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of successfully delivering advice and guidance on a range of health, safety, and security matters.

They will have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with a wide range of external and internal customers and stakeholders including from different countries and cultures.

Prince’s Trust International has been supporting young people worldwide since 2015. Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales, we work with partners around the world to deliver education, employment and enterprise programmes that empower young people to learn, work and thrive.

We blend our expertise with a global network of local partners and develop programmes and interventions to help young people to build their own futures. Our work complements global efforts to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those relating to quality education and decent work.

Our content delivery is now present in 13 countries around the world including Barbados, Jamaica; Trinidad & Tobago; Greece, Malta, Serbia; Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda; India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Jordan. In 2021 we will also develop further projects in Nigeria and the Eastern Caribbean.