We are Age UK Croydon and our vision is a Croydon where everyone can love later life. Our mission is to lead the way in empowering, enabling and supporting older people in the London Borough of Croydon to live well, healthily and independently. The ASC Service (Advice Services Croydon) is a partnership delivering information and advice to older people in various key sites across the borough.

The ASC service offers drop-ins, appointments, home appointments and advocacy (specialist team) and is part of a new and exciting development to take the service out into the community where we can reach and support more older people locally. We also operate a helpline 5 days per week.

The voluntary sector is experiencing significant changes in Croydon which will include modifying the service to a blended model of online, telephone and face to face delivery which is fully accessible and delivered locally.  London Borough of Croydon are reducing their information and advice services from April and alongside this the new Locality Model of service delivery will provide opportunity to grow and expand our I & A service.

To successfully achieve the necessary transformation, we are looking for a manager with excellent people management skills, the ability to contribute to the strategy and vision which will transform the service to a model that can meet those objectives.  We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Information and Advice Manager to lead and build the team of outreach advisers and helpline advisers. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the older people who use our services and want to support older people then we would love to hear from you.

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 

Large print application form is also available.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 09:00am - 25th January 2021

Interview Date: 29th January 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative marketing & comms all-rounder to lead our charity’s brands to the next level.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders.

Location - Kensal Green, London

Due to Covid-19 and the current situation, the role is temporarily home-based.

The Role

The Head of Marketing and Communications is responsible for developing and delivering communications and marketing strategies relating to the various strands of the organisation. Leading a function with the two Digital Communications Officers to develop and deliver messaging and creative content, using multiple channels, which engages and mobilises the various audiences.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Post holder must at all times carry out their duties with due regard to Making The Leap’s policies including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Safeguarding Policy
• Act as the strategic lead for all marketing and advertising campaigns and activities in line with the charity’s five-year plan
• Develop and execute an insight-driven marketing and communications strategy and plan, including evaluation
• Tailor messaging and develop marketing campaigns and activity to a range of stakeholders
• Further develop Making The Leap’s propositions and provide marketing direction across the organisation to support the various key areas of work
• Ensure consistent communication of the organisation’s mission and values across all channels and ensure that its integrity is maintained and promoted at all times
• Oversee the nature and tone of content, and adherence to branding, across the organisation’s digital channels
• Oversee the update and management of information on the organisation’s websites
• Set direction for and manage a small communications and marketing team, ensuring quality and timely output
• Develop a stakeholder engagement strategy to maximise relationships
• Provide a new structure and framework in terms of branding and marketing from which the Comms team can develop marketing activity to support the organisation’s activities
• Identify and effectively utilise a range of channels to deliver successful results
• Compose narrative aimed at businesses and organisations playing their part in the advancement of social mobility
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of all marketing/communications activity
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and developing others, building long-term staff capability and competency in own team
• Act as spokesperson and ambassador for the organisation
• Comply with the organisation’s financial policies and practices as applicable
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested of the post

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience of:

• At least five years’ experience of marketing/communications
• A track record of leading a high performing and impactful team
• Successfully developing, implementing and monitoring marketing & communications strategies
• Designing & implementing successful marketing campaigns
• Developing relationships and engagement with senior level stakeholders
• Working with journalists and external in-house comms teams to disseminate messaging
• Successfully working with websites and across social media channels

Skills and knowledge:

• An interest and understanding of social mobility, charity and race equity
• An ability to understand, construct and maintain consistent messaging for the organisation’s brands
• Excellent verbal and written communicator; able to synthesise wide-ranging ideas and recommendations
• Lead and manage a team to deliver across their full remit and build knowledge in key areas
• Able to create a culture of accountability, collaboration and empowerment
• Excellent organisation and project management skills

Personal attributes:

• Willingness to join the organisation’s shared soul
• Passionate about enabling social change and supporting young people to achieve the best from life
• A purpose-driven mindset and commitment to an ethical approach
• Proactive, self-starter with the energy and drive to identify and deliver areas for change
• Professional, approachable and compassionate
• A flexible attitude with a curious mindset and ability to keep learning

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

Nest Pension Scheme: 8% contribution (5% non-contributory)

If you wish to be considered, please apply via CharityJob with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this position and why you want to work for Making The Leap. The covering letter is your opportunity to talk yourself into an interview: please use it.

*Please note: Any application that does not include a covering letter will not be considered.

Dependent on the prevailing Government advice, if possible the interviews may take place in person.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We are seeking a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a practicing certificate in England and Wales with experience in family law to lead our advocacy and legal service.  Mosac provides holistic support to families of victims of Child Sexual Abuse. Central to our work is providing pro-bono legal advice as families navigate the family courts and in some cases criminal courts in extremely difficult circumstances. 

Job description

We are seeking a committed, empathetic and resilient Manager, experienced in dealing with high levels of client trauma, to grow our current advocacy service into a pro-bono legal advice department to respond to growing demand.

You will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a practicing certificate in England and Wales. You will have proven experience of working in UK family law.

In the first instance you will be responsible for running  our  telephone and face to face pro-bono legal advice service for the protective parents of sexually abused children. Over time, you would move to overseeing other legal expert officers and volunteers, building partnerships and managing the more complex cases. 

Mosac Background

Mosac has been delivering unique support services for the families of victims of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) for over 25 years. In a safe environment, we offer free services to families affected by CSA, all of whom are vulnerable with some being excluded, or facing other forms of hardship.  Mosac’s services include a national Helpline, Counselling, Play Therapy, Advocacy & Advice, Training and Email support services. We enable families to achieve and sustain an improved quality of life by rebuilding confidence, alleviating isolation, improving well-being and resilience, promoting inclusion and empowering individuals to move on with their lives, with the skills and knowledge to safeguard themselves and their children in the future.

Advocacy & Specialist Advice Service 

Our Advocacy Service was established in 2005 in response to a growing need from clients to provide advice and guidance on a range of issues including:

• Criminal proceedings, family court proceedings, CAFCASS and Social Services

• Preparing for interviews, medicals, court hearings, core assessments, psychological evaluations, case conferences and safeguarding frameworks

• Complaints procedures with Police, CPS, Social Services and others

• Liaising with professionals such as police, social services, teachers, legal professionals

• The safeguarding children framework and CAF (Common Assessment Framework)

• Supporting parents undergoing separation/ divorce as a result of allegations of sexual abuse: court hearings, financial restructuring, housing and school issues

• Supporting families requiring access to criminal or private compensation

• Emergency protection orders (primarily non-molestation and occupation)

• Emergencies such as breach of parole by offenders or victim suicide attempts

• Helping to reduce the likelihood of repeat victimisation and reducing the isolation experienced by families in this situation

• Attending Child Protection Conferences, Team Around the Child meetings

• Ensuring equality and accessibility for disadvantaged groups.

Role Description and Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the  transition of our advocacy service into a pro-bono legal advice department for individuals and families whose children have been sexually abused, from across England and Wales.

• Provide specialist pro-bono advice to individuals and families. 

• Work with the CEO to grow and develop the department by developing partnerships, raising additional funding and consulting with internal and external stakeholders to support service design. 

• Lead on the evaluation and monitoring of the department’s work 

• Work collaboratively with other Mosac Service Managers and existing clients to provide support that is tailored to suit the needs our clients

• Line manage legal experts and volunteers 

• Attending regular clinical Supervision, supported by Mosac

• Attending regular Mosac staff and team meetings

• Represent Mosac externally on TV, radio and through various media interviews, to help build relationships with influencers and key decision makers and to raise the profile of the Mosac pro-bono legal advice service. 

• Carrying out any other reasonable duties required from time to time by the charity

Person Specification:

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a practicing certificate in England and Wales. You will have proven experience of working in UK family law.

• Experience of working with clients who have experienced high levels of trauma

• High level communication skills, including experience of communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing

• Excellent IT skills – with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Personal Attributes and behaviours

• Empathy with Mosac’s clients

• Ability to manage own/ joint workload and prioritise tasks

• Conscientious, resilient and self-disciplined

• Demonstrates the ability to build rapport with quickly and to understand needs, wants and expectations

• Ability to work to deadlines/targets for self and others

• Works effectively and calmly under pressure

• Attention to detail in all aspects of work

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Active team player

• Ability to guide, support and develop volunteers

• Non-judgemental

Would you like to work in a lively and effective organisation that is behind a growing movement of people building genuinely and permanently affordable homes

Do you thrive on the challenge of running advocacy and communications campaigns to mainstream new ideas, support grassroots organisations and generate income?

We are seeking a candidate to cover our existing manager's maternity leave for 15 months, allowing handover before and after the leave.

Community land trusts (CLTs) are a growing force for social good. They are set up and run by ordinary people to develop and manage affordable homes as well as shops, pubs and other assets that are important to that community. 

As the Campaigns and Business Development Manager you will play a key role with our Chief Executive to ensure we maximise our impact while increasing our income from our services.

About the National CLT Network

The National CLT Network is the national membership body for community land trusts established in 2010. We provide resources, training and advice for CLTs, and work with government, local authorities, lenders and funders to establish the best conditions for CLTs to grow and flourish.

We are a small, dedicated and ambitious team. In the decade since we were founded we have been highly successful in raising the profile of CLTs in government and industry, and now want to take the community ownership of land and affordable housing mainstream.

Our successes have had the following impact:

• A rapid growth in CLTs from 30 in 2010 to over 340 in 2020;

• One in three local authorities providing some kind of support to CLTs in their area;

• Over 1,000 homes built by CLTs with another 23,000 community led homes in the pipeline.

About the role

Working closely with our small, dynamic and ambitious team, this role will work at a senior level to ensure the National CLT Network delivers effective advocacy and communications campaigns, and to deliver a set of services for members and third parties that achieve impact and income. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and two officers, who you will line manage.

Areas of responsibility:

• The development and implementation of advocacy and communications campaigns, led by the Chief Executive.

• Managing communications and marketing channels including media relations, our website, social media and publications.

• Leading the membership service including recruitment and renewal, a programme of events, and fee-paying services.

• Development of other services that achieve our aims while also generating income for the charity, including fee-paying events, sponsorship opportunities and corporate partnerships.

The challenges and opportunities for this role in the coming year include:

• Developing our next major advocacy campaign, and continuing our Parliamentary and sector lobbying to extend the Community Housing Fund.

• Bedding in a brand new website.

• Renewing and rethinking partnerships with four corporate partners, and looking for new partnership opportunities.

• Bringing in new sources of income to expand the team’s capacity and grow the charity.

• Developing our membership offer to deliver greater value more efficiently, and support a growth in membership.

Details

The role is for a fixed term 15-month post with the desired start date being 29th March or 5th April to cover our existing manager’s maternity leave, and ending on the 18th June.

The role is part time: 4 days/28 hours a week, the working pattern is negotiable.

The salary is £30,400 - £34,400 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience (£37,000 - £43,000 FTE)

Benefits include 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rated from 30 FTE), a generous employer match scheme for pension contributions, healthcare and a personal training budget. Full terms and conditions available in the job pack.

Advocacy in Greenwich provides a range of high quality advocacy services to people with a learning disability in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

We are looking to recruit a Sessional Advocate to offer one to one advocacy to adults with a learning disability. This will include parents with a learning disability during Child Protection and Care Proceedings.

You will need to be able to be flexible with your working hours across the week.

Good communication skills, an understanding of advocacy principles and how to put them into practice and a commitment to safeguarding people required.

We have recently been awadred the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark for the third time.

Join us. We are building a better world for young people.

Frontier Youth Trust is an inclusive and broad movement of people building a better world for young people.  We want to see this diversity reflected in our Leadership. We particularly welcome applications for the Leadership Team post of Movement Advocate from women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and LGBTQ+ candidates.

We are a growing movement committed to reaching young people on the margins. We are equipping this movement to take pioneering risks in their work with young people through training, coaching, practical resources, theological reflection and sharing good practice. We are looking for someone with a gift for communication to join our Leadership Team.

The Movement Advocate will help others to theologically reflect on their experiences with young people in the light of their faith, the principles of youth work, and the Christian story, to inspire people to catch a vision for pioneering with young people on the margins.

✓ Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
✓ Extensive experience of pioneering with young people
✓ Strong online and offline communication skills

A Christian commitment is a genuine occupational requirement for this post.

AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) currently has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join our growing team of specialist and expert advocates.

This role will be based at home but with extensive travel once permitted.  

The successful applicant should have relevant expertise/experience in the fields of domestic abuse and advocacy.

We welcome applications from peers by experience and survivors of domestic abuse.

AAFDA was founded by Frank Mullane MBE in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003. We are a centre of excellence for reviews after fatal domestic abuse.  We offer specialist and expert advocacy and peer support to families bereaved by domestic homicide, domestic abuse related suicides and unexplained deaths.

Each year, around 150 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide alone. Most of these families suffer significant challenges including relationship breakdown, job difficulties/loss and mental and physical health issues. We help these families in many ways, our prime function being to provide specialist and expert advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that follow fatal domestic abuse. AAFDA also offer a range of peer support and actively campaign to enhance policy and to transform responses to domestic abuse.

Are you passionate about shaping a fairer future? We are looking for a self-starting, enthusiastic and experienced Advocacy and Communications Lead to help drive the Institute for the Future of Work’s mission to shape a better future of work.

IFOW has a track record of rigorous and authoritative research. In 2021 we want to translate that into real change and make IFOW the go-to voice in the debate around the future of work. Reporting directly to the Institute's Director this is an opportunity to shape a growing organisation that has real impact. You will help frame our mission with clear and compelling messaging that builds on our reputation and helps us lead the public conversation around the future of work. You will be able to translate research into timely, compelling and actionable recommendations. You will be persuasive, have great political antennae and be able to bring together decision makers and build consensus around ideas. And you will be a brilliant communicator who makes our reports cut through, our social media come alive, and our stories catch the public's imagination.

This is a fast moving and rewarding job working on one of the most pressing issues of the day. As part of a small team you'll need to hit the ground running and be prepared to turn your hand to a range of tasks. This is a full time role, although applications from people who wish to work 4 days a week are welcome.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we firmly believe that diverse teams create better work and as such we welcome a broad range of perspectives, approaches and backgrounds in applicants. You must have the right to work in the UK. As a small charity, we are not able to sponsor visa applications.

Responsibilities:
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Working closely with the Director, and serving the needs of the whole organisation, develop and implement a practical and compelling advocacy and communications strategy that will amplify the impact of IFOW’s programme of work, add insight to our work, and grow IFOW’s reputation as the go-to organisation for the future of work

Advocacy:

• ‍Understand IFOWs audiences and stakeholders and spot opportunities for driving change based on our programmes of work
• Build strategic coalitions to create consensus among policymakers and regulators around IFOW’s mission, with a particular focus on our recommendations for the governance of employers' use of data-driven technologies
• Lead consultations with partners from the private and public sectors, trade unions and civil society to test and iterate practical prototypes of corporate accountability duties
• Develop and promote legislative amendments to test the political climate, appetite and obstacles to making our recommendations a reality
• Maintaining CRM databases
• Support the activities of the All Party Parliamentary Group on the Future of Work

Communications:

• Develop our communications strategy with the team with practical approaches to translate it into action
• Work with the team to make sure our messaging is clear, compelling and consistent in delivering our mission with our most relevant audiences
• Write and edit a wide range of content including blogs, press releases, reports, funding proposals and presentations
• Support the team to develop their communications skills and articulate IFOW’s work for a range of audiences
• Understand the landscape we work in, who our stakeholders are, and identify potential new audiences
• Proactively spot opportunities to showcase our work and pitch stories to media outlets
• Be responsible for our website, newsletters and all media channels and ensure we are maximising their impact
• Lead on a range of events conception, planning and execution, including conferences, parliamentary events and workshops
• Make sure we are keeping our partners, funders and trustees up to date and channelling their feedback
• Monitor and evaluate our communications activities to improve future outputs, understand whether we’re reaching our audiences and help find solutions when we need to change

Skills and experience:

• A track record in delivering advocacy and communications work, preferably in a technology, policy or social justice environment
• Excellent writing skills across a range of formats and for a range of audiences with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling storytelling 
• Good face to face communication and the ability to be at ease with people from a wide range of backgrounds and be confident when dealing with high profile people
• A strategic mindset and the ability to offer and receive constructively critical feedback
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with drive and at pace
• The ability to cope with uncertainty and change and find solutions in the face of challenges
• Great organisational skills and the ability to stay on top of many large and small tasks simultaneously 
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail 
• A strong commitment to the goals and ethos of IFOW

Desirable:

• Ability to work with audio visual media including producing presentations and video clips
• Experience working in parliament

Can you help us make Wales a great place to grow older?

For most people, making their own decisions and choices is a matter of considerable importance. Being part of decision-making processes is not only where self-identity is expressed but it is also an important aspect of personal freedom. This principle is at the heart of advocacy services for people living with dementia.

Age Cymru are recruiting for a part-time (14 hrs per week) Dementia Advocate promote and deliver independent advocacy to people with dementia or their carers in the Powys area. During the current Covid-19 pandemic all Age Cymru staff will be working from home until it is safe to work from an office base and in line with Welsh Government Guidance.

This post is a fixed term contract ending 31/03/22 working part time - 14 hours per week, covering the North Powys area (North Powys - covering areas north of Llandrindod Wells (including Welshpool, Caersws, Llanidloes, Newtown..) Salary £10,000 (FTE 25,000)

All applications MUST be accompanied by a full supporting letter, stating your transferrable skills and experience and why you would like to work for Age Cymru, supporting older people with dementia.

You will:

* Have experience and working knowledge of advocacy (instructed and non-instructed)
* Undertaken individual casework
* Have worked with others on successful projects and services (including statutory and voluntary organisations)
* Have an understanding of dementia and the rights of people with dementia and their carers
* Have an awareness of safeguarding legislation and procedures in Wales
* Use creative communication strategies for facilitating communication with people with dementia
* Be highly organised, positive and outgoing
* Be proficient in all MS office packages, including Excel and Powerpoint
* Be confident delivering promotional and awareness raising sessions
* Speak Welsh (desirable but not essential)

What we offer in return

In return we can offer a generous holiday allowance of up to 27 days, made up of 24 choice days and 3 days to be used between Christmas & New Year - Including carry forward, Flexible Hours Working Scheme, Competitive Employer pension, Life assurance up to 4 times your annual salary, Healthcare cashback plan.

Additional Information

Age UK and Age Cymru 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 essential 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.

Can you help us make Wales a great place to grow older? For most people, making their own decisions and choices is a matter of considerable importance. Being part of decision-making processes is not only where self-identity is expressed but it is also an important aspect of personal freedom. This principle is at the heart of advocacy services for people living with dementia.

Age Cymru are recruiting for a full-time Dementia Advocate promote and deliver independent advocacy to people with dementia or their carers in the Cardiff/Vale of Glamorgan area. During the current Covid-19 pandemic all Age Cymru staff will be working from home until it is safe to work from an office base and in line with Welsh Government Guidance.

This post is a fixed term contract ending 31/03/22 working full time - 35 hours per week, based in Cardiff but covering the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan areas. Salary £25,000 per annum.

All applications MUST be accompanied by a full supporting letter, stating your transferrable skills and experience and why you would like to work for Age Cymru, supporting older people with dementia.

You will:

* Have experience and working knowledge of advocacy (instructed and non-instructed)* Undertaken individual casework
* Have worked with others on successful projects and services (including statutory and voluntary organisations)
* Have an understanding of dementia and the rights of people with dementia and their carers
* Have an awareness of safeguarding legislation and procedures in Wales
* Use creative communication strategies for facilitating communication with people with dementia
* Be highly organised, positive and outgoing
* Be proficient in all MS office packages, including Excel and Powerpoint
* Be confident delivering promotional and awareness raising sessions
* Speak Welsh (desirable but not essential)

What we offer in return

In return we can offer a generous holiday allowance of up to 27 days, made up of 24 choice days and 3 days to be used between Christmas & New Year - Including carry forward, Flexible Hours Working Scheme, Competitive Employer pension, Life assurance up to 4 times your annual salary, Healthcare cashback plan.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/
Age UK and Age Cymru 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 essential 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.

Are you resilient, confident, and looking for a new challenge working within mental health service delivery?

Assert is a small team of advocates working as a project within Mental Health Resource charity and as part of the Kent Advocacy partnership. We provide high quality advocacy and statutory IMHA services to individuals affected by mental health problems, often detained in medium and low secure units and in acute inpatient settings. We also offer community advocacy in West Kent. This can be a tough job, but in return you will receive competitive pay, training, benefits and have the support of a strong team. You will have the opportunity to expand on your existing skills and attributes required for the role. Training will be provided if you are not yet qualified as an IMHA.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and show confidence and assertiveness when required. You will understand the diverse needs of people affected by mental health problems and how these differ for those detained in inpatient settings from those requiring support in the community. You will need to be resilient and have the ability to cope with sometimes challenging people and environments. In addition, you will have strong organisational skills and be able to work on your own initiative, as well as within a team.

You will have a natural confident and calm manner and key skills of resilience, professionalism, honesty, trustworthiness, and respect for confidentiality.

You will be passionate about mental health advocacy. Ideally, you will have experience of working as an advocate, and if you are not qualified as an IMHA, you must be prepared to undertake training.

A willingness to work within a diverse range of environments is essential as is the ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The job will require some community advocacy, but mostly working within acute wards, medium and low secure forensic units, and locked rehabilitation units across West Kent. A current driving licence and access to transport is essential.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, client work will be delivered remotely via telephone or video conferencing.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the role.

For further information please read the job description and person specification. To apply please send a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification along with a copy of your current CV to Ms Leigh Attwood, Office Manager, at Mental Health Resource. 

Please note standalone CV’s will not be accepted

Closing date: Monday 1st February 2021, at 12 noon

Expected interview date:  Weds 10th or Thurs 11th February 2021

Mental Health Resource is committed to equal opportunities and promoting diversity, and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We are recruiting an Advocacy and Communications Officer to join our small but growing team.

The postholder will help develop and deliver Project 17’s policy and strategic work to end destitution among migrant children, working with and for families with no recourse to public funds. Working in partnership with Praxis, the officer will support a group of people with personal experience of NRPF to deliver their policy priorities. 

Doctors of the World UK are looking for an organised and motivated individual to lead our covid-19 advocacy work.  As the pandemic continues to disproportionately impact migrant, BAME and other marginalised communities in the UK, this role is an opportunity to coordinate a fast-paced project fighting for equal access to covid-19 vaccinations, information, testing and treatment. We are looking to appoint a suitable candidate ASAP so applications will be reviewed as received.

Location

Remote – due to current circumstances otherwise located in London

How to Apply

To apply, please review the role profile below and email a CV, cover letter and a completed additional information form to the email address provided. Please mark the subject of your email as ‘Covid-19 Advocacy Project Lead Application”.

Your CV and cover letter (Maximum of two sides of A4) should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Applications that do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience and competencies will not be shortlisted.

Expected Dates of Interview

Applications will be reviewed on receipt, dates to be confirmed

We are looking for a Communications Manager to join our dynamic team of 16 staff located across 3 offices (Geneva, London, and New York). The Communications team is currently composed of a Communications Director based in Barcelona and a Communications Officer based in London.

The Communications Manager will report to the Communications Director and will support design and implementation of NCDA’s communications strategy, including managing NCDA's website, NCDA’s media relations work, and providing support to social media and email marketing platform operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about communications; working for a respected civil society organisation; engaging with inspiring advocates, national and regional stakeholders; and getting involved in priority NCD-related global health and development issues.