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Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
CMHT Community Connector
Post no: 638
Working base: Leighton Buzzard base covering both Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable Community Mental Health Teams
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,720 per annum FTE (£18,372.97 per annum, actual)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence.
This role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues. The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role.
Service Delivery
- Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks in your respective area
- To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Am enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources
- Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them.
- Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance.
- Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals’ priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
- To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service.
- Identify and build good working relationships with the community groups, relevant services and activities for partnership work and signposting as well as keep updated information about them.
- Competently work as part of a blended team, under direction from Mind BLMK and ELFT, working with independence and in an agile way to support people with complex mental health challenges.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on Monday 7 July 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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End term evaluation Youth with disabilities Consultancy Uganda
Anticipated timeframe: 28 July 2025 to 31 March 2026
Location: Uganda or Kenya/UK/South Africa
Anyim Maber (bright and better future): Enhanced opportunities for employment and employability for youth with disabilities End-Term Evaluation
Overview
The project aims to enable youth with disabilities (especially young women) in Uganda through Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to influence development processes to promote equitable access to finance, skills and markets and greater alignment with the green agenda.
It will achieve this by supporting the development of existing Mirco, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by youth with disabilities to directly employ youth with disabilities (job seekers). It will provide the MSMEs with access to skills, finance and markets, and the job seekers with access to skills training including apprenticeships and employability skills.
Purpose of the evaluation
The end term evaluation (ETE) will assess the performance of the project and garner specific learnings that can be taken forward in future programme design and implementation. The evaluation should address the evaluation criteria questions in the Terms of Reference, including the effectiveness and replicability of the model piloted in this project and recommendations pertaining to scalability and sustainability.
This evaluation will employ a collaborative and participatory approach ensuring engagement with a wide range of relevant stakeholders. Mixed methods of data collection and analysis will be determined in collaboration with the appointed consultant/consultancy.
The evaluation will be contracted to an external independent consultant or consultancy company. Regional/global teams will be considered but it will be beneficial if the lead consultant and/or team members are based in Uganda. Gender balance and lived experience of disability within the team will be welcomed.
Please read the ToR for the full detail on this consultancy covering the project context, project overview and reach, project goal, intended outcomes, full purpose of the evaluation, methodology, outputs, communication plan, and all other vital information.
The evaluation will be contracted to an external independent consultant/consultancy company. Regional/global teams will be considered but it is beneficial the lead consultant/ team members are based in Uganda. Gender balance and lived experience of disability within the team is welcomed.
Consultant/ evaluation team’s expertise
- Extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation for international development project/programmes, with strong skills in both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
- Thematic expertise in economic empowerment with comprehensive understanding of preferred practices/policy issues at national and global levels.
- Prior experience of Most Significant Change or Outcome Harvesting for programme evaluation purposes (depending on proposed approach).
- Prior experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa is essential, including primary data collection, preferably in Uganda.
- Prior economic empowerment work/evaluation experience, as well as knowledge and expertise of disability inclusion and gender mainstreaming.
- Experience of carrying out evaluation and learning exercises of an appropriate scale and involving young people and persons with disabilities in a participatory manner.
- Can source and manage additional support with relevant services such as data collection, translation, sign language interpretation, and transcription, in Uganda when necessary.
- Can produce clear, concise, and analytical reports in English, with excellent attention to detail, and to meet agreed deadlines.
- Experience of producing learning and summary documents to share findings and recommendations with diverse audiences in clear and engaging ways. Familiarity with accessible design principles advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Fluency in relevant local languages in Uganda (Luo) is also highly desirable.
The deadline to submit your bid will be Friday 11 July 2025 23.30pm British Summer Time.
Virtual interviews will be held from 21 July 2025 onwards, lasting up to one hour. Client references will be required for each participating consultant before an agreement is signed.
Next Steps
To submit your bid please use the link provided above.
Please remember to read the complete ToR, and complete our online Expression of Interest (EoI) form.
Value for money will be one of the proposal assessment criteria so please download and complete the Budget Template, completing both tabs, using Euros as the currency.
Then upload your completed budget template alongside your CV/ teams members CVs, and two examples of similar work you/your team has conducted.
Sightsavers is committed to running a fair and transparent tender process and ensuring that all bidders are treated and assessed equally during this process.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively encourage Expressions of Interest from all sections of the community. Qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to express their interest.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential consultants will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Bromley Experts by Experience is a local Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, run by and for Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs.
We have a vision of a world where Disabled people are able to live their lives independently, in the way they choose, participating fully in society and enjoying equity and respect for diversity.
Our mission is to enable Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs to fully understand our rights, develop collective pride and build skills and experience in self-advocacy and strong civic participation. We believe this will allow Disabled people to lead in challenging discrimination in Bromley and beyond, breaking down barriers to independence, choice and equity.
Our aims are:
- To support Disabled people to get our voices heard and to influence change locally.
- To campaign for an inclusive and accessible society.
- To support, develop and celebrate Disabled people’s skills and leadership.
You would be joining a small, committed team of staff who are passionate about creating more inclusive and accessible communities in Bromley and beyond to enable Deaf and Disabled people to participate fully in society and realise our rights.
As Youth Transition Worker, you will be working with young Disabled people in schools/colleges and the local community to support them to navigate the transition to adulthood. You will lead on co-producing workshops and events with young Disabled people to ensure they have the skills and knowledge they need to make this transition successfully.
Position: Youth Transition Worker
Responsible to: Deputy CEO
Location: You will be based in our office in Anerley. During term time, you will be visiting four Bromley schools weekly. In addition, you will need to be able to travel to other Bromley venues as required and occasionally further afield. Some hybrid working may be possible in this role in consultation with your line manager.
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: £29,300 per year pro rata to 28 hours per week (35 hours FTE)
Annual leave: 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays, pro rata
Pension: Statutory opt in rules applied to all our jobs
How to apply:
Please visit our website to complete an application form with a supporting statement that gives examples of how you meet each criteria in the person specification.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to lead a short session with a group of young Disabled people at our Anerley office on Monday 11th August 2025. Details of what is required for the session will be sent with the interview invitation.
Successful candidates will then be invited to an online interview on Wednesday 13th August 2025.
Closing date: 11.59pm on Thursday 31st July 2025.
What you will be working on:
- Plan and deliver accessible and engaging workshops within schools/colleges, taking the access needs and learning preferences of young Disabled people into account.
- Establish a working group to develop a Youth Forum for young Disabled people in the Borough to campaign and have influence around issues that affect them.
- Develop connections with other youth organisations to organise workshops in school holidays that appeal to young Disabled people.
- Promote our free membership and volunteering opportunities to young Disabled people.
- Develop the skills of young Disabled people so they can take up positions on our Trustee Board.
- Support young Disabled people to regularly evaluate the project and ensure that this data is updated on our database in a timely manner.
This job is for you if:
- You have personal lived experience of being Deaf and/or Disabled.
- You have experience of working with young people with a diverse range of needs to build their confidence and resilience.
- You can show empathy with young people and an understanding of their needs, empowering them to overcome barriers to reach their potential.
- You have understanding of the importance of safeguarding and working with people who might be ‘at risk’.
- You have strong organisational and time management skills, including being able to problem-solve, show initiative, meet targets and plan and prioritise your workload.
- You have excellent communication skills, including an ability to adapt and tailor communication for people with varying access needs.
- You are able to cope with limited resources, seize opportunities and think creatively.
- You are willing and able to travel frequently across Bromley to schools/colleges and local community venues.
Registered Charity
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We work to create inclusive and accessible communities in Bromley and beyond to enable Deaf and Disabled people to participate fully in society.
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About the role
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) plays a leading role in improving women’s healthcare across the world. We have an exciting opportunity for an Event Co-ordinator to join our team. This position is based in the Events and Corporate Development department and reports directly to the Events Manager, to play a leading role in delivering a high standard and quality events.
As an Event Co-ordinator, you will be at the heart of our event operations, working closely with clinical organisers and specialist societies to ensure seamless planning and execution of our events. This role is crucial in managing all logistics, planning, and ensuring each event runs seamlessly from inception to the event.
Responsibilities:
- To have full ownership and responsibility for the delivery of events, both face-to-face and virtually
- Provide onsite management during events, ensuring smooth execution and addressing any issues that arise promptly
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with our volunteer clinical organisers, ensuring their vision and expectations are met and align with the College objectives
- Assist with post-event evaluation and feedback collection, ensuring continuous improvement for future events
For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.
About you
This position is well suited to someone who has a passion for delivering a high standard of events and enjoys keeping track of multiple events at one time who is looking to make a tangible impact in improving the standards of women’s health around the globe. You will enjoy the attention to detail and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. We are looking for someone who is customer focused and possesses the following skills and capabilities:
Requirements:
- Previous event organisation experience
- Experience of virtual event delivery
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to interact with organisers and internal team confidently to achieve the teams objectives
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to multi task when working on a number of events concurrently
- Ability to bring new ideas to the team to continuously strive to enhance and improve our portfolio of events
- Comfortable learning and using event management software
Our culture and benefits
As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
- 10% pension contribution after probation
- Enhanced wellbeing and family support
- Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
- Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
- Affinity staff networks
- Life assurance and income protection schemes
- Lifestyle discounts
For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.
How to apply
- Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website, to download the full Job pack.
- Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 14 July 2025
- We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.
- If you have any additional questions about the role or how to apply, please contact the People Team.
We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
If you require any adjustments to apply for this role or need the job advert in an alternative format, please contact us. We are happy to support with reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs throughout the recruitment process.
Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
About us
The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 18,000 members in the UK and internationally.
We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.
Advertising Agency
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Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you have experience of working within drug services and with volunteers?
Do you have relevant experience? This might be alcohol, injecting drug use, viral hepatitis or other liver disease. Have you supported anyone who has?
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who like to be part of a team but equally can work on their own. The post holders must have a desire to make a difference in promoting hepatitis awareness & liver health among services and affected communities and by increasing access to hepatitis treatment and liver disease care. We are looking for a passionate and skilled peer lead who will work on the Community Liver Health Bus and in community outreach locations in South West London
We are a patient-led organisation – you will be working in an environment where the patient/service user/client is placed at the centre of all that you do.
The post holder is required to hold a clean driving licence.
Registered Charity
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The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.