Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Salary c£26,250 per annum

Full time 37.5 hours per week

Home based with occasional visits in Winchester (HQ) and London.

A world without liver disease – that’s our vision.

The British Liver Trust is the leading liver charity for adults in the UK working to improve liver health. Liver disease is a public health emergency. Liver disease is the third leading cause of premature death in the UK, with deaths increasing by 400% over the past two generations.

We believe that liver disease and liver cancer are at a tipping point. By taking bold action ourselves and with others, we will start to shift that balance towards a world without liver disease. We are looking for an exceptional individual to support us on this journey and to directly contribute to change.

We are seeking a policy and public affairs professional to support existing work and lead on our advocacy with key regional and local stakeholders across the country and help improve outcomes and care for liver disease patients.

The role will;

• Support the development and implementation of our influencing agenda and campaigns - shaping and driving policy change.
• Support our response to consultations, engage in parliamentary debates and promote policy positions that improve outcomes for patient with liver disease and liver cancer.
• Develop tailored materials and effectively launch to stakeholder groups.
• Contribute to our parliamentary work and engagement across the devolved nations.
• Help shape our parliamentary, government and political monitoring, horizon scanning and stakeholder mapping, as we systematize our public affairs approach to devolved governments and parliaments.

The postholder will have the opportunity to influence the commissioning of service in the NHS to improve liver disease patient outcomes and care across the UK.

The British Liver Trust is in a growth phase and we are keen to receive applications from candidates looking for a challenging role, which will make a real impact for liver disease patient outcomes and care.

Since our establishment in 2004, SEA has grown into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), which provides advocacy to vulnerable people using housing, health and social care services in Nottingham (shire), as well as further afield in the wider East Midlands region. Our work is highly regarded and provides dedicated person-centred support to a diverse range of advocacy partners, who are either vulnerably housed, experiencing homelessness or suffering from social exclusion.

In early October 2021, our Chair stepped down from his role after two successful terms of leadership, which resulted in growth in key areas across the organisation. SEA is committed to continuing this upward trajectory and we are specifically looking to diversify both our reach and service provision, together with developing our income base within the broader health and social care sector.

The Board of Trustees are now seeking to build on this progress by recruiting a dynamic, visionary and forward-thinking Chair who will provide the necessary guidance and strategic direction to ensure that our organisation remains effective and inclusive and continues to thrive.

We are open to UK based applications, providing the applicant can attend Nottingham based quarterly board meetings in person. 

The successful candidate will carry out tasks in support of all Stagetext programmes, Theatre, Digital Subtitles and Live Subtitling (Talks). In addition, the post will support the Marketing and Communications Manager ensuring all systems are kept up to date and correct. This is a key position for the organisation in delivering its programmes and is an opportunity to develop skills and understanding across all Stagetext activity.

Scope of the job

• To provide day to day support to all team members to ensure good communication and administrative systems are maintained both internally and externally with Stagetext’s clients and users
• To assist the Marketing and Communications Manager to deliver Stagetext’s social media plan
• To support the Head of Advocacy and Research in delivering the annual Captioning Awareness Week strategy with the Marketing and Communications Manager
• Provide administrative support for Stagetext delivery programmes, Theatre, Talks, Digital
• Ensure all hardware related to the provision of services are maintained and stored correctly, following Stagetext procedures
• Keep Stagetext database (Raccoon) up to date regarding contacts for organisations and clients
• Ensure that all deaf organisations are updated and assist administratively in the development of partner relationships

*Please Note: we have an incredible opportunity to hire multiple Programme Officers if suitable candidates are found.*

Purpose of this post is:

The programmes officer is responsible for delivery on assigned programmes, ensuring that participants receive quality provision, whether working solely or with external delivery partners and consultants, this includes collecting and reviewing beneficiary and partner data. This post will support the programmes coordinators and programmes managers in preparing copy and data for reports. Programmes officers will create and feed ideas into programmes media posts and will be responsible for creating and compiling quality programmes resources.

Main Duties: (subject to update with organisational and funder priorities)

• Programme delivery and facilitation
• Delivery and facilitation and session/event reflection and review
• Collecting, processing, and reviewing some programmes data
• Collecting, processing, and reviewing programmes data
• Planning and creating sessions, resources, and programmes content
• Creating copy and preparing data for reporting
• Collaborating with external delivery partners to create programme content and resources
• Creating media and comms content for programmes

*This list is non-exhaustive and is subject to updates following funding or organisation priority changes.

Person Specification:

Demonstrable programme delivery/facilitation skills [Essential]

Good written and verbal communication skills [Essential]

Demonstrable ability to collaborate and work well within a team [Essential]

Ability to take accountability of workload and deliver to set expectations [Essential]

Alignment with charity mission and purpose [Essential]

A range of IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint [Essential]

Experience facilitating within a charity setting [Desirable]

 GENERAL MATTERS

• Keep abreast of developments, changes and best practice in the fields related to assigned programme portfolio, and wider inclusion as it relates to the charity’s mission.
• Knowledge of programme management where beneficiaries are BAME and/or underprivileged.
• Undertake any other duties which may arise from time to time, commensurate with the scope of the post and within the capabilities of the post holder
• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check

KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS 

• Experience managing on programmes.
• Ability to perform all main duties outlined above.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 
• Knowledge of programmes and continuous improvement

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal office hours.
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements.

Background to Blueprint for All

At Blueprint for All we believe in a future where talent is respected and nurtured irrespective of where it comes from, where organisations recognise and realise the benefits of a diverse workforce and where our communities can come together and thrive. This is our blueprint to set the foundations for a more inclusive society to grow.

Our high impact programmes work with disadvantaged young people and communities, providing tangible opportunities and support that enables them to thrive, whilst driving systemic change in organisations and society.

Blueprint for All Programmes

Our programmes span three main areas:

Careers: We work with schools, universities, community groups and employers to inspire and enable young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 13-30 to pursue the career of their choice. From career advice to support gaining skills, qualifications and the critical foundations required to ensure professional success, we aid young people on their journey to a fulfilling and successful career.

Communities: We run programmes that support community groups working with people from BAME backgrounds to maximise their impact and make positive changes for local people. Our BME Network supports over 120 small voluntary and community groups, and our Community Leadership Academy provides learning and development tailored to the needs of small and micro charities that are led by or serve people from BAME backgrounds. In partnership with other national and local charities, our Love Sex Life project challenges inequalities in access to and provision of sexual health services for BAME communities in Lambeth, Southwark, and Lewisham.

Society: We are working to create a society where talent is respected and nurtured irrespective of where it comes from, where organisations recognise and realise the benefits of a diverse workforce, and where our communities can come together and thrive. All our work is designed not only to support our beneficiaries, but to drive systemic change in organisations and society as a whole.

Location:

Normally based at the Blueprint for All office, Deptford. (Working from home when government and organisation guidance requires)

Diversity policy

Blueprint for All is keen to encourage applications from people from all backgrounds including race, disability, gender, faith, and sexual orientation.

The post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Please tailor your Cover Letter to the Job Description. 

Our Information and Advocacy Service coordinates our support for families, providing advice and practical support to enable individuals to access the services, benefits and equipment they are entitled to. As part of our support we also connect individuals with others affected by these rare conditions through our peer support networks.

The Information, Advocacy & Support Officer in Northern Ireland would ensure that service users receive a high quality of support and will assist them to access the statutory funding they are entitled to. You will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people living with muscle-wasting conditions in Northern Ireland. This role is home based in Northern Ireland, but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics within hospital trusts across the region, and to support those living across the UK through the helpline. You will work with statutory organisations, clinicians, social and health professionals to ensure that people with muscle-wasting conditions get the care and support they need to have a good quality of life.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience of casework, advocacy and promoting the rights of individuals
• Experience of working in partnership with other groups
• Understanding of the issues and the needs of people with disabilities

Expectations in the role

• To develop the care and support services in order to reach more people living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in the region
• To support the development of the charity’s advocacy and welfare service in the region, by taking on individual advocacy cases
• To ensure service users receive high quality support at all times; through the Helpline and Support Services
• To identify volunteers and support the Volunteer Engagement Manager to recruit and empower volunteers to manage and lead local Muscle Groups and peer support groups
• Assist and support the development of the Northern Ireland Council as a pro-active steering and support group

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, health cash plan and an employee assistance programme.

Location

This role is home-based within Northern Ireland with travel in Northern Ireland required.

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

Please note interviews may be held on Friday 11 February via Microsoft Teams.

*Unfortunately due to resource capacity we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful

Could you be the person to play a key role in building our new wildlife philanthropy programme?

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust works to create more space for nature and inspire and enable people to take action. With over 23,000 members and 600 volunteers, and working closely with farmers, local authorities, community and conservation organisations, we play a leading role in nature’s recovery.

The Trust believes that wildlife should be able to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature. If we work together as a community, nature will recover and we will create a greener, sustainable and wilder future.

As part of the national federation of 46 Wildlife Trusts, our influence is far-reaching and we play a vital role in standing up for wildlife.

We are committed to creating a community that recognizes and truly values individual differences and identities. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continually striving to improve. We offer flexible working as well as other benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes. We are based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St Albans.

About the role

You must be a compelling advocate for wildlife and demonstrate a passion for what we do.

Reporting to the Project Development Manager and part of the Development Team, the Coordinator plays an important role to develop and deliver our Wildlife Philanthropy Programme.

We have set an ambitious target of 30% of land to be protected and managed for wildlife by 2030. You will initiate and steward productive relationships with key donors, providing vital funding that will enable delivery of the Trust’s work to achieve this ambition.

You will need to have experience of stewarding high-level donor relationships and preparing compelling support proposals. You will have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, alongside organisational and negotiating skills and a passion for what we do.

Application deadline: 9am on Monday 14th February

Interviews: Candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Friday 25th February – this will be either in person or on Zoom. Candidates may be asked to attend a second interview in person (date to be confirmed).

For more information about this role and to apply, please visit our website.

Length of contract: Permanent subject to funding

Salary: £23,080 - £27,041 (pro rata) per annum 

Based at: Accrington Lancashire/ Hybrid Working

Hours: 37 hours

Please Note: This is currently a hybrid working position, however, could be 100% remote dependent on skills and experience.

Do you have creative flair and are you yearning to make a difference in peoples’ lives? Do you want to work for a charity that has been nationally recognised for its wellbeing and supportive culture? Consider a position with Advocacy Focus.

Every day, we work with people with mental ill health, complex needs and health and social care challenges to get the help and support they need. If you are an experienced Marketing Executive, then we need your help to tell our story.

We are recruiting for a part time Marketing Executive (37 hours pw) to join our team. This is a unique position in our charity and one which allows you to carve out a name for yourself in the third sector. Working with the Senior Leadership Team, you will manage and maintain the annual marketing calendar, marketing across traditional and digital channels and continuing to build our identifiable brand.

The Role

The post holder will significantly raise the profile of the organisation to commissioners, customers, and health and social care professionals. The Marketing Executive will take responsibility for all marketing activity, including various strategies and projects as needed. They will work with the Senior Management Team to implement and develop marketing plans, including promotional/information materials, email marketing via newsletter and promotional mailings, promotion via social media and Google SEO, PR opportunities, and database management.

The candidate should have extensive experience in all aspects of mainstream marketing/media. Excellent written and verbal communications skills coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills. Must be flexible and open to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously within compressed periods and proven ability to oversee all marketing activities.

Key tasks

1. Take a lead on all organisation’s marketing and PR tasks, objectives, strategies, and projects
2. Oversee the production of all marketing materials, including printed documents, media advertising spots, website content, and social media accounts
3. Regularly liaise with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to discuss objectives and report on activity and updates on marketing progress and result
4. Manage specific projects to facilitate the development of the Marketing output of the organisation
5. Evaluate marketing reports and data to report on activity trends etc. to SMT

Benefits

Personal Private Healthcare Plan

A private healthcare plan for you and members of your family with money towards dentistry, glasses, private consultations and more.

Mental Health Support

Free counselling and therapy support. 75% of our staff feel confident disclosing their mental health at work and we are keen to hear from anyone with lived experience of mental ill health.

Holidays

25 plus bank holidays and birthday day off.

Career Development and Progression

We have award winning internal and external training packages. Most of our staff are trained in Mental Health First Aid and receive regular training, supervision and development. As a small charity, you have a real opportunity to make a name for yourself and develop your skills.

Flexible Working

Work 30 hours a week from anywhere, at any time between core office hours.

Wellbeing Days and Team Huddles

We have regular meet ups where we focus on personal development and wellbeing.

Award Winning Workplace

We recently came second out of 114 national organisations for our workplace wellbeing, culture and support procedures.

Apply now by sending your CV

Please note that the salary advertised is for full-time hours. If this post is less than 37 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata.

This vacancy will close when sufficient applications have been received.  Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

Please note, that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post.  Therefore only persons who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application will be short-listed.

Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

Advocacy Focus is committed to fighting racism and other forms of oppression and discrimination. We want to be a great employer for all our staff, regardless of their background or characteristics. We recognise that not everyone is the same and that different people will require different support to fulfill their potential. One thing we can do to work towards that goal is to ensure that our staff team is representative of the diverse communities across our service delivery areas. We particularly encourage applications from men, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those living with a physical or mental disability, and those from an ethnic minority background. 

Reasonable Adjustments: Support is available to candidates with disabilities when applying for vacancies. For more information on reasonable adjustments please contact our Recruitment Team by any of the following methods: 

Overall role purpose:

This role is a new and forward-thinking post. Based at the Hope Centre, the successful candidate will work (25 hours a week) directly with clients both as a Key Worker (housing and associated needs) and by creatively designing and running new projects tailored to clients’ needs. We have assessed that at any one time around a third of our clients are at the point to become more independent but need to develop skills to maintain their tenancies and reintegrate into wider society. Therefore, you will scope out and develop new projects aimed at increasing clients’ skills and abilities to prevent the ‘revolving door’ scenario by which clients could move back into homelessness. Project delivery will involve developing links with other organisations and volunteers. Although flexible, it is anticipated that there will be an equal split between working with clients as their Key Worker and on new project development work.

Main Activities:

Key Work:

Our Key Workers have their own set of clients and work as part of the wider but small team. Together the team promotes a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel valued and are encouraged to use all the Centre’s facilities.

• Comprehensive assessment of new clients, undertaking risk assessments including assessing initial and longer-term needs
• Work with clients to plan, implement and review decisions about the range of options on offer
• Provide practical and personal support to clients in an approachable, caring and person-centred way. 
• Follow up with clients by appointment or if in crisis they can drop in
• Advocate and support clients as they navigate their crisis – such as accompanying them to appointments for housing assessments
• Work holistically with clients addressing their homelessness situation, focusing on improvement in confidence and self-esteem and progress towards personal aims and ambitions and work towards achieving them.
• Work as part of a dedicated team to provide safe, high quality, positive and inclusive service to clients

Project Work:

As an exciting and new initiative this role will allow the successful candidate to pioneer a brand new area of Hope4’s work. These projects could include ‘house to home’ skills such as cooking, budgeting, taking up hobbies and developing new friendships and social networks, or experts by experience groups. This role will also involve developing volunteering opportunities for the wider community within these projects. Through this we aim to support each client holistically helping them to ensure they sustain their new homes.

• Working with the Manager to develop project concepts that support and reflect clients’ identified needs
• Lead on project activities including working alongside others in the team to assess clients’ needs and suitability
• Develop a network of agencies and partners in the wider community to support project delivery
• Recruit, lead and motivate a team of volunteers to be envisioned and engaged in supporting and developing project delivery
• Monitor and evaluate project delivery and success

For more details see the Job Description/Person Specification attachment.

Still not sure? Why not find out more about Hope4 on our website, by visiting the Centre in person or by meeting the team online by appointment contacting the Centre Manager.

How to apply?

Send your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the job criteria

Closing date for applications: Sunday 30th January 2022, 23.59

Interviews: 7th or 8th February 2022

Hope4 does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accepts the fees associated with them.

Job Role

Working as part of the Smart Communities team you will deliver professional advice and support and project delivery to a variety of clients. Typical clients include community groups from diverse ethnic backgrounds as well as other community organisations, social enterprises, private sector and statutory organisations. 

Key Tasks

• Delivering consultancy projects either individually or as part of a team to include the tasks described below.
• Working with the Somerset Diverse Communities team to support community groups from diverse ethnic backgrounds to develop their activities and structures to enable them to flourish.
• Enabling community based organisations to develop their skills and confidence in bid writing, governance, finance and planning so they can thrive and grow.
• Identifying income opportunities through your work and informing your line manager, contributing to developing bids/projects.
• Contributing towards the overall strategic aims of the organisation.
• Implementing a work programme as agreed with your line manager to meet the key performance indicators.
• Taking part in training that is relevant and appropriate to the post as approved by your line manager.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Bid writing support and fundraising

• Assisting organisations to develop funding plans for their projects or activities.
• Offering guidance on and write funding bids for clients.

Community engagement and consultation

• Identifying and promote relevant funding opportunities to clients.
• Carrying out community consultation projects as required by clients. This should be carried out in the most appropriate way to ensure it is inclusive, effective and robust.

Report writing

• Writing reports as part of project delivery that are well written and fulfill the project brief.

Project delivery

• Plan, manage and deliver specific projects as required.
• Deliver community consultations for a wide range of organisations including social enterprises, charities, parish councils, community buildings, and statutory bodies.

Information and Promotion

• Working with the team to promote and market Smart Communities services.

• Produce regular articles or blogs for the Smart Communities website and social media.

• Provide and deliver training events on relevant topics as appropriate.

• Keep up-to-date with national and local issues, trends and developments, which are relevant to the job role and likely to influence the work of Smart Communities.

• Represent and promote the work of Smart Communities with current and potential clients, funders, statutory bodies, businesses, social enterprises and voluntary sector organisations, partners and communities including representation on relevant bodies.

• Support the development of the Somerset Social Enterprise Network.

• Be an active member of the Smart Communities team and to share knowledge and information with colleagues.

• Signpost enquiries to appropriate support and guidance if Smart isn't the right organsation to help.

• Liaise with and represent the wider CCS group.

Consultancy Tasks

• Assist the Business Development Officer, the Smart Communities Manager and the Development Manager to tender for pieces of consultancy work, designing and drawing up proposals and contracts using our templates and processes.

• Deliver consultancy projects to budget, in time and to the brief agreed.

• Support social enterprises to enable regeneration, social change and improve quality of life.

General Tasks

• Complete weekly timesheets.
• Undergo an annual appraisal and regular supervisory sessions.
• Attend regular team meetings (in person and online).
• Attend the organisations events.
• Attend other local, regional and national events as appropriate.
• Travel to office on a regular basis.

Other requirements

• Access to a reliable broadband connection.
• Full current driving licence and access to a reliable car insured for business purposes.
• Able to attend occasional evening / weekend meetings with communities as required.

*This role is home based and flexible working. Attendence at the CCS office in Taunton and county wide travel will be required*

Divisional Coordinator

£27,500 depending upon experience, plus excellent benefits

London WC1 and home-based

35 hours per week, full-time

The Divisional Coordinator is an important and varied role within the College in which you will provide high-quality, proactive administrative and coordination support to the Directors of divisions and CEO to help them deliver their strategic activities and responsibilities.  

As Divisional Coordinator, you will support the functioning of the relevant divisions by maintaining oversight of divisional work and College commitments, as well as contributing ideas to optimise existing processes to improve efficiency.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff you will support the Education and Training and Corporate Services digital divisions. You will be responsible for supporting committees that provide oversight and guidance across key areas of work at the College and will support the Chairs and board members by managing agendas and providing accurate notes and actions.

Educated to a good standard, you should have substantial administrative, organisational and communication skills, along with excellent note taking and an ability to translate discussions into specific actions to take forward.

With outstanding interpersonal skills, you should have proven experience of coordinating and liaising with varied networks of staff and stakeholders, as well as having the ability to build and enhance effective working relationships on behalf of the College.

An expert in diary management and prioritisation, you will also help keep track of Directors’ deadlines and actions and prompt them as necessary on these to ensure they are delivered. You will also support Directors with financial reporting, processing credit card expenses and supporting the invoice payment process.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The RCPCH has more than 20,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have smaller offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.

Closing date: 9am 31 January 2022

Main purpose of job: To lead CARA’s ISVA team and manage the provision of ISVA services to clients of all ages and all genders.  The post holder will also hold a caseload of clients.

Start date: As soon as possible (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).

Salary: £33,486 – £35,336 (NJC Scales 29-31) per annum pro-rata.

Hours: 35 hours per week (some flexibility may be possible).

Place of work: To work flexibly across mid and north Essex.

Holiday: 25 days per year pro-rata, plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year.

To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from the CARA website, explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification.

Applications must specifically address each essential and desirable criterion, giving evidence from previous experience or qualifications. 

Application deadline:  9am on Wednesday 23rd February 2022

Interviews:  Thursday 3rd March 2022

Start date: As soon as possible, subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.

Mandatory Training Dates: To be confirmed.  

This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Job Description

The role involves leading CARA’s ISVA team and managing the provision of ISVA services for clients of all ages and all genders.  The post holder will also hold a small caseload of clients.

This role will lead a talented and committed team of ISVAs. As well as overseeing day-to-day operations of the team, the post holder will be part of CARA’s management team and will have the opportunity to play a key role in CARA’s wider development, working closely with the CEO and Head of Operations.  The post holder will also work closely with teams at our sister centres, SERICC and SOS Rape Crisis to ensure the coordination of ISVA services across Essex.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership and management

• To manage all operational aspects of CARA’s ISVA team. This may also include managing any new ISVA projects that CARA develops.
• To work in accordance with CARA’s policies and procedures and embed a feminist approach in CARA activities.
• To review, develop and coordinate effective processes within the ISVA team, working closely with the Head of Operations. 
• To line manage a team of ISVAs, providing day-to-day support, monitoring performance and identifying training and development needs. This will include keeping up to date notes of line management meetings and conducting and recording annual staff appraisals.
• To support ISVAs in maintaining up-to-date client records and ensure that gaps in data are addressed, as required.
• To lead regular ISVA team meetings, producing notes to share with the team and senior management.
• To work with CARA’s Head of Operations to recruit and train new staff and volunteers, as required.
• To maintain an overview of the waiting lists for our ISVA team, working closely with the Information and Referrals Co-ordinator and First Contact Navigators to manage service demand and keep waiting times to a minimum.
• To keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy and practice issues, including CPS guidance and ensure the ISVA team is aware of changes.
• To liaise with CARA’s other teams and more widely with Synergy Essex teams, resolving problems and ensuring good communication and mutual understanding of respective roles and ways of operating.
• To liaise with external agencies, including police, mental health and social care, ensuring CARA is represented at meetings as required and developing effective relationships to ensure our services co-ordinate with statutory and voluntary services.
• To be part of the CARA management team and attend regular management team meetings, contributing to CARA’s ongoing development.

Client support

• To oversee client work within the ISVA team, working closely with team members to resolve client issues and ensure consistent, high quality service provision.
• To undertake client assessments and make appropriate arrangements for client support.
• To provide ISVA support for clients of all genders, holding a small caseload of clients.
• To keep client records up to date.
• To work flexibly across mid and north Essex.

General

• To work flexible hours, including some evening work and occasional weekends.
• To participate in CARA team meetings, supervision, training and development. 
• To provide specialist advice to other workers and agencies, including participation in delivery of training sessions.
• To raise awareness of sexual violence and its impact in the community and within other agencies.
• To keep appropriate records in accordance with CARA policies and procedures.
• To adhere in full to all CARA’s organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding procedures.
• To be administratively self-servicing.
• To report to the Head of Operations, CEO and Trustees as required, including the production of regular written reports and verbal reports.
• To undertake any other related activities as required by the Head of Operations, CEO or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

About CARA

CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs. 

CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex.  We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich. We also provide remote services.

CARA seeks to be an inclusive organisation that actively encourages, supports and values diversity amongst both our service-users and our workers.  We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

About Synergy Essex

CARA is part of Synergy Essex – the Essex Rape and Sexual Abuse Partnership. We work closely with South Essex-based SERICC and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex.

WHO WE ARE
City Hearts was founded in 2005, beginning with a single home to help women with life controlling issues, shortly after we welcomed our first survivor of modern slavery. Since then, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support women with life controlling issues. In 2018 we partnered with South Yorkshire Police to launch About Face, a trauma-informed programme committed to breaking the cycle of crime, partnering alongside other organisations such as South Yorkshire Police, Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, Drug and Alcohol Services, amongst many others. We are passionate about restoring the lives of those we support, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
ROLE SUMMARY
How this role fits into the vision and objectives of City Hearts
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Accommodation Caseworker. In this role you’ll casework clients living within our Female Accommodation in Sheffield. This role includes providing clients with emotional and practical support; advocating on their behalf, communicating with other organisations including but not limited to health professionals, legal representation and the Home office. You will also have some duties in relation to the accommodation, including cleaning and preparing client bedrooms for new arrivals.

Job Title: Accommodation Caseworker 
Reports to: Accommodation Coordinator 
Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Contract Duration: until 29th June 2025 
Salary: £20,500 (per annum pro rata) plus on-call supplement    
Location: Sheffield
Closing Date: 11th February 2021
Interview Date: We will be interviewing candidates as we receive applications                                  Probationary Period: 3 months 
Direct Reports: None

•  Case working individuals or families identified as PVOHT (Potential Victims of Human Trafficking).
•  Regular feedback and review meetings with Accommodation Coordinator.
•  Arranging and attending appointments for individuals or families.
•  Following up all the paperwork and details of VOHT in adherence to the terms of the contract; including on line reporting. Including but not limited to; weekly reviews, risk assessments, support plans and inductions.
•  Ensuring that volunteers who work with you on shift have the proper level of support and adhere to policies and procedures.
•  Ensuring that all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met.
•  Ensuring progression of PVOHT through system;
•  Liaising with organizations and individuals regarding VOHT and CH in a professional manner - including but not limited to SATco, UK Visas and Immigration, Modern Slavery Human Trafficking Unit, other agencies, police, and medical professionals.
•  Identifying support hours and ensuring accurate logging of all hours.
•  Ensuring paperwork is being completed correctly and in a timely fashion.
•  Ensuring exit strategies are being prepared in a timely fashion.
•  Dealing with out of hour crisis in accordance with standby rota.
•  Receiving out of hours’ referrals, carrying out inductions, weekly reviews and updating the IT system.
•  Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the Safe Houses and any legislation.
•  Promoting CH in adherence to the terms of the contract – this may include attending events on behalf of CH as a whole.

New Era (Victim Support) is looking for two fixed term full time Children and young people caseworkers known internally as Children and young people Domestic Abuse Practitioners (DAP) to be based in our Stoke office area.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change

The main duties of the role is to provide a high-quality, pro-active service to victims of domestic violence and abuse, and deliver a service to those at not deemed to currently be at high-risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+. These roles are temporary until 15th September 2023 and primarily role will be to support victims whose accommodation status could be counted as safe accommodation under the government definition.

You will have experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic violence and those effected by domestic violence, and knowledge and understanding of the impact of domestic violence and abuse on victims and their children. You also need to show proven ability of self-managing a demanding caseload and the ability to keep accurate records and statistics.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Please note we will shortlist and interview as applications are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, we advise if interested in this vacancy please do not delay submitting an application.

Victim Support New Era is looking for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to be based in our Hanley office when office working resumes, covering the Stoke area.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

New Era is the new holistic Domestic Abuse service operating across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, offering free and confidential support for victims, perpetrators and their families affected by domestic abuse.

This role will involve the IDVA working primarily with victims whose accommodation status could be counted as safe accommodation under the government definition.

You will have a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victim/survivors and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.

You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims' safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic abuse and managing and reviewing your cases.

You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, or an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, including the MARAC process. Candidates will need to have proven knowledge of the criminal justice system and social care and understand how they relate to survivors of domestic abuse. You will possess excellent communication, written and IT skills, the ability to engage with clients and liaise and deliver training and presentations to external agencies and stakeholders effectively.

This post will be based in Stoke-on-Trent, covering Stoke while you will primarily cover this area there will be an expectation to be mobile and willing and able to support the delivery of service across Staffordshire and Stoke On Trent.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable candidates.