Based in any UK office (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester)

Fixed term contract for 6 months

Part time – 25 hours pw

Based in any UK Office (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester)

This role is being created through the Government Kickstart scheme. To qualify for the role, you must be aged between 18-24 years old on 1st July 2021 and currently unemployed and on Universal Credit - unfortunately we are not able to open this role to 16 and 17 years olds at this time. You will be given a reference number from your DWP work coach to include in your application.

Background:

At Save the Children. Together, we fight for children every single day so that they can make their mark on the world and build a better future. This role will be based in our Policy Advocacy and Campaigns department which is responsible for influencing debates, government policies and public opinions to help ensure we're winning change for children.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an individual to join us for 6 months as a Social Media Assistant in Save the Children's Media & Corporate Communications Department.

The Social Media Assistant will support the social media squad in producing world class content for Save the Children's social media channels in order to build Save the Children's brand and drive impactful campaigns. This will include writing copy, scheduling posts, editing film/photos, data visualisations and broadcasting live social content. 

We're looking for someone who lives and breathes digital content, and will bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to tell the stories of children in the most impactful and innovative ways. You'll also gain production experience working across editing software as the Adobe Creative Cloud platform including Premier Pro, After Effects and Photoshop.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the team to plan and deliver compelling innovative digital content for Save the Children's Social Media Channels including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Write copy/schedule posts including text, video and photo for use across Save the Children's channels
• Take ownership of the social media calendar; scheduling and publishing content across all social media platforms
• Stay up to date on social media trends, ideate original and innovative concepts for social media channel
• Report on the performance of Save the Children's social media channels
• Support Videographers/Photographers on Save the Children shoots where needed.
• Develop skills on Adobe Creative Cloud editing software including InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop.

In this placement, you'll be based in our social media squad. Our squads are teams that bring together colleagues from across Save the Children to work together on areas of work to challenge the government to tackle key issues like protecting children in conflict, that our international aid budget is used to help children around the world and helping to reduce child poverty. 

It's a role created to give variety and experience of working in the charitable sector, so during your time with us you'll be supporting the team to undertake a range of projects and tasks to help ensure we are securing change, this could include carrying out research projects, organising meetings, taking minutes and notes, communicating with supporters and other staff, developing creative content and ideas, and helping to monitor and evaluate the work we're doing.

Positive attitude, flexibility, and an interest in learning will be key elements in making the role work, and you'll also need a willingness to work positively with others from across the organisation.

We're looking for someone who is committed to the vision, mission, values and approach of Save the Children, and who is happy to follow our policies around safeguarding, managing risk and our code of conduct.

In return we'll provide you with training in all aspects of the role, as well as weekly programme of sessions which we'd design for you to help build your wider skills and experience.

Essential Technical Competencies:

• Great customer service and administration skills
• Good working knowledge of computer software systems (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Good literacy skills

Behavioural Compete

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Interest in learning
• Organisation
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Willingness to work positively with others

In your application we'd encourage you to show us how you can work effectively with people from a range backgrounds, your interest in the issues that Save the Children focuses, and if you have any, your previous volunteer experience of charity fundraising, campaigning, and volunteering.

If you have a disability, wellbeing or mental health issue, we can help you by making reasonable adjustments to remove or reduce barriers you might be facing in submitting your application.

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy tdiscuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

The MS Society are looking for an efficient and methodical self-starter to join our Governance and Executive Office (GEO) team in this varied and unique role.

Position: Governance and Executive Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Office-based contract with flexibility to work fully remotely (with occasional requirement to travel for team meetings in person and also 4 times a year to attend meetings in our Nations offices)
Salary: £30,010 - £34,577 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E1
Department: Governance and Executive office

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

Taking on a proactive and engaged role delivering high-quality, executive-level administration, you’ll be a core part of the team supporting our Executive Group, National Councils and Board of Trustees, enabling them to operate effectively and continue to drive forward our work for the MS Community.

Liaising closely with senior colleagues across the MS Society, as well as the Chairs of our National Councils and other volunteers, you’ll be central to ensuring our National Councils have the support they need, and will provide direct support for the lead Director for National Councils (currently the Director of Scotland).

You’ll have experience of a range of administrative tasks, including providing support for meetings and minute-taking, as well as delivering executive-level secretarial support.

As a key member of the GEO team, you’ll undertake specific projects relating to the requirements of the Governance and Executive Office and contribute to the overall delivery of the Governance and Executive Office team’s objectives.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 2 November

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the relevant person specification in the attached job description(s). 

We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form found in 'additional documents' and submit it with your application. 

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.  

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

HR Associate

Are you an experienced HR Associate? We are looking for someone passionate and motivated to be the first point of contact for anything HR related.

You will be working for a charity committed to making sure that advice services are accessible and available across Northern Ireland.

Position: HR Associate

Location: homebased with occasional travel to Northern Ireland

Salary: £30,202 pro rata

Contract: part-time 17.5 hours per week, 2 year fixed term contract

Benefits: Auto-enrolment pension contribution with the Workers Pension Trust, Death in service 4 X annual gross salary, Westfield Health Care Plan fully funded

About the role:

As HR Associate you will provide Human Resources generalist advice and support and help staff and volunteers to have a great experience working for the organisation:

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide HR advice on areas such as; recruitment and on-boarding, absence management, health, safety and wellbeing, employee engagement, employee relations including: disciplinary and grievance; capability and performance management.
• Lead in the development of HR programs and people projects
• HR Administration duties
• Ensure the company complies with all employment and equality statutory requirements
• Support in the delivery of training for staff to improve awareness and understanding of the company HR policies and procedures
• Provide accurate and timely management information, and ensuring compliance with Company process and data protection requirements
• Responsible for updating the document retrieval system in line with the Company Document Retention Policy
• Act as a representative, developing strong relationships internally and externally

About you:

To be successful in the role of HR Associate you will bring with you the following skills and experience:

• CIPD qualified
• 2 years paid HR experience
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above to include English and Maths
• Working knowledge of current employment law and HR best practice with evidence of continued professional development
• IT literacy in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented approach and ability to establish rapport and trust quickly
• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to effectively work with senior management and staff at all levels of the organisation

Although not essential, experience of working with volunteers would be beneficial for this role.

If you feel you have the right skills and are looking to take your career to the next level of responsibility, then apply today and join a dynamic, growing organisation where you can really make an impact!

The charity strongly believes in an inclusive and supportive work culture.  They recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the need for a fulfilling and rewarding career. They understand the changing demands of life and the need for flexibility in working arrangements to meet these demands.  They are an equal opportunity employer and as such will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: HR generalist, HR Adviser, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Administrator, HR Business Partner, People Advisor, HR Assistant, HR Officer, HR Specialist, HR Coordinator, HR Consultant, etc.

Our client is looking for an individual with a strong understanding of dementia as well as an understanding of the principles of advocacy and the rights of people with dementia and their carers.

Advocate Responsibilities:

Their advocates enable people with dementia and those who care for them to have a voice in the decisions made regarding the provision of personal health and social care services to meet their individual needs. The successful candidate will provide advocacy support within the community throughout the Belfast Trust area.

Advocate Requirements:

Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. You will be highly skilled in communicating (orally and in writing) and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will have to be a proactive individual with excellent organisational and time management skills so you can manage your caseload of clients effectively.

About our client:

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

Position: Advocate
Location: Community Based
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing date: 07 November 2021
Interview date: Planned for 22 October 2021 but subject to change

You may have experience of the following: Advocate, NHS, Vulnerable Adults, IAQ, Charity, Third Sector, Social Worker, IMCA, DOLS, RPR, Legislation, Policy, Support Worker, Healthcare etc.

Ref: 103 977

Support Worker

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

Support Worker Responsibilities:

Our Dementia Support Workers provide information, support and signposting to services for people with dementia and carers through information visits, support groups, information programmes and awareness raising activity. The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of the service in the Belfast Health and Social Care area. The successful candidate will also be required to provide support as required with other services throughout Northern Ireland.

Support Worker Requirements:

We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of dementia as well good organisational and time management skills.

Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. You will have strong skills written and verbal communication and, with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders and representing the needs of the organisation and clients.

Working across health and social care with a range of professionals to develop the service in accordance with the needs of the people we support, you will need a good understanding of dementia and proven ability to work in collaboration with external partners.

Excellent organisational and record keeping skills are essential, and experience of working with statutory and voluntary agencies will be of huge benefit.

As the Dementia Support Service reflects the needs of the people we support, you will be required to work some evenings and weekends. Come along and join us to play your part in developing and supporting this service to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Community Based - Belfast
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing date: 04 November 2021
Interview date: TBC (Interviews will be conducted through Teams or Zoom)

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Dementia Advisor, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

Ref: 103 581