Physiotherapist - Band 5 or 6 (equivalent)

37.5 FTE (part-time considered)

£23,637 - £31,950 FTE (depending on experience)

Leatherhead KT22 0BN

JOB PURPOSE

QEF Neuro Rehabilitation Service offers neurorehabilitation and transitional support to clients after a stroke or other acquired brain injury. Our specialist multi-disciplinary team provides residential or outpatient therapies to those with physical, cognitive and/or communication disabilities, which may also include mild to moderate behavioural problems.

We have a diverse range of one-to-one support programmes, tailored to help improve social and functional abilities as well as support for that important move home and back to education or work.

The role will work with a range of in-patients and out-patients alongside the existing teams.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Would you like to work as part of our friendly and enthusiastic team based at our residential neuro rehabilitation unit, in Leatherhead, Surrey?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated specialist Physiotherapist to provide a rehabilitation for clients with complex disability.

All staff participate in the key worker program for clients.

Your personal development will be supported with supervision, reflective practice, in-house training and CPD opportunities.

ABOUT YOU

• You are passionate about your area of work
• Our Values and Behaviours inspire you
• You hold a degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy and up to date HCPC registration
• You are a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy and work within the scope of your professional guidelines
• You have post graduate experience and knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions in the treatment and management of clients requiring physical and neuro rehabilitation and/or physical and learning difficulties.
• You have relevant experience in dysphagia and communication and voice management
• You have evidence of relevant post graduate courses, CPD and an up to date professional portfolio

BENEFITS

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Initial location will be QEF Neuro Rehabilitation Service, Banstead (SM7 3EE) moving to QEF Care and Rehabilitation Centre, Leatherhead (KT22 0BN) in July 2020.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced with adults barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service).

Job title

Occupational Therapist

Qualification

In addition to qualified applicants, we will consider applicants who can provide evidence that they are due to receive their qualification imminently. 

Contract

Temporary - Maternity Cover

Hours

Up to 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Starting at £25,000

Service setting

Jami resources, local communities, and virtual support

Organisation

Jami was established in 1989 by parents, relatives and friends of people who experienced mental health difficulties. In 2013 Jami became responsible for the community’s non-residential mental health provision, creating a single mental health service for the Jewish community.

Job purpose

You will be working as part of our North West London services teams, creating links with primary care and voluntary sector organisations to support people. You will carry out initial assessments and short-term interventions, enabling people to identify their needs and work towards their goals. You will meet people in person and use video conferencing technology to support people through 1:1 and group work. Due to the hybrid of virtual and in person support, we will consider applicants who are able to work from North West London 5 days per month

Speech and Language Therapist

Part-time (37.5 FTE – full-time considered)

£29,955 - £45,020 FTE (Band 6 or 7 equivalent- depending on experience)

Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 0BT

JOB PURPOSE

At QEF’s Independent Living Service we provide speech and language services in a residential setting for client’s complex disability under the care of QEF.  This will include;

· the assessment and treatment of language, speech, swallowing and associated cognitive communication disorders, and

· the provision of training and advice to colleagues, families and carers for the holistic treatment and management of clients.

· working as a member of QEF’s specialist multi-disciplinary team to ensure the effective provision of speech and language therapy services for clients with complex disability.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Would you like to work as part of our friendly and enthusiastic team based at our residential care unit, Independent Living Services (ILS) in Leatherhead, Surrey?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide a speech and language therapy service for clients with complex disability.

There will be the opportunity for the successful applicant to work alongside the wider SLT and multi-disciplinary teams at our new, purpose-built 48 bed Care and Rehabilitation Centre opening later this year in Leatherhead.

All staff participate in the key worker program for clients.

Your personal development will be supported with supervision, reflective practice, in-house training and CPD opportunities.

ABOUT YOU

· You are passionate about your area of work

· Our Values and Behaviours inspire you

· You hold a degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy and up to date HCPC registration

· You are a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy and work within the scope of your professional guidelines

· You have post graduate experience and knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions in the treatment and management of clients requiring physical and neuro rehabilitation and/or physical and learning difficulties.

· You have relevant experience in dysphagia and communication and voice management

· You have evidence of relevant post graduate courses, CPD and an up to date professional portfolio

BENEFITS

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

· Pension and Life Assurance

· Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts

· Free on-site parking

· Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced with adults barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service

Qualified Counsellor / Psychotherapist (Contract)
Hackney, London

About Us

We are Family Action, a national charity committed to building stronger families and brighter lives by delivering innovative and effective services and support that reaches out to many of the UK’s most vulnerable people.

The 16-25 year old Young Person’s Transitions Mental Health Service provides early access help for young people with moderate to severe mental health problems who would not be suitable for adult services. It facilitates the transition to adult services where appropriate and improves the mental well-being of young people by providing focused counselling/psychotherapy, accessible drop-in provision, therapeutic group work and keywork support.

We’re now looking for a Qualified Counsellor / Psychotherapist on a fixed term contract to join our team in Hackney for a temporary contract until 31st March 2021 with the potential to extend subject to funding.

The Benefits

- Salary of £32,851 inclusive of Inner London Weighting
- An exceptional range of benefits

If you’re a qualified Counsellor or Psychotherapist, this is an excellent opportunity to support young people in Hackney and provide much needed support for those who may suffer from moderate to severe mental health issues.

The Role

As a Qualified Counsellor / Psychotherapist, you will be tasked with completing assessments, delivering 1:1 sessions and evaluating therapeutic interventions for young people.

Running outcome focused sessions for up to 24 weeks, you will also be involved in associated case management and related admin work.

Your role will specifically involve:

- Carrying out clinical and holistic assessments of service users’ needs and suitability
- Maintaining a caseload of 16 – 18 service users
- Providing high quality support, through the best possible interventions
- Keeping excellent, up-to-date records

As part of your role, you will be required to provide some evening sessions up until 8pm for around two days per week, including Thursdays, as part of your full time working hours.

About You

To be considered as a Qualified Counsellor / Psychotherapist, you will need:

- Significant relevant post qualification experience as a counsellor and/or psychotherapist and evidence of experience of working with children, young people and/or young adults with complex mental health and psychosocial issues
- Experience of monitoring, evaluating and reviewing treatment in progress, adapting delivery to maximise client engagement, applying clear knowledge of counselling and psychotherapeutic theory and practice
- Demonstrable experience of advising and liaising with other professionals in relation to young peoples’ mental health needs
- The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including providing sessions until 8pm on up to two evenings per week (minimum one evening)
- To hold an individual BACP (or equivalent) registration or accreditation (or be eligible for accreditation) with a proven commitment to continuing learning and professional development including active participation in clinical supervision, line management supervision and performance appraisals
- To be educated to level three or above, with a recognised professional Counselling or Psychotherapy qualification

Other organisations may call this role Therapist, Youth Counsellor, Youth Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, or Behavioural Therapist.

The closing date for this role is the 8th July 2020.

Webrecruit and Family Action are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are ready to do something amazing with your career as a Counsellor / Psychotherapist, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Occupational Therapist - Band 5

37.5 FTE (part-time considered)

£23,637 - £31,950 FTE (depending on experience)

Leatherhead KT22 0BN

JOB PURPOSE

QEF Neuro Rehabilitation Services is a specialist neuro rehabilitation centre for adults.  Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge and clinical skills in neuro rehabilitation?  Would you like to become a valued member of our friendly, experienced, dynamic integrated-team?

The post holder will have the opportunity to provide specialist neurorehabilitation service to clients with acquired brain injury, stroke and incomplete spinal cord injury within a multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of clients under the direction of the senior Occupational therapists.  You will liaise with other members of the team to ensure continuity and consistency regarding clients’ management.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced MDT where you will be managing your own neurological clinical caseload and working in both individual and group settings on clients’ goals using functional and impairment-based treatment methods.

You will assess, plan and carry out individual Occupational Therapy treatment programmes within the Centre and in the community. We have a variety of living environments including bedsits and independent living flats.

You will carry out access and home visits with support as appropriate, including liaising with social services, care agencies and relatives.

There will be the opportunity to develop skills in communicating with clients with a range of physical, cognitive, and communication difficulties.

Providing feedback and advice is a key part of the role, to clients and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding the assessment and treatment of a client’s physical, functional, cognitive, sensory and perceptual abilities.

ABOUT YOU

This is the job for you if you have:

• a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and have membership of the Health and Care Professions council.
• experience of working in neurology and working in a multidisciplinary team either as a student placement or at post graduate level.
• the ability to demonstrate efficient and effective self-management including use of time, organisation, planning and problem solving.
• your own initiative to be able to prioritise caseload and use clinical reasoning to make sound decisions and problem solve.
• the ability to use self-reflection to improve clinical skills.
• the ability to be empathetic and passionate in working with clients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs and their families.
• passion about this area of work
• been inspired by our Values and Behaviours

BENEFITS

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development

To apply please visit our website via the link.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an enhanced adult barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service)

Location: Islington
Salary: £26,000-£29,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours
Contract: Fixed Term until end of March 2021
Vacancy Reference: SWA2946
Closing Date: 7
th July 2020 (midnight)
Interview Date: 10th July 2020

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose
is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in
particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to
achieve independent lives free from abuse.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives
of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent
individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
About the Service
Islington Solace Advocacy and Support Service (SASS) is a team made up of IDVAs, caseworkers and
IRIS workers. We work with all levels of risk and work closely with our partner agencies to ensure
victims/survivors of domestic violence receive a good standard of service.
About the Role
We are seeking a CIDVA to provide high quality case work support, advocacy and information
services to young survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual exploitation aged 13-17 years of age
who are experiencing significant harm from interpersonal harm and relationship abuse. You will
carry out DASH Risk Assessments in a timely manner and refer high risk cases to MARAC where
appropriate. Working with young survivors, you will agree Individualised Safety and Support Plans,
working to reduce risk and meet identified needs including making referrals to other appropriate
agencies. You will provide an effective and well managed case work service working to targets
agreed in the Safety and Support Plan and to act as an advocate for survivors keeping their safety at
the centre of all coordinated responses.
About You
Ideal candidates will have experience of working with children and young people in a multi-agency
setting, and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary sector practitioners
including health practitioners.
A CAADA /Safe Lives/Women’s Aid IDVA or DAPA qualification is desirable.
You will have a good understanding of the causes and dynamics of domestic and sexual abuse,
including its impact on victims/survivors, with a particular interest and knowledge of the complexities
of the issues 13-17 year olds face as well as the fluidity of risk with this age group. A flexible approach
to your work and a commitment to the values of Solace Women’s Aid is essential.
In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution,
generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

An innovative mental health and employment service in West London offers an exciting opportunity to join a professional caring team.

The charity SMART has been commissioned by West London Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS) to deliver an integrated mental health employment pathway covering Kensington & Chelsea and the Queens Park and Paddington areas.

This service is a prominent part of the wider, emerging ‘Community Living Well’ service.  It operates with the principle of ‘No Wrong Door’; a single, portable assessment process and support plan that is personalised and travels with the individual.  It will be based on need, not diagnosis.

We are looking for an experienced Employment Advisor. Based at various locations in Kensington & Chelsea, the successful candidate will be expected to support adults with mental health needs in choosing, getting and keeping opportunities in employment, vocational training, further education or voluntary work. They will also support people with mental health needs who need to retain their employment. A further feature of the role will be to provide people with severe mental health problems with a structured holistic support service in keeping with the individual placement and support (IPS) model.

The successful candidates will:
Have worked with people who have mental health needs/emotional difficulties, preferably in an employment setting OR have significant similar experience
Be experienced in negotiating with professionals at all levels
We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of mental ill health as a user of services or as carer.

Our client is a therapy-based, independent SEN Primary School based in North London. Together, their specialist teams deliver tailored support to a range of children with additional needs, enabling them to learn, interact and play in a warm, safe and happy environment. They are now looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team, delivering a specialist occupational service to a range of pupils with special educational needs.

As our client's newest Occupational Therapist, you will work within a close-knit team to deliver a needs-based occupational intervention for all pupils. You will ensure that the service is adapted in order to meet any additional needs presented by pupils, undertaking thorough assessments and clinical observations, and will provide clinical reports, advice and training across the wider school environment. You will work closely with the wider teaching team, as well as with pupil's families and carers, to fully leverage multi-disciplinary working and enhance pupil's access to educational provision.

To apply for this role, you must be a skilled, registered Occupational Therapist, with demonstrable experience of working with vulnerable children presenting a range of complex learning difficulties. You will have extensive experience of working autonomously, and of managing your own caseload of pupils with a range of neurological and developmental disabilities. You will be attentive, thorough and diligent, skilled at compiling reports and translating complex information for a range of professionals, as well as for service users.

Please note this is role is full-time, working term-time only (39 weeks per year, 7.2 hours per day).

Please apply with a Word copy of your CV. Further information will be provided to the shortlisted candidates.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled with the client, on an on-going basis.

Senior ePortfolio Project Officer

Holborn, London

35 hours per week, full-time

18 month fixed-term contract

As Senior ePortfolio Project Officer, you will support the development, testing, piloting and implementation of the new ePortfolio to assist doctors in training and allied health professionals.

The Senior ePortfolio Project Officer is an exciting and critical new role for the College in which you will work closely with a variety of colleagues and external stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact for the ePortfolio project, due to go live in August 2021.

Reporting to the Head of Training, you will contribute to the design and delivery of the training and trainer programme and materials, including videos and podcasts, whilst also be responsible for publishing materials on the College’s website.

As a member of the Curriculum Sub-Committee, you will attend meetings and provide reports as required along with supporting the planning and implementation of ePortfolio project events, such as consultation and user workshops.

Degree educated, ideally with PRINCE2 Practitioner or other project management qualifications, you’ll have excellent project management experience and be adept at report writing and process mapping.

With the ability to think critically, summarise discussions, conduct analyses and prepare briefings, you should be a committed team player with a demonstrable background of collaborative working, whilst having excellent relationship management skills.

Experience of working in the health sector, for a Royal College or having a medical education background, along with a background in managing and developing ePortfolio systems would be desirable.

With the current COVID19 pandemic all staff are currently remote working.

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine was established to advance education and research in Emergency Medicine. The College is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in Emergency Medicine for the award of Fellowship and Membership of the College as well as recommending trainees for CCT in Emergency Medicine. The College works to ensure high quality care by setting and monitoring standards of care, and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to Emergency Medicine.

For further information and to apply, please send your CV and covering letter ensuring you cover details outlined in the Person Specification via the application link.

Interviews: 22nd July 2020

Duty Worker – Crisis Intervention (Contract)
Brent, London

About Us

We are Advance, a women-only organisation dedicated to helping women cope and recover from experiences of domestic abuse, as well as women who are at risk of offending or with short term sentences to reduce offending.

We deliver nationally accredited, quality marked support services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Brent.

We are currently looking for a Duty Worker to join our team in Brent for a fixed-term contract until the 31st May 2021.

The Benefits

- Salary of £24,000 - £26,000 DOE (including London Weighting) pro rata
- Pension
- Join a well-established and supportive team
- 30 days’ holiday pro rata plus Bank Holidays
- A day off for International Women’s Day

We understand that our work wouldn’t be possible without our amazing staff. As such, we focus on providing an open, welcoming environment where employees are able to increase their skills and expertise while helping those who need it most.

What’s more, as our organisation is rapidly expanding and constantly evolving, there are plenty of opportunities to progress professionally.

So, if you want to make a real, positive difference to women’s lives while building a career to be proud of, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Duty Worker, you’ll support our crisis intervention, referrals and assessments processes.

Working within a fast-paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service, you’ll ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process.

Supporting women across Brent, you will:

- Act as the first point of contact for women approaching the service
- Process incoming referrals
- Carry out risk assessments
- Provide safety planning and short-term support

You will also be required to take part in an on-call duty rota which may require some evening and weekend work.

About You

To join us as a Duty Worker, you’ll need:

- An understanding of violence against women, criminal justice, law, social work, substance misuse or a related area
- Ideally, experience of supporting women who have experienced domestic violence
- Experience of crisis management with the ability to manage a high number of calls and caseload
- Excellent listening skills and the ability to communicate well with a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds
- Flexibility and a proactive approach with the ability to manage your own workload

Please note: only female applicants will be progressed as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Other organisations may call this role Domestic Violence Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Crisis Intervention Worker, Support Worker, Social Worker, Social Care Worker, or Social Care Co-ordinator.

The closing date for applications is the 13th July 2020.

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

So, if you are ready to take your next step as a Duty Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Our client is a therapy-based, independent SEN Primary School based in North London. Together, their specialist teams deliver tailored support to a range of children with additional needs, enabling them to learn, interact and play in a warm, safe and happy environment. They are now looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team, delivering a specialist occupational service to a range of pupils with special educational needs. This role is offered on a part-time position, 2.5 days per week.

As our client's newest Occupational Therapist, you will work within a close-knit team to deliver a needs-based occupational intervention for all pupils. You will ensure that the service is adapted in order to meet any additional needs presented by pupils, undertaking thorough assessments and clinical observations, and will provide clinical reports, advice and training across the wider school environment. You will work closely with the wider teaching team, as well as with pupil's families and carers, to fully leverage multi-disciplinary working and enhance pupil's access to educational provision.

To apply for this role, you must be a skilled, registered Occupational Therapist, with demonstrable experience of working with vulnerable children presenting a range of complex learning difficulties ideally in a school or educational setting. You will have extensive experience of working autonomously, and of managing your own caseload of pupils with a range of neurological and developmental disabilities. You will be attentive, thorough and diligent, skilled at compiling reports and translating complex information for a range of professionals, as well as for service users.

Please note this is role is part-time, working term-time only (39 weeks per year, 7.2 hours per day).

Please apply with a Word copy of your CV. Further information will be provided to the shortlisted candidates.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled with the client, on an on-going basis.

Programmes Officer

Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO)
Policy Institute
Ref: 031070
Grade 5, £32,676 - £ 37,297 per annum inclusive of £3,500 London Weighting Allowance per annum
This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for until 28 Feb 2022
This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent

The Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO) is a new affiliate What Works Centre for higher education. TASO is seeking a Programmes Officer to support a range of research projects aimed at developing a better understanding of what works to support widening participation and student success. 

Under the guidance of the Research Programmes Manager and Evidence & Evaluation Manager, the Programmes Officer will help commission a programme of external research involving practitioners, evaluators and researchers from multiple institutions. They will work across these projects to manage and monitor progress, collate findings, analyse data and help steer the overall research programme. They may also undertake research projects themselves, including synthesis of secondary research; conducting qualitative, quantitative and/or survey research.

The successful candidates will join a growing team of staff who are taking TASO forward as it spins out of King’s College London to become an independent charity in late 2020.

The selection process will include a panel interview, an assessment or a presentation.

For an informal discussion please contact Eliza Kozman, contact details can be found on the apply page.

Closing date: 19 July 2020

To apply, please visit https://bit.ly/2YFovIi and register with the King’s College London application portal and complete your application online.

Purpose

This role is key to the Centre running as effectively as possible. Responsible for the overall coordination and administration of the Centre, you set the stage, providing the necessary foundations for the Centre to thrive and deliver on its mission. You will work closely with the Director, Head of Finance and Board as part of a small team with support from a Senior Administrator. You will liaise with colleagues in the Centre, the Board and with our partners. You will be expected to work independently and will hold a central liaison role within the Centre.

The Centre is a small community interest company, recently out of start-up phase, so all our colleagues are self-sufficient, energetic and organised and work well without the support system of a big enterprise, in a growing, close knit, team with a broad range of partners. We value teamwork, collaboration, being open, practical and iterative to make things work for our audience and the people in our teams.

Objective 1 – Finance and contract management

Managing the centre’s Business Plan, budget and finances, working with the Head of Finance, Treasurer and Senior Administrator.

• Finance and sustainability planning, including:
  • Development and implementation of a sound fundraising strategy aimed at diversifying income streams and building on the assets and expertise of the Centre
  • Bidding and fundraising coordination across teams
  • Reporting to the Board of Directors and funders
• Budget development, monitoring and planning
  • Oversight of day to day finance with Senior Administrator 
  • Monitoring progress against the budget with the team, as well as with the Head of Finance and Treasurer/Finance Committee
  • Implementing the budget for 2019/20 and preparing the business plan and budget for 2020/21 
  • Sustainability plan, business development, proposal development
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
• Setting up and maintaining financial compliance processes

Objective 2: Overall oversight and coordination of the Centre’s Programme, including 

• Facilitating the implementation of the Centre’s Strategy 
• Managing and improving commissioning and contracting processes 
  • Working across teams to ensure appropriate commissioning and contracting processes that allow flexibility and diversification of work
  • Contract management and reporting 
• Programme Oversight and Coordination
  • Working closely with the teams and the Senior Administrator to ensure overall effective programme management and reporting
  • Ensuring good communication across teams 

Objective 3 –  Secretary to the Board of Trustees and ensuring the organisation meets its legal requirements

• Preparing high quality board meetings, agenda, papers on time 
• Working with Chairman, Vice-Chair & Executive Director to deliver and continuously improve: 
  • Governance processes
  • Risks assessment and mitigation
  • Financial review
  • Strategic direction
  • Programme update & reporting
• Maintaining a positive and relationship with members of the Board of Directors, pairing available skills with the Centre’s work, priorities and teams 
• Legal requirements
  • Leading on the Annual Financial and Director’s Report in collaboration with the Executive Director, Head of Finance and Board of Directors

Objective 4 – Oversight and supervision of the day to day operations (people, IT and administration) of the Centre through the line management of a senior administrator

• Developing the Centre’s People Strategy 
• Line Management of the Senior Administrator, whose responsibilities include:
  • Day-to-day finance & accounting, Accomodation, IT, Phones, HR, Legal and contracting 
  • Reviewing and improving related processes e.g. HR processes, Finance and IT support
  • Coordination of the Centre’s teams and culture through weekly team meetings and bi-monthly full days including shared learning sessions. 

Person specification

You are:

• organised, efficient and responsive
• work well as a part of a small distributed flexible team in a fast-paced environment
• think strategically, exercise initiative and work independently to ensure effective.

Essential experience

• Business Planning, Budget and finance management
• Governance and reporting including working with Boards or High level meetings
• Operations/resources management
• Project and programme management, including risk, proportionate to a small business 
• Strategy development and delivery 

Desirable experience

• Interest in wellbeing, evidence or knowledge mobilsation 
• Bidding and proposal writing 
• Governance requirements of a Community Interest Company or company secretary experience 
• Knowledge and experience of working on Government Tenders
• People management experience
• Experience of work in a small growing organisation
• Experience of working in a research or university environment
• A proven track record in being able to write effectively for and communicate with a range of audiences
• ‘PRINCE2’, MSP practitioner or other relevant training completed
• Company Secretary training or experience
• A first bachelor’s degree or an equivalent relevant qualification, or equivalent experience

Working arrangements 

Accountable to: Executive Director

Management of: Senior Administrator 

Relationship with: Head of Finance and Board of Directors 

Salary: £28k- £35k per annum

Duration: Permanent – full time or part-time (min 4 days a week) or equivalent

Location: London preferred, but open to variety of working arrangements and location. We will consider flexible working arrangements and the post can either be London based or involve remote working as part of a virtual team. The post holder must be willing to travel to London regularly.

*Please submit a cover letter including your reason for wanting to work in/interest in Wellbeing*

At Depaul UK we currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join our Nightstop team in Hatfield on a full time, permanent basis. In return you will receive a competitive salary of £20,859 pa + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our Nightstop Project Coordinator, we can offer you:

- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation

- Competitive salary

- 26 days of annual holiday, including bank holidays

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

The Nightstop Project Coordinator role:

The Nightstop Project Coordinator role is a busy and varied role that involves volunteer coordination, marketing the service to key stakeholders, maintaining administrative systems and supporting young people directly.

This is a particularly exciting moment as the service is in a key stage of development. The Nightstop Coordinator will be pivotal in extending the reach of the service to ensure that young people in need of emergency accommodation know how to access the Nightstop service.

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction to Depaul UK and training for the role, with ongoing opportunities for professional development.

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision, including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success in the Nightstop Project Coordinator role?

- Experience of working with vulnerable people or people experiencing homeless and a good understand of their needs

- Understanding of current housing and homelessness legislation including entitlement to welfare provision

- Excellent interpersonal, customer service skills and telephone manner

- Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating Risk Assessments and Support Plans

- An ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures and follow them through to conclusion

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Nightstop Project Coordinator then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date – Wednesday 15th July at 23:59

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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