Transitions UK is an exciting and growing charity, working across Herts, Beds, Bucks, N London, Leicester and S. Birmingham,  specifically set up to address the needs of a “lost generation” of 15-25 year olds. We work with young people with learning disabilities, mental health & emotional issues, young people leaving care and those at risk of exploitation/offending. 

Hub Co-ordinator - ASPIRE Buckinghamshire - supporting young people at risk of offending/exploitation  

£21,450 pro rata, plus matched pension 

Part-time: 20-25 hrs per week. 

You will further develop and drive forward this exciting and innovative community-based project, part-funded by The National Lottery and already running for three years, including spearheading its further development in Buckinghamshire. You will have primary responsibility, supported by our FT Project Manager, to provide a mentoring and befriending service to 20 young people aged 13-21 years who are at risk of criminal exploitation or offending.

The project is also running in Watford and Hemel Hempstead, in S Bucks and in N London, and aims to further expand. Across the Aspire project, we run “Prevent” for 20-22  13-17 yr olds and “Restart” for 5-8  18-21 yr olds. You will also recruit and deploy 30+ volunteers as mentors, both younger and older adults.

You are an excellent organiser, team-leader and communicator with a hands-on approach. From experience, you are able to work sensitively and effectively with young people who have personal challenges and need support - so you will provide a quality response to the challenge further developing this project. You will be well supported by an experienced high quality team with personal support from your Project Manager.

You will be excited by the opportunities in this role and in our growing charity, and determined to achieve excellent results for the young people we support. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team of community development professionals working across Bristol, who are passionate about supporting people to make a difference where they live.

For this role a lot of your time (including some evening and weekends) will be spent at Imperial Apartments, which is a new private rented development of 400+ flats in Whitchurch. The Council has nominated over 300 households to this scheme. There is a mix of people living there, with some having experienced homelessness. We have already been doing work in the neighbourhood and people have been welcomed by local residents, connected to local organisations, and started setting up their own projects such as a fun day and gardening club.

You will have experience of working alongside local organisations and sharing the values and principles of our work using a range of facilitation tools and techniques; and of working in a neighbourhood setting, an understanding of the principles of Asset Based Community Development and equalities work, being able to use creative engagement techniques and ability to work with a diverse range of people and interests.

You will use an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) framework to engage with people and local partners to maximise the resources around them so they can meet their neighbours, connect into the wider community, and take action on the things they care about. You will be working with Bristol’s most marginalised communities and will need to show an inclusive approach to your work, making sure they can play an active role in their neighbourhood.

Part-Time, Fixed-Term (18.5 hours per week, for 2 years)

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you will receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you will be working in a supportive environment where you will have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

Closing date: 4 November 2020.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from young people (16-24 years) and Asian candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

Fixed term contract for 6 months

Part time – 25 hours pw

Ashton-under-lyme

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 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 Smallshaw-Hurst Team which is responsible for working with partners to create fairer childhoods by tackling poverty and ensuring all children have the start in life.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an individual who is interested in gaining experience in working in the charitable sector to join us for 6 months as a Community Development Assistant to support our work.

Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community works with people and organisations in the communities of Ashton Under-Lyne to collectively deliver better outcomes for children and young people. Our vision is to close the gap between outcomes for children growing up in poverty and their more affluent peers.

To help us understand our communities ‘Story of Place', we would like to engage a Kickstart role as part of this pioneering piece of work that supports and underpins the work of the Children's Community.

The role is a really exciting opportunity, working alongside our current community development practitioner to develop skills and competence around community engagement and development work, whilst gaining experience and knowledge in a highly concentrated way to truly understand the lived experience of families, children and young people.

Key Accountabilities:

• Shape the work of the Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community
• Develop a local plan led by the community, for the community to support better outcomes for children and young people
• Support and further build the inherent assets of the community – its people
• Connect community members in a meaningful way to governance structures that support the system of children and young people's services and provisions in a locality.

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 Competencies:

• 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 of backgrounds, your interest in the issues that Save the Children works on, and if you have any 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 to discuss 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. 

Award-winning charity and social enterprise Aspire Oxford seek an Employee Volunteering Co-ordinator to support the introduction of a new Employee Volunteering pilot for partner organisation Bureau Veritas.

With support from the Aspire-managed Team Oxford volunteering project, the pilot will include providing volunteering advice, guidance, training and brokerage support to Bureau Veritas employees in the Manchester and London areas initially, boosting social action and volunteering with voluntary and community organisations by Bureau Veritas employees in their local areas.

About Aspire Oxford
Aspire is an Oxford-based, multi-award-winning employment charity and social enterprise, established in 2001. Aspire supports people who have faced significant challenges in their lives such as homelessness, offending histories, or substance misuse to find sustainable employment and break the complex cycles of re-offending, poverty, and homelessness. Aspire works closely with businesses to support them to become more inclusive in their recruitment practices and to offer unique volunteering and partnership opportunities. This includes helping businesses to implement effective, placed based employee volunteering and social action.

About Bureau Veritas
With approximately 1200 employees across 23 offices and labs in the UK, Bureau Veritas (BV) is a world leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification. Bureau Veritas assist clients throughout the lifetime of their assets, products, and infrastructure, helping them assure quality, reduce costs, increase productivity and foster a more responsible, sustainable culture. Bureau Veritage provide a broad portfolio of services throughout the UK through our highly skilled, dedicated employees who deliver completely impartial advice and solutions.

Please refer to the attached job description for a full breakdown of key tasks and responsibilities. Please apply by midday on Monday 8th November 2021.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a charity that is passionate about giving young people the chance to develop their skills and confidence, both for their own benefit and for that of society as a whole. ESTEEM works with young adults to run Wellbeing, Social, Mentoring and Volunteering opportunities, with a youth-lead and asset-based approach.

This role is twofold, covering two key areas within ESTEEM’s wider offer: Our community Mentoring Project “Mentor Me” and our youth work experience project “V2W - Volunteer your way to work”. 

You will be working with young adults aged 14-26 to support them in connecting with a Mentor, as well as other vocational development opportunities that we offer. 

ESTEEM has a pool of 25-30 adult mentors who volunteer 1-2hrs a week, in order to spend quality time with their mentee, as part of our Mentor Me project. These sessions are often focused around enabling young adults to identify and achieve their life goals; these can include meaningful employment, accessing education and training, or specific interest opportunities. 

You will be responsible for coordinating the Mentor Me project, with support from the Programme Manager, taking mentors through the induction and training process, and offering support through monthly mentor meetings. 

You will support young adults to choose a mentor who matches their interest and skills required. This will involve 1:1 meetings using tools to identify key support areas, as well as offering encouragement to access and/or maintain their involvement with our vocational program, Volunteer to Work (V2W). 

ESTEEM offers a holistic approach to enabling young adults to make positive life-choices. We recognise that they are often experiencing complex and multiple issues; this is why the role of Vocational Youth Worker is key in providing wrap-around support to connect mentoring and volunteering within ESTEEM, as well as signposting to other social and wellbeing opportunities. 

On occasion you may be required to help-out at evening Drop-in’s, which is a twice weekly session at ESTEEM where young adults have access to free food, a safer space, and activities from 6-8pm. This helps to build relationships with new and existing young adults. 

Principal tasks and responsibilities 

1. Offer 1:1 vocational-focused sessions with young adults, both as one off check-in sessions and short term ongoing sessions, which could include group workshops and training. 

2. Be available to assist at ESTEEM’s wider activities to offer vocational support to individuals or small groups 

3. Work in partnership with organisations to increase vocational opportunities for young adults, such as supported work experience and training opportunities. 4. Be available for occasional 1:1 general support sessions for young adults in person and online 

5. Maintain records of attendees and ensure relevant documentation is completed including impact measurement and risk assessments. 

6. Work in partnership with ESTEEM’s programme manager to recruit new adult volunteer mentors into the organisation. 

7. Support, train and induct mentors into the organisation, being the point of contact for both young adults and mentors throughout the “Mentor Me” program. 8. Work closely with ESTEEM’s media and Comms manager to highlight vocational opportunities within the organisation.

9. Work alongside young adults involving them in the planning, idea creation and implementation where possible. 

10. Liaise with other youth workers, program managers and wellbeing manager to ensure a cohesive and joined up offer of opportunities for young adults within the organisation 

11. Safeguard young people and raising any safeguarding concerns with the Safeguarding team 

12. Signpost young adults to ESTEEM opportunities and promote relevant events and projects 

13. Managing and maintaining a budget for activities 

Person Specification 

Experience 

Essential 

Disareable

At least 4 years experience working with young adults with demonstrable experience of youth work skills or working in a therapeutic youth environment.

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An NVQ level 3 youth work qualification or above or equivalent qualification

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Demonstrable experience of supporting young adults with vocational and work skills

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Experience of working with adult volunteers and supporting them to work with young people. 

Previous experience running mentoring programmes or being a mentor to young adults

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An awareness of working to safeguard children and vulnerable 

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adults, including relevant training 

Skills and Abilities 

Essential 

Disareable

A relevant understanding of the current job market and training opportunities in relation to young job seekers.

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills - particularly in relation to working with socially excluded young people

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Demonstrable skills in training, recruiting and retaining volunteers

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The ability to be supportive and empathetic and work in a trauma informed way both one to one and in a group setting

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Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team 

Ability to facilitate age appropriate group activities with young adults and with a youth-led approach

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Personal Attributes 

Essential 

Disareable

Helpful, cooperative and sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, including a commitment to the organisation being youth-led.

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Demonstrate and promote ESTEEM’s core values (Trust, Support, Respect)

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Reliability, honesty, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality

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Approachability and flexibility in responding to emergencies and unforeseen events, and being able to use own initiative in these circumstances.

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Empathetic, friendly and encouraging 

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Have the energy and enthusiasm to inspire young people to be involved and stay involved in the project

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BACKGROUND

CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian organisations, fighting poverty and inequality in 100 countries. It’s an exciting time to join CARE. Overall, the Confederation is moving towards a new vision of global influence and impact with a unified approach and interdependent way of working. CARE’s global program strategy drives a significantly step up our ambition to save and protect lives in emergencies and bring lasting change through our programs which focus on smart solutions and empowering women and girls. To resource our bold vision, we need to accelerate and strengthen external communications plans, and this role is key to this growth.

The main purpose of this role is to manage and develop the CARE International Secretariat’s digital channels, including the corporate website and social media accounts. The successful candidate will lead coordination and knowledge sharing across the organisation globally to build a thriving community of content and digital specialists in order to plan, co-create and curate global multimedia content, as aligned with the global calendar and overall communications strategy.

The ideal candidate is a tech savvy storyteller, on the front foot of new and emerging digital technologies and approaches.  With strong project management skills, and an emphasis on digital monitoring and evaluation, the role requires a combination of strategic thinking with hands-on implementation in fast-moving contexts, all while working collaboratively with a variety of departments and diverse global teams to support thriving digital and content communities of practice within CARE.

POSITION SUMMARY  - Key areas of responsibility but not limited to:

Global Digital Platform Management (approximately 50%)

• Manage CARE International Secretariat’s digital platforms including website, and social media using the latest cutting-edge tools and technologies to drive more innovative approaches
• Develop digital content that engages and inspires institutional and thought-leadership audiences, including by producing blogs and data visualisation assets for dissemination of global impact reports and analysis
• Manage social media dashboards and conduct performance analysis with a view to improving outreach and optimising content
• Alongside the Humanitarian Communications Coordinator, support the Head of Global Communications as required, and specifically on crisis communications.
• Develop and manage databases of graphic designers, multimedia producers and content agencies, and project manage when required.
• Assist with CARE International’s website redesign (ongoing) including coordinating content development  and acting as liaison between the agency and CARE staff

Global Digital Working Group Coordination (approximately 50%)

• Chair and facilitate global communities of practice relating to digital communications and multimedia content to provide leadership and coordination across the CARE Communications Working Group
• Support the development of digital content (short videos, infographics, and imagery) for regional and country offices
• Lead management and implementation of CARE International Global Content Fund for local storytelling with investing parties
• Build and deliver guidelines/training/tools and templates on digital/social media best practice for wider use by the CARE Confederation
• Working alongside the CI Humanitarian Communications Coordinator, report impact on a quarterly basis across the confederation
• Continually scanning the horizon for new opportunities in the digital space to share across relevant working groups
• Alongside the rest of the global communications team, act as a champion of CARE’s Global Communications Commitments to continue to promote diversity, inclusion and a decolonial approach to CARE’s external and internal communications practices

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

CI Secretariat staff, CARE International communications staff and communications colleagues in the wider CARE network.

External

Work with suppliers and consultants

Team

The Communications Coordinator reports to the CI Head of Global Communications and works closely with the Humanitarian Communications Coordinator.

Supervisory responsibilities

CI intern

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Academic degree or relevant diploma in digital communications, multimedia tools and techniques desired
• 3-5 years of experience in delivering digital communications including producing written and visual multimedia products and stories
• Solid understanding of communications principles and approaches and excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of HTML, and understanding of SEO and SEM principles.  Knowledge of Drupal a distinct advantage
• Competent in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, CANVA, video-editing software, digital content management systems and graphic design skills for social media
• Proven experience of monitoring content performance using analytics tools for press, social media and web and in ways that have improved performance and audience engagement
• Excellent command of the English language, knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic a distinct advantage

Desired

• Experience in digital communications and content production for an international relief or aid organization
• Strong knowledge of CARE's work or work of peer organization
• Project management experience
• Experience with tools and platforms for knowledge management such as Sharepoint, Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams

Work attributes:

• Proactive approach to work planning and prioritisation
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and team-working skills
• Experience of successfully influencing staff at all levels within an organisation
• Demonstrable interest in, and knowledge of, CARE's work, international development and humanitarian relief
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism

We are committed to preventing all unwanted behaviour at work.  This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse.  We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework.

CARE International has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners.  CARE International reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.

By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE International requesting the information specified above.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. We will seek at least two references, one of which must be your most recent employer. We participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, child abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, you confirm your understanding and agreement of these checks.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (these hours can be split, 2.5 FTE roles are available)

Term:  Fixed term for up to 31 March 2022

Location: Office base either Brightspace, Ipswich or The Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft. Blended working

Salary: £25,000 per annum (FTE)

Start Date: Immediate start

If you'd like a job where you can make real, positive change, explore your options within the rewarding charity and voluntary sector.

An exciting opportunity to join Community Action Suffolk’s dynamic team of development staff.  Do you have the energy and enthusiasm to support Suffolk’s people and communities?  You will proactively reach out to groups and organisations across Suffolk to offer support to restart previous activities safely and adapt to new ways of working as a result of covid.  We want to include and mobilise organisations who can bring yet more power to change the situation for those who are isolated and marginalised in Suffolk.

Our Team are adaptable and innovative, with a ‘can do’ attitude.
 
You will need to be:
 
- Passionate about supporting our Community and Voluntary Sector to thrive
- Brilliant at communicating, and
- A great organiser and self-starter

You will play a key role in supporting us to deliver our vision of dynamic communities shaping their own futures.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post.  The hours for this post are negotiable, minimum of 15 hours and maximum 37.5 hours per week.

What we offer

You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:

• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• 4% matched pension contribution
• 2 days pro rata volunteering days
• Discounts on shopping vouchers

If you wish to understand more about the role or to apply please visit our website. 

Closing date: 9.00am 5 November 2021. Applications will be assessed as received due to the short timeframe of these posts.

We are looking to recruit to the post of 3 care coordinators, to work within our Primary Care Network multidisciplinary healthcare team. The successful candidate will play a key role in proactively identifying and working with people, including the frail/elderly and those with long-term conditions, to provide coordination and navigation of care and support across health and care services. They will work closely with GPs and practice teams, making sure that appropriate support is made available to people; supporting them to understand and manage their condition and ensuring their changing needs are addressed.

They will enable people to access the services and support they require to meet their health and wellbeing needs, helping to improve people’s quality of life. They will work alongside social prescribing link workers and health and wellbeing coaches to provide an all-encompassing approach to personalised care and enable people navigate through the health and care system. The postholder will work with a diverse range of people from different cultural and social backgrounds. The ability to work confidently and effectively in a varied, and sometimes challenging environment is essential. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be organised, patient and empathetic. They will have experience of working in health, social care or other support roles including direct contact with people, families or carers.

The successful candidate will work alongside social prescribing link workers and health and wellbeing coaches to provide an all-encompassing approach to personalised care and enable people to work out how best to use the health and care system. Cambridge City 4 PCN’s vision is to work together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and staff. With a patient size of just over 55,000 across six practices, we are recruiting for 3 whole time equivalent care coordinators who will focus on Cornford House Surgery, Petersfield Medical Practice, Queen Edith Medical Practice and Woodlands Surgery.

To apply for this role pleases apply with a full CV, covering letter and personal statement ensuring you address as many of the points within the person specification. If you do not sumbit a personal statement, your application may not be considered. Closing date is the 27th of October at midday. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pro-active and tenacious person to join our friendly and purposeful team. 

The Community Business Manager will play a key role in HMHC's Senior Leadership Team, working collaboratively to deliver the organisation's strategic development plan, generate earned income and develop beneficial partnerships. 

The Community Business Manager will lead on managing, developing and scaling our food and community development offer and services, including Gorton Central, Community Grocer projects and the Cafe & training kitchen at No 93 Church Lane, Harpurhey.

The Community Business Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Salary: £30,750 per annum

Location: Based at Gorton Central, Gorton Community Centre, Manchester, M18 8PE with travel to No 93 Church Lane, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5BG.

Position type: Fixed term until 31st October 2022. 

Working hours: 37.5 hours over (5 days) Monday – Friday.

Other details: 

• 5% employer pension. 
• 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays rising 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days.
• Plus 1 leave day for employee birthday and 1 wellbeing day accompanied by £100 wellbeing budget. 
• Sick-pay is 4-weeks full pay, 4-weeks half-pay followed by statutory sick pay (subject to satisfactory probation period). 

Equal Opportunities: 

HMHC strives to be an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

Healthy Me Healthy Communities is a not-for-profit social enterprise founded in 2012 making a positive difference to people’s health, lives and local communities. HMHC operates on the principles of coproduction, bringing together a range of partners, resources and assets for achieving positive outcomes in neighbourhoods across Manchester. At the heart of our work is involving people who benefit from our work, believing everyone has the skills and capacity for improving their own, families and communities’ outcomes. 

HMHCs’ Strategic Vision is: 

“Enabling people to improve their own and communities’ life expectancy and quality of life by reducing health and life inequalities, resulting in health and social-care savings” 

So “everyone enjoying a long, healthy and happy life.” 

Are you an experienced community engagement worker? Do you have experience managing and coordinating community development activities?

Mencap have an exciting new opportunity within our Programmes and Networks team for a Community Partner based in Leeds.

People we’re working with in Leeds have told us about the great collaboration that is already happening and we’re really excited about all of different organisations we have been introduced to. One person told us “One of Leeds’ biggest strengths is that we do really already have those connections and work together. There’s already lots of partnership work going on and it’s just great to keep building on it. More so than ever at the moment that is happening and it’s great to be a part of!”

This role will be a combination of working out and about in the local community and home/office based and it is a full time (37.5 hrs per week) fixed term contract until March 2024. However, we are happy to be flexible with working patterns so please let us know if you are interested in discussing job share or part-time opportunities.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

We are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience of community-led development and asset-based approaches. This is an opportunity to be at the heart of our journey to becoming a community-led organisation. Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We are recruiting 9 Community Partners based in 9 different areas to work with people with and without a learning disability and to help turn this vision into a reality as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a Community Partner you will be working collaboratively with people from a range of backgrounds in Leeds. You and your team will help unite people in Leeds around a shared vision and support the creation of new ideas and local solutions.

You will need to build and maintain excellent working relationships and be someone who communicates easily and effectively with people from different backgrounds. It is crucial that you can connect with people easily and are positive, approachable, and adaptable.

Day to day, you can expect to be both out and about listening to conversations and to be desk-based, making sure we’re capturing what we are learning and focusing on the difference this is making to the lives of people with a learning disability locally.

Skills and experiences required for this role:

• Extensive practical experience of community led development and/or a relevant qualification in this field
• A belief in asset-based approaches, knowing that all people and communities have skills and strengths.
• A passion for co-production and experience working with diverse groups of people
• A sound understanding and knowledge of Leeds
• Demonstrable experience of leading a team and enabling people to achieve and meet goals
• Ability to be self-motivated, organised and meet deadlines/targets

If you feel this is the next role for you and you meet the essential criteria, please apply with a full and up to date CV.

This role will close for shortlisting on Sunday 24th October.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.  

Our work includes;  

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites
• campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want 

Are you a talented and experienced leader of programmes for young people? Do you have the skills to work with young refugees and asylum seekers, placing their talents and aspirations at the heart of all that you do?

CARAS is seeking a new Head of Service to lead our pioneering Youth Team.

All services are currently being delivered as a hybrid offer- some are face to face and some are online. However this is subject to change. The successful candidate will need to be able to work in Tooting and the south London area.

About the organisation

CARAS is a registered charity providing holistic support to people in south London and beyond who have an asylum seeking or refugee background. Our values are:

Kindness. CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents and interests. 

Justice. CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all of our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society. 

Empowerment. CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes. 

‘With’ not ‘for’. CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do. 

About Youth Services at CARAS

Our Youth Service is award winning. We are one of only 16 youth organisations to hold a London Youth Gold Quality Mark due to our commitment to ensuring young people are at the heart of our work and the decisions which affect them.

For many years, we have run groups to support asylum seeking and refugee young people, especially separated children, developing a thriving community with people who might otherwise experience isolation and exclusion from their new communities.

Our youth programme works with young refugees, paying close attention to their wishes, needs and ambitions. CARAS offers a holistic educational, social and practical programme for young people. This includes sports programmes, study support groups, youth clubs and wellbeing groups as well as practical learning workshops and individual wellbeing check-ins.

We are seeking an ambitious individual with a clear vision that places young people’s participation at the heart of everything, working towards young people leading and co-delivering wherever possible. The successful applicant will need to prioritise work that boosts young people’s skills, confidence and opportunities to actively participate in changing the world around them, demonstrating skills in strategic planning and an abilityto work collaboratively. Flexibility, creativity, ambition and a willingness to learn with young people are vital assets.

The role has line management responsibility of a small staff team of up to two people, as well as an expectation that all Heads of Service regularly collaborate with each other to deliver a consistently excellent service across the whole organisation. In addition to providing strategic leadership, the role also includes some service delivery.

CARAS is a thriving organisation with a highly motivated, friendly and experienced staff team, bolstered by the generous support of equally skilled volunteers and trustees who come from many walks of life. The successful candidate will be working with a range of stakeholders and will be able to input into work across the organisation, develop partnerships, welcome volunteers, and of course, be welcomed and supported by us all. 

Additional benefits

CARAS offers 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus public holidays. CARAS also pays into a workplace pension with employers’ contributions currently at 4%. We are a proud member of the Living Wage Foundation, ensuring that all employees at every level are remunerated fairly.

All front-line staff are offered monthly clinical supervision with a qualified and experienced psychologist, allowing for exploration within a confidential space of challenges that arise, and for mitigation of vicarious harm.

About the role

The main purpose of the role will be to oversee the day-to-day running of our work with young people, focusing on delivering on our long- term strategic aims as set out in our five-year plan. You will be accountable to your line manager, CARAS’ strategic goals, the Board of Trustees and to relevant funders. All of your work must be in service of the best interests of our community members. 

You will be supported through regular line management and clinical supervision, working alongside colleagues from our welcoming and supportive youth and adult teams. There are opportunities to access relevant training and support for this role.

Main activities

• Strategic oversight of CARAS Youth Services
• Liaison and collaboration with CARAS’ Heads of Service team 
• Line management of staff in your team, ensuring that they are supported, guided and appropriately challenged
• maintain an outreach and engagement strategy to reach new beneficiaries
• Manage systems for new intakes and build relationships with new service users and referral partners
• Manage waiting lists if required
• Together with your team, ensure that all young people within CARAS are signposted to the best support to meet their needs, within CARAS and in partnership with other organisations
• maintain a blended delivery programme that combines online activities and face to face delivery
• Develop and refine models of best practice for working with refugees and asylum seekers 
• think holistically about people’s needs, designing services that promote learning, skills, health and wellbeing
• Lead on consultation with community members to ensure that services are designed with their needs at the heart 
• lead on partnership development, disseminating tried and tested models of best practice to other relevant organisations and colleagues in the sector 
• Together with senior leadership, develop an annual budget and work to this throughout the year
•  Quality control of the service, ensuring that high standards are met 
• liaise with other providers to ensure that the needs of refugees and asylum seekers are being met
• Where appropriate, contribute to advocacy and campaigns which improve the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum 
• Lead a ‘Youth Team Meeting’ ensuring that there is strong collaboration with all relevant CARAS staff
• Attend and contribute to relevant partnership meetings and policy networks
• participate in referral, team and other meetings as required
• Together with the Volunteer Development Lead, develop and deliver relevant and up to date training for your staff and volunteer teams
• ensure that all safeguarding concerns are reported to the safeguarding lead
• Occasional service delivery where coordinators and volunteers need support 
•  Evaluation and reporting, both internally against CARAS strategic goals and externally to funders 
• Represent your area of work to trustees where necessary, including occasional attendance at trustee meetings 

Person specification

CARAS is an equal opportunities employer. We are keen to hear from people who are underrepresented in our management level staff and are particularly keen to hear from applicants with lived experience of being a refugee or an asylum seeker.

Essential criteria:

• at least 2 years’ experience of managing others, being a team leader or similar
• strategic vision and planning skills
• a creative and participatory approach to learning
• Experience of collaboratively designing a service with its users
• ability to communicate clearly with people from diverse backgrounds
• ability to motivate and engage young people and adults, listening to others and working in a non-judgemental way that develops trust
• friendly, warm and patient manner
• good organisational and administrative skills
• good budgeting skills
• good IT skills
• a thoughtful and empathetic approach to working with migrant groups
• a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures

Desirable criteria:

• knowledge of one or more community languages (including but not limited to Arabic, Somali, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi and Kurdish)
• experience of working with adult or youth refugee and asylum-seeking groups
• understanding of gendered experiences of forced migration
• experience of working in partnership with other organisations
• knowledge of the statutory services that support young people
• experience using a Data Management System for recording and reporting on work
• experience of working with migrants and/or refugees, or lived experience of forced migration
• deep knowledge of issues facing refugee and asylum-seeker groups, including an understanding of possible mental health outcomes
• experience of managing complex funding streams

To apply, please email your completed application form by 9am on the 8th of November 2021. Late applications will not be considered. CVs and covering letters are not accepted. Your application must be saved as a word document.

Interviews will take place on 11th and 12th November.

We are looking to bring someone into the role as soon as possible.

Please note that we may extend the submission deadline and interview dates depending on volume of applications.

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East London Dance is hiring

East London Dance is an arts charity dedicated to championing and growing the east London dance scene. Having just completed our capital project to refit a historic warehouse and create a pioneering new dance and music hub, The Talent House, we are seeking to appoint a Head of Development.

Head of Development

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000

Full-time, permanent

The Head of Development will lead our fundraising strategy with the Creative Director & Chief Executives and work alongside the wider team to cultivate and maintain a diverse range of partnerships for the organisation. You would be joining at a really exciting period as we move into a new home, providing many new opportunities to engage supporters in our work. The role will have the ability to shape our long term development, at a pivotal moment alongside the newly announced Creative Director & Chief Executive job share partnership of Kate Scanlan and Tia Hassan.

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You will be an insightful manager with at least three-year’s experience of working within the cultural, charity and/or social enterprise sectors. You will have a proven track record of successful fundraising and cultivating and maintaining a range of supporters for the arts. You will be a confident, persuasive and concise communicator, able to articulate values and beliefs, with a confidence in networking.

Deadline to apply: Monday 25 October 2021, 12noon

For more information on how to apply and a job pack please visit our website.

About the role

This exciting role will provide support to the Communications team, sharing responsibility for house style, maintaining brand integrity and ensuring the highest quality of editorial control across all our outputs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing print and digital products to life, ensuring that content we produce on poverty and development finance is presented in a compelling and accessible way. They will manage production processes, working closely with internal stakeholders across DI's locations, as well as our external suppliers.

Duties include:

• Ensure high standards across all our outputs by copyediting, proofreading and maintaining DI house style
• Manage production processes, ensuring project tasks are delivered to agreed deadlines
• Enable the delivery of effective, audience-focused materials on a range of DI’s key focus areas of work.

About you

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail who can create and present content for a range of projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of publishing techniques.

You will be required to have an undergraduate degree or equivalent and at least two years’ experience of copyediting and proofreading, and editorial management/production.

We are experimenting with a blended approach to home and office working and so are flexible on your location, provided that you are based within the UK and can visit our offices in Bristol on a regular basis.

If you would like to contribute to increasing the impact of a dynamic organisation committed to ending poverty, we would love to hear from you. Please download and read the full recruitment pack and apply by uploading your CV and cover letter to our online application system.

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