Our charity’s vision is that every child has the opportunity of a hope-filled life. Spurgeons was founded in 1867 and is in a period of change, embarking on a transformational 10-year strategy to invest and grow in our current and new services for children and young people.

We are looking for a Head of Data, Insight & Evidence to contribute to achieving our growth goals, and their own approach to this specialist role that supports evidence-based decisions to ensure the health of the charity for the good of children and families.

This pivotal role fulfils the function of being the Professional Lead for service user data, service user satisfaction and outcomes measurement, and performance information reporting for both internal and external stakeholders. It combines being the in-house subject matter expert in those key areas, the support and management of a team of 5 people and being a hands-on contributor to cross-department projects and initiatives as part of their work.

The number of children, young people and families that we have been able to assist have grown substantially, to over 6,000 who we work with intensively and over 20,000 who we have had contact with over the last financial year. During Covid-19 and lockdown, 783 children were identified in safeguarding incidents Spurgeons responded to, of which 86% of children whose outcomes were measured with an evidence-based measuring tool showed positive progress.

You will need to be confident in the use of MS Office with Excel skills at an advanced level, bring experience and knowledge of data and ‘theories of change’, have the ability and willingness to lead and present up to Trustee level, and be ready and motivated to help us amplify Spurgeons’ impact for children and families through the collection of real life stories from our local services.

If you have the skills and expertise and want to make a difference to the lives of children and families, this could be the role for you.

Our central support teams are based in our Head Office in Rushden, Northamptonshire, although these offices have been closed since March 2020 and all our central teams are currently working remotely from home. 

Please see the job description and appointment brief for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.

Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer

The Operations Support Coordinator helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by delivering a professional and pleasant work environment within our regional centres or community teams. Ensuring that anyone engaging with the local office whether in person or through virtual means will experience high standards of customer service, people-centred service and efficient professional and administrative support.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. 

We recognise that the world looks a little bit different since the pandemic. Therefore, we’re committed to enabling our staff to work where best suits the needs of the individual, their team and the organisation. For this role, there may be opportunities to work from home as well as the office. We want our staff to flourish and work in environments which maximises their potential and best serves our stakeholders.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people. 

Diversity 
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding 
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• A comprehensive knowledge of GDPR regulations.

• Computer literate with advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Basic understanding of Health and Safety legislation.

• Clear understanding and experience of safeguarding.

• Experience in a customer service role, and/or office/administration role.

• Completing basic H&S risk assessments.

• Experienced in the use of CRM systems.

• Excellent verbal, written, and reading skills required for communications. Good level of mathematics required for financial data processing.

Desirable 

• Lived experience of vision impairment (either self or direct family member).

• Experience of dealing with complex queries and/or complaints.

• Knowledge of Salesforce or CARE database.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply 

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. 

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. 

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Job Title: IT Administration Assistant

Responsible to: Head of Technology

Salary: £22,429

Tenure: 2 year fixed term contract

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: London

Purpose of job

To work with the party’s Technology team to ensure that we are helping to keep the organisation running smoothly and that the party’s technology assets and budgets are being well managed. You will be the in-person contact for IT issues and device management in our London office and as such must be able to be present in our London office 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage our IT Onboarding and Leaver processes to ensure that staff have the resources they need to do their jobs and that IT is returned to the party at the end of employment.

2. Assist with the management of the IT and Technology budgets by handling the administration of the spending approval process (completing purchase orders, updating our contracts register etc)

3. Assist with administrative tasks required to keep Salesforce up to date.

4. Assist with IT administration tasks to support colleagues and enable them to do their job effectively.

5. Providing additional customer support on IT for colleagues during peak periods.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for a motivated individual who can work independently and proactively without supervision. You must be highly organised and possess excellent communication skills.

Essential Skills and Experience

● Ability to work independently

● Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

● Excellent communication skills

● High level of skill with Excel, including familiarity with pivot tables and complex

functions like VLOOKUP.

● Good with technology

● Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

Harris Hill is working with a young women's charity in their search for a Multimedia Projects Administrator ASAP for 6 months.

This exciting opportunity will be to support the multimedia team to produce high-quality, creative, on-brand film and photography content (in-house and working with freelancers) for the organisation that engages target audiences across multiple touchpoints and channels.

You will support the on-going maintenance of digital asset management system, to support the organisations needs including Data protection compliance and timely access to assets for users.

Skills and experience required.
Co-ordinating video and/or photography projects
Assisting with the development and management video and photography projects
Organising or cataloguing multimedia files or other assets
Good understanding of photography and videography production processes
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to build relationships internally and externally.
Computer literate including MS Office.

We’re looking for a committed and dependable Administrator to join our Volunteer support team.

Position: Volunteer Support Administrator
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: London office-based contract with flexibility to work up to 4 days a week remotely (and requirement to work in our London office 1 day a week)
Salary: £24,813 - £27,622 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band C3
Department: Volunteer Support

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

Our Volunteer Support team provide high quality support to our volunteers based across our community networks. Our team keep in frequent contact with our volunteers in a number of ways whether it be through phone call, messages/emails or online video-chat. 

You’ll have experience of working in a customer-facing environment and you’ll have proficient administrative skills with the ability to work accurately and consistently. You’ll ideally have had experience in supporting customers over the phone and/or online.

You’ll support resolving our volunteer enquiries, and that the information you provide aligns to our organisational positions and standards, ensuring that relevant information is recorded and appropriate follow-up actions completed. Your insight will help inform our wider Community networks team on volunteer priorities and issues.

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 Wednesday 5 January
Interview date: Thursday 13 and Friday 14 January

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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 attached 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.

The Operations Support Coordinator helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by delivering a professional and pleasant work environment within our regional centres or community teams. Ensuring that anyone engaging with the local office whether in person or through virtual means will experience high standards of customer service, people-centred service and efficient professional and administrative support.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. 

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people. 

Diversity 
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding 
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements:

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Experience in a customer service role, and/or office/administration role.

• Completing basic H&S risk assessments.

• Experienced in the use of CRM systems.

• A comprehensive knowledge of GDPR regulations.

• Basic understanding of Health and Safety legislation.

• Clear understanding and experience of safeguarding.

Desirable 

• Lived experience of vision impairment (either self or direct family member).

• Experience of dealing with complex queries and/or complaints.

• Knowledge of Salesforce or CARE database.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply 

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. 

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. 

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society. Around the world, we are growing a movement of abolitionists who believe freedom is worth the fight. Our team works from more than 30 locations across five continents. If you’re looking to make a difference, this is the place for the you.

Position

Hope for Justice has an exciting opportunity for a new Digital Learning Coordinator who will provide user and system support, internally and externally, for a new Learning Management System (LMS) and digital learning content.

This is a perfect role for someone with a genuine passion for social justice, an eye for details, timelines, and structure, and for someone who enjoys learning new technology, building global relationships and has experience in the training, education or instructional field.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, global non-profit organization with a well-respected reputation for changing lives and fighting for freedom for those affected by the misery of human trafficking.

Requirements

The Digital Learning Coordinator provides user and system support, internally and externally, for Hope for Justice’s new Learning Management System (LMS) and digital learning content. This is a perfect role for someone with a genuine passion for social justice, an eye for details, timelines, and structure, and for someone who enjoys learning new technology, building global relationships and has experience in the training, education or instructional field. This role reports directly to the US based Digital Learning Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Supports administration of the global Learning Management System (LMS)
• Provides troubleshooting assistance for end users and training teams regarding logging in to the LMS and accessing courses.
• Tests and publishes completed courses and other learning assets developed by stakeholders
• Manages the training support email account in a responsive manner demonstrating excellent customer service
• Works with elearning development vendors to help manage project milestones and timelines to ensure quality course delivery
• Oversees content management practices including SEO, tagging, storing, archiving, and analytics
• Works with stakeholders and course authors to periodically update courses
• Supports training related projects such as elearning accreditation, training governance, etc.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for process and quality improvements, works with Digital Learning Manager to provide feedback on usage, technical issues, and suggested enhancements
• Works with Digital Learning Manager to report and analyze data to increase learner adoption and use of the platform.
• Performs other duties as needed within the department
• Understand and uphold the standards outlined in the Hope for Justice Safeguarding policies, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with our work and reporting concerns if they do arise.

Benefits of working at Hope for Justice

Hope for Justice is committed to supporting our staff’s wellbeing and offers competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits to our staff. This includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme contributions, company sick pay, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to the Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their family. As well as operating both Flexible and Hybrid working policies for our UK employees.

Salary: Up to £30,000 per year, dependent on experience

Closing date: 3rd January 2022. Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Location:Manchester with remote working opportunities in the UK

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include criminal records checks, in line with our Global background checks policy. Hope for Justice participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, as part of the referencing process we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Overview

Family by Family’s (FbF) vision is to see all families thrive, not just survive. The project has 10 years of proven success in Australia and is being pioneered in the UK for the first time by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, DFE and Shared Lives Plus. The project connects sharing families (volunteers) who have been through tough times and want to be alongside seeking families who are currently experiencing tough times and want to improve their family’s life. Families are brought together in link ups and work towards goals of the family’s choice. The project is underpinned by a set of clear principles that places importance of choice, relationships and working from a place of strength rather than deficit. The families are supported by a knowledgeable team of family and kids coaches to catalyse change that participants want to see. What sets this project apart from others is the whole family approach, we recognise the vital role that kids play in creating change in family units as role models, leaders and changemakers.

The project is a blend of strengths based and community development approaches combined with a clear service model incorporating social work practice that enables change for families. It seeks not to replace statutory services but to recognise the gifts, talents and strengths that already existing within families to prevent crisis from happening and to improve outcomes for the whole family. There is a clear evaluative approach supported by the evidence base of The Australian Centre for Social Innovation (TACSI).

You will motivate and problem solve with Coaches and Families who have faced many different challenges and stresses in their lives. The role requires someone who is highly organised and has a proven track record in project managing complexity. You will have working knowledge and expertise in strengths-based and community development approaches and be an excellent connector and relationship builder. You will need to hit the ground running to inject passion and energy into volunteer recruitment and referral pathways. You will also be responsible for local funder management (Stoke City Council and the DFE), local tracking and monitoring including attending meetings and producing reports. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have the innate ability to build relationships quickly with a range of people, are solutions focused project managers, and has the expertise of strengths-based working, ideally within a health or social care context and can translate this into practical action.

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and motivated individual to lead the local project in Stoke on Trent. You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the programme across the agreed neighbourhoods. An effective and experienced leader, you will ensure the goals, aspirations and contractual obligations of the team are met. 

Main responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of the project in Stoke on Trent including driving volunteer recruitment and referrals ensuring targets are met.
• Using strengths-based and community development techniques to ensure involvement from families across Stoke on Trent.
• Excellent relationship building and networking with local partners and potential collaborators including developing referral pathways.
• Line Management of the delivery team.
• Monitoring and tracking of progress and KPIs including meeting quality standards of the Australian model.
• Funder relationship management- including attending meetings and producing reports.
• Local comms- using social media and other media to promote the project and raise awareness including speaking at events and meetings about the project.
• Ensuring local evaluation activities are undertaken and working closely with the independent evaluators.
• Working alongside the National Strategic Lead to ensure quality is upheld in the local delivery and that the work contributes to the national strategic ambitions.

Other responsibilities:

• Support family training, link ups and coaching where required,
• Lead regular reflective practice sessions with the team,
• Ensure best practice and standards are adhered to including meeting all contractual requirements and exceeding where possible,
• Manage resources effectively including activity budget,
• Considering how strengths based and community development approaches can support the long-term sustainability of the project,
• Consideration of use of community participatory arts and other methods to capture stories and support public engagement,
• Collecting stories and case studies to demonstrate impact
• Produce reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure monitoring, tracking and adherence to GDPR/data management is upheld,
• Continual asset mapping of the local community including working with local partnerships and community leaders

People management

• Line managing team including supervision and any other employee related tasks,
• Ability to bring people along with you and using coaching/mentoring techniques to support the development of the team,
• Providing learning and training opportunities for the team – sharing your knowledge and expertise,

See full job description 

Interviews: W/C 13th December (Likely slots Tues, Wed, Thurs AM) held via Zoom.

Planned Giving Officer

Do you have experience of implementing and delivering fundraising and income generating opportunities? Do you want to use this experience and be part of stewardship programmes which will set us up with good financial asset and revenue management? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you.

The Planned Giving Officer will play a key part in the development and implementation of the Diocesan fundraising and income generation activities to promote the organisational vision/objectives and secure funding for parishes, programme work and project work (and organisational core costs). With an emphasis on project management, research, writing and developing a stewardship programme across the diocese, whilst also expanding other fundraising channels. 
 

You will be joining a busy and forward-thinking Fundraising team. The team are responsible for ensuring charitable funding supports high quality projects, for monitoring and evaluating funded projects, and providing support to a network of employees and volunteers at various levels.

We’re looking for a talented individual who is passionate about supporting transformational change across the local community. You will have fundraising experience and be confident operating independently with appropriate support, and work closely with important external and internal stakeholders.

At a time of ambitious organisational growth, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone to grow their skills and knowledge and develop their career in the charity sector. We are entering a new and ambitious two-year strategy and you will have the opportunity to work on a major fundraising campaign and receive first class career support from a range of external partners who are leaders in their field.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Chris Smith – Director of Communications and Fundraising (contact details on Job Description)

Permanent Full time, 35 hours per week.

Based in St Edmund’s House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth PO1 3HQ

£25,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 20th December 2021.

Interviews will take place on 10th/11th January 2022

Please apply by sending in the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are attracted to this role.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees.

Portsmouth Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity - Registered Charity No. 246871

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

Title: Peer Support Worker (x3 Positions)
Salary: SC3-SP14-17 £23428-£23849 pro rata per annum
Hours: 2 roles at 37.5 hours per week and 1 role at 35 hours per week
Contract: one year, fixed term contract - with potential to extend for another 2 years

We are a multi disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation. We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention and mental or physical wellbeing for those at risk of developing mental health issues or who struggle with common mental health conditions. We currently support around 5000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological and social supports, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support for minoritized communities. Our values are, Connected - creating a compassionate and supportive community. Fair - we strive for equity no one's needs should go unmet. Brave - we walk with people, offering help by doing what works, proven or new.

North East London NHS Foundation Trust has commissioned Mind in the City Hackney and Waltham Forest to employ, support, develop and train 6 peer workers for the new Neighbourhood Teams in Waltham Forest as part of its community mental health transformation programme.

Peer Workers will be core members of each team, they will support the delivery of a new integrated model of support for residents with moderate to severe mental illnesses and will complement existing community and statutory support within Waltham Forest. The new model aims to ensure

- That people with severe mental illness have improved access to mental health support and improved care coordination
- That care and support delivered will be truly orientated towards the promotion and maximisation of individual’s health, wellbeing, and independence
- That health inequalities often faced by people with severe mental illness will be reduced
- That people with severe mental illness will have greater choice and control to support them to live well in their communities

The new community model will deliver true integration of care and support across secondary mental health services, the Voluntary and Community Sector, primary care, social care, community assets as well as other physical health care provision.

Through improved holistic models of care in our community more people will be prevented from experiencing crisis and be able to self-manage their needs in their communities; achieving the outcomes they want and reducing the need for requiring acute interventions of support.

The new Neighbourhood Team will provide support to appropriately meet differing levels of need; supporting residents to maintain or prevent further deterioration in their mental health and aiming, to provide the necessary support to enable recovery from a mental illness where appropriate, empowering people to develop greater self-management of their health. The Team will enable people to make informed decisions about their health and social care needs and support them to maintain and maximise their health, wellbeing, and independence.

The deadline for applications is the 1st December 2021. To apply, please complete the application form and attach it together with your CV, please ensure you attach both when you press "Apply Now". Interviews will be held on Monday 6th December 2021.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage applications from those from ethnic minority backgrounds or other underrepresented backgrounds.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please ensure you complete the equal opportunities section of the application form.

We at Mind CHWF want to assure you that your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. It always has been, and it will continue to be, as we refine our policies and internal processes. Please take a moment to read through our privacy notice.

Peer Advocate Worker
Twickenham

We're now looking for a Part-time, Peer Advocate Worker to join our Homeless Health link team.

About Us

We are SPEAR, a charity dedicated to helping homeless people in South and West London find secure accommodation and work towards a positive future. For 30 years, we’ve worked tirelessly to support homeless people to recover from their personal issues and break down the barriers that they face. We recognise that homelessness is much more than just a housing issue, so we provide a range of accommodation and support services to help people reach their full potential.

This is a superb opportunity for an individual with drive, focus and a desire to work with our outstanding charity to help us to combat homelessness. You’ll discover a passionate, supportive environment where the entire team are working toward the same goals and are dedicated to making positive change and producing great results.

The Benefits

- Salary of £13,072.94 per annum
- 26 days’ holiday pro rata (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of benefits including cycle to work scheme and staff wellbeing sessions
- Refer a friend bonus scheme

This role will be responsible for the promotion of the services across the boroughs, engaging with a range of supported housing and homelessness service providers to source referrals into the services. The role will also be responsible for the liaison and communication of case management across any providers engaged with the service.

This role will deliver high quality services offered by the Homeless Health Link Programme focusing on the engagement of homeless clients, including rough sleepers into a range of primary care, mental health and substance misuse services. This post is required to undertake good quality case work and assessments of individual with complex needs including challenging mental and physical health needs.

Our health link service engages and supports rough sleepers with their mental and physical ill health needs, helping them access services that are often difficult to access, meaning that they have poor access to health and social care services.

You will need to have great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, as well as being able to able to build on the relationships we have with our clients and stakeholders as well as create new relationships that benefit the service users and SPEAR as an organisation.

The role will be responsible for processing referrals into the service from a range of sources across the boroughs and act as an entry point into the service. To work closely and proactively with local authorities, statutory and non-statutory health and housing services to improve pathways for homeless clients accessing physical and mental health services.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification.

SPEAR is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is 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 environment is, the better our work will be.

At SPEAR, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Other organisations may call this role Support Worker, Outreach Officer, Peer Support Worker, Homeless Welfare Officer, Recovery Worker, Peer Support Worker, Peer Advocate Officer, or Peer Advocate Practitioner.

Background

Able Child Africa works alongside partner organisations in East Africa to improve the lives of children and young people with disabilities. This is achieved by working in partnership with local organisations in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia to provide direct services as well as by building local capacity. With over 30 years of experience, Able Child Africa is the leading NGO working exclusively with, and on behalf of, children with disabilities in Africa, some of the most marginalised children in the world.

About us

We are a small, dynamic charity, entrepreneurial in style and collaborative in process. We are values led, passionate about our partner approach and driven by the beneficiaries of our work.

• Inclusion
• Collaboration
• Quality
• Courage
• Transparency

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, or with direct experience of living or working with children with disabilities. All applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

We encourage applicants from African diaspora or heritage and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, as these groups are currently under-represented in our team.

About the role

Working within with our finance and operations team, you will support in managing the finance, operational and administrative functions of the organisation. Reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager or CEO, you will lead the day-to-day management of organisational finances, responsible for bookkeeping and reconciliations. You will ensure the financial management of the organisation is robust and effective, following financial procedures and identifying potential errors or risks.

You will also provide administrative support to the governance, IT and HR functions of the organisation, ensuring a positive and healthy working culture across the organisation. You will take a lead on maintaining and developing our organisational systems, from Office 365 to Salesforce, implementing updates and new developments that support the organisation become more efficient and effective in what it does.

With excellent time management and organisational skills; you will demonstrate the ability to deliver quality work sometimes under pressure. You will be detail focussed, able to juggle multiple priorities, while maintaining a good level of communication across the team.

Contractual Terms

Location:                 Central London

Hours:                      Flexible, between 4 and 5 days a week

Term:                      Permanent

Reporting to:           Finance and Operations Manager or CEO

Salary Range:£28,372 to £31,325

Annual Leave:         25 days per annum

Pension:                   Matching contribution to organisation’s pension provider up to 5%

Job Purpose

1. Financial administration
2. Systems management
3. Office management
4. Governance support
5. HR admin management

Your application should consist of a CV and cover letter.

ABOUT DEAN FARM TRUST

Dean Farm Trust is a Registered Charity and animal sanctuary located in Chepstow, Monmouthshire that provides a home for life to unwanted, abused and neglected animals. The sanctuary is open to the public and provides 62 acres of open space for visitors to come and met the animals in a natural environment. We currently give a home for life to 190 rescued farmed and domestic animals.

Rescuing animals since 2013, the Charity has seen significant growth in public support and media coverage over the last three years. We have developed open days, educational visits, school trips, corporate events, tours and many seasonal activities. The Sanctuary attracts 1000’s of visitors annually from the local communities and UK wide, with global support from the vegan community.  During the pandemic we took the sanctuary “virtually” through our social media channels and website which attracted more exposure that helped support the funding required through this difficult time.

The charity was voted the UK’s favourite animal sanctuary by the award winning global organisation Vegfest in 2020, we were chosen from hundreds of Sanctuaries throughout the UK.

Matt Pritchard (The Dirty Vegan) became our first Patron in 2020.

We have more recently attracted Corporate sponsors who we work in partnerships with and collaborations. This is a growing area with more like minded companies wanting to be associated with our Charity and the work we do.

We currently have a small team of staff supported by an established bank of committed volunteers, that is continually growing. They support us with daily jobs around the sanctuary, larger projects, and help at our open days and events which is vital to the success of these events.

THE FUTURE

The charity is now entering an exciting time where the support of new trustees is essential to ensure we meet the goals and challenges set out for the next five years. The appointment of new Trustees will give us the skills and experience necessary to meet these aims.

We are seeking motivated individuals who embrace the ethics and philosophy of the Charity.

If you are inspired by our work, and believe you have the skills, experiences and attributes to help shape our future, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome interest from all sectors and backgrounds. With our commitment to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation, we actively encourage applicants from all minority and ethnic backgrounds to apply.

REQUIREMENTS

The Charity is looking for people with experience in the following disciplines;

Financial strategy and Management

Fundraising and Marketing

HR and Organisational Development

Charity Compliance and Policy Making

Legal

TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

• The strategic leadership and governance of the Charity
• Actively contribute to the board of Trustees, involved in setting targets, business planning, project planning, setting policy
• Ensure that Dean Farm Trust complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• Safeguard the good name and values of Dean Farm Trust
•  To support and challenge on the charity’s approach to risk management and data protection
• Attend regular monthly Board meetings
• Attend sub committee group meetings as and when required

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A DEAN FARM TRUST TRUSTEE

Contributing your skills and expertise to a cause that is important to you

Playing a key role in the strategic development of the Charity

Being part of a highly ethical and compassionate organisation that is organically developing

Working with like minded people giving the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge

If you are inspired by the work we do and feel you could contribute to the growth and success of a highly ethical Charity please get in touch

Applications must be made with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, supported by a comprehensive CV and completed application form

This is a rewarding volunteer role that is not remunerated although mileage expenses are reclaimable. The appointment will be for a period of three years with extensions of tenure in line with Charity Commission guidelines

Board meetings take place monthly for three hours for the first year

Our closing date for applications is 12th December 2021

Successful applicants will be contacted by Monday 20th December 2021 and invited to a video or in person interview to be held in January 2022 

We are partnering exclusively with this major cultural organisation in London to recruit an Infrastructure Team Lead. Working closely with the Head of IT, this role provides technical leadership to the IT department on digital cloud infrastructure technology and leads on the delivery of secure, customer-centric and compliant IT infrastructure for a large cultural organisation.

Southbank Centre is a national flagship cultural institution. It is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.

Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.

Information Technology Team

The IT Department works collaboratively across the organisation and is responsible for the

support, maintenance and ongoing development of the organisation's platforms including

infrastructure and business systems.

Role objective

Working closely with the Head of IT, this role provides technical leadership to the IT department on

digital cloud infrastructure technology and leads on the delivery of secure, customer-centric and

compliant IT infrastructure for a large cultural organisation.

Current Priorities

• Developing and maintaining core on-premise and cloud infrastructure, services and systems and ensuring data security and compliance
• Managing risk and ongoing compliance with PCI, GDPR and relevant cybersecurity standards and best practice
• Developing and designing cloud based infrastructure to replace physical infrastructure where appropriate
• Improve speed, accessibility and fault tolerance on systems that must remain on premises
• Designing, implementing and testing business continuity plans and systems
• Supporting the Head of IT in the development and implementation of a digital strategy for IT infrastructure across the organisation.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on physical and virtual server administration (on-premise and cloud)
• Lead on infrastructure management and projects including network security, design and implementation
• Lead on all cyber security risks relating to the delivery of operational digital and technology services and take overall responsibility for related audit actions
• Lead on all aspects of data security, the technical aspects of PCI and GDPR compliance and
• Ensure ongoing risk management and updating of the risk register
• Lead on Cloud platform management and design - Azure and Amazon AWS
• Lead on IT Business Continuity implementation and testing
• Manage all system changes in accordance with Change Request and Approval processes
• Manage a small team ensuring they’re motivated, productive and their skills are developed
• Ensure appropriate patch and security update management across IT systems
• Manage the asset register of all IT hardware assets across the SC
• Lead on IT vendor and contract management
• Identify and recommend opportunities to optimise secure business processes and procedures through IT technology, including the communication of those technologies to users
• Ensure that systems monitoring physical and cloud infrastructure performance are fit for purpose and provide timely and accurate feedback
• Ensure that an asset replacement programme is adhered to and aligned with business need
• Manage IT infrastructure budget, planning, and recruitment
• Deputise in the absence of the Head of IT
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required in supporting the delivery a strong IT service to the organisation

Essential skills and experience

• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding and ability to continually update cybersecurity skills relevant to present and future IT architectures
• Significant experience leading and managing an infrastructure and operations team
• Significant experience designing, implementing and supporting IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GoogleCP) and desktops
• A deep understanding of current and emerging-technologies as well as an overview of technical trends
• Significant experience with managing risk, audits and compliance to PCI, GDPR and relevant standards
• Experience with managing staff and handling outside consultants, including cybersecurity specialists
• Significant experience leading on business continuity strategy and solution design
• Significant experience of vendor and contract management
• Sound project management skills with regard to projects, budgets and personnel with a proven ability to collaborate across departments and leading teams
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

We passionately believe in the power of art, ideas and creativity to inspire, educate and effect change.

We present work for everyone and we welcome applications from everyone. By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.